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    BR‐6478AC User Manual 11‐2013 / v2.0
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    LED Status...2 I‐3. Back Panel...3 I‐4. Safety Information...4 II. Installation 5 II‐1. Wi‐Fi Router Mode ...8 II‐2. Access Point Mode ...12 II‐3. Range Extender Mode ...16 II‐4. WPS Setup ...22 II‐5. Reset to Factory Default Settings 22 III. Browser Based Configuration Interface 23 III‐1. Login
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    ...76 III‐3‐8‐4. 2.4GHz Wireless ...77 III‐3‐8‐5. 5GHz Wireless ...78 III‐3‐8‐6. ALG...80 III‐3‐8‐7. IGMP...81 III‐3‐8‐8. UPnP...82 III‐3‐8‐9. Fast NAT ...82 III‐3‐9. Administration...83 III‐3‐9‐1. Time Zone...83 III‐3‐9‐2. Password ...84 III‐3‐9‐3. Remote Access ...85 III‐3‐9‐4. Backup/Restore
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    ‐1‐2‐5. Mac...113 IV‐1‐3. How to Find Your Network Security Key 116 IV‐1‐3‐1. Windows 7 & Vista...116 IV‐1‐3‐2. Mac...118 IV‐1‐4. How to Find Your Router's IP Address 121 IV‐1‐4‐1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 121 IV‐1‐4‐2. Windows 8 ...123 IV‐1‐4‐3. Mac...126 IV‐2. Connecting to a Wi‐Fi network 128 IV
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    I. Product Information 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 CD‐ROM Ethernet Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter 1
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    Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off Router is off. Internet connection is active. Router is connecting to internet. No internet connection. 2.4GHz wireless is active. 2.4GHz LAN activity (transferring/receiving data). 2.4GHz wireless is not active. 5GHz wireless is active. 5GHz LAN activity
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    I‐3. Back Panel Antenna Reset/WPS Button Gigabit WAN Port Antenna Radio ON/ OFF Switch Gigabit LAN 5V Power Port Ports 1-4 3
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    the following safety instructions. 1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors. 2. Do not place the device 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 BR‐6478AC. 4. Handle the
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    connected. 3.Use a Wi‐Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi‐Fi network with the SSID "edimax.setup" and connect to it. iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a smartphone or tablet. 4.Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the "Get
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    If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to IV‐1. Configuring your IP address for more information. 5.Select a mode for your BR‐6478AC and click "Next" to continue. 6
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    Wi‐Fi Router Access Point Range Extender The device connects to your modem and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices. The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet)
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    II‐1. Wi‐Fi Router Mode 1. Connect the blue WAN port of your BR‐6478AC to the LAN port of your modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click "Next". 2. Please wait a moment while the BR‐6478AC tests the connection. 8
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    3. Click "Next" to continue and configure the device's wireless network. 4. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks, then click "Next" to continue. 9
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    "Next" to proceed. If you wish to backup the device's settings, click "Backup this configuration" to open a new window and save your current configuration to a router.txt file. 10
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    6. Please wait a moment until the device is ready. 7. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window. 8.The BR‐6478AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device's new SSID. Please refer to IV‐2. Connecting to a Wi‐Fi network
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    II‐2. Access Point Mode 1. Connect the yellow LAN port of your BR‐6478AC to the LAN port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click "Next". 2. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address" for your BR‐6478AC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
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    . For more guidance on static IP addresses, please refer to IV‐1. Configuring your IP address. 3. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks, then click "Next" to continue. 4. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are
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    the device's settings, click "Backup this configuration" to open a new window and save your current configuration to a AP.txt file. 5. Please wait a moment until the BR‐6478AC is ready. 6. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window. 14
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    7.The BR‐6478AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device's new SSID. Please refer to IV‐2. Connecting to a Wi‐Fi network if you require more guidance. 15
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    Extender Mode 1. Please ensure your BR‐6478AC is within Wi‐Fi range of your existing wireless router. Click "Next" to continue. 2. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address" for your BR‐6478AC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and
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    3.Repeat step 2 for the 5GHz frequency. 4.Click "Select Site Survey" to open a new window which displays all available 2.4GHz wireless networks. If you do not wish to use a 2.4GHz wireless network, select "Disable" and click "Next" to continue to step 7. To connect to a hidden SSID, enter the SSID,
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    6.Enter your existing wireless network's security key/password in the "Key" field and click "Next" to continue. In Range Extender mode, the BR‐6478AC's default SSID is your existing router/access point's SSID + _2EX. For example if your router's SSID is "Your SSID" then the BR‐6478AC's SSID will be
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    the "Device SSID" field. 7.Repeat steps 4 - 6 for the BR‐6478AC's 5GHz network. 8.A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are correct and then click "Next" to proceed. The device will use the same wireless password/security key as the existing
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    If you wish to backup the BR‐6478AC's settings, click "Backup this configuration" to open a new window and save your current configuration to a "range extender.txt" file. 9.Please wait a moment until the BR‐6478AC is ready. 20
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    10. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window. 11. The BR‐6478AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device's new SSID. Please refer to IV‐2. Connecting to a Wi‐Fi network if you require more guidance. 21
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    . Please check the instructions for your wireless device for how long you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS. II‐5. Reset to Factory Default Settings If you experience problems with your BR‐6478AC, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to
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    After you have setup the BR‐6478AC as detailed in II. Installation or the included Quick Installation Guide, you can use network device connected to the same Wi‐Fi network as the BR‐6478AC. If you can not access http://edimax.setup, connect the device to a computer using an Ethernet cable and
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    3. You will arrive at the "Status" screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate. 24
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    III‐2. Save Settings 1. After you configure any settings, click the "Save Settings" button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes. The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into effect. 2. Then, click "Click here to restart" in order to restart the device and bring the
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    III‐3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device's operating mode. Wi‐Fi Router Access Point Range Extender 26
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    III‐3‐1. Status The "Status" page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into four categories: System, LAN, Internet, 2.4GHz&5GHz Wireless. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. 27
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    to a different operating mode: Wi‐Fi router mode, access point mode or range extender mode (see below). Switch to Router/AP/Range Extender: 1. Follow the on‐screen instructions to back up your current settings and then reset the device back to its factory default settings. 2. After the device has
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    3. Follow the on‐screen wizard to setup your device in a different mode. Refer to II. Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed. 29
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    configure the settings. III‐3‐3‐1. WAN Setup Select a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection mode and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your connection type, contact your ISP. III‐3‐3‐1‐1. Dynamic IP Select "Dynamic IP". If your Internet service provider assigns IP address automatically
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    a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press "Clone . III‐3‐3‐1‐2. Static IP Select "Static IP" if your ISP provides Internet access via a fixed IP address. Your ISP will provide you with such information
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    may call this "Default Route". For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press "Clone Mac" to automatically enter your computer's MAC address. Enter the DNS address(es
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    "PPPoE" if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point‐to‐Point Protocol over Ethernet). User Name Password MAC Address DNS need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press "Clone Mac" to
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    ": Connect/disconnect manually using the "Connect" and "Disconnect" buttons. Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection. Only available when "Connect on Demand" (above) is selected. Enable/disable dual WAN access. When you enable dual WAN access, select an
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    III‐3‐3‐1‐4. PPTP Select "PPTP" if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point‐to‐Point Tunneling Protocol). Then select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address" depending on your ISP. 35
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    by your ISP here. Enable/disable dual WAN access. When you enable dual WAN access, select an IGMP source and enter Enable" box if you are using BEZEQ network services (Israel users only). Specify a connection type an Internet connection. 3. "Manual": Connect/disconnect manually using the "Connect" and
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    selected. III‐3‐3‐1‐5. L2TP Select "L2TP" if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol). Host Name MAC Address Enter the host MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press "Clone Mac" to
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    the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here. Enable/disable dual WAN access. When you enable dual WAN access, select an IGMP source and enter a "Host Name" and 3. "Manual": Connect/disconnect manually using the "Connect" and "Disconnect" buttons. Specify the amount of time the router waits before
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    Select "WISP" if you use a wireless internet service from Internet Service Provider (WISP). WISP ESSID Select Site Survey select the WISP network from there. Click "Select Site Survey" to display all available wireless SSIDs in a new window and select your WISP network. Enter the channel number of
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    of dynamic IPs means that it can be difficult to access a service provided by a dynamic IP user; a DDNS service though can map such dynamic IP addresses to a fixed hostname, for easier access. The router supports several DDNS service providers, for more details and to register for a DDNS account
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    CyberGate NS2GO NO‐IP http://cybergate.planex.co.jp/ddns/ http://www.ns2go.com/ http://www.noip.com/ 41
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    access the browser based configuration interface using the device's IP address instead of using the URL http://edimax.setup. IP Address Subnet Mask 802.1d Spanning Tree DHCP Server Lease Time Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the BR‐6478AC router, you can select
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    address fields. Delete selected or all entries from the table. The LAN IP page will be displayed as below when your device is set to access point or range extender mode. 43
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    for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi‐Fi network. Disable Wireless Mode Band Check the box to disable the wireless function of your device. Keep the default "AP" value for the device to act as a standard wireless access point, or select "AP Bridge‐WDS" for the device to function in WDS mode (see
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    to clients - clients must manually enter the ESSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) ESSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID. Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation. This prevents wireless clients connected to the BR‐6478AC from communicating with each other
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    AP Bridge‐WDS: Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server
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    type. III‐3‐5‐1‐1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the BR‐6478AC. Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device's SSID. Enable 802.1x Authentication Check the box to enable the
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    III‐3‐5‐1‐2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Key Format Encryption Key Enable 802.1x Authentication Select 64‐bit or 128bit. 128‐bit is more secure than 64‐bit. Choose from "ASCII" (any
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    ‐shared Key Format Pre‐shared Key Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. WPA2 (AES) is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not
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    . WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. WPA2 (AES) is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not
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    Guest You can setup an additional "Guest" Wi‐Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi‐Fi connectivity without accessing your primary network. wireless standard used for the BR‐6478AC's frequency band: 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients to connect to the BR‐6478AC
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    Encryption Please refer to III‐3‐5‐1. Basic: Wireless Security for details about security settings. WPA RADIUS encyrption type is not available for the guest network. 53
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    authentication mode of the device. Displays the wireless security authentication key. The configuration mode of the device's WPS setting is displayed here. "Registrar" means the device acts as an access point for a wireless client to connect to and the wireless client(s) will follow the device
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    of its PIN code. III‐3‐5‐4. Access Control Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the BR‐6478AC. Devices are each identified by
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    to refresh the list of available MAC addresses. If the address you wish to add is not listed, enter it manually. Comment Add Clear Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC address 'aa‐bb‐cc‐dd‐ee‐ff' enter 'aabbccddeeff'. Enter a comment for
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    switch on/off at specified times. Multiple schedules can be configured. Check/uncheck the box "Enable Schedule Settings" to enable/disable the wireless on/off scheduling function. The BR‐6478AC must remain connected to the Internet and use an NTP server for the schedule feature to function correctly
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    Add Clear Add the schedule to the table of active schedules. Clear all fields. Active schedules will be displayed in the table as shown below. Select an entry using the "Select" checkbox. Delete Selected/ Delete selected or all entries from the table. Delete All 58
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    , DMZ and DoS functions to improve the security of your wireless network. SPI firewall Enable or disable the stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall. III‐3‐6‐1. URL Blocking This function can block Internet access by either specific URLs or keywords. Check/uncheck the "Enable URL Blocking
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    URL/Keyword Add Clear Enter the URL or keyword to be blocked. Add the URL or keyword to the blocked table. Clear all fields. Blocked URLs/keywords entries will be listed in the table as shown below. Select an entry using the "Select" checkbox. Delete Selected / Delete selected or all entries from
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    prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted or denied to connect to the BR‐6478AC. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address or IP address. Specific services can also be allowed/denied for IP
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    Address Computer Name Check the box to enable MAC filtering and select whether to "Deny" or "Allow" access for specified MAC address. Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC address 'aa‐bb‐cc‐dd‐ee‐ff' enter 'aabbccddeeff'. Select a computer
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    IP Filtering: Enable IP Filtering Add PC Check the box to enable IP filtering and select whether to "Deny" or "Allow" access for specified IP address. Opens a new window to add a new IP to the list, to deny or allow access/services according to above. 63
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    protocol "TCP" or "UDP" or "Both" for a service not included in the "Client PC Service" list. Port Range Enter the port range for the service not included in the "Client PC Service" list. Add Clear Enter a single port number e.g. 110, a range of port numbers e.g. 110‐120, or multiple port
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    Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is an isolated area in your local network where private IP addresses are mapped to specified internet IP addresses, allowing unrestricted access to the private IP addresses but not to the wider local network. You can define a virtual DMZ host here. This is useful for example
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    below: Delete Selected/ Delete selected or all entries from the table. Delete All III‐3‐6‐4. DoS Denial‐of‐Service (DoS) is a common form of malicious attack against a network. The router's firewall can protect against such attacks. If you are not familiar with these functions, it is recommended
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    Discard Ping from WAN Port Scan Sync Flood Specify the frequency of ping of death packets which will trigger the router's DoS protection function. Check this box and the router will not answer ping requests from the Internet. Intruders use "port scanners" to detect open Internet IP address ports
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    for a specified application. QoS can improve the BR‐6478AC's performance. QoS is recommended to optimize performance for online gaming. III‐3‐7‐1. QoS Check/uncheck the box "Enable QoS" to enable/disable the QoS function. Click "Add" to open a new window and setup a QoS rule. The "Current QoS Table
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    " or "Upload" for the QoS rule. 2. Enter the bandwidth limit. 3. Select whether the bandwidth is a "Guarantee" (minimum) or "Max" (maximum). Enter the IP address range to which the QoS rule will be applied. Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the end IP address in the right field
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    Select traffic type as an alternative to specifying a port range above. Select a "TCP" or "UDP" protocol type. Click 'add' button to add a new QoS rule (detailed instructions will be given below). If you want to erase all values you just entered. Click 'Reset' QoS rule entries will be listed in the
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    iQoS iQoS is a more intuitive and automated tool to manage internet bandwidth than manually configuring the settings using QoS. For online gamers or users with bandwidth requirements for total download bandwidth limit from your Internet service provider (ISP) in kbits. Enter your total upload bandwidth
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    The icons represent the following categories: Internet Browsing P2P/BT Downloads FTP Multimedia Online Gaming The iQoS table is ordered left to right, high to low priority. Click a small icon below the table to insert it into the table, and
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    III‐3‐8. Advanced Advanced features of the BR‐6478AC can be configured from the "Advanced" menu. III‐3‐8‐1. Static Routing Static routing is a method of configuring path selection of routers, characterized by the absence of communication between routers regarding the current topology of the
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    destination network. Enter the default gateway of the destination network. Enter the hop count (the distance between destination network and this broadband router) here. Enter the interface which leads to destination network. Add the route to the current static routing table. Clear all fields. III
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    Private IP Computer Name Type Port Range Comment Enter the IP address of the computer on the local network. Windows computers on the local network will be listed here - select a computer from
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    You can also build various sets of port redirection, to provide various internet services on different local computers via a single internet IP address. Private IP Protocol. Specify a public port to access the computer on your local network. Enter a comment for reference or identification. 76
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    default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default value is 3. Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to Auto. Set
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    this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It's recommended to set this option to "Auto". Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since
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    this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It's recommended to set this option to "Auto". Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since
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    III‐3‐8‐6. ALG Application Layer Gateway (ALG) is a network security gateway which supports specific network applications such as gaming and instant messaging. ALG enables these applications to communicate with their server. 80
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    for applications such as IPTV video streaming. IGMP Snooping IGMP Proxy IGMP snooping monitors traffic between hosts and multicast routers to facilitate bandwidth conservation. Select enable or disable. IGMP proxy enables intelligent multicast forwarding based on IGMP snooping information
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    III‐3‐8‐8. UPnP Universal plug‐and‐play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols which enables network devices to communicate and automatically establish working configurations with each other. Select "Enable" or "Disable". III‐3‐8‐9. Fast NAT Select "Enable" or "Disable" to enable/disable Fast NAT.
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    accessed from the "Administration" menu. III‐3‐9‐1. Time Zone Set Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Select the time zone of your country or region. The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name of the IP server manually
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    event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see II‐5. Reset to factory default settings for how to reset the device. Current Password Enter your current password. New Password Enter your new password. Confirmed Password Confirm your
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    III‐3‐9‐3. Remote Access Check "Enabled" to enable the remote access feature and then enter the appropriate values. Host IP Address Port Specify the IP address which is allowed remote access. Specify a port number (0-65535) used for remote access. 85
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    then click "Upload" to replace your current settings. Click "Reset" to restore settings to the factory default. A pop‐up window will appear and ask you to you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. After the upgrade,
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    III‐3‐9‐6. Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device. III‐3‐9‐7. Logs You can view the system log and security log. Use the drop down menu in the top‐right corner to select which log to view. 87
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    Save Clear Refresh Click "Save" to save the log on your computer as .txt file. Click "Clear" to clear/erase the existing log. Click "Refresh" to refresh the log and update any activity. III‐3‐9‐8. Active DHCP Client Information about active DHCP clients is shown in the table, which displays the
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    in order to access http://Edimax.Setup. The BR‐6478AC's default IP address is 192.168.2.1. The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system in IV‐1‐2. How to modify the IP address of your computer
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    IV‐1‐1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV‐1‐1‐1. Windows XP 1. Click the "Start" button (it should be located in the lower‐left corner of your computer), then
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    IV‐1‐1‐2. 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
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    IV‐1‐1‐3. Windows 7 1. Click the "Start" button (it should be located in the lower‐left corner of your computer), then click "Control Panel". 2. Under "Network and Internet" click "View network status and tasks". 3. Click "Local Area Connection". 94
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    4. Click "Properties". 5. Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click "Properties". 95
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    6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" should be selected. 96
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    IV‐1‐1‐4. 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. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below. 97
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    3.Right click "Network" and then select "Properties". 4. In the window that opens, select "Change adapter settings" from the left side. 98
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    5. Choose your connection and right click, then select "Properties". 6. Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click "Properties". 99
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    7.Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically" should be selected. 100
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    IV‐1‐1‐5. Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on "System Preferences". 2. In System Preferences, click on "Network". 3. Click on "Wi‐Fi" in the left panel and then click "Advanced" in the lower right corner. 101
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    4. Select "TCP/IP" from the top menu and "Using DHCP" in the drop down menu labeled "Configure IPv4" should be selected. 102
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    of your computer Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.10 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.2.x (x = 3 - 254) in order to access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface. Please make
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    2. Select "Use the following IP address" and "Use the following DNS server addresses", then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the "IP address" field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS
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    IV‐1‐2‐2. 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
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    IV‐1‐2‐3. Windows 7 1. Click the "Start" button (it should be located in the lower‐left corner of your computer), then click "Control Panel". 2. Under "Network and Internet" click "View network status and tasks". 106
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    3.Click "Local Area Connection". 4. Click "Properties". 107
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    5.Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click "Properties". 6. Select "Use the following IP address" and "Use the following DNS server addresses", then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the "IP address" field before you replace it.
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    IV‐1‐2‐4. 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. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below. 109
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    3. Right click "Network" and then select "Properties". 4. In the window that opens, select "Change adapter settings" from the left side. 110
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    5. Choose your connection and right click, then select "Properties". 6. Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click "Properties". 111
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    7. Select "Use the following IP address" and "Use the following DNS server addresses", then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the "IP address" field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS
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    IV‐1‐2‐5. Mac 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on "System Preferences" 2. In System Preferences, click on "Network". 3. Click on "Wi‐Fi" in the left panel and then click "Advanced" in the lower right corner. 113
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    4. Select "TCP/IP" from the top menu and select "Manually" from the drop down menu labeled "Configure IPv4", then click "OK". Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the "IP address" field before
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    5. In the "IPv4 Address" and "Subnet Mask" field enter IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on "OK". 6. Click "Apply" to save the changes. 115
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    Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key. IV‐1‐3‐1. Windows 7 & Vista 1. Open "Control
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    3. Click on "Manage wireless networks" in the left menu. 4. You should see the profile of your Wi‐Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi‐Fi network
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    a new Finder window, and select "Applications" from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled "Utilities" and then open the application "Keychain Access". 2. Select "Passwords" from the sub‐menu labeled "Category" on the left side, as shown below. Then search the list in the main panel for
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    3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window. 4. Check the box labeled "Show password" and you will be asked to enter your administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your password and click "Allow". 119
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    Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled "Show password". In the example below, the network security password is "edimax1234". Please make a note of your network security password. 120
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    IV‐1‐4. How to Find Your Router's IP Address To find your router's IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV‐1‐4‐1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 1. Go to "Start", select "Run" and type "cmd", then press Enter or click "OK". 121
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    2. A new window will open, type "ipconfig" and press Enter. 3. Your router's IP address will be displayed next to "Default Gateway". 122
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    IV‐1‐4‐2. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar. 123
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    2. Click "Search" and enter "cmd" into the search bar. Click the "Command Prompt" app which be displayed on the left side. 3. A new window will open, type "ipconfig" and press Enter. 124
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    4.Your router's IP address will be displayed next to "Default Gateway". 125
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    IV‐1‐4‐3. Mac 1. Launch "System Preferences" and click on "Network". 2. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, your router's IP address will be displayed next to "Router". 126
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    3. If you are using Wi‐Fi, click "Wi‐Fi" in the left panel, and then "Advanced" in the bottom right corner. 4. Click the "TCP/IP" tab and your router's IP address will be displayed next to "Router". 127
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    after setup is complete, follow the guide below: Below is an example of how to connect using Windows Vista - the process may vary slightly for other versions of Windows. 1. Click the network icon ( , or ) in the system tray and select "Connect to a network". 2. Search for the SSID of your BR‐6478AC
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    3. After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the BR‐6478AC's wireless network. 129
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    IV‐3. Troubleshooting 1. In range extender mode, is my BR‐6478AC dual‐band? a. Yes. The BR‐6478AC can extend 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi‐Fi signals concurrently, but you must connect your BR‐6478AC to each (2.4GHz & 5GHz) network separately during iQ setup. During iQ Setup, you will be asked to select both a
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    existing, hidden network. Enter an SSID for the BR‐6478AC or leave it blank to use a default which consists of your existing router's SSID (above) +"_2EX". Enter the encryption information for your existing, hidden network. 4. I can't access the Internet. a. Ensure that all cables are connected
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    reset. Default settings are displayed on the product label on the back of the device, as shown below: Router Login Enter this URL in a web browser to run iQ Setup for this name (SSID) and connect to it in order to access the "Router Login" URL (above). MAC A MAC address is unique to every
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    I forgot my password. a. Reset the router to its factory default settings and use the default username admin and default password 1234. Default settings are displayed on the product label on the back of the device, as shown above. 8. My BR‐6478AC has a weak wireless signal. Weak signals are usually
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    V. Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non‐access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps
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    . ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office. ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations
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    TCP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different network. Web‐based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser.
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    you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly different from those shown in this QIG. The software and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for updates. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or
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    energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is /uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1‐1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement methods and procedures specified in OET
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    täyttää direktiivien 1999/5/EY, 2009/125/EY oleelliset vaatimukset ja muut asiaankuuluvat määräykset. WEEE Directive & Product Disposal At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection
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    of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives. Equipment: AC1200 Wireless Concurrent Dual‐Band Gigabit Router Model No.: BR‐6478AC The following European
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