BR-6478AC
User Manual
02-2013 / v1.0
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CONTENTS
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION............................................................................................5
I-1.
I-2.
I-3.
I-4.
I-5.
Package Contents........................................................................................ 5
Hardware....................................................................................................6
LED Status...................................................................................................6
Safety Information ......................................................................................8
Features......................................................................................................8
II. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & NETWORK SETTINGS ...................................................9
II-1.
II-2.
II-2-1.
II-2-2.
II-2-3.
II-2-4.
Hardware Installation..................................................................................9
Network Settings ........................................................................................ 9
Windows XP................................................................................................ 9
Windows Vista.......................................................................................... 13
Windows 7................................................................................................ 14
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.
IV-2.
IV-3.
IV-3-1.
Status........................................................................................................ 28
Setup Wizard ............................................................................................ 28
Internet..................................................................................................... 29
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.
IV-4.
IV-5.
DDNS ........................................................................................................ 37
LAN........................................................................................................... 39
2.4GHz Wireless........................................................................................ 40
Basic Settings ............................................................................................ 41
IV-5-1.
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
CD-ROM
Ethernet
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
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I-2.
Hardware
Item Name
Description
Antenna
Connects the supplied 3dBi 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.
Connects via Ethernet cable to a computer or other
network devices.
Gigabit LAN Ports
Gigabit WAN Port
5V Power Port
Connects to cable/xDSL modems.
Connects to the supplied power adapter.
I-3.
LED Status
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LED
LED Status Description
Power
On
Off
Router is on.
Router is off.
On
Flashing
Off
Internet connection is active.
Router is connecting to internet.
No internet connection.
Internet
2.4 GHz
On
2.4GHz wireless is active.
2.4GHz LAN activity
(transferring/receiving data).
Flashing
Off
2.4GHz wireless is not active.
5GHz wireless is active.
On
5 GHz
5GHz LAN activity
Flashing
Off
(transferring/receiving data).
5GHz wireless is not active.
WAN port connected.
On
WAN activity
(transferring/receiving data)
Flashing
WAN
Off
WAN port not connected.
On
LAN port connected.
LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
LAN port not connected.
Flashing
Off
LAN 1–4
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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. Select “TCP/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” click “View 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. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.
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III. SETTING UP
III-1. iQ Setup
iQ Setup is a simple and intelligent WAN detection tool. Please follow the
instructions below.
1. 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.
2. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
your language from the drop down menu and click “Get Started” to begin
the setup process.
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make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP
address. See II. NETWORK SETTINGS
3. Ensure that your router is properly connected to your modem as shown on
the screen, and click “Next” to continue.
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4. Please wait a moment while the BR-6478AC detects your WAN connection
type.
5. The BR-6478AC will display the next screen depending on your WAN
connection type.
For Dynamic IP users please click “Next” to continue:
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For PPPoE users please enter the username and password provided by
your ISP and click “Next” to continue:
For other users please select your WAN connection type manually
from the drop down menu, click “Next” to continue and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Note: If you are not sure which WAN connection type
to choose, please contact your ISP.
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6. Please enter a network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password for each of the
BR-6478AC’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks and click “Next” to
continue.
Note: Please remember these details. For your
convenience, you can write them down at the end of
this QIG in “Wi-Fi Settings”.
7. You will see the screen below, displaying a summary of your W-Fi settings
and that configuration is now complete. Please click “Next” to continue.
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8. You will see a final “Congratulations” screen and configuration is now
complete. Please close your browser window.
III-2. Manual Setup via Web Browser
1. Enter “192.168.2.1” in the web browser’s address bar and press “Enter”.
2. Input the username “admin” and the password “1234” and click “OK”..
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3. Input the username “admin” and the password “1234” and click “OK”. You
will arrive the at Status page, use the menu on the left side of the screen to
navigate. You can also change the language using the drop down menu in
the top right corner. Refer to IV. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION
INTERFACE.
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IV.BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE
Once you have setup the router as detailed in III-1. iQ Setup or the included
QIG, you can further configure the settings of the router or run iQ Setup again
using the browser based configuration interface. If you prefer, you can also
skip iQ Setup and configure the router manually.
IV-1.
Status
The Status page shows the basic status and information of the router.
Note: Screenshots shown in this manual are examples.
The information you see on your screen will be unique
to your configuration.
IV-2.
Setup Wizard
To perform iQ Setup again and reconfigure the router, select “Setup Wizard”
from the menu on the left side.
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You will see the screen below. Please refer back to III-I iQ Setup onwards for
guidance on iQ Setup.
IV-3.
Internet
IV-3-1. WAN Setup
Select a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection mode from the drop down
menu. After you select your connection mode and complete the configuration,
the router will restart for the changes to take effect.
Note: If you are not sure which WAN connection mode
you should use, please contact your Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
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Dynamic IP
Select “Dynamic IP” if your Internet Service Provider
assigns an IP address to you automatically using DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) (e.g. cable
internet providers).
Static IP
PPPoE
Select “Static IP” if your ISP provides you with a fixed IP
address.
Select “PPPoE” if your ISP provides internet access via
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) (usually
ADSL users).
PPTP
L2TP
WISP
Select “PPTP” if your ISP provides internet access via
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
Select “L2TP” if your ISP provides internet access via
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
Select “WISP” if your ISP provides wireless internet
access.
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IV-3-1-1.
Dynamic IP
Host Name
Input the host name of your computer (only required if
your ISP instructs you to do so).
MAC Address
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
addresses to access the internet, input the MAC
address of your computer here. If your computer is
connected to internet via cable modem, click “Clone
Mac address” to enter the MAC address automatically.
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the
following IP address”. If you choose “Use the following
IP address”, you will need to complete the “DNS1
Address”, “DNS2 Address” and “DNS3 Address” fields
below.
DNS address
DNS1
DNS2
DNS3
MTU
Input the address of DNS1 assigned by your ISP.
Input the address of DNS2 assigned by your ISP.
Input the address of DNS3 assigned by your ISP.
Input the MTU (maximum transmission unit) value of
your network connection. The default value, which is
typical for a dynamic IP or static IP, is 1500.
Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do
so.
TTL
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Most Dynamic IPs assigned to users by ISPs are configuration free
IV-3-1-2.
Static IP
IP Address
Input the static IP address assigned by your ISP.
Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP.
Input the default gateway address assigned by
your ISP.
If your ISP only permits computers with
certain MAC addresses to access the internet,
input the MAC address of your computer here.
If your computer is connected to internet via
cable modem, click “Clone Mac address” to
enter the MAC address automatically.
Input the address of DNS1 assigned by your
ISP.
Input the address of DNS2 assigned by your
ISP.
Input the address of DNS3 assigned by your
ISP.
Input the MTU (maximum transmission unit)
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway Address
MAC Address
DNS1
DNS2
DNS3
MTU
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value of your network connection. The default
value, which is typical for a dynamic IP or static
IP, is 1500.
Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires
you to do so.
TTL
IV-3-1-3.
PPPoE
User Name
Password
MAC Address
Enter the user name assigned by your ISP.
Enter the password assigned by your ISP.
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
addresses to access the internet, input the MAC
address of your computer here. If your computer is
connected to internet via cable modem, click “Clone
Mac address” to enter the MAC address automatically.
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DNS address
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the
following IP address”. If you choose “Use the following
IP address”, you will need to complete the “DNS1
Address”, “DNS2 Address” and “DNS3 Address” fields
below.
DNS1
DNS2
DNS3
TTL
Input the address of DNS1 assigned by your ISP.
Input the address of DNS2 assigned by your ISP.
Input the address of DNS3 assigned by your ISP.
Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do
so.
Service Name
MTU
Input the Service Name assigned by your ISP.
Input the MTU (maximum transmission unit) value of
your network connection. The default value is 1392.
Typical values for ADSL are 1392 or 1492.
Select connection type from:
Connection Type
Idle Time Out
“Continuous” – always connected.
“Connect on Demand” – connect when required.
“Manual” – connect and disconnect manually.
For ”Connect on Demand” connection type, specify the
length of inactivity required to disconnect.
Enable Dual Wan Access
If your ISP provides a dual-WAN service, then check the box “Enable Dual Wan
Access” and enter the required information.
IV-3-1-4.
PPTP/L2TP
Fields for PPTP and L2TP connections are the same – PPTP is used as an
example below.
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Obtain an IP address automatically:
Host Name
Input the host name of your computer (only required if
your ISP instructs you to do so).
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
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addresses to access the internet, input the MAC address of
your computer here. If your computer is connected to
internet via cable modem, click “Clone Mac address” to
enter the MAC address automatically.
Use the following IP address:
Static IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
Address
Input the static IP address assigned by your ISP.
Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP.
Input the default gateway address assigned by your
ISP.
MAC Address
If your ISP only permits computers with certain
MAC addresses to access the internet, input the
MAC address of your computer here. If your
computer is connected to internet via cable modem,
click “Clone Mac address” to enter the MAC address
automatically.
DNS address
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use
the following IP address”. If you choose “Use the
following IP address”, you will need to complete the
“DNS1 Address”, “DNS2 Address” and “DNS3
Address” fields below.
DNS1
DNS2
DNS3
Input the address of DNS1 assigned by your ISP.
Input the address of DNS2 assigned by your ISP.
Input the address of DNS3 assigned by your ISP.
Enable Dual Wan Access:
If your ISP provides a dual-WAN service, then check the box “Enable Dual Wan
Access” and enter the required information.
PPTP Setting:
User ID
Input the user ID assigned by your ISP.
Input the password assigned by your ISP.
Input the PPTP gateway assigned by your ISP.
Input the connection ID assigned by your ISP. (usually
not use)
Input the MTU (maximum transmission unit) value of
your network connection. The default value is 1392.
Select connection type from:
Password
PPTP Gateway
Connection ID
MTU
Connection Type
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“Continuous” – always connected.
“Connect on Demand” – connect when required.
“Manual” – connect and disconnect manually.
For ”Connect on Demand” connection type, specify the
length of inactivity required to disconnect.
Idle Time Out
BEZEQ-ISRAEL
Check this box to enable use with the BEZEQ network
in Israel.
IV-3-1-5.
WISP
Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable the WISP function accordingly.
ESSID
Enter the ESSID of the WISP network, or click
“Select Site Survey” to view all available networks
and select the WISP network.
Site Survey
Select “2.4G” or “5G” to specify the 2.4GHz or 5GHz
frequency band for the site survey.
Channel Number
Encryption
Enter the channel number of the WISP network.
If your WISP service uses encryption, select
“Enable” from the drop down menu and enter the
appropriate information.
IV-3-2. DDNS
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service which provides a hostname-to-IP service for
dynamic IP users. The changing nature of dynamic IPs means that it can be
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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 please visit the DDNS providers website(s),
examples of which are listed below.
Enable/Disable
Provider
Domain Name
Account/E-Mail
Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable DDNS.
Select DDNS service provider.
Enter the domain name provided by the DDNS provider.
Please enter the Account or Email which has been
applied from DDNS provider.
Please enter the Password or Key which has been
applied from DDNS provider.
Password/Key
This router supports the following DDNS services:
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IV-4.
LAN
Here you can configure your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the
router to dynamically allocate IP addresses to your LAN clients, and you can
modify the IP address of the router.
IP Address
Specify an IP address here. This IP address will
be assigned to your router and will replace the
default IP address.
Specify a subnet mast – the default value is
255.255.255.0
Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable
802.1d Spanning Tree. This creates a tree of
connected layer-2 bridges (typically Ethernet
switches) within a mesh network, and disables
those links that are not part of the tree, leaving
Subnet Mask
802.1d Spanning Tree
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a single active path between any two network
nodes.
Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable
DCHP server accordingly.
Select a lease time for the DHCP leases here.
The DHCP client will obtain a new IP address
after the period expires. If there are less than
30 computers connected to the router, you can
select “Forever”.
Input the start IP address for the DHCP server’s
IP address leases.
DHCP Server
Lease Time
Start IP
End IP
Input the end IP address for the DHCP server’s
address leases.
Input the end IP address for the DHCP server’s
address leases.
Domain Name
Enable Static DHCP
Leases
Check this box to enable static DHCP leases (up
to 16 leases).
IV-5.
2.4GHz Wireless
You can setup the 2.4GHz wireless LAN connection on this page.
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IV-5-1. Basic Settings
Mode
Select a mode from the drop down menu: AP,
Station-Infrastructure, AP Bridge-Point to
Point, AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point, AP
Bridge-WDS, Universal Repeater.
Wireless Standard
Select a wireless standard from:
2.4GHz(b+g+n)
2.4GHz(b)
2.4GHz(g)
2.4GHz(n)
2.4GHz(b+g)
Wireless Network name
Broadcast ESSID
Specify a name for your router/wireless
network for identification. The default ESSID
is name “edimax.setup”.
Select “Enable” or Disable” to enable or
disable ESSID broadcast accordingly. When
enabled, the ESSID will be visible as an
available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the
ESSID will still be available but not visible.
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Channel Number
Wireless Clients
Select a channel number or set to “Auto”.
North America uses channels 1–11 and
Europe uses channels 1–13.
Click the “Show List” button to show the list
of all connected wireless clients. Click
“Refresh” in the new window to refresh the
list or click “Close” to close the window.
Encryption
Select an encryption type from the drop
down menu. “WPA Pre-shared Key” is
recommended. Refer to the following pages
for more details on each encryption type.
Wireless Standard - IEEE 802.11b/g/n
For best performance, 2.4GHz(b+g+n) is recommended for indoor
environments. For long distance data transmission, 2.4GHz(11b) is
recommended.
Channel Number
Channel numbers vary depending on your country. The table below is
intended as a guide if you wish to manually set the channel number for the
2.4GHz network.
Frequency
(MHz)
North
America
Channel
China
Europe Japan
Australia Israel
1
2
3
4
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
2412
2417
2422
2427
N
N
Y
Y
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Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
2432
2437
2442
2447
2452
2457
2462
2467
2472
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Only
802.11b
14
N
2484
N
N
N
N
IV-5-1-1.
Wireless Security
WPA Pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type.
IV-5-1-1-1. WEP
Key Length
Select 64-bit or 128bit. Using
128-bit is more secure than 64-bit.
Key Format
Choose from ASCII or Hex.
Default Tx Key
You can set up to four sets of WEP
keys, and select which is used as the
default. The default value is “Key 1”.
Encryption Key
Enter 4 sets of encryption keys
here.
Enable 802.1x Authentication
Enable/disable 802.1x user
authentication.
IV-5-1-1-2. WPA pre-shared key
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
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wireless clients. Please make sure your
wireless client supports your selection.
WPA2 (AES) is recommended followed by
WPA2 Mixed if your client does not
support WPA2 (AES).
Pre-shared key format
Select the pre-shared key format from
“Passphrase” (8 to 63 alphanumerical
characters) or “Hex (64 characters 0 to 9
and a to f.)
Pre-shared Key
Please enter a key according to the format
you selected above. A complex,
hard-to-guess key is recommended.
IV-5-1-1-3. WPA RADIUS
WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user
authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can
authenticate the identity of every wireless client against a user database.
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
support WPA2 (AES).
RADIUS Server IP address
RADIUS Server Port
Input the IP address of the RADIUS
authentication server here.
Input the port number of the
RADIUS authentication server here.
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The default value is 1812.
RADIUS Server Password
Input the password of the RADIUS
authentication server here.
IV-5-2. Guest Wireless Settings
Here you can setup a “Guest” wireless network which permits users to
browse the Internet but doesn’t allow users to modify the router’s
settings – ideal for guests in your home or office. Check the box “Enable
Guest SSID” to enable this network, then enter the necessary information in
the fields below.
Wireless Guest Name
Enter a name to identify the guest
wireless network. The default value
is “edimax.guest”.
Wireless Clients Isolation
Band
Check the box to enable wireless
clients isolation.
This value is the same as for the
main SSID and can not be modified.
Channel Number
Guest Wireless Security
This value is the same as for the
main SSID and can not be modified.
Configure the wireless security
settings for the guest network, in
the same way as explained in
IV-5-1-1. Wireless Security for the
main SSID.
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IV-5-3. WPS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) provides an easy and secure way to establish the
connection between BR-6478AC and wireless clients. Any WPS-compatible
wireless clients can establish secure connection with BR-6478AC using simple
push-button type configuration or Pin Code type configuration.
We recommend you use WPA2 encryption with WPS.
1. Ensure you have already configured SSID and WPA2 encryption settings.
When you use WPS the connection will be configured according to these
settings.
2. Click” Start PBC” or press the WPS button on the router.
3. Activate WPS on the wireless client within 2 minutes to establish a
connection.
IV-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 wireless devices permitted to
connect to the router. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address.
If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to
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connect to the router, it will be denied.
To enable this function, check the box labeled “Enable Access Control”.
IV-5-5. Wireless Schedule
Check the box “Enable Schedule Settings” to enable a wireless schedule. A
wireless schedule enables you to automate the wireless network on or off at
specified times. Select days, times and commands appropriately to configure
your schedule.
The router must remain connected to the internet, and be used together with
an NTP Server for this feature to function correctly.
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IV-6. 5GHz Wireless
2.5GHz and 5GHz are different frequency bands for your concurrent Wi-Fi
networks. The configuration settings for 5GHz are the same as 2.4GHz - for
more detailed guidance, please refer back to IV-5. 2.4G Wireless. When
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selecting which wireless standard to use under “Band”, 5 GHz (A+N+AC) is
recommended for best performance.
Note: It is recommended to assign different SSIDs to
your 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi networks for identification
purposes.
The table below is intended as guidance if you wish to manually set a channel
number for the 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
頻率
(MHz)
5035
5040
5045
5055
5060
5080
5170
Channel
USA
20 MHz
No
Europe
20 MHz
No
Japan
20 MHz
Singapore
China
20 MHz
No
Taiwan
20MHz
No
10 MHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
20 MHz
No
7
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
8
No
No
No
No
No
9
No
No
No
No
No
11
12
16
34
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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5180
5190
5200
5210
5220
5230
5240
5260
5280
5300
5320
5500
5520
5540
5560
5580
5600
5620
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
38
No
40
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
42
No
44
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
46
No
48
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
52
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
56
No
60
No
64
No
100
104
108
112
116
120
124
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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132
136
140
149
153
157
161
165
183
184
185
187
188
189
192
196
5640
5660
5680
5700
5745
5765
5785
5805
5825
4915
4920
4925
4935
4940
4945
4960
4980
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
IV-7. Security
The BR-6478AC’s security features provide two functions, “URL Blocking” and
“Access Control”. “URL Blocking” allows Internet content to be blocked by URL
or keyword, while “Access Control” enables you to specify which computer’s
can or cannot access your network, identified by IP or MAC address.
IV-7-1. URL Blocking
This feature can restrict access to specified websites for computers on your
local network, for example as a parental control function.
Check the “Enable URL Blocking” box to enable the function. You can block
specific websites or URLs containing a specified keyword. Input the URL/IP
address/host name of a website, or your chosen keyword, into the
URL/Keyword box field and click “Add”.
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IV-7-2. 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 wireless devices permitted or not
permitted to connect to the router, identified by their unique MAC address or
IP address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC or IP
addresses attempts to connect to the travel router, it will be denied.
To enable MAC filtering, check the box labeled “Enable Mac Filtering”.
To enable IP filtering, check the box labeled “Enable IP Filtering”.
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Enable MAC Filtering Table:
Choose “Deny” or “Allow” next to “Enable MAC Filtering”, to deny or allow a
specific MAC address accordingly, then enter the required information.
Enable IP Filtering Table:
Choose “Deny” or “Allow” next to “Enable MAC Filtering”, to deny or allow a
specific IP address accordingly, then enter the required information.
IV-8. QoS (Quality of Service)
IV-8-1. QoS
Quality of service (QoS) is a function which allows you to allocate a certain
amount of bandwidth to specific computer. This can ensure that applications
which require guaranteed bandwidth e.g. video conference or network
telephone applications, are able to function properly and without interruption.
Conversely, you can also limit the maximum bandwidth available to a specific
computer or application.
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Check the “Enable QoS” box to enable this function and then enter the
desired values.
Total Download Bandwidth
Set the limit of total download
bandwidth in kbits. To disable
download bandwidth limitation,
input “0” here.
Total Upload Bandwidth
Current QoS Table
Set the limit of total upload
bandwidth in kbits. To disable upload
bandwidth limitation, input “0” here.
The current QoS rule table.
When you assign a particular bandwidth guarantee/limit to a specific
computer, it is known as a rule. Existing rules will be listed in the table
“Current QoS Table”.
QoS Rule settings：
Click “Add” and to create a new rule in a new window.
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Rule Name
Input a unique name for this QoS rule for
reference.
Download/upload bandwidth (guarantee or
maximum).
Set the IP address range that will be affected by
this QoS rule. If only one IP address is involved,
input the IP address in the left field only.
Bandwidth
Local IP Address
Local Port Range
Set the port range that will activate this QoS
rule. If only one port is involved, input a single
number here (1 to 65535); if multiple ports are
involved, input starting/ending port number in
x-y format (e.g. 10-20).
Remote IP Address Set remote IP addresses that will trigger this
QoS rule (if only one IP address is involved,
input the IP address in the left field only).
Remote Port Range Set the remote port range that will activate this
QoS rule.
Traffic Type
If you’re creating a QoS rule for a specific type
of traffic, select it from this menu and
a port range (above) is not required.
Protocol
Select the protocol type here (TCP or UDP).
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IV-8-2. 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 audio/video, iQoS is useful and effective
function.
iQoS cannot be used in conjunction with QoS and vice-versa. When one is
enabled, the other is automatically disabled.
Click the big icon
to remove from
table
Click the small icon
Check the box “Enable iQoS” to enable this feature. Specify the total upload
and download bandwidth and then arrange the network application icons in
priority order. Network applications are grouped into the following five
categories:
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Internet
P2P/ BT
FTP
Multimedia
Online
Browsing
Download
Transmission Gaming
The priority table (large icons) is ordered from left to right, high to low priority.
Double click a large icon to remove it from the priority table, and the other
large icons will move left. Double click a small icon to insert the icon to the
highest priority vacancy in the table. All spaces in the priority table must be
filled.
IV-9. Advanced
IV-9-1. 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 network. The opposite of static routing is dynamic
routing, sometimes also referred to as adaptive routing.
You can configure static routing and manually add routes to the routing table
on this page.
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IV-9-2. Port Forwarding
This function allows you to redirect a single port or consecutive ports of an
internet IP address to the same port of a local IP address. The port number(s)
of the internet IP address and local IP address must be the same.
If the port number of the internet IP address and local IP address is different,
please use the “Virtual Server” function instead.
Private IP
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 the list
and click << to automatically add the IP address
to the “Private IP” field.
Computer Name
Type
Select the type of connection, “TCP”, “UDP” or
“Both”.
Port Range
Input the starting port number in the left field,
and input the ending port number in the right
field. If you only want to redirect a single port
number, only enter a port number in the left
field.
Comment
Enter a comment for reference or identification.
IV-9-3. Virtual Server
This function allows you to set up an internet service on a local computer,
without exposing the local computer to the internet. You can also build
various sets of port redirection, to provide various internet services on
different local computers via a single internet IP address.
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Private IP
Specify the IP address of the computer on your
local network.
Computer Name
Select the name of a Windows computer from
the drop-down menu and click
to auto-input
its IP address in the “Private IP” field.
Specify the private port you wish to use on the
computer in your local network.
Private Port
Type
Public Port
Select the type of Internet Protocol.
Specify a public port to access the computer on
your local network.
Comment
Enter a comment for reference or identification.
IV-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless
These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the
values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.
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Fragment
Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio.
(Default: 2346)
Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. (Default:
2347)
Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio.
(Default: 100ms)
Threshold
RTS Threshold
Beacon Interval
DTIM Period
Data Rate
MSC index
Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. (Default: 3)
Set the wireless data transfer rate. (Default: Auto)
Set the MSC index value. (Default: Auto)
Set the wireless channel width of the 2.4GHz
wireless.
Channel Width
Preamble Type
Set the wireless radio preamble type
Broadcast ESSID Enable or disable broadcast ESSID.
CTS Protect
Enabling 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”.
Tx Power
WMM
Set the output power of the wireless radio.
Enable or disable WMM.
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IV-9-5. 5GHz Wireless
These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the
values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Please
refer back to IV-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless.
IV-9-6. 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.
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IV-9-7. IGMP
IV-9-8. DMZ
A 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, if a
network client PC cannot run an application properly from behind an NAT
firewall, since it opens the client up to unrestricted two-way access.
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Public IP Address
You can select ‘Dynamic IP’ or ‘Static IP’ here.
If you select ‘Dynamic IP’, you have to select
an Internet connection session from
dropdown menu; if you select ‘Static IP’,
please input the IP address that you want to
map to a specific private IP address.
Client PC IP address Input the private IP address that the internet
IP address will be mapped to.
Add
Click “Add” to add the client to the “Current
DMZ Table”.
Clear all values.
Reset
IV-9-9. Firewall
The router supports firewall functions which can protect your network and
computer from malicious intruders.
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 you keep the
default settings.
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Ping of Death
Specify the frequency of ping of death packets
which will trigger the router’s DoS protection
function.
Discard Ping from Check this box and the router will not answer
WAN
Port Scan
ping requests from the internet.
Intruders use “port scanners” to detect open
internet IP address ports. Check each type of
port scan to prevent.
Sync Flood
Specify the frequency of sync flood packets
which will trigger the DoS protection function.
IV-9-10. 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.
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IV-10. Administration
IV-10-1. Time Zone
Set Time Zone
Select the time zone of your country or region.
Time Server Address
The travel router supports NTP (Network Time
Protocol) for automatic time and date setup.
Input the host name or IP address of the IP server
manually.
Daylight Saving
If your country/region uses daylight saving time,
please check the “Enable Function” box, and
select the start and end date.
IV-10-2. Password
You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration
interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes.
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Current Password
New Password
Confirmed Password
Enter your current password.
Enter your new password.
Confirm your new password.
IV-10-3. Remote Access
Check “Enabled” to enable the remote access feature and then input the
required values.
Host IP Address
Port
Specify the IP address allowed remote access.
Specify a port number (0–65535) used for remote
access.
IV-10-4. Backup / Restore
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Backup Settings
Restore Settings
Click “Save” to save the current settings on
your computer as config.bin file.
Click the browse button to find a previously
saved config.bin file and 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 confirm and enter
your log in details. Enter your username
and password and click “Ok”. See below for
more information.
Restore to Factory Default
IV-10-5. Upgrade
This page allows you to upgrade the firmware for the BR-6478AC. After the
upgrade, the system will restart.
IV-10-6. Restart
In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is
recommended that you restart the device.
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IV-10-7. Logs
Here you can view the system status/system log and security log.
IV-10-8. Active DHCP Client
Displays the DHCP Server assigned IP address, MAC address and time for
each computer or device on the local network.
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IV-10-9. Statistics
Displays sent and received packet network statistics.
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V.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you are experiencing problems with your router, please refer to this
troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help.
Note: If you are experiencing problems immediately after
a firmware upgrade, please contact your dealer of
purchase for help.
Scenario
Solution
I can’t log onto the
browser-based
configuration
interface.
a. Please check that the router is correctly powered
and check the LEDs on the front panel. If the router
is initializing after being switched off or restarted,
wait for a 2 minutes and try again.
b. Make sure you are using the full, correct URL:
c. If you are using a MAC or IP address filter, try to
connect the router using a different computer.
d. Set your computer to obtain an IP address
automatically (DHCP), and see if your computer can
obtain an IP address.
a. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the “Caps
Lock” light is not illuminated.
I can’t log onto the
browser-based
configuration
interface: incorrect
password.
b. If you do not know your password, restore the
device to factory settings.
I can’t establish a
connection to my
router.
a. If encryption is enabled, please re-check WEP or
WPA passphrase settings on your wireless client.
The password is case-sensitive. Make sure the
“Caps Lock” light is not illuminated.
b. Try moving closer to the router.
c. Switch off the router and switch it back on after 10
seconds.
e. Please check that the router is correctly inserted
into a power socket and check the LEDs on the front
panel.
File downloads are
very slow or
a. Reset the router.
b. Try again later. Your local network may be
experiencing technical difficulties or very high
usage.
frequently
interrupted.
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c. Change channel number.
The router is
extremely hot.
a. It is normal for the router to heat up during
frequent use. If you can safely place your hand on
the router, the temperature of the device is at a
normal level.
b. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from
router then disconnect the extender immediately,
as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your
dealer of purchase for help.
a. Ensure that your broadband router is fully
functional.
My network device
can’t access the
Internet.
b. Switch off both your network device and router and
switch back on again.
c. Ensure that the router is powered on (check the
PWR LED).
Yes, but it is not recommended as it will be difficult to
distinguish between two SSIDs with the same name.
Can I use the same
SSID as my current
gateway router for
my Wi-Fi extender?
The date and time of Check the internal clock of the router and adjust if
event logs are
incorrect.
necessary.
VI. GLOSSARY
Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to
configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP
packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send
the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the
destination.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives
every computer on your home network an IP address.
DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows
point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server
keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and
IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing
"Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to
the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on
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your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to
you.
DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your
existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.
Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are
connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100
million bits per second (Mbps).
IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP
address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that
identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example:
192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host
identifier.
The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four
cascaded decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each
“aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers
separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b”
can either be 0 or 1.
A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive
leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network
mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.
When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP
address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP
network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,
11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000
It means the device’s network address is
11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,
00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient
method for access points to route IP packets to their destination.
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.
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ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity
to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices
connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office).
Your home network is considered a LAN.
MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the
hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a
unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of
two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique
for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s
serial number.
NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers
on your home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband access
point’s NAT capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on
your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your
ISP.
Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network
application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and
protocol/port numbers:
Application Protocol Port Number
Telnet
FTP
SMTP
POP3
H.323
SNMP
SNMP Trap UDP
HTTP
PPTP
TCP
TCP
TCP
TCP
TCP
UCP
23
21
25
110
1720
161
162
80
1723
5631
5632
TCP
TCP
PC Anywhere TCP
PC Anywhere UDP
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Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards
packets between different networks based on network layer address
information such as IP addresses.
Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information
provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured
like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a
particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the
Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).
TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data
transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol.
TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable.
UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet
Protocol), a network layer protocol.
WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in
geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The
Internet is a wide area network.
Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices
support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This
means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer
to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
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