EDIMAX BR-6208AC Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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The BR-

6208AC’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.

6.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. For more

information, please refer to the appropriate following chapter:

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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-6208AC 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-6208AC 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-6208AC applies your settings.

8.

A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can

now connect to the de

vice’s new SSID

(s) which are shown on the screen

then close the browser window.

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