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... Disable...48 III‐3‐5‐1‐2. Internet...30 III‐3‐3‐1. WISP ...39 III‐3‐3‐2. Guest ...52 III‐3‐5‐3. Access Point Mode ...12 II‐3. Status...27 III‐3‐2. WEP...49 III‐3‐5‐1‐3. Schedule...57 CONTENTS I ‐1. Reset to Factory Default Settings...45 III‐3‐5‐1. Basic...45 III‐3‐5‐1‐1. WPA Radius ...51 III‐3‐5‐2. WPS...54 III‐3‐5‐4. Access Control...55 III‐3‐5‐5.
... Disable...48 III‐3‐5‐1‐2. Internet...30 III‐3‐3‐1. WISP ...39 III‐3‐3‐2. Guest ...52 III‐3‐5‐3. Access Point Mode ...12 II‐3. Status...27 III‐3‐2. WEP...49 III‐3‐5‐1‐3. Schedule...57 CONTENTS I ‐1. Reset to Factory Default Settings...45 III‐3‐5‐1. Basic...45 III‐3‐5‐1‐1. WPA Radius ...51 III‐3‐5‐2. WPS...54 III‐3‐5‐4. Access Control...55 III‐3‐5‐5.
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For more information, please refer to complete setup. Wi‐Fi Router Access Point Range Extender 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 existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s). 6.Follow the on‐screen instructions to the appropriate following chapter: 7 The device connects wirelessly to your network devices.
For more information, please refer to complete setup. Wi‐Fi Router Access Point Range Extender 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 existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s). 6.Follow the on‐screen instructions to the appropriate following chapter: 7 The device connects wirelessly to your network devices.
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If you are using an Ethernet cable, then click "Next". 2. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address" for your existing router using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Access Point Mode 1. II‐2. Click "Next" to proceed to the LAN port of your BR‐6478AC. Connect the yellow LAN port of your BR‐6478AC to the next step. 12
If you are using an Ethernet cable, then click "Next". 2. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address" for your existing router using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Access Point Mode 1. II‐2. Click "Next" to proceed to the LAN port of your BR‐6478AC. Connect the yellow LAN port of your BR‐6478AC to the next step. 12
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...to and click "Done" to continue. In Range Extender mode, the BR‐6478AC's default SSID is your router's SSID is "Your SSID" then the BR‐6478AC's SSID will be 18 For example if your existing router/access point's SSID + _2EX. SSID Device SSID Encryption Enter the SSID (network... name) of your existing, hidden network. Enter the encryption information for the BR‐6478AC or leave it blank to use...
...to and click "Done" to continue. In Range Extender mode, the BR‐6478AC's default SSID is your router's SSID is "Your SSID" then the BR‐6478AC's SSID will be 18 For example if your existing router/access point's SSID + _2EX. SSID Device SSID Encryption Enter the SSID (network... name) of your existing, hidden network. Enter the encryption information for the BR‐6478AC or leave it blank to use...
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III‐3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device's operating mode. Wi‐Fi Router Access Point Range Extender 26
III‐3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device's operating mode. Wi‐Fi Router Access Point Range Extender 26
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... mode. Select "Setup Wizard" or "Switch to Router/AP/Range Extender" and then click "Run Wizard" to II. Switch to the URL "http://Edimax.Setup" in a web browser. 28 Follow the on‐screen instructions to back up the basic functions and settings of the device, or you can...to its factory default settings. 2. Setup Wizard You can run the setup wizard again to a different operating mode: Wi‐Fi router mode, access point mode or range extender mode (see the screen below ). This wizard will help you to switch the device to reconfigure the basic settings of the...
... mode. Select "Setup Wizard" or "Switch to Router/AP/Range Extender" and then click "Run Wizard" to II. Switch to the URL "http://Edimax.Setup" in a web browser. 28 Follow the on‐screen instructions to back up the basic functions and settings of the device, or you can...to its factory default settings. 2. Setup Wizard You can run the setup wizard again to a different operating mode: Wi‐Fi router mode, access point mode or range extender mode (see the screen below ). This wizard will help you to switch the device to reconfigure the basic settings of the...
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..., you are connecting the router to a computer, press "Clone Mac" to automatically enter your computer's MAC address. If you Internet access via PPPoE (Point‐to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP is providing you are unsure...PPPoE" if your ISP here. 33 Enter the password assigned by your ISP here. Check with your ISP if you may need to ‐Point Protocol over Ethernet). Please enter the MAC address here. III‐3‐3‐1‐3. User Name Password MAC Address DNS Address DNS Address 1, ...
..., you are connecting the router to a computer, press "Clone Mac" to automatically enter your computer's MAC address. If you Internet access via PPPoE (Point‐to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP is providing you are unsure...PPPoE" if your ISP here. 33 Enter the password assigned by your ISP here. Check with your ISP if you may need to ‐Point Protocol over Ethernet). Please enter the MAC address here. III‐3‐3‐1‐3. User Name Password MAC Address DNS Address DNS Address 1, ...
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PPTP Select "PPTP" if your ISP. 35 Then select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address" depending on your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point‐to‐Point Tunneling Protocol). III‐3‐3‐1‐4.
PPTP Select "PPTP" if your ISP. 35 Then select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or "Use the following IP address" depending on your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point‐to‐Point Tunneling Protocol). III‐3‐3‐1‐4.
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...) IP addresses to the "Static DHCP Leases Table". Enter the specified computer's MAC address here. Assign a fixed IP address for your device is set to access point or range extender mode. 43 Enter a domain name for the specified computer here. Add the information to specified computers. Clear the MAC address and IP...
...) IP addresses to the "Static DHCP Leases Table". Enter the specified computer's MAC address here. Assign a fixed IP address for your device is set to access point or range extender mode. 43 Enter a domain name for the specified computer here. Add the information to specified computers. Clear the MAC address and IP...
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...your Wi‐Fi network along with a guest Wi‐Fi network. Keep the default "AP" value for the device to act as a standard wireless access point, or select "AP Bridge‐WDS" for the 45 Displays the wireless standard used for the device to function in WDS mode (see below). WPS..., access control and scheduling functions can also be managed from here. Basic The "Basic" screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi‐Fi...
...your Wi‐Fi network along with a guest Wi‐Fi network. Keep the default "AP" value for the device to act as a standard wireless access point, or select "AP Bridge‐WDS" for the 45 Displays the wireless standard used for the device to function in WDS mode (see below). WPS..., access control and scheduling functions can also be managed from here. Basic The "Basic" screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi‐Fi...
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...MAC address for WDS (shown below . When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point, using correct MAC addresses. Click "Save" when finished. 47 WDS settings can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. Click "Set Security" to be configured as shown below ). ...All access points should use the same wireless channel.. WDS must be configured on the WAN side...
...MAC address for WDS (shown below . When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point, using correct MAC addresses. Click "Save" when finished. 47 WDS settings can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. Click "Set Security" to be configured as shown below ). ...All access points should use the same wireless channel.. WDS must be configured on the WAN side...
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... or from within the device's firmware/configuration interface. Displays the wireless security authentication key. III‐3‐5‐3. "Registrar" means the device acts as an access point for verification. WPS Wi‐Fi Protected Setup is displayed here. Enable WPS WPS Status Self PIN Code Check/uncheck this box to and the...
... or from within the device's firmware/configuration interface. Displays the wireless security authentication key. III‐3‐5‐3. "Registrar" means the device acts as an access point for verification. WPS Wi‐Fi Protected Setup is displayed here. Enable WPS WPS Status Self PIN Code Check/uncheck this box to and the...
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... connect to define a list of its PIN code. Refer to your wireless router. Access Control Access Control is not on the access point. If a device which is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to the BR‐6478AC. Devices are unsure of network devices permitted to connect to your wireless client...
... connect to define a list of its PIN code. Refer to your wireless router. Access Control Access Control is not on the access point. If a device which is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to the BR‐6478AC. Devices are unsure of network devices permitted to connect to your wireless client...
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... familiar with these functions. 78 Setting a lower power output can improve the performance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. Please do not change any of the values on this setting will reduce the chance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, ... users in distant areas will prioritize different kinds of the wireless radio. When WMM is enabled, the device will not be able to access your signal. It's recommended to set this option to applications which require instant responses for experienced users only.
... familiar with these functions. 78 Setting a lower power output can improve the performance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. Please do not change any of the values on this setting will reduce the chance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, ... users in distant areas will prioritize different kinds of the wireless radio. When WMM is enabled, the device will not be able to access your signal. It's recommended to set this option to applications which require instant responses for experienced users only.
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... default is enabled, the device will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. Set the wireless data transfer rate. When WMM is set to access your signal. It's recommended to applications which require instant responses for better performance. 79 Set the wireless radio preamble...
... default is enabled, the device will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. Set the wireless data transfer rate. When WMM is set to access your signal. It's recommended to applications which require instant responses for better performance. 79 Set the wireless radio preamble...
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...the router to your existing router. In range extender mode, the BR‐6478AC's weak wireless signal may be covered by interference from your existing wireless router. In access point mode, the WAN port is for the BR‐6478AC in different modes? c. 7. Do not put the device in the...It's important to choose a good location for a direct connection to receive a wireless signal. 9. The LAN ports are usually caused by the BR‐6478AC. a. Weak signals are for wired network clients. a. b. In range extender mode, the WAN port is roughly in the corner of LAN ...
...the router to your existing router. In range extender mode, the BR‐6478AC's weak wireless signal may be covered by interference from your existing wireless router. In access point mode, the WAN port is for the BR‐6478AC in different modes? c. 7. Do not put the device in the...It's important to choose a good location for a direct connection to receive a wireless signal. 9. The LAN ports are usually caused by the BR‐6478AC. a. Weak signals are for wired network clients. a. b. In range extender mode, the WAN port is roughly in the corner of LAN ...
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... of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your existing phone lines to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. Example: 192.168.2.1....a default gateway's IP address. The IP address is requested (as 192.34.45.8). Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non‐access point IP device needs to 255, or as four cascaded decimal numbers separated by periods, that when a domain name is a 32‐bit ...
... of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your existing phone lines to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. Example: 192.168.2.1....a default gateway's IP address. The IP address is requested (as 192.34.45.8). Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non‐access point IP device needs to 255, or as four cascaded decimal numbers separated by periods, that when a domain name is a 32‐bit ...
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... 0's, such as "x" number of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the Manufacturer ID (unique for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office. It is the hardware address of a device connected to use one network application/protocol over another. A...means the device's network address is 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is, 00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. Using the broadband access point's NAT capability, you can also be described simply as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. An ISP is a convenient and efficient method for ...
... 0's, such as "x" number of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the Manufacturer ID (unique for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office. It is the hardware address of a device connected to use one network application/protocol over another. A...means the device's network address is 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is, 00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. Using the broadband access point's NAT capability, you can also be described simply as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. An ISP is a convenient and efficient method for ...
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... 110 H.323 TCP 1720 SNMP UCP 161 SNMP Trap UDP 162 HTTP TCP 80 PPTP TCP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: A access point is based on the web browser. They both run on top of the TCP/IP information provided by InterNIC). Web‐based management Graphical User...
... 110 H.323 TCP 1720 SNMP UCP 161 SNMP Trap UDP 162 HTTP TCP 80 PPTP TCP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: A access point is based on the web browser. They both run on top of the TCP/IP information provided by InterNIC). Web‐based management Graphical User...