Edimax Technology Network Router BR 6478AC User Manual

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  
Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup. Select  
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  
36  
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-6478ACs security features provide two functions, URL Blockingand  
Access Control. URL Blockingallows Internet content to be blocked by URL  
or keyword, while Access Controlenables you to specify which computers  
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 Enabledto 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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