BR-6478AC Quick Installation Guide 01-2013 / v1.
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 Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Installation 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the router’s WAN port to your modem’s LAN port.
2. Plug the included power adapter into the router’s 5V DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket. 3. Ensure that the “Wi-Fi On/Off” switch is set to On and that the power LED and WAN LED are lit. If not, the router is not properly connected. 4. 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. 5.
Note: 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 for how to do this can be found in the user manual. 6. Ensure that your router is properly connected to your modem as shown on the screen, and click “Next” to continue.
7. Please wait a moment while the BR-6478AC detects your WAN connection type. 8. The BR-6478AC will display the next screen depending on your WAN connection type.
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. Refer to the user manual for more guidance: Note: If you are not sure which WAN connection type to choose, please contact your ISP.
9. 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”. 10. 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.
11. You will see a final “Congratulations” screen and configuration is now complete. Please close your browser window. 12. Use an Ethernet cable to connect any LAN port on the router to the Ethernet port on a computer or other network device you wish to connect. For Wi-Fi connections, see the next step.
13. You can now use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the BR-6478AC’s wireless networks. Note: The following steps are an example of how to connect to a Wi-Fi network. For different devices and operating systems the process may vary slightly – please connect to a Wi-Fi network in the usual manner for your device or operating system. Windows Click the network icon ( a network”.
14. Windows Search for the SSID which you named earlier and click “Connect”. If you set a password for your network, you will then be prompted to enter it. After entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the BR-6478AC’s Wi-Fi network. Mac & Mobile Devices Click on the SSID of your network. If you set a password for your network, you will then be prompted to enter it. After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Alternatively, if your wireless device supports WPS, you can use the WPS button (see below). WPS Setup If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to connect to the BR-6478AC’s Wi-Fi networks. 1. Press the WPS button on the router to activate WPS for both 2.4GHz and 5Ghz. 2. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the wireless device/client to activate its WPS. 3. The devices will establish a connection. Whether the connection is 2.
Troubleshooting 1. I can’t access the Internet. 1. Ensure that all cables are connected properly. Try a different Ethernet cable. 2. Check if you can access the web based configuration interface. If not, please refer to 2. I can’t open the web based configuration interface. 3. Login to the web based configuration interface and go to Internet > WAN Setup and check that the connection type is correct. If you are unsure, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4.
For Windows XP/2000: Go to Start > Control Panel. Click Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Right click Local Area Connection, select Properties and double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Select Obtain an IP address automatically and choose Obtain DNS server address automatically and click OK. 3.
Wi-Fi Settings URL: http://edimax.setup or http://192.168.2.1 Default Username: admin Password: 1234 SSID: edimax.setup Your Settings Username: admin Password: 2.
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 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE, 2009/125/CE Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 1999/5/ES, 2009/125/ES.
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 R&TTE directives. Equipment: AC1200 Wireless Concurrent Dual-Band Gigabit Router Model No.: BR-6478AC The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Directives 1999/5/EC Spectrum : EMC : Safety (LVD) : ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10); ETSI EN 301 893 V1.6.1 (2011-11) EN 301 489-1 V1.9.
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Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide (QIG) on the CD Čeština: Českého průvodce rychlou instalací naleznete na přiloženém CD s ovladači Deutsch: Finden Sie bitte das deutsche S.A.L. beiliegend in der Treiber CD Españ ol: Incluido en el CD el G.R.I. en Español. Français: Veuillez trouver l’français G.I.R ci-joint dans le CD Italiano: Incluso nel CD il Q.I.G. in Italiano. Magyar: A magyar telepítési útmutató megtalálható a mellékelt CD-n Nederlands: De nederlandse Q.I.G.
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