acer W6M Vero Wi-Fi Router User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Acer

Table of Contents

Overview
Installation and Setup
Initial Configuration
Dashboard
Troubleshooting
Factory Default Settings
Router Basic Specification
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Predator Connect W6 AXE7800
Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E Router
User Guide
v2.3 acer W6M Vero Wi-Fi Router

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Important: This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features described in this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your device. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.
© 2023. All Rights Reserved.
This revision: Aug 2023
Important: This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features described in this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your device. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.

Overview

Acer Connect series W6, a whole new Wi-Fi 6E Tri-band AXE7800 wireless router, is optimized for gamers with intensive features and simple setup steps via a 1-2-3 wizard. A new stylish 6-antenna desktop wireless router tuned for optimal gaming experience and for your household. Network Security protection is embedded. Live updates ensure your network is immune from malware and vulnerability threats 24-7. Smart home (IoT) devices can be set up on their Wi-Fi network. ACS (Automatic Channel Selection) dynamically chooses the most suitable channel for the W6 when you experience interference from nearby 5GHz SSIDs. Port forwarding profiles for most game consoles (PS5, XBOX, etc.) are readily available inside for gameplay. Hybrid QoS is the best fit for your Predator router, ensuring prioritization of your gaming traffic and bandwidth utilization. The VPN feature provides a secure connection for your device when surfing the website. The bridge mode is available for you, extending new Wi-Fi 6GHz coverage for new mobile or laptop devices without replacing your ISP router or MSO DOCSIS modem at home.

Installation and Setup

2.1. Plug in the AC adapter.

acer W6M Vero Wi-Fi Router - Setup

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The device can be either setup via Predator Connect mobile App or the browser web admin.
How to setup the router via Predator Connect Mobile App:

Use a mobile device camera to scan the QR code below. Download the Predator Connect mobile App via Play Store or App Store.

https://onelink.to/s7mcut

Open the Predator Connect Mobile App and follow the steps for registering an account. Go to your email inbox, review the registration email, and input the 4-digit registration code onto the mobile App. When the whole process is completed, you will be automatically signed in.
Enable the mobile Wi-Fi function and scan the device QR-code printed on the bottom label.
The default admin and Wi-Fi password will be automatically exported into the mobile app. (SSID: PredatorW6-YYYY)
Device setup completed.

Setup the router via browser:

Please make sure that the wireless function on your laptop is already enabled.
Check the device’s bottom label, and find the router’s default SSID (PredatorW6-YYYY) and password and then connect.
Open the browser on your laptop/desktop, input the device web admin URL: http://acer-connect.com or IP: http://192.168.76.1
The device will automatically redirect to a quick setup wizard. Follow the easy 1-2-3 steps and get ready to access the internet.
Note: The admin login password requires modification within the setup wizard for first-time use. Please create a strong password and keep it in a safe place. (New password cannot be the same as the prior one.)
Note: The router web admin portal will automatically lock after five consecutive incorrect attempts. You have to power cycle the router to unlock the web admin.
Note: The SSID Wi-Fi password can’t be the same as the admin login password.

Both App & browser can help router to do quick setup. Web UI can execute all functions and settings of router. Mobile App allows the user to remotely control some functions of the router and receive notifications.

Initial Configuration

Please log in to the Predator Connect W6 Web Portal (http://acer-connect.com or IP: http://192.168.76.1) by using the current valid Admin password. You can select the language of Web UI by clicking on the drop-down arrow. acer
W6M Vero Wi-Fi Router - Config

Enter the login password to see the dashboard and other settings of your Predator Connect W6. The router will automatically guide you step by step on how to set up and configure internet access and basic network settings.
You can scan the QR code (on the login screen using your Android mobile or iPhone) to download the mobile app and manage your router remotely.

Dashboard

Once you have successfully logged in, the following key information will be displayed on the Predator Connect W6 dashboard. acer W6M Vero Wi-Fi Router -
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Troubleshooting

Quick Tips
This section describes common issues which you can encounter.
Sequence to restart the device and network:

Turn off and unplug the modem power plug.
Turn off the W6 router.
Plug in the modem power plug and then turn it on. Wait for two minutes till the modem LED is steady as before.
Turn on the W6 router and wait for the device’s upper deck main LED to steady breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What can I do if I forget my wireless password?

Connect to the W6 router via Ethernet cable LAN.
Visit device portal http://acer-connect.com and login admin.
Go to Wi-Fi -> Basic settings/Retrieve or reset the Wi-Fi passwords.

What can I do if I forget the router’s web portal admin password?
Reset the device by pressing and holding the reset key until the LED starts blinking white.
After the device restores to factory default, please login web admin portal with admin PWD, label printed on the bottom of the device.
Note 1: The device web admin will be locked after 5 wrong password attempts. The user is required to reboot the device to disable the web admin.
Note 2: Remember to set up the device’s internet connection after resetting. Remember to also change the admin password.
Note 3: If you ever bind the device via Predator Connect mobile app; remember to unbind it after the factory data reset.

What can I do if I can’t log into the router’s web admin portal?
Please follow the steps below to check on your client’s device.

Check whether the client-allocated IP and DNS server IPs both are with the same subnet and gateway.
Clean the browser cookies or use private/Incognito mode to access the router admin.

What can I do if I can’t surf the internet even though the configuration is finished?
Please follow the step below to check on your W6 router:

Login to the web admin portal dashboard to check Internet status.
Continuingly, if the Internet status is up and connect. Go to the WAN setting, manually configure the DNS server using the below IP and apply:
Primary DNS server: 8.8.8.8
Secondary DNS server: 8.8.4.4
If the issue is still there, please restart the modem and router accordingly.

Factory Default Settings

Router web admin

URL| http://acer-connect.com or http://192.168.76.1
Login Password (case- sensitive)| AcerXXXX (XXXX is randomized variables. Please check the device’s bottom label)
Local Network (LAN)
Gateway address| 192.168.76.1
Subnet mask| 255.255.255.0
DHCP server| 192.168.76.1
DHCP range| 192.168.76.100 to 192.168.76.254
Time zone| Depends on the country or region you bought the router.
DHCP starting IP address| 192.168.76.100
DHCP ending IP address| 192.168.76.254
Time adjusted for daylight save time| Enabled.
Wireless LAN (WLAN)
Wi-Fi SSID (case-sensitive)| 2.4GHz: PredatorW6-YYYY-2.4GHz 5GHz: PredatorW6 -YYYY-5GHz 6GHz: PredatorW6-YYYY-6GHz (YYYY is randomized variables. Please check the device’s bottom label)
Security| 2.4GHz : WPA2/WPA3 5GHz : WPA2/WPA3 6GHz : WPA3
SSID Broadcast| Enabled.
RF channel| 2.4GHz : Auto 5GHz : Auto 6GHz : Auto
Default operation mode (with AX enabled)| 2.4GHz: 2×2 MIMO streams, 1024 QAM, 40MHz, 574MBps 5GHz: 4×4 MIMO streams, 1024 QAM, 80MHz, 4804Mbps 6GHz: 2×2 MIMO streams, 1024 QAM, 80MHz, 2402Mbps
Guest Wi-Fi| Disabled.
Smart Home Wi-Fi| Disabled.
Home Network Security| Disabled.