Edimax Technology Co 9562881417 AC600 Multi-Function Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router User Manual 1
Edimax Technology Co Ltd AC600 Multi-Function Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router 1
Contents
- 1. User Manual-1
- 2. User Manual-2
User Manual-1
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BR-6288ACL
User Manual
09-2014 / v1.0
CONTENTS
I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
I-2. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 2
I-3. Back Panel ...................................................................................................................... 3
I-4. RJ-45 Splitter Cable ........................................................................................................ 4
I-5. Wi-Fi Power Switch ........................................................................................................ 5
I-6. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 6
II. Installation ............................................................................................ 7
II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode ...................................................................................................... 10
II-2. Access Point Mode....................................................................................................... 15
II-3. Range Extender Mode ................................................................................................. 20
II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode.................................................................................................. 27
II-5. WISP Mode .................................................................................................................. 33
II-6. WPS Setup .................................................................................................................... 41
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 41
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 42
III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 42
III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 44
III-3. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 45
III-3-1. Status ........................................................................................................................... 46
III-3-2. Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 47
III-3-3. Internet/WISP .............................................................................................................. 49
III-3-3-1. WAN Setup ................................................................................................................... 50
III-3-3-1-1. Dynamic IP ................................................................................................................... 50
III-3-3-1-2. Static IP ........................................................................................................................ 52
III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE ........................................................................................................................... 54
III-3-3-1-4. PPTP ............................................................................................................................. 56
III-3-3-1-5. L2TP .............................................................................................................................. 59
III-3-3-2. DDNS ............................................................................................................................ 61
III-3-4. LAN ............................................................................................................................... 63
III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................... 66
III-3-5-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 66
III-3-5-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 70
III-3-5-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 71
III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 72
III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius .................................................................................................................. 73
III-3-5-2. Guest/ Multiple SSID .................................................................................................... 74
III-3-5-3. WPS .............................................................................................................................. 77
III-3-5-4. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 78
III-3-5-5. Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 80
III-3-6. Firewall ......................................................................................................................... 82
III-3-6-1. URL Blocking ................................................................................................................ 82
III-3-6-2. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 84
III-3-6-3. DMZ .............................................................................................................................. 88
III-3-6-4. DoS ............................................................................................................................... 89
III-3-7. QoS ............................................................................................................................... 91
III-3-7-1. QoS ............................................................................................................................... 91
III-3-7-2. iQoS .............................................................................................................................. 94
III-3-8. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 96
III-3-8-1. Static Routing ............................................................................................................... 96
III-3-8-2. Port Forwarding ........................................................................................................... 97
III-3-8-3. Virtual Server ............................................................................................................... 99
III-3-8-4. 2.4GHz Wireless .........................................................................................................100
III-3-8-5. 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................................................102
III-3-8-6. IGMP ..........................................................................................................................104
III-3-8-7. UPnP...........................................................................................................................104
III-3-9. Administration ...........................................................................................................105
III-3-9-1. Time Zone ..................................................................................................................105
III-3-9-2. Password ....................................................................................................................106
III-3-9-3. Remote Access ...........................................................................................................107
III-3-9-4. Backup/Restore .........................................................................................................108
III-3-9-5. Upgrade .....................................................................................................................108
III-3-9-6. Restart ........................................................................................................................109
III-3-9-7. Logs ............................................................................................................................109
III-3-9-8. Active DHCP Client .....................................................................................................110
III-3-9-9. Statistics .....................................................................................................................110
IV. Appendix ........................................................................................... 111
IV-1. Configuring your IP address .......................................................................................111
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address .................................112
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................112
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................114
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................116
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................119
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS .......................................................................................................................123
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ......................................................125
IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................125
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................127
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................128
IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................131
IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................135
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...................................................................138
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista .....................................................................................................138
IV-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................140
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address .......................................................................143
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ...............................................................................................143
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................145
IV-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................148
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................150
IV-3. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................152
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I. Product Information
I-1. 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):
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM
Power Adapter
BR-6288ACL
USB Cable
RJ-45 Splitter Cable
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I-2. LED Status
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Orange/Red
On
Product is starting up.
Flashing (Slow)
No Internet connection.
Flashing (Fast)
Resetting to factory default status or Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) is active.
Light Green On Internet is connected and Wi-Fi is full power.
Dark Green On
Internet is connected and Wi-Fi is in green
mode (25% power).
Off
Off
BR-6288ACL is off.
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I-3. Back Panel
Network Port
Power Port
WPS/Reset Button
LED
Wi-Fi Power
Switch
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I-4. RJ-45 Splitter Cable
The BR-6288ACL includes an RJ-45 splitter cable in the package contents. This
plugs into the “Network” port of the BR-6288ACL and splits the port into two
separate Ethernet ports – providing two ports instead of one, as shown
below.
In Wi-Fi router mode, one port is the WAN (Network) port. The
WAN port connects directly to your modem.
In Wi-Fi router mode, the other port is the LAN port. The LAN port
is for wired connections to other network devices (e.g. computer).
In other modes, both ports function as LAN ports for wired network devices
(e.g. computers, games consoles etc.), and in access point mode also for
connecting to your router.
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I-5. Wi-Fi Power Switch
After setup you can use the Wi-Fi power switch to adjust the strength of the
BR-6288ACL’s wireless radio if you wish. Normal mode uses full 100% wireless
power while green mode uses 25% wireless power.
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I-6. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.
2. Do not place the device in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or
bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
BR-6288ACL.
4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of
the device.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the device out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The
device may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. If you experience
problems with the device, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask
for help.
8. The device is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any
reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off.
Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
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II. Installation
1. Plug in the BR-6288ACL using the included power adapter and/or USB
cable.
The BR-6288ACL requires 1 A of
current – please ensure that your
USB port can provide sufficient
power. If not, use the 5V DC
adapter.
2. Wait until the circular LED at the base of the product is flashing
"Orange/Red".
3. 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.
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4. 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.
If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your
Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple
procedure and step-by-step instructions to do this on a computer
can be found in the user manual.
5. Choose if you want to use your BR-6288ACL in its default Wi-Fi router
mode or in a different mode.
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The BR-6288ACL’s five available modes are outlined below:
Wi-Fi Router Mode
The device connects to your modem and provides
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and
Ethernet) access for your network devices.
Access Point Mode
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.
Range Extender
Mode
The device connects wirelessly to your existing
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the
wireless signal(s).
Wireless Bridge Mode
The device connects to a network device for
example: TV, gaming console, or media player via
Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver,
allowing the network device to join your Wi-Fi
network.
WISP Mode
The device connects wirelessly to your Wireless
Internet Service Provider and provides 2.4GHz
and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet)
access for your network devices.
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II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode
1. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your
Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.
Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.
2. Connect the blue Internet port of your BR-6288ACL to the LAN port of
your modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.
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3. Please wait a moment while the BR-6288ACL tests the connection.
4. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless network.
5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
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6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait while the BR-6288ACL applies your settings.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen
then close the browser window.
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9. The BR-6288ACL is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-2. Access Point Mode
1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Connect the network port of your BR-6288ACL to the LAN port of your
existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.
3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both.
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4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your BR-6288ACL. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the
next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please
refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address.
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5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait a moment until the BR-6288ACL is ready.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen
then close the browser window.
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9. The BR-6288ACL is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-3. Range Extender Mode
1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your BR-6288ACL is within Wi-Fi range of your existing
wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.
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3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.
4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for
the specified frequency and click “Next” to continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try
clicking “Refresh”.
To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”
box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown
below.
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5. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the
“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.
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6. Wait a moment while the BR-6288ACL tests the wireless connection.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your BR-6288ACL. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to
the next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.
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8. If you selected to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies in
step 3, then repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 2.4GHz wireless frequency.
9. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
The device will use the same wireless password/security key as
the existing wireless network.
If you wish to backup the BR-6288ACL’s settings, click “Backup
this configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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10. Please wait a moment until the BR-6288ACL is ready.
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11. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You
can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the
screen then close the browser window.
12. The BR-6288ACL is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode
1. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your BR-6288ACL is within Wi-Fi range of your existing
wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network.
In wireless client mode, the BR-6288ACL can only connect to one
wireless network/frequency i.e. 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
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4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and
click “Next” to continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try
clicking “Refresh”.
To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”
box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown
below.
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5. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the
“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.
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6. Wait a moment while the BR-6288ACL tests the wireless connection.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your BR-6288ACL. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the
next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.
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8. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the BR-6288ACL’s settings, click “Backup
this configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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9. Please wait a moment until the BR-6288ACL is ready.
10. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete.
Please close the browser window.
11. The BR-6288ACL is working and ready for use. You can now connect
the BR-6288ACL to your network device using an Ethernet cable and
connect to your network as usual.
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II-5. WISP Mode
1. Select “WISP” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your BR-6288ACL is within Wi-Fi range of your WISP
network and click “Next” to continue.
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3. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your
Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.
Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.
4. Select the wireless frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your WISP network.
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5. Select the WISP SSID which you wish to connect to and click “Next” to
continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try
clicking “Refresh”.
To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”
box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown
below.
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6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the
“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.
7. Wait a moment while the BR-6288ACL tests the wireless connection.
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8. Click “Next” to continue your Internet service type configuration.
9. Wait a moment while the BR-6288ACL connects to the Internet.
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10. When the Internet is connected, click “Next” to configure your
wireless network.
11. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
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12. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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13. Please wait a moment until the BR-6288ACL is ready.
14. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You
can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the
screen then close the browser window.
15. The BR-6288ACL is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-6. WPS Setup
If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this
method to connect to the BR-6288ACL’s Wi-Fi network.
1. Press the WPS/Reset button on the BR-6288ACL for
2 seconds to activate WPS. The LED will then quickly
flash orange/red to indicate that WPS is active.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the
wireless device/client to activate its WPS.
3. The devices will establish a connection. Repeat for
additional wireless devices.
Please check the instructions for your wireless device for how long
you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS.
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings
If you experience problems with your BR-6288ACL, you can reset the device
back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button found on the rear base of the
product for at least 10 seconds.
2. Release the button when the LED is quickly flashing orange/red.
3. Wait for the BR-6288ACL to restart.
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III. Browser Based Configuration Interface
After you have setup the BR-6288ACL as detailed in II. Installation or the
included Quick Installation Guide, you can use the browser based
configuration interface to configure advanced settings.
Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP
address. Refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address for more
information.
III-1. Login
1. To access the browser based configuration interface enter
http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of a browser on a network device
connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the BR-6288ACL.
If you can not access http://edimax.setup, connect the device to a
computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.
2. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default
username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.
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3. You will arrive at the “Status” screen. Use the menu down the left side to
navigate.
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III-2. Save Settings
1. After you configure any settings, click the “Save Settings” button at the
bottom of the screen to save your changes.
The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into
effect.
2. Then, click “Click here to restart” in order to restart the device and bring
the changes into effect.
3. To make several changes at once, use the “Save Settings” button after
each change and then click “click here to restart” after your final change.
Only one restart is necessary as long as each change is saved with the “Save
Settings” button.
After you click “click here to restart”, all saved changes will come
into effect.
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III-3. Main Menu
The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s
operating mode.
For Range Extender mode: WPS please refer to 2.4GHz Wireless &
5GHz Wireless
WPS
Wi-Fi Router
Access Point
Range Extender
Wireless Bridge
WISP
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III-3-1. Status
The “Status” page displays basic system information
about the device, arranged into categories.
Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on
your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
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III-3-2. Setup Wizard
You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the
basic settings of the device, or you can run a wizard to
help you switch the device to a different operating mode. Select “Setup
Wizard” or “Switch to Router/Access Point/Range Extender/Wireless
Bridge/WISP mode” and then click “Run Wizard” to begin.
Setup Wizard
This wizard will help you to set up the basic
functions and settings of the device. For
guidance about using the setup wizard, please
refer to II. Installation.
Switch to Router/Access
Point/ Range Extender/
Wireless Bridge/ WISP
mode
This wizard will help you to switch the device
to a different operating mode: Wi-Fi router
mode, access point mode, range extender,
wireless bridge, or WISP mode (see below).
Switch to Router/Access Point/ Range Extender/ Wireless Bridge/ WISP
mode:
1. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your current settings and
then reset the device back to its factory default settings.
2. After the device has reset you will see the screen below. Close your
browser and open it again.
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III-3-3. Internet/WISP
The “Internet” menu provides access to WAN and
DDNS settings. Click on an item from the submenu to
view and/or configure the settings.
In WISP mode, the screen below will be displayed:
Enable / Disable Enable or disable your WISP connection.
SSID The name of the WISP network which your
BR-6288ACL is connected to. Manually enter an
SSID if you wish or use “Site Survey” below.
Site Survey Select wireless frequency and click “Show List” to
open a new window and select your WISP
network.
Security Setting Please refer to III-3-5-1. Basic for a description of
security settings.
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III-3-3-1. WAN Setup
Select a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection mode and configure the
settings. If you are unsure about your connection type, contact your ISP.
In WISP mode, only Dynamic IP, Static IP & PPPoE are available for
WAN Connection Mode.
III-3-3-1-1. Dynamic IP
Select “Dynamic IP”. If your Internet service provider assigns IP address
automatically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
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Host Name Enter the host name of your computer.
MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate
a specific MAC address for the router. Please
enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting
the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to
automatically enter your computer’s MAC
address.
DNS Address Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or
“Use the following IP address”. Check with your
ISP if you are unsure.
DNS Address 1,2 & 3 Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP
here.
DNS Proxy Enable or disable a DNS proxy server.
DNS Proxy Rules
(URL)
When DNS proxy is enabled, enter the URL of a
DNS proxy server.
MTU Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value
of your network connection. The default value is
1500.
TTL Enable/Disable time to live (TTL) function which
limits the lifespan of network data to improve
performance.
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III-3-3-1-2. Static IP
Select “Static IP” if your ISP provides Internet access via a fixed IP address.
Your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, and DNS address.
Fixed IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Default Gateway
Address
Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP
here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”.
MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate
a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter
the MAC address here. If you are connecting the
router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to
automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.
DNS Address 1, 2 &
3
Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP
here.
DNS Proxy Enable or disable a DNS proxy server.
DNS Proxy Rules
When DNS proxy is enabled, enter the URL of a
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(URL)
DNS proxy server.
TTL Enable/Disable time to live (TTL) function which
limits the lifespan of network data to improve
performance.
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III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE
Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE
(Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet).
User Name Enter the user name assigned by your ISP here.
Password Enter the password assigned by your ISP here.
MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate
a specific MAC address for the router. Please
enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting
the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to
automatically enter your computer’s MAC
address.
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DNS Address Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or
“Use the following IP address”. Check with your
ISP if you are unsure.
DNS Address 1, 2 & 3 Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP
here.
DNS Proxy Enable or disable a DNS proxy server.
DNS Proxy Rules
(URL)
When DNS proxy is enabled, enter the URL of a
DNS proxy server.
Service Name Give this Internet service a name (optional).
MTU Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value
of your network connection. The default value is
1392.
Connection Type Specify a connection type:
1. “Continuous”: Connected all the time.
2. “Connect on Demand”: Connect when you
initiate an Internet connection.
3. “Manual”: Connect/disconnect manually using
the “Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.
Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits
before shutting down an idle connection. Only
available when “Connect on Demand” (above) is
selected.
Enable Dual-WAN
Access
Enable/disable dual WAN access. When you
enable dual WAN access, select an IGMP source
and enter a “Host Name” and “MAC Address”.
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III-3-3-1-4. PPTP
Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP
(Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). Then select “Obtain an IP address
automatically” or “Use the following IP address” depending on your ISP.
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Host Name Enter the host name of your computer here If
required.
MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a
specific MAC address for the router. Please enter
the MAC address here. If you are connecting the
router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to
automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.
Static IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Default Gateway
Address
Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP
here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”.
MAC Address If your ISP filters access by MAC addresses, enter
your computer’s MAC address here. Click “Clone
MAC” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC
address.
DNS Address Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use
the following IP address”. Check with your ISP if you
are unsure.
DNS 1,2 & 3 Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP
here.
DNS Proxy Enable or disable a DNS proxy server.
DNS Proxy Rules
(URL)
When DNS proxy is enabled, enter the URL of a DNS
proxy server.
User ID Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.
Password Input the password assigned by your ISP here.
PPTP Gateway Input the PPTP gateway assigned by your ISP here.
Connection ID Specify a reference name/ID for the connection.
MTU Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value
of your network connection. The default value is
1392.
BEZEQ-ISRAEL Check the “Enable” box if you are using BEZEQ
network services (Israel users only).
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Connection Type Specify a connection type:
1. “Continuous”: Connected all the time.
2. “Connect on Demand”: Connect when you
initiate an Internet connection.
3. “Manual”: Connect/disconnect manually using
the “Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.
Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits before
shutting down an idle connection. Only available
when “Connect on Demand” (above) is selected.
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III-3-3-1-5. L2TP
Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2
Tunneling Protocol).
Host Name Enter the host name of your computer here If required.
MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a
specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the
MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to
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a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter
your computer’s MAC address.
Static IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Default Gateway
Address
Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here.
Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”.
MAC Address If your ISP filters access by MAC addresses, enter your
computer’s MAC address here. Click “Clone MAC” to
automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.
DNS Address Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the
following IP address”. Check with your ISP if you are
unsure.
DNS 1,2 & 3 Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here.
DNS Proxy Enable or disable a DNS proxy server.
DNS Proxy Rules
(URL)
When DNS proxy is enabled, enter the URL of a DNS
proxy server.
User ID Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.
Password Input the password assigned by your ISP here.
L2TP Gateway Input the L2TP gateway assigned by your ISP here.
Connection ID Specify a reference name/ID for the connection.
MTU Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of
your network connection. The default value is 1392.
Connection Type Specify a connection type:
1. “Continuous”: Connected all the time.
2. “Connect on Demand”: Connect when you initiate
an Internet connection.
3. “Manual”: Connect/disconnect manually using the
“Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.
Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits before
shutting down an idle connection. Only available when
“Connect on Demand” (above) is selected.
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III-3-3-2. DDNS
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service which provides a hostname-to-IP service for
dynamic IP users. The changing nature of dynamic IPs means that it can be
difficult to access a service provided by a dynamic IP user; a DDNS service
though can map such dynamic IP addresses to a fixed hostname, for easier
access. The router supports several DDNS service providers, for more details
and to register for a DDNS account please visit the DDNS providers website(s),
examples of which are listed below.
Enable/Disable Enable or disable DDNS
Provider Select DDNS service provider.
Domain Name Enter the domain name provided by the DDNS
provider.
Account/Email Please enter the DDNS registration
account/email.
Password/Key Enter the DDNS service password/key.
The following DDNS services are supported:
3322 http://www.3322.org
DHS http://www.dhs.org
DynDNS http://www.dyndns.org
ODS http://ods.org
TZO http://www.tzo.com
GnuDIP http://gnudip2.sourceforge.net
DyNS http://www.dyns.cx/
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ZoneEdit http://www.zoneedit.com
CyberGate http://cybergate.planex.co.jp/ddns/
NS2GO http://www.ns2go.com/
NO-IP http://www.noip.com/
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III-3-4. LAN
You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on
this page. You can enable the router to dynamically
allocate IP addresses to your LAN clients, and you can
modify the IP address of the device. The device’s default IP address is
192.168.2.1.
You can access the browser based configuration interface using
the device’s IP address instead of using the URL
http://edimax.setup.
IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address
will be assigned to the BR-6288ACL and will
replace the default IP address.
Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is
255.255.255.0
802.1d Spanning
Tree
Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable
802.1d Spanning Tree. This creates a tree of
connected layer-2 bridges (typically Ethernet
switches) within a mesh network, and
disables those links that are not part of the
tree, leaving a single active path between any
two network nodes.
DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server.
Lease Time Select a lease time for the DHCP leases here.
The DHCP client will obtain a new IP address
after the period expires.
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Your device’s DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on its
network, between a defined range of numbers.
Start IP Enter the start IP address for the DHCP server’s IP address
leases.
End IP Enter the end IP address for the DHCP server’s IP address
leases.
Your device’s DHCP server can be configured to assign static (fixed) IP addresses to
specified network devices, identified by their unique MAC address.
Enable Static DHCP
Leases
Enable/disable static DHCP leases. This must be
enabled in order to assign any network device a
static IP address.
MAC Address Enter the specified network device’s MAC
address here.
IP Address Assign a fixed IP address for the specified
network device here.
Add Add the information to the “Static DHCP Leases
Table”.
Clear Clear the MAC address and IP address fields.
Delete Selected /
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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The LAN IP page will be displayed as below when your device is
set to access point mode. You can set theBR-6288ACL to obtain an
IP address automatically or you can specify an IP address.
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III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless
The “2.4GHz Wireless” & “5GHz Wireless” menu allows
you to configure SSID and security settings for your
Wi-Fi network along with a guest Wi-Fi network. WPS,
access control and scheduling functions can also be
managed from here.
In Access Point mode, the “Guest” feature in the menu is replaced
by “Multiple SSID”.
III-3-5-1. Basic
The “Basic” screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi
network.
Access Point Mode:
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Disable Wireless Check the box to disable the wireless function of
your device.
Mode Keep the default “AP” value for the device to act as
a standard wireless access point, or select “AP
Bridge-WDS” for the device to function in WDS
mode (see below).
Band Displays the wireless standard used for the
BR-6288ACL’s “2.4GHz (B+G+N)” means that
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can
connect to the BR-6288ACL.
Wireless Network
Name (SSID)
This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for
identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”.
The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32
alphanumerical characters.
Broadcast SSID Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled,
the SSID will be visible to clients as an available
Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the SSID will not be
visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients –
clients must manually enter the SSID in order to
connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more
secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.
Enable Wireless
Clients Isolation
Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation.
This prevents wireless clients connected to the
BR-6288ACL from communicating with each other
and improves security. Typically, this function is
useful for corporate environments or public hot
spots and can prevent brute force attacks on
clients’ usernames and passwords.
Channel Number Select a wireless radio channel or use the default
“Auto” setting from the drop-down menu.
Site Survey Click “Show List” to display a new window showing
information about the surrounding wireless
environment. This information is useful to select an
effective wireless channel number.
Wireless Clients Click “Show List” to display a new window showing
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information about wireless clients. Please disable
any pop-up blockers if you have difficulty using this
function.
AP Bridge-WDS:
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together
in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below.
When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to
be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP
server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN
side.
WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses.
All access points should use the same wireless channel.
MAC Address 1 - 4 Enter the correct MAC address for other access
points in WDS mode.
Set Security Click “Set Security” to open a new window and enter
the security settings for WDS (shown below). Click
“Save” when finished.
Please ensure you setup and save wireless security settings before
you click “Set Security” to set WDS security settings.
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Wireless Security:
Select an encryption type from the drop-down menu:
“WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure
encryption type.
In WISP mode, WPA RADIUS is unavailable for the wireless band
that is used to connect to WISP’s AP.
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III-3-5-1-1. Disable
Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the
BR-6288ACL.
Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When
disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.
Enable 802.1x
Authentication
Check the box to enable the 802.1x authentication.
A RADIUS server is required to perform 802.1x
authentication: enter the RADIUS server’s
information in the relevant fields (below).
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III-3-5-1-2. WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher
level of security consider using WPA encryption.
Key Length
Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure
than 64-bit.
Key Format
Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical
character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any
characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).
Encryption Key
Enter your encryption key/password according
to the format you selected above. A complex,
hard-to-guess key is recommended. Check the
“Hide” box to hide your password from being
displayed on-screen.
Enable 802.1x
Authentication
Check the box to enable the 802.1x
authentication. A RADIUS server is required to
perform 802.1x authentication: enter the
RADIUS server’s information in the relevant
fields (below).
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III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key
WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption
type.
WPA Unicast
Cipher Suite
Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2
Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP),
but not supported by all wireless clients. Please
make sure your wireless client supports your
selection. WPA2 (AES) is recommended
followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not
support WPA2 (AES).
Pre-shared Key
Format
Choose from “Passphrase” (8-63
alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64
characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).
Pre-shared Key
Please enter a key according to the format you
selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key
is recommended. Check the “Hide” box to hide
your password from being displayed on-screen.
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III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius
WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user
authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can
authenticate the identity of every wireless client against a user database.
WPA Unicast
Cipher Suite
Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2
Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP),
but not supported by all wireless clients. Please
make sure your wireless client supports your
selection. WPA2 (AES) is recommended
followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not
support WPA2 (AES).
RADIUS Server IP
address
Input the IP address of the RADIUS
authentication server here.
RADIUS Server Port
Input the port number of the RADIUS
authentication server here. The default value
is 1812.
RADIUS Server
Password
Input the password of the RADIUS
authentication server here.
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III-3-5-2. Guest/ Multiple SSID
You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy
Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary network. The “Guest”
screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network.
The guest network is separate from your primary network. The
settings for your primary network can be found in the “Basic”
menu.
In access point mode, the “Guest” feature in the menu is replaced
by “Multiple SSID”. The BR-6288ACL supports up to four
additional SSIDs for each wireless band in access point mode.
Enable Guest SSID
Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the
guest Wi-Fi network.
Wireless Guest Name
Enter a reference/ID name for your guest wireless
network.
Enable Wireless
Clients Isolation
Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation.
This prevents wireless clients connected to the
BR-6288ACL from communicating with each
other and improves security. Typically, this
function is useful for corporate environments or
public hot spots and can prevent brute force
attacks on clients’ usernames and passwords.
Band
Displays the wireless standard used for the
BR-6288ACL’s frequency band:
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to the
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BR-6288ACL.
Channel Number
Channel number for the guest network is the
same as the main SSID and cannot be adjusted
independently.
Encryption
Please refer to III-3-5-1. Basic: Wireless
Security for details about security settings.
WPA RADIUS encyrption type is not available for the guest
network.
MULTIPLE SSID:
The BR-6288ACL supports up to four additional SSIDs for each wireless band in
access point mode. Once configured, these SSIDs are displayed in the
“Multiple SSID Status” table as shown below. Use the “Multiple SSID Basic
Settings” box to configure additional SSIDs.
Multiple SSID Use the drop down menu to select which SSID
(numbered 1 – 4) to configure.
Wireless Network
Name (SSID)
Enter a reference/ID name to separate your
wireless network.
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Enable Multiple SSID Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable the
specified SSID. Must be checked for the SSID to
function.
Enable Wireless
Clients Isolation
Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation.
This prevents wireless clients connected to the
BR-6288ACL from communicating with each other
and improves security. Typically, this function is
useful for corporate environments or public hot
spots and can prevent brute force attacks on
clients’ usernames and passwords.
Band Displays the wireless standard used for the
BR-6288ACL’s frequency band:
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to the
BR-6288ACL.
Channel Number Channel number for the guest network is the same
as the main SSID and cannot be adjusted
independently.
VLAN ID Set a VLAN ID for the specified SSID (see below).
A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually
instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate
users from each other. VLAN IDs 0 – 4094 are supported.
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III-3-5-3. WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS
compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a
WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration
interface. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct
time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. PIN code
WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.
Enable WPS Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS.
WPS Status Displays “Configured” or “unConfigured”
depending on whether WPS and SSID/security
settings for the device have been configured or
not, either manually or using the WPS button.
Self PIN Code Displays the WPS PIN code of the device.
SSID Displays the SSID of the device.
Authentication
Mode
Displays the wireless security authentication mode
of the device.
Authentication Key Displays the wireless security authentication key.
Configuration Mode The configuration mode of the device’s WPS setting
is displayed here. “Registrar” means the device acts
as an access point for a wireless client to connect
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to and the wireless client(s) will follow the device’s
wireless settings.
Configure via Push
Button
Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) to
activate WPS on the access point. WPS will be
active for 2 minutes.
Configure via Client
PIN Code
Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and click
“Start PIN” to activate PIN code WPS. Refer to your
wireless client’s documentation if you are unsure of
its PIN code.
III-3-5-4. Access Control
Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized
users from connecting to your wireless router.
This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to
connect to the BR-6288ACL. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC
address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses
attempts to connect to the BR-6288ACL, it will be denied.
To enable this function, check the box labeled “Enable Wireless Access
Control”.
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MAC address Select a PC name from the drop-down list and click
“>>” to add enter it into the blank field to the right.
Click “Refresh’ in the drop-down menu to refresh the
list of available MAC addresses. If the address you wish
to add is not listed, enter it manually.
Enter a MAC address of computer or network device
manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC
address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter ‘aabbccddeeff’.
Comment Enter a comment for reference/identification consisting
of up to 16 alphanumerical characters.
Add Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC
address filtering table.
MAC address entries will be listed in the table as shown below. Select an entry
using the “Select” checkbox.
Delete Selected /
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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III-3-5-5. Schedule
The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless radio to switch
on/off at specified times. Multiple schedules can be configured.
Check/uncheck the box “Enable Schedule Settings” to enable/disable the
wireless on/off scheduling function.
The BR-6288ACL must remain connected to the Internet and use
an NTP server for the schedule feature to function correctly.
Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of
your network.
1. Use the checkboxes to select which day(s) to include in the schedule.
2. Specify a time (hour and minute) for the schedule using the drop-down
menu.
3. Select which command applies to this schedule from the drop-down menu,
either “Wireless On” or “Wireless Off”.
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Add Add the schedule to the table of active schedules.
Active schedules will be displayed in the table as shown below. Select an entry
using the “Select” checkbox.
Delete Selected /
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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III-3-6. Firewall
The “Firewall” menu provides access to URL blocking,
access control, DMZ and DoS functions to improve
the security of your wireless network.
SPI firewall Enable or disable the Stateful Packet
Inspection (SPI) firewall.
III-3-6-1. URL Blocking
This function can block Internet access by either specific URLs or keywords.
Check/uncheck the “Enable URL Blocking” box to enable/disable URL blocking.
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URL/Keyword Enter the URL or keyword to be blocked.
Add Add the URL or keyword to the blocked table.
Blocked URLs/keywords entries will be listed in the table as shown below.
Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.
Delete Selected /
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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III-3-6-2. Access Control
Access Control (MAC filtering) can also be configured from
III-3-5-4. Access Control.
Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized
users from connecting to your wireless router.
This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted or
denied to connect to the BR-6288ACL. Devices are each identified by their
unique MAC address or IP address. Specific services can also be
allowed/denied for IP addresses.
Check/uncheck the “Enable MAC Filtering” and/or “Enable IP Filtering” box to
enable/disable MAC filtering and/or IP filtering.
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MAC Filtering:
Enable MAC Filtering Check the box to enable MAC filtering and select
whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for specified
MAC address.
Client PC MAC
Address
Enter a MAC address of computer or network
device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for
MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter
‘aabbccddeeff’.
Computer Name Select a computer name from the drop-down list
and click “<<” to add its MAC address into the
“Client PC Mac Address” field.
Click “Refresh’ in the drop-down menu to refresh
the list of available MAC addresses. If the address
you wish to add is not listed, enter it manually.
Comment Enter a comment for reference/identification
consisting of up to 16 alphanumerical characters.
Add Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC
address filtering table.
MAC address entries will be listed in the table as shown below. Select an entry
using the “Select” checkbox.
Delete Selected /
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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IP Filtering:
Enable IP Filtering
Check the box to enable IP filtering and select
whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for specified
IP address.
Add PC
Opens a new window to add a new IP to the list,
to deny or allow access/services according to
above.
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Client PC Description
Enter a description for reference/identification of
up to 16 alphanumeric characters.
Client PC IP address
Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the
end IP address in the right field to define a range
of IP addresses; or enter an IP address in the left
field only to define a single IP address.
Service Name
Various services are listed here with a short
description. Check/uncheck the box for each
service you wish to select.
Protocol
Select protocol “TCP” or “UDP” or “Both” for a
service not included in the “Client PC Service” list.
Port Range
Enter the port range for the service not included
in the “Client PC Service” list.
Enter a single port number e.g. 110, a range of
port numbers e.g. 110-120, or multiple port
numbers separated by a comma e.g. 110,115,120.
Add Click “Add” to add selected services or a user
defined service to the IP filtering table.
IP filtering entries will be listed in the IP filtering table shown below.
Delete Selected /
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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III-3-6-3. DMZ
A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is an isolated area in your local network where
private IP addresses are mapped to specified Internet IP addresses, allowing
unrestricted access to the private IP addresses but not to the wider local
network.
You can define a virtual DMZ host here. This is useful for example, if a
network client PC cannot run an application properly from behind an NAT
firewall, since it opens the client up to unrestricted two-way access.
Enable DMZ Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the
device’s DMZ function.
Public Select “Dynamic IP” or “Static IP” here.
For “Dynamic IP” select an Internet connection
session from dropdown menu.
For “Static IP” enter the IP address that you want
to map to a specific private IP address.
Client PC Enter the private IP address that the internet IP
address will be mapped to.
Computer Name Select a computer name from the list and click “<<”
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to enter its IP address into the “Client PC” field
(above).
Add Click “Add” to add the client to the “Current DMZ
Table”.
DMZ entries will be displayed in the table shown below:
Delete Selected /
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
III-3-6-4. DoS
Denial-of-Service (DoS) is a common form of malicious attack against a
network. The router’s firewall can protect against such attacks.
If you are not familiar with these functions, it is recommended you keep the
default settings.
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Ping of Death
Specify the frequency of ping of death packets
which will trigger the router’s DoS protection
function.
Discard Ping from
WAN
Check this box and the router will not answer
ping requests from the Internet.
Port Scan
Intruders use “port scanners” to detect open
Internet IP address ports. Check each type of
port scan to prevent.
Sync Flood
Specify the frequency of sync flood packets
which will trigger the DoS protection function.
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III-3-7. QoS
Quality of Service (QoS) is a feature to manage
Internet bandwidth efficiently. Some applications
require more bandwidth than others to function
properly, and QoS allows you to ensure that sufficient
bandwidth is available. Minimum or maximum bandwidth can be guaranteed
for a specified application.
QoS can improve the BR-6288ACL’s performance. QoS is
recommended to optimize performance for online gaming.
III-3-7-1. QoS
Check/uncheck the box “Enable QoS” to enable/disable the QoS function.
Click “Add” to open a new window and setup a QoS rule. The “Current QoS
Table” displays all QoS rules.
Total Download
Bandwidth
Enter your total download bandwidth limit
from your Internet service provider (ISP) in
kbits.
Total Upload
Bandwidth
Enter your total upload bandwidth limit from
your Internet service provider (ISP) in kbits.
Add
Opens a new window to add a new QoS rule
to the current QoS table.
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Rule Name
Enter a name for the QoS rule for
reference/identification.
Bandwidth
Set the bandwidth limits for the QoS rule:
(1) (2) (3)
1. Select “Download” or “Upload” for the
QoS rule.
2. Enter the bandwidth limit.
3. Select whether the bandwidth is a
“Guarantee” (minimum) or “Max”
(maximum).
Local IP Address
Enter the IP address range to which the QoS
rule will be applied.
Enter a starting IP address in the left field
and the end IP address in the right field to
define a range of IP addresses; or enter an IP
address in the left field only to define a single
IP address.
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Local Port Range
Enter the port range to activate the QoS rule.
Enter a single port number e.g. 110 or a
range of port numbers e.g. 110-120
Remote IP Address
Enter the remote IP address range which will
activate the QoS rule.
Enter a starting IP address in the left field
and the end IP address in the right field to
define a range of IP addresses; or enter an IP
address in the left field only to define a single
IP address.
Remote Port Range
Enter the remote port range to activate the
QoS rule.
Enter a single port number e.g. 110 or a
range of port numbers e.g. 110-120
Traffic Type
Select traffic type as an alternative to
specifying a port range above.
Protocol
Select a “TCP” or “UDP” protocol type.
Save
Click ‘add’ button to add a new QoS rule
(detailed instructions will be given below).
QoS rule entries will be listed in the “Current QoS Table” as shown below.
Select a rule using the “Select” checkbox.
When using the “Edit” button only one rule can be selected each
time.
QoS rules will be processed in the order that they are listed i.e.
the rule at the top of the list will be applied first, and then the
second rule etc. The order can be adjusted using the “Move
Up/Down” buttons.
Edit
Edit a selected rule.
Delete Selected/
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the
table.
Move Up/Down
Move selected rule up or down the list.
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III-3-7-2. iQoS
iQoS is a more intuitive and automated tool to manage internet bandwidth
than manually configuring the settings using QoS. For online gamers or users
with bandwidth requirements for audio/video, iQoS is a useful function.
iQoS cannot be used in conjunction with QoS and vice-versa.
When one is enabled, the other is automatically disabled.
Check/uncheck the box “Enable iQoS” to enable/disable the iQoS function,
and then enter your bandwidth limits and arrange the network application
icons in priority order in the “Current iQoS Table”. Icons with higher priority
will be assigned bandwidth more efficiently for better performance.
Total Download
Bandwidth
Enter your total download bandwidth limit
from your Internet service provider (ISP) in
kbits.
Total Upload
Bandwidth
Enter your total upload bandwidth limit from
your Internet service provider (ISP) in kbits.
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The icons represent the following categories:
Internet Browsing
P2P/BT Downloads
FTP
Multimedia
Online Gaming
The iQoS table is ordered left to right, high to low priority. Click a small icon
below the table to insert it into the table, and click a large icon in the table to
remove it. All spaces in the priority table must be filled.
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III-3-8. Advanced
Advanced features of the BR-6288ACL can be
configured from the “Advanced” menu.
III-3-8-1. Static Routing
Static routing is a method of configuring path selection of routers,
characterized by the absence of communication between routers regarding
the current topology of the network. The opposite of static routing is dynamic
routing, sometimes also referred to as adaptive routing.
You can configure static routing and manually add routes to the routing table
shown below.
Enable Static Routing Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable static
routing.
Destination LAN IP Enter the destination network’s IP address.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the destination network.
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Default Gateway Enter the default gateway of the destination
network.
Hop Count Enter the hop count (the distance between
destination network and this broadband router)
here.
Interface Enter the interface which leads to destination
network.
Add Add the route to the current static routing table.
Static Routing Table entries will be displayed in the table shown below:
Delete Selected/
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
III-3-8-2. Port Forwarding
This function allows you to redirect a single port or consecutive ports of an
Internet IP address to the same port of a local IP address. The port number(s)
of the Internet IP address and local IP address must be the same.
If the port number of the Internet IP address and local IP address is different,
please use the “Virtual Server” function instead.
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Private IP Enter the IP address of the computer on the local
network.
Computer Name Windows computers on the local network will be
listed here – select a computer from the list and
click << to automatically add the IP address to
the “Private IP” field.
Type Select the type of connection, “TCP”, “UDP” or
“Both”.
Port Range Input the starting port number in the left field,
and input the ending port number in the right
field. If you only want to redirect a single port
number, only enter a port number in the left
field.
Comment Enter a comment for reference or identification.
Port Forwarding Table entries will be displayed in the table shown below:
Delete Selected/
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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III-3-8-3. Virtual Server
This function allows you to set up an internet service on a local computer,
without exposing the local computer to the internet. You can also build
various sets of port redirection, to provide various internet services on
different local computers via a single internet IP address.
Private IP
Specify the IP address of the computer on
your local network.
Computer Name
Select the name of a Windows computer
from the drop-down menu and click to
auto-input its IP address in the “Private IP”
field.
Private Port
Specify the private port you wish to use on
the computer in your local network.
Type
Select the type of Internet Protocol.
Public Port
Specify a public port to access the computer
on your local network.
Comment
Enter a comment for reference or
identification.
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III-3-8-4. 2.4GHz Wireless
These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the
values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.
Fragment Threshold
Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless
radio. The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold
Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio.
The default value is 2347.
Beacon Interval
Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio.
The default value is 100.
DTIM Period
Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The
default value is 3.
Data Rate
Set the wireless data transfer rate. The
default is set to Auto.
N Data Rate
Set the data rate of 802.11n. The default is
set to Auto.
Delete Selected/
Delete All
Delete selected or all entries from the table.
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Channel Width
Select wireless channel width (bandwidth
used by wireless signals from the device) –
the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz.
Preamble Type
Set the wireless radio preamble type. The
default value is “Short Preamble”.
CTS Protect
Enabling this setting will reduce the chance
of radio signal collisions between 802.11b
and 802.11g wireless access points. It’s
recommended to set this option to “Auto”.
Tx Power
Set the power output of the wireless radio.
You may not require 100% output power.
Setting a lower power output can enhance
security since potentially malicious/unknown
users in distant areas will not be able to
access your signal.
WMM
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can
improve the performance of certain network
applications, such as audio/video streaming,
network telephony (VoIP) and others. When
WMM is enabled, the device will prioritize
different kinds of data and give higher
priority to applications which require instant
responses for better performance.
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III-3-8-5. 5GHz Wireless
These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the
values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.
Fragment
Threshold
Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The
default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default
value is 2347.
Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The
default value is 100.
DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default
value is 3.
Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to
Auto.
N Data Rate Set the data rate of 802.11n. The default is set to Auto.
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Channel Width Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by
wireless signals from the device) – the recommended
value is 20/40/80MHz.
Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value
is “Short Preamble”.
CTS Protect Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio
signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
access points. It’s recommended to set this option to
“Auto”.
Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may
not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power
output can enhance security since potentially
malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be
able to access your signal.
WMM WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the
performance of certain network applications, such as
audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP) and
others. When WMM is enabled, the device will
prioritize different kinds of data and give higher
priority to applications which require instant responses
for better performance.
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III-3-8-6. IGMP
IGMP is a communications protocol used to establish multicast group
memberships. It allows for a more efficient use of resources and better
performance for applications such as IPTV video streaming.
IGMP Snooping
IGMP snooping monitors traffic between hosts
and multicast routers to facilitate bandwidth
conservation. Select enable or disable.
IGMP Proxy
IGMP proxy enables intelligent multicast
forwarding based on IGMP snooping
information. Select enable or disable.
It is recommended to set “IGMP Snooping” and “IGMP Proxy” to
“Enable”.
III-3-8-7. UPnP
Universal plug-and-play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols which enables
network devices to communicate and automatically establish working
configurations with each other. Select “Enable” or “Disable”.
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III-3-9. Administration
Various administrative functions can be accessed from
the “Administration” menu.
III-3-9-1. Time Zone
Set Time Zone
Select the time zone of your country or
region.
Time Server Address
The travel router supports NTP (Network
Time Protocol) for automatic time and date
setup. Input the host name of the IP server
manually.
Daylight Saving
If your country/region uses daylight saving
time, please check the “Enable Function”
box, and select the start and end date.
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III-3-9-2. Password
You can change the password used to login to the browser-based
configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes.
Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you
forget the password and are unable to login to the browser
based configuration interface, see II-7. Reset to factory default
settings for how to reset the device.
Current Password
Enter your current password.
New Password
Enter your new password.
Confirmed Password
Confirm your new password.
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III-3-9-3. Remote Access
Check “Enabled” to enable the remote access feature and then enter the
appropriate values.
Host IP Address Specify the IP address which is allowed remote
access.
Port Specify a port number (0–65535) used for
remote access.
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III-3-9-4. Backup/Restore
Backup Settings
Click “Save” to save the current settings on your
computer as config.bin file.
Restore Settings
Click “Browse” to find a previously saved
config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace
your current settings.
Restore to
Factory Default
Click “Reset” to restore settings to the factory
default. A pop-up window will appear and ask
you to confirm and enter your log in details.
Enter your username and password and click
“Ok”. See below for more information.
III-3-9-5. Upgrade
The upgrade page allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more
recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax
website. After the upgrade, the system will restart.
Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware
upgrade, as this could damage the device. It is recommended that
you use a wired Ethernet connection for a firmware upgrade.