EDIMAX BR-6473AX Wi-Fi 6 Smart Router Installation Guide

EDIMAX BR-6473AX Wi-Fi 6 Smart Router

Product Information

The Edimax BR-6473AX smart Wi-Fi AP/Router with Intel GRX350 (800MHz dual- core) and fast dual band speeds up to 574Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 2402Mbps (5 GHz) is well suited for your home.
The BR-6473AX with beamforming + 4X internal antennas delivers fast and reliable long range Wi-Fi coverage to every corner of your home.
With the simple and intuitive web UI interface, you can easily set up the AP/ router and remotely control through the browser or phone.
You can find all supporting documents from the link below or via QR Code: https://www.edimax.com/download

(Once you’ve visited the Edimax official website, please enter the model no. “BR- 6473AX” into the search box to search for your product.)

Package Contents

Before start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):

System Requirements

• Existing cable/DSL modem & router
• Computer with web browser for AP configuration

Hardware Overview

LED Status

2.4GH & 5GHz

| ****

Blue

| On| Internet connection is ready.
Off| Wi-Fi not active.
Flashing| Activity. Sending or receiving data.

WPS

| ****

Blue

| ****

Blinking

| WPS connection established. (WPS LED blinks for 2 seconds to indicate a successful connection)

LAN

| ****

Blue

| On| LAN port is connected.
Off| LAN port is not connected.

WAN

| ****

Blue

| On| WAN port is connected.
Off| WAN port is not connected, or no Internet.

Power

| Red| Blinking| Upgrading firmware or reset.
Green| On| Router mode. (Power on)
Blue| On| AP mode. (Power on)

Hardware Installation

This section will guide you through the steps to set up the BR-6473AX in AP and router mode. You can change the operation mode via the toggle switch behind the BR-6473AX. Move the toggle switch to change the operation mode (AP, router mode).
NOTE: Please unplug the AC adapter when changing the operation mode.

AP Mode

1. Move the toggle switch on the BR-6473AX to AP mode.

2. Plug the included AC adapter into the AP/router’s power jack and the other end into an electrical socket.
   Note: Ensure the “POWER” LED lights on Blue (AP Mode). If not, the device is not properly connected.

3. Connect your router with an Ethernet cable to the BR-6473AX of the “LAN” port.

NOTE: Ensure the “LAN” LED lights on BLUE.

Router Mode

1. Move the toggle switch on the BR-6473AX to router mode.

2. Plug the included AC adapter into the AP/router’s power jack and the other end into an electrical socket.
   Note: Ensure the “POWER” LED lights on Green (Router Mode). If not, the device is not properly connected.

3. Connect your modem with an Ethernet cable to the BR-6473AX of the “WAN” port.

NOTE: Ensure the “WAN” LED lights on BLUE.

Quick Setup

This quick installation section will help you setup your AP/Router in its default AP mode and configure its basic settings.
Please follow the steps below:

1. Please find the default User Name “admin” and unique 8 digits default Password “XXXXXXXX” of your AP/ router on the sticker. NOTE: If you are using iOS 11 or later version, you can easily connect your smart phone to the AP/ router using the QR code on the sticker.
2. Open a web browser, and enter the default IP 192.168.2.1 (In AP Mode).
3. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the Username and the password. Click the “Sign in” button.
4. For first time users, please reset your 2.4G SSID/ 5G SSID name and password.
5. Wait for 60 seconds.

WPS

WPS is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. You can use the WPS button on BR-6473AX to activate the AP/ router’s WPS function.

1. Press and hold the WPS button for 2 seconds to activate WPS.
2. WPS feature is enabled on your AP/ router when the WPS LED blinking BLUE light.

Firmware Upgrade

You can upgrade firmware on AP/ router by either OTA or manual update. Please follow the steps below to upgrade firmware.

1. Click the “Administration” button.
2. Click “Firmware Upgrade”.
3. Click “Check Version” to check if the current firmware is up to date or not. Select “Local File” to upload the firmware file to the AP/ router. Select Online Upgrade to update the firmware via OTA.
4. Click the “Upgrade” and “OK” button to start upgrading the firmware.

Reset

If you experience problems with your AP/ router, you can reset the device back to its factory settings.
There are 2 ways to reset the device.
Hardware Reset:

1. Press and hold the reset button on the AP/ router for at least 5 seconds then release the button. Please wait a few minutes for the AP/ router to restart. When the device restarts, all settings will be reset.
2. Wait for the AP/router to restart. The AP/ router is ready for setup when the power LED blinking RED light.

Webpage Interface:
Please follow the steps to reset the device via the webpage.

1. Click the “Administration” button.
2. Click the “Backup and Restore” button.
3. Click the “Reset” and “OK” button to reset the AP/ router to factory settings.

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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 particular 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.
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.

RED Compliance Statement
Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:

A simplified DoC shall be provided as follows: Article 10(9)
Hereby, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type AX3000 Dual-Band Router is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.edimax.com/edimax/global/

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 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.

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.

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References

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