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... of up to 1000Mbps, up to open your web browser and iQ Setup will no installation CD is required on your router automatically. BR-6478Gn N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router The Edimax BR‐6478Gn is a high‐speed solution that allows even the most inexperienced users to set up to manage Internet bandwidth. and its...
... of up to 1000Mbps, up to open your web browser and iQ Setup will no installation CD is required on your router automatically. BR-6478Gn N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router The Edimax BR‐6478Gn is a high‐speed solution that allows even the most inexperienced users to set up to manage Internet bandwidth. and its...
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...
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... 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 computer to one of the router's "LAN" ports (yellow). 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...
... 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 computer to one of the router's "LAN" ports (yellow). 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...
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Please make sure you set up the wireless security. 4 Dynamic IP If your Internet connection type is "Edimax". Note: Your computer or iPhone can click "Connect to the Internet manually" to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Input "admin" in the "Username" field and "1234" in the user interface. 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. Note: You can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection.
Please make sure you set up the wireless security. 4 Dynamic IP If your Internet connection type is "Edimax". Note: Your computer or iPhone can click "Connect to the Internet manually" to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Input "admin" in the "Username" field and "1234" in the user interface. 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. Note: You can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection.
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... Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Date of the European R&TTE directive (73/23/EEC). Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of Signature: February ...2012 Signature: Printed Name: Title: Albert Chang Director Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. 9 EN 50385:2002 Safety (LVD): IEC 60950‐1:2005 (2nd Edition); Equipment: N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router Model No.: BR‐6478Gn The following European standards for essential requirements have been ...
... Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Date of the European R&TTE directive (73/23/EEC). Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of Signature: February ...2012 Signature: Printed Name: Title: Albert Chang Director Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. 9 EN 50385:2002 Safety (LVD): IEC 60950‐1:2005 (2nd Edition); Equipment: N300 Wireless Gigabit Broadband iQ Router Model No.: BR‐6478Gn The following European standards for essential requirements have been ...
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 the "12V" socket on the back panel of the router's "LAN" ports with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to one of the router. 6 Connect your xDSL or cable modem to build a network connection between 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 the router's "WAN" port with an Ethernet cable. 3.
Connect your computer to the "12V" socket on the back panel of the router's "LAN" ports with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to one of the router. 6 Connect your xDSL or cable modem to build a network connection between 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 the router's "WAN" port with an Ethernet cable. 3.
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... address, please input the one you have designated. 3. 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). 1. 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. Please input "admin" in the "Username" field and "...
... address, please input the one you have designated. 3. 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). 1. 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. Please input "admin" in the "Username" field and "...
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... You can see after logging in is "Home". 4. The first page you need technical service) Runtime Code Displays this broadband router currently obtains IP addresses Displays the IP address of the WAN connection Displays the subnet mask of the WAN connection Displays the IP...access 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)...
... You can see after logging in is "Home". 4. The first page you need technical service) Runtime Code Displays this broadband router currently obtains IP addresses Displays the IP address of the WAN connection Displays the subnet mask of the WAN connection Displays the IP...access 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 IP address: 1. If this router's DHCP server function is always displayed on the top of the webpage.
... 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 IP address: 1. If this router's DHCP server function is always displayed on the top of the webpage.
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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. NOTE: If there is no IP address following "Default Gateway", or... "ipconfig", then press "Enter". Input "cmd", and then click "OK". 3. Use the IP address following procedures: z Recheck the cable connection between the computer and the router.
... 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. NOTE: If there is no IP address following "Default Gateway", or... "ipconfig", then press "Enter". Input "cmd", and then click "OK". 3. Use the IP address following procedures: z Recheck the cable connection between the computer and the router.
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2. Note: Your computer or iPhone can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. Dynamic IP If your Internet service type. The router's default SSID is dynamic IP, you have connected to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Click "Perform iQ Setup" and it will appear. 3. Please make sure you will see the following will start detecting your Internet connection type is "Edimax". The following : 16
2. Note: Your computer or iPhone can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. Dynamic IP If your Internet service type. The router's default SSID is dynamic IP, you have connected to the correct Wi‐Fi network. Click "Perform iQ Setup" and it will appear. 3. Please make sure you will see the following will start detecting your Internet connection type is "Edimax". The following : 16
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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 CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP You can set up basic system settings under the "General Setup...
...;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 CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP You can set up basic system settings under the "General Setup...
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This router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Click "Apply" to save the changes. Input the host name or IP address of ...
This router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Click "Apply" to save the changes. Input the host name or IP address of ...
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... will see the following message: Click "Apply" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Click "Continue" to configure other settings. 3‐1‐2 Password Settings You can change the router's default login password ("1234") here. Click "Continue" to configure other settings. 23 Item ...Name Current Password New Password Confirm Password Description Input the current password here. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to save the changes. Input your new password here. It takes about 60 seconds for confirmation. Click "Apply" to save ...
... will see the following message: Click "Apply" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Click "Continue" to configure other settings. 3‐1‐2 Password Settings You can change the router's default login password ("1234") here. Click "Continue" to configure other settings. 23 Item ...Name Current Password New Password Confirm Password Description Input the current password here. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to save the changes. Input your new password here. It takes about 60 seconds for confirmation. Click "Apply" to save ...
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Check this box to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Click "Apply" to enable the "Remote Management" function. Click "Continue" to save the changes. You can set up the "Remote Management" function allows you will .... 3‐2 WAN You can use any integer between 1 and 65534. After you have clicked "Apply", you to access this router remotely. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to access this router remotely. Item Name Host Address Port Enabled Description Assign an IP address with which to restart. 3‐1‐3 Remote...
Check this box to save the changes and restart the broadband router. Click "Apply" to enable the "Remote Management" function. Click "Continue" to save the changes. You can set up the "Remote Management" function allows you will .... 3‐2 WAN You can use any integer between 1 and 65534. After you have clicked "Apply", you to access this router remotely. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to access this router remotely. Item Name Host Address Port Enabled Description Assign an IP address with which to restart. 3‐1‐3 Remote...
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... via a fixed IP address, select "Static IP". Select "Use the following message: Click "Apply" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. After you have clicked "Apply", you will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address. 26 ... DNS addresses assigned by your computer's MAC address here. Click "Apply" to save the changes. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to fill the MAC address field with your computer's MAC address automatically. Item Name Host Name MAC Address DNS Address DNS Address 1 and 2...
... via a fixed IP address, select "Static IP". Select "Use the following message: Click "Apply" to save the changes and restart the broadband router. After you have clicked "Apply", you will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address. 26 ... DNS addresses assigned by your computer's MAC address here. Click "Apply" to save the changes. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to fill the MAC address field with your computer's MAC address automatically. Item Name Host Name MAC Address DNS Address DNS Address 1 and 2...
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Some ISPs may call this "Default Route". It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to do so. Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP. Enable the "TTL" function if your ISP requires you to restart. NOTE: You must ... over Ethernet), select "PPPoE". 27 After you have clicked "Apply", you Internet access via PPPoE (Point‐to save the changes and restart the broadband router.
Some ISPs may call this "Default Route". It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to do so. Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP. Enable the "TTL" function if your ISP requires you to restart. NOTE: You must ... over Ethernet), select "PPPoE". 27 After you have clicked "Apply", you Internet access via PPPoE (Point‐to save the changes and restart the broadband router.