BR-6478AC V2 Quick Installation Guide 05-2021 / v2.
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 V2 Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM Power Adapter 1 Ethernet Cable
Installation 1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s 12V DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket. 2. Check that the power LED displays on. 3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID “edimax.setup” or “edimax.setup5G” and connect to it. iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a smartphone or tablet.
. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup and click “Get Started” to begin the setup process. If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple procedure and step-by-step instructions can be found in the user manual. 5. Choose if you want to use your BR-6478AC V2 in its default Wi-Fi router mode or in a different mode.
Wi-Fi Router Mode Access Point Mode Wi-Fi Extender Mode Wi-Fi Bridge Mode WISP Mode The device connects to your modem and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices. The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices. The device connects wirelessly to your existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s).
Browser Based Configuration Interface After setup you can login to http://edimax.setup and configure or change settings such as USB sharing, VPN server & Wi-Fi settings. Enter http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of a web browser on a network device which is connected to the BR-6478AC V2. If you can not access edimax.setup, connect the BR-6478AC V2 to a computer using an Ethernet cable and try again. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.
LED Status LED Power Color White Off Description The device is on. The device is off. On Internet Blue Wi-Fi Blue USB Status On Blue Internet connection is ready. Restoring to factory default state, Flashing or Ethernet cable not connected, or no Internet connection. 2.4G and/or 5G Wi-Fi wireless On activity (transferring/receiving data). Flashing WPS is active. Off On Off Wi-Fi not active. USB connection is ready. USB is not active.
FAQs 1. How do I use USB storage? a. Connect your USB storage to the USB port on the rear of the BR-6478AC V2. USB sharing is enabled by default so devices on your network can access the USB storage drive using appropriate tools for your OS (e.g. Windows File Explorer Network). USB drives should be pre-formatted to support FAT32 or NTFS file systems before using with the USB port. USB hubs are not supported.
4. I can’t access the Internet. a. Ensure that all cables are connected properly. Try a different Ethernet cable. b. Check if you can access the web based configuration interface. If not, please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to the user manual for guidance if you are unsure how to do this. c. Login to the web based configuration interface and go to Internet > WAN Setup and check that the connection type is correct.
Router Login Enter this URL in a web browser to run iQ Setup or configure advanced settings. You must be connected to the device by Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. Username/Password This is the default username and password to access the browser based configuration interface when you go to the “Router Login” URL (above). Wi-Fi Network This is the default Wi-Fi network name for the Name device. Search for this name (SSID) and connect to it in order to access the “Router Login” URL (above).
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU. Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European Radio Equipment directives. Equipment: AC1200 Gigabit Dual-Band Router with VPN Model No.: BR-6478AC V2 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Directives 2014/53/EU Spectrum EMF : EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11) EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05) : EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 (2017-03) EN 301 489-17 V3.2.
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