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... reach Wi‐Fi speeds of up to 1000Mbps, up to open your router automatically. Ltd. BR-6478Gn N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router The Edimax BR‐6478Gn is a smart feature that complies with a few clicks. Wi‐Fi Speed This Edimax wireless router is Edimax's answer to the need to 1000Mbps; Gigabit Ethernet The gigabit Ethernet ports on...
... reach Wi‐Fi speeds of up to 1000Mbps, up to open your router automatically. Ltd. BR-6478Gn N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router The Edimax BR‐6478Gn is a smart feature that complies with a few clicks. Wi‐Fi Speed This Edimax wireless router is Edimax's answer to the need to 1000Mbps; Gigabit Ethernet The gigabit Ethernet ports on...
Quick Install Guide
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... check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s): z Broadband router (1 pcs) z Quick installation guide (1 pcs) z 3dBi antenna (2 pcs) z CD with multi‐language QIG and user manual (1 pcs) z 12V DC power adapter (1 ... Name PWR Wireless WAN LAN (1‐4) Light Status On Off On Off Flashing On Off Flashing On Off Flashing Description Router switched on and correctly powered Router not powered or not correctly powered Wireless connectivity activated Wireless connectivity not activated Wireless LAN activity (transferring data) WAN port...
... check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s): z Broadband router (1 pcs) z Quick installation guide (1 pcs) z 3dBi antenna (2 pcs) z CD with multi‐language QIG and user manual (1 pcs) z 12V DC power adapter (1 ... Name PWR Wireless WAN LAN (1‐4) Light Status On Off On Off Flashing On Off Flashing On Off Flashing Description Router switched on and correctly powered Router not powered or not correctly powered Wireless connectivity activated Wireless connectivity not activated Wireless LAN activity (transferring data) WAN port...
Quick Install Guide
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... or other web devices Connects to cable/xDSL modems Connects to the supplied power adapter GETTING STARTED Connect your xDSL or cable modem to the router's "WAN" port (blue) and your Internet browser. Back Panel Item Name Antenna connector(s) Wi‐Fi on/off switch WPS/Reset Button 1‐4 (...LAN Ports) WAN Port Power Connector Description Connects to the supplied antenna(s) Switches on/off the Wi‐Fi signal Resets the router to factory default settings or starts WPS function (press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear all settings or press this button for...
... or other web devices Connects to cable/xDSL modems Connects to the supplied power adapter GETTING STARTED Connect your xDSL or cable modem to the router's "WAN" port (blue) and your Internet browser. Back Panel Item Name Antenna connector(s) Wi‐Fi on/off switch WPS/Reset Button 1‐4 (...LAN Ports) WAN Port Power Connector Description Connects to the supplied antenna(s) Switches on/off the Wi‐Fi signal Resets the router to factory default settings or starts WPS function (press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear all settings or press this button for...
Quick Install Guide
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Please make sure you set up the wireless security. 4 Note: Your computer or iPhone can click "Connect to the Internet manually" to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Dynamic IP If your Internet connection type is "Edimax". Note: You can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. The router's default SSID is dynamic IP, you will see the following: Note: For security reasons, Edimax suggests that you have connected to log in the "Password" field when prompted. Input "admin" in the "Username" field and "1234" in the user interface.
Please make sure you set up the wireless security. 4 Note: Your computer or iPhone can click "Connect to the Internet manually" to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Dynamic IP If your Internet connection type is "Edimax". Note: You can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. The router's default SSID is dynamic IP, you will see the following: Note: For security reasons, Edimax suggests that you have connected to log in the "Password" field when prompted. Input "admin" in the "Username" field and "1234" in the user interface.
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.... 9 EN‐60950‐1:2006+A11:2009 Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. No. 3, Wu Chuan 3rd Road, Wu‐Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Date of the European R&TTE directive (73/23/EEC). Equipment: N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router Model No.: BR‐6478Gn The following European standards for essential requirements have...
.... 9 EN‐60950‐1:2006+A11:2009 Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. No. 3, Wu Chuan 3rd Road, Wu‐Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Date of the European R&TTE directive (73/23/EEC). Equipment: N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router Model No.: BR‐6478Gn The following European standards for essential requirements have...
Manual
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CONTENTS CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION ...4 1‐1 Package Contents ...4 1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router 4 CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP ...6 2‐1 Establishing a Network Connection...6 2‐2 Setting Client Computers to Obtain IP Addresses ... IP Address Setup 8 2‐2‐3 Windows XP IP Address Setup 9 2‐2‐4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup 10 2‐3 Connecting to Broadband Router via Web Browser 12 2‐4 Using "iQ Setup" ...15 2‐5 Using "iQoS" ...19 CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP ...21 3‐1 System...21...
CONTENTS CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION ...4 1‐1 Package Contents ...4 1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router 4 CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP ...6 2‐1 Establishing a Network Connection...6 2‐2 Setting Client Computers to Obtain IP Addresses ... IP Address Setup 8 2‐2‐3 Windows XP IP Address Setup 9 2‐2‐4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup 10 2‐3 Connecting to Broadband Router via Web Browser 12 2‐4 Using "iQ Setup" ...15 2‐5 Using "iQoS" ...19 CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP ...21 3‐1 System...21...
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... cable (1 pcs) z Power adapter (1 pcs) z Vertical stand (1 pcs) z Accessory kit (1 pcs) 1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router Front Panel LED Name PWR Wireless WAN LAN (1‐4) Light Status On Off On Off Flashing On Off Flashing On Off Flashing Description... Router switched on and correctly powered Router not powered or not correctly powered Wireless connectivity activated Wireless connectivity not activated Wireless LAN activity (transferring data)...
... cable (1 pcs) z Power adapter (1 pcs) z Vertical stand (1 pcs) z Accessory kit (1 pcs) 1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router Front Panel LED Name PWR Wireless WAN LAN (1‐4) Light Status On Off On Off Flashing On Off Flashing On Off Flashing Description... Router switched on and correctly powered Router not powered or not correctly powered Wireless connectivity activated Wireless connectivity not activated Wireless LAN activity (transferring data)...
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Back Panel Item Name Antenna connector(s) Wi‐Fi on/off switch WPS/Reset Button 1‐4 (LAN Ports) WAN Port Power Connector Description Connects to the supplied antenna(s) Switches on/off the Wi‐Fi signal Resets the router to factory default settings or starts WPS function (press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear all settings or press this button for 2‐5 seconds to activate WPS function) Connects to computer or other web devices Connects to cable/xDSL modems Connects to the supplied power adapter 5
Back Panel Item Name Antenna connector(s) Wi‐Fi on/off switch WPS/Reset Button 1‐4 (LAN Ports) WAN Port Power Connector Description Connects to the supplied antenna(s) Switches on/off the Wi‐Fi signal Resets the router to factory default settings or starts WPS function (press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear all settings or press this button for 2‐5 seconds to activate WPS function) Connects to computer or other web devices Connects to cable/xDSL modems Connects to the supplied power adapter 5
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Connect your computer to one of the router. 6 Connect your new broadband router, computers, and other network devices: 1. CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP 2‐1 Establishing a Network Connection Please follow the following instructions to build a network connection between your xDSL or cable modem to the router's "WAN" port with an Ethernet cable. 3. Connect the power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the "12V" socket on the back panel of the router's "LAN" ports with an Ethernet cable. 2.
Connect your computer to one of the router. 6 Connect your new broadband router, computers, and other network devices: 1. CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP 2‐1 Establishing a Network Connection Please follow the following instructions to build a network connection between your xDSL or cable modem to the router's "WAN" port with an Ethernet cable. 3. Connect the power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the "12V" socket on the back panel of the router's "LAN" ports with an Ethernet cable. 2.
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...the "Username" field and "1234" in the web browser's address bar and press "Enter". 2. Click the "OK" button to Broadband Router via Web Browser You can access the broadband router's web‐based configuration interface via any connected computer with a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.x or above, Firefox, Opera, or Safari)....8208;3 Connecting to enter the web configuration interface. 12 You should see the following authentication window: NOTE: If you cannot access the broadband router's web‐based configuration interface, the IP address you have inputted may be incorrect.
...the "Username" field and "1234" in the web browser's address bar and press "Enter". 2. Click the "OK" button to Broadband Router via Web Browser You can access the broadband router's web‐based configuration interface via any connected computer with a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.x or above, Firefox, Opera, or Safari)....8208;3 Connecting to enter the web configuration interface. 12 You should see the following authentication window: NOTE: If you cannot access the broadband router's web‐based configuration interface, the IP address you have inputted may be incorrect.
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... Internet Connection IP Address Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway MAC Address Primary DNS Secondary DNS Displays how this broadband router currently obtains IP addresses Displays the IP address of the WAN connection Displays the subnet mask of the WAN connection Displays ... point Channel Number Displays the channel number of time this router has been switched on Hardware Version Displays this broadband router's hardware version (useful when you need technical service) Boot Code Displays this broadband router's boot code version (useful Version when you need technical service...
... Internet Connection IP Address Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway MAC Address Primary DNS Secondary DNS Displays how this broadband router currently obtains IP addresses Displays the IP address of the WAN connection Displays the subnet mask of the WAN connection Displays ... point Channel Number Displays the channel number of time this router has been switched on Hardware Version Displays this broadband router's hardware version (useful when you need technical service) Boot Code Displays this broadband router's boot code version (useful Version when you need technical service...
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... SSID, the up time, the IP address of the LAN connection, and the runtime code is enabled, please follow the following instructions to find this router's DHCP server function is always displayed on the top of the webpage. If this...
... SSID, the up time, the IP address of the LAN connection, and the runtime code is enabled, please follow the following instructions to find this router's DHCP server function is always displayed on the top of the webpage. If this...
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... to the beginning of this chapter and recheck every step of the above fails, reset the broadband router. 2‐4 Using "iQ Setup" This broadband router's "iQ Setup" feature allows you find may be different from this router's web‐based configuration interface. Input "ipconfig", then press "Enter". Click "Quick Setup" after logging in...
... to the beginning of this chapter and recheck every step of the above fails, reset the broadband router. 2‐4 Using "iQ Setup" This broadband router's "iQ Setup" feature allows you find may be different from this router's web‐based configuration interface. Input "ipconfig", then press "Enter". Click "Quick Setup" after logging in...
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Please make sure you will see the following will start detecting your Internet connection type is "Edimax". The router's default SSID is dynamic IP, you have connected to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Note: Your computer or iPhone can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. The following : 16 Click "Perform iQ Setup" and it will appear. 3. Dynamic IP If your Internet service type. 2.
Please make sure you will see the following will start detecting your Internet connection type is "Edimax". The router's default SSID is dynamic IP, you have connected to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Note: Your computer or iPhone can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. The following : 16 Click "Perform iQ Setup" and it will appear. 3. Dynamic IP If your Internet service type. 2.
Manual
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...;3) (See section 3‐4) (See section 3‐5) (See section 3‐6) (See section 3‐7) (See section 3‐8) 3‐1 System You can perform advanced configuration of this broadband router in . 2. All available setup items will appear under "System". 21 Click "General Setup" after logging in "General Setup". 1.
...;3) (See section 3‐4) (See section 3‐5) (See section 3‐6) (See section 3‐7) (See section 3‐8) 3‐1 System You can perform advanced configuration of this broadband router in . 2. All available setup items will appear under "System". 21 Click "General Setup" after logging in "General Setup". 1.
Manual
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... same as yours. Item Name Set Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Description Please select the time zone of the NTP server here. This router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Click "Apply" to save the changes. If your country or region. You can configure...
... same as yours. Item Name Set Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Description Please select the time zone of the NTP server here. This router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Click "Apply" to save the changes. If your country or region. You can configure...
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...logging in to save the changes. After you have clicked "Apply", you will see the following message: Click "Apply" to your router without permission. It takes about 60 seconds for confirmation. Input your new password here. Click "Apply" to configure other settings. ...3‐1‐2 Password Settings You can change the router's default login password ("1234") here. Click "Continue" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Item Name Current Password New Password Confirm Password Description Input the current password here...
...logging in to save the changes. After you have clicked "Apply", you will see the following message: Click "Apply" to your router without permission. It takes about 60 seconds for confirmation. Input your new password here. Click "Apply" to configure other settings. ...3‐1‐2 Password Settings You can change the router's default login password ("1234") here. Click "Continue" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Item Name Current Password New Password Confirm Password Description Input the current password here...
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The default value is "8080". Click "Apply" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Click "Continue" to access this broadband router from outside your Internet or WAN (Wide Area Network) connection under "WAN". 24 Assign a port number with which to configure ...Address Port Enabled Description Assign an IP address with which to access this box to manage this router remotely. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to save the changes. Check this router remotely. After you have clicked "Apply", you to enable the "Remote Management" function. ...
The default value is "8080". Click "Apply" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Click "Continue" to access this broadband router from outside your Internet or WAN (Wide Area Network) connection under "WAN". 24 Assign a port number with which to configure ...Address Port Enabled Description Assign an IP address with which to access this box to manage this router remotely. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to save the changes. Check this router remotely. After you have clicked "Apply", you to enable the "Remote Management" function. ...
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..." if your ISP requires you do so. Enable the "TTL" function if your ISP requires that you to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Select "Use the following message: Click "Apply" to save the changes. Click "Apply" to do so. If your ISP asks you Internet access via a ...fixed IP address, select "Static IP". It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to do so. Click "Continue" to configure other settings. 3‐2‐2 Static IP If your ISP is optional and only required if your ISP only...
..." if your ISP requires you do so. Enable the "TTL" function if your ISP requires that you to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Select "Use the following message: Click "Apply" to save the changes. Click "Apply" to do so. If your ISP asks you Internet access via a ...fixed IP address, select "Static IP". It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to do so. Click "Continue" to configure other settings. 3‐2‐2 Static IP If your ISP is optional and only required if your ISP only...
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... is providing you to do so. Some ISPs may call this "Default Route". It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Item Name Fixed IP Address Subnet Mask DNS Address 1 and 2 Default Gateway TTL Description Input the IP address assigned by your...
... is providing you to do so. Some ISPs may call this "Default Route". It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Item Name Fixed IP Address Subnet Mask DNS Address 1 and 2 Default Gateway TTL Description Input the IP address assigned by your...