Edimax BR-6478AC User manual

Category
WLAN access points
Type
User manual
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BR-6478AC
User Manual
02-2013 / v1.0
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COPYRIGHT
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to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof
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user manual on the CD-ROM. The software and specifications are subject to change
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Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
Add: No. 3, Wu-Chuan 3rd Rd., Wu-Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-77396888
Email: sales@edimax.com.tw
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CONTENTS
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 5
I-1. Package Contents ........................................................................................ 5
I-2. Hardware .................................................................................................... 6
I-3. LED Status ................................................................................................... 6
I-4. Safety Information ...................................................................................... 8
I-5. Features ...................................................................................................... 8
II. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & NETWORK SETTINGS ................................................... 9
II-1. Hardware Installation.................................................................................. 9
II-2. Network Settings ........................................................................................ 9
II-2-1. Windows XP................................................................................................ 9
II-2-2. Windows Vista .......................................................................................... 13
II-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................ 14
II-2-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................ 17
III. SETTING UP ............................................................................................................... 21
III-1. iQ Setup .................................................................................................... 21
III-2. Manual Setup via Web Browser ................................................................ 26
IV. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE ........................................................ 28
IV-1. Status ........................................................................................................ 28
IV-2. Setup Wizard ............................................................................................ 28
IV-3. Internet ..................................................................................................... 29
IV-3-1. WAN Setup ............................................................................................... 29
IV-3-1-1. Dynamic IP ................................................................................................ 31
IV-3-1-2. Static IP ..................................................................................................... 32
IV-3-1-3. PPPoE........................................................................................................ 33
IV-3-1-4. PPTP/L2TP ................................................................................................. 34
IV-3-1-5. WISP ......................................................................................................... 37
IV-3-2. DDNS ........................................................................................................ 37
IV-4. LAN ........................................................................................................... 39
IV-5. 2.4GHz Wireless ........................................................................................ 40
IV-5-1. Basic Settings ............................................................................................ 41
IV-5-1-1. Wireless Security ...................................................................................... 43
IV-5-1-1-1. WEP ...................................................................................................... 43
IV-5-1-1-2. WPA pre-shared key ............................................................................. 43
IV-5-1-1-3. WPA RADIUS ......................................................................................... 44
IV-5-2. Guest Wireless Settings............................................................................... 45
IV-5-3. WPS ............................................................................................................ 46
IV-5-4. Access Control............................................................................................. 46
IV-5-5. Wireless Schedule ....................................................................................... 47
IV-6. 5GHz Wireless ................................................................................................ 48
IV-7. Security .......................................................................................................... 50
IV-7-1. URL Blocking ............................................................................................... 50
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IV-7-2. Access Control............................................................................................. 51
IV-8. QoS (Quality of Service) ................................................................................. 52
IV-8-1. QoS ............................................................................................................. 52
IV-8-2. iQoS ............................................................................................................ 55
IV-9. Advanced ....................................................................................................... 56
IV-9-1. Static Routing .............................................................................................. 56
IV-9-2. Port Forwarding .......................................................................................... 57
IV-9-3. Virtual Server .............................................................................................. 57
IV-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless .......................................................................................... 58
IV-9-5. 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................................. 60
IV-9-6. ALG ............................................................................................................. 60
IV-9-7. IGMP ........................................................................................................... 61
IV-9-8. DMZ ............................................................................................................ 61
IV-9-9. Firewall ....................................................................................................... 62
IV-9-10. UPnP ......................................................................................................... 63
IV-10. Administration ............................................................................................. 64
IV-10-1. Time Zone ................................................................................................. 64
IV-10-2. Password ................................................................................................... 64
IV-10-3. Remote Access .......................................................................................... 65
IV-10-4. Backup / Restore ....................................................................................... 65
IV-10-5. Upgrade .................................................................................................... 66
IV-10-6. Restart ...................................................................................................... 66
IV-10-7. Logs ........................................................................................................... 67
IV-10-8. Active DHCP Client .................................................................................... 67
IV-10-9. Statistics .................................................................................................... 68
V. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 69
VI. GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................ 70
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I. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing an Edimax BR-6478AC AC1200 wireless concurrent
dual-band gigabit router.
I-1. Package Contents
Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
BR
-
6478AC
Ethernet
Cable
CD
ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
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I-2. Hardware
Item Name
Description
Antenna
Connects
the supplied
3
dBi antennas.
Radio
ON/OFF Switch
Switch the wireless signal on/off accordingly.
Reset / WPS Button
Resets
the
router
to factory default settings (clears all
settings) or starts the WPS function.
Reset: Press and hold for 12 seconds to restore all
settings to factory defaults.
WPS: Press this button for 2–5 seconds to activate
the WPS function.
Gigabit
LAN Port
s
Connects
via Ethernet cable to a co
mputer or other
ne
twork devices
.
Gigabit WAN Port
Connects to cable/xDSL modems.
5V Power Port
Connects to the supplied power adapter.
I-3. LED Status
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LED
LED Status
Description
Power
On Router is on.
Off Router is off.
Internet
On
Interne
t connection
is active
.
Flashing
Router is connecting to
internet
.
Off No internet connection.
2.4 GHz
On 2.4GHz wireless is active.
Flashing
2.4GHz LAN activity
(transferring/receiving data).
Off 2.4GHz wireless is not active.
5 GHz
On 5GHz wireless is active.
Flashing
5GHz LAN activity
(transferring/receiving data).
Off 5GHz wireless is not active.
WAN
On WAN port connected.
Flashing
WAN activity
(transferring/receiving data)
Off WAN port not connected.
LAN 1–4
On
LAN port connec
ted.
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
Off
LAN port not connected.
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I-4. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The router is designed for indoor use only; do not place the router
outdoors.
2. Do not place the router in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or
bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
router.
4. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the router out of reach of children.
5. Do not place the router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The
router will become hot during use.
6. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the router. If you experience
problems with the router, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask
for help.
7. The router is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any
reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off.
Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
8. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the router then unplug the
router immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of
purchase for help.
I-5. Features
Supports IEEE 802.11ac & IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n concurrent dual-band
connections on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
Wireless data transmission rate up to 1167Mbps (2.4GHz 300Mbps + 5GHz
867Mbps).
4 gigabit LAN ports (data transmission rates up to 1000Mbps).
Comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u/ 802.3ab standards.
Smart and automated iQ Setup.
iQoS for quick and easy bandwidth management.
Build-in hardware button to enable/disable the wireless signal.
Wireless signal on/off scheduling function.
Supports DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP and WISP connection modes.
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Supports WMM, WEP, WPA, WPA2, DDNS, QoS, IP/MAC filter, DMZ and
virtual server.
II. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & NETWORK SETTINGS
II-1. Hardware Installation
Please setup your router, computer, modem and other network devices as
shown below.
Before using the BR-6478AC, please make sure your computer is set to use a
dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address
automatically from a DHCP server. Please refer to instructions appropriate for
your operating system.
II-2. Network Settings
II-2-1. Windows XP
1. Click the “Start” button, then click “Control Panel.
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2. Double click the “Network Connections” icon and the “Network
Connections” window will appear.
3. Right click “Local Area Connection” on the mouse. When the “Local Area
Connection Properties” window appears, click “Properties”.
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4. SelectTCP/IP” and click “Properties”.
5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
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address automatically”, then click “OK”.
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II-2-2. Windows Vista
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your
computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and
Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area
Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties”
window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”,
and then click “Properties”.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically”, then click “OK”.
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II-2-3. Windows 7
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your
computer), then click “Control Panel”.
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2. Under “Network and Internet” clickView network status and tasks”.
3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
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4. Click “Properties”.
5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
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6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically”, then click “OK”.
II-2-4. Windows 8
1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode.
Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click.
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2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the
screen, as shown below.
3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.
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4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left
side.
5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
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6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
7. SelectObtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.
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Edimax BR-6478AC User manual

Category
WLAN access points
Type
User manual

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