EDIMAX BR-6478AC Wireless Routers Installation Guide

BR-6478AC Wireless Router’s
Installation Guide

BR-6478AC
Quick Installation Guide

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):

Installation

1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s 5V DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket.

2. Ensure that the Wi-Fi On/Off switch is set to on and that the power LED and WAN LED are lit. If not, the device is not properly 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 Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup and click “Get Started” to  begin the setup process. If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple procedure and step-by-step instructions  can be found in the user manual.

5. Select a mode for your BR-6478AC and click “Next” to continue.
   Wi-Fi Router| The device connects to your modem and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.
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   Access Point| The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.
   Range Ext ender| The device connects wirelessly to your existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s).

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. For more information, please refer to the Login / reset Instructions.

Browser Based Configuration Interface

After setup you can access the browser based configuration interface to configure or change the settings of the BR-6478AC. To access the browser based configuration  interface, enter http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of a web browser on a network device which is connected to the BR-6478AC.

If you can not access edimax.setup, connect the BR-6478AC to a computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.
You will be prompted for a username and password. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.

You will arrive at the “Status” screen as shown below. Use the menu down the left side to navigate. For more information, refer to the user manual.

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 i setup. During i Setup, you will be asked to select both a 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi network to extend, as well as specify a new SSID (name) and password for each  of the networks that your BR-6478AC’s will broadcast/extend.
   You can disable either 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi during i setup if there is no appropriate source network available, or if you do not wish to use it. If either the 2.4GHz or  5GHz frequency band is disabled, wireless clients/devices on the same frequency band will be unable to connect to your range extender.

2. In range extender mode, if my BR-6478AC is set up as a dual-band extender, what happens when I connect a wired Ethernet client?
   a. When you connect a network device to your BR-6478AC in range extender mode via Ethernet cable, by default the network device will connect to the 5GHz network.  If there is no 5GHz network available, the network device will connect to the 2.4GHz network instead.

3. In range extender mode, how do I connect to a network which has a hidden SSID?
   a. During i Setup, you can manually enter a Wi-Fi network name in the “SSID” field as shown below, for either/both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, along with the relevant encryption information. SSID| Enter the SSID (network name) of your existing, hidden network.
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   Device SSID| 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”.
   Encryption| Enter the encryption information for your existing, hidden

network.

4. I can’t access the Internet.
   a. Ensure that all cables are connected properly. Try a different Ethernet cable.
   b. Check if you can access the web based configuration interface. If not, please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to the user manual for guidance if you are unsure how to do this.
   c. Login to the web based configuration interface and go to Internet > WAN Setup and check that the connection type is correct. If you are unsure which internet connection type you have, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
   d. Connect your computer directly to your modem and check if you can access the internet. If you can’t, please contact your Internet service provider for assistance.

5. I can’t open the web based configuration interface.
   a. Please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to the user manual for guidance if you are unsure how to do this.

6. How do I reset my device to factory default settings?
   a. To reset the device back to its factory default settings, press and hold the WPS/Reset button for over 10 seconds, until the power LED begins to flash. Please wait a  few minutes for the product to restart. When the device restarts, all settings will be 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 or configure advanced settings. You must be connected to the device by Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
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   Username/Password| This is the default username and password to access the browser based configuration interface when you go to the “Router Login” URL (above).
   Wi-Fi Network Name| This is the default Wi-Fi network name for the device. Search 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 device and is used for identification within a network. Your device’s unique MAC address is displayed here.
   PIN CODE| This is your device’s PIN code for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

7. 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 caused by interference from other devices or obstacles blocking the BR-6478AC’s wireless signal:
   a. Keep the device away from other radio devices such as microwaves or wireless telephones.
   b. Do not put the device in the corner of a room or under/nearby metal.
   c. Ensure there are as few obstacles as possible between the BR-6478AC and your wireless network device.
   In range extender mode, the BR-6478AC’s weak wireless signal may be in turn caused by a weak signal from your existing router. It’s important to choose a good location  for the BR-6478AC in relation to your existing wireless router. The best location is roughly in the middle between your existing wireless router and the area you  would like to be covered by the BR-6478AC. If you are too far away from your existing router, then it is difficult for the BR-6478AC to receive a wireless signal.

9. Do the WAN and LAN ports work the same when the device is in different modes?
   No, the WAN and LAN ports have slightly different functions depending on the operating mode of the device.
   a. In Wi-Fi router mode, the WAN port is for a direct connection to your ds modem. The LAN ports are for wired network clients.
   b. In access point mode, the WAN port is not functional. Connect your existing router to the device’s LAN port, and the other LAN ports can connect wired network clients.
   c. In range extender mode, the WAN port is not functional and the all of LAN ports are for wired network clients. Do not connect your existing router to the device’s WAN or LAN ports, as this can cause the device to malfunction.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a articular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency  exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1999 and had been tested in accordance with the measurement  methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C. The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only. This equipment is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.

R &TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio  equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and  static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,  Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The  ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None

EU Declaration of Conformity

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC.

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 point for the recycling  of electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.

Declaration of Conformity
We, Edema 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 standards for essential requirements have been followed:
Directives 1999/5/EC

Spectrum : ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10); ETSI EN 301 893 V1.6.1 (2011-11)
EMC : EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 (2012-09);
Safety (LVD) : IEC 60950-1:2005 (2 nd Edition);Am 1:2009 EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
Recommendation 99/519/EC
EMF : EN 62311:2008

Directives 2006/95/EC
Safety (LVD) : IEC 60950-1:2005 (2 nd Edition);Am 1:2009
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
Edema Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 3, Wu Chan 3rd Road,
Wu-Ku Industrial Park,
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Date of Signature: March, 2013
Signature:
Printed Name:
Albert Chang
Title: Director
Edema Technology Co., Ltd.

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