EW-7288APC User Manual 04-2014 / v1.
CONTENTS I. Product Information .............................................................................. 4 I-1. I-2. I-3. I-4. Package Contents ..........................................................................................................4 LED Status ......................................................................................................................5 Back Panel ...............................................................................................................
IV-1-1-5. V-1-2. V-1-2-1. Mac OS .........................................................................................................................54 How to modify the IP address of your computer ........................................................56 Windows XP .................................................................................................................56 V-1-2-2. V-1-2-3. V-1-2-4. V-1-2-5. V-1-3. V-1-3-1. V-1-3-2. V-1-4. V-1-4-1. V-1-4-2. Windows Vista ....................
I. Product Information I-1.
I-2. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description White On EW-7288APC is powered on. Purple Flashing EW-7288APC is booting up, resetting or upgrading firmware. On WPS/Reset button has been pressed for 10 seconds. Flashing Internet is disconnected. On Wi-Fi is in standby mode or no data transmission from wireless clients. Red Green Bright Green On On Blue Flashing Off Off EW-7288APC is ready after booting and Ethernet cable is connected or Wi-Fi is active and transmitting data.
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I-4. 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 EW-7288APC. 4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device. 5.
II. Installation 1. Plug in the EW-7288APC using either the included power adapter or USB cable. 2. Use the switch on the base of the EW-7288APC to select access point mode or Wi-Fi bridge mode. Access Point Mode Wi-Fi Bridge Mode The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 5GHz wireless Internet access for your network devices.
allowing the network device to join your existing Wi-Fi network. The device also repeats the 5GHz wireless signal for extended range for other network devices. 3. Ensure the LED is on and flashing red. Refer to the appropriate following chapter for more guidance on each mode.
II-1. Access Point Mode 1. Connect the EW-7288APC to your router using an Ethernet cable. 2. 3. Ensure the LED is on and green. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID Edimax**-5GHz and connect to it.
Two characters of the SSID (Edimax**-5GHz) will be unique numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimaxc2-5GHz”. These unique numbers are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address, which is displayed along with the full SSID on the label on the underside of the EW-7288APC. 4. Enter the Wi-Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside of the EW-7288APC (see above). 5. Once you are connected, you can browse the Internet as usual. Setup is complete.
Browser Based Configuration Interface in the following pages for more help. II-2. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode 1. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID Edimax**-5GHz and connect to it. Two characters of the SSID (Edimax**-5GHz) will be unique numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimaxc2-5GHz”.
** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address (see above). You can also use the device’s default IP address 192.168.9.2 4. Please read the on screen instructions about selecting a good location for your EW-7288APC and then click “NEXT” to continue. You can check your signal strength on the next page. 5. Select your 5GHz Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the security key/password. You can also enter a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) if you wish. Click “Next” to continue.
6. Please wait while the EW-7288APC tests the connection.
7. When the connection test is complete, click “Apply” to restart the extender. 8. Please wait a moment until the EW-7288ACP is ready.
9. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. The EW-7288APC is working and ready for use - the LED should display on and green. 10. Please close the browser window. You can now connect to the EW-7288APC’s new SSID on a wireless device within range such as a computer, smartphone or tablet. The password for your EW-7288APC’s SSID is the same as for your router’s SSID. 11.
For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface (refer to III. Browser Based Configuration Interface) II-6. WPS Setup In access point mode, if your wireless device/client supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to connect to the EW-7288APC’s Wi-Fi network. In Wi-Fi bridge mode, you can use WPS to connect your EW-7288APC to your existing 5GHz Wi-Fi. 1. Press the WPS button on the EW-7288APC for 2 – 5 seconds to activate WPS.
If you experience problems with your EW-7288APC, 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 back panel for at least 10 seconds, until the LED displays on and red. 2. Release the button and the LED will display white and then flash purple. 3. Wait for the EW-7288APC to restart.
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface III-1. Login After setup you can access the browser based configuration interface to configure or change the settings of the EW-7288APC. Enter http://edimax**.setup into the URL bar of a web browser on a network device which is connected to the EW-7288APC. ** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address. The MAC address is displayed on the label on the bottom of the EW-7288APC. If you can not access edimax.
You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
III-2. 1. Save Settings After you configure any settings, click the “Save” 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” button after each change and then click “click here to restart” after your final change.
III-3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s operating mode.
III-3-1. Home The “Status and Information” 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.
III-3-2. iQ Setup You can run the iQ Setup wizard to configure the basic settings of the EW-7288APC. Refer to the appropriate instructions below for each mode if you need help. Access Point Mode In access point mode, iQ Setup provides a quick way to configure your EW-7288APC’s IP address as well as SSID & password. 1. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7288APC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
3. Check that the settings are correct and click “Apply” to continue. 4. Please wait a moment until the EW-7288APC is ready.
5. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID which is displayed on the screen, and close the browser window. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode In Wi-Fi bridge mode, iQ Setup here is the same as the initial setup wizard. Please refer back to II-2. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode Step 5 onwards.
III-3-3. Basic Settings The “Basic Settings” screen displays settings for your primary 5GHz Wi-Fi network. Mode Band Main SSID AP Isolation Displays the device’s mode:“AP” or access point. Select the wireless standard used for the EW-7288APC’s 5GHz Wi-Fi. “(A+N+AC)” means that 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless clients can connect to the EW-7288APC. This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”.
Channel Number Wireless Clients passwords. Select a wireless radio channel or use the default “Auto” setting from the drop-down menu. Click “Show List” to display a new window showing information about wireless clients. Please disable any pop-up blockers if you have difficulty using this function.
III-3-4. WPS Setting 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.
Device SSID Displays the SSID of the EW-7288APC. Security Type Displays the wireless security authentication mode of the device. Passphrase Key Displays the wireless security authentication key. Configuration The configuration mode of the device’s WPS Mode setting is displayed here. “Registrar” means the device acts as an access point for a wireless client to connect to and the wireless client(s) will follow the device’s wireless settings.
III-3-5. Advanced Setting The “Advanced Setting” menu varies according to operating mode. Access Point Mode: The “Advanced Settings” screen allows you configure technical settings. 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. Other advanced features of your EW-7288APC can be configured from the submenu, such as wireless security and MAC filtering.
Beacon Interval Data Rate Channel Width Preamble Type Broadcast SSID WMM Tx Power Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to Auto. Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is 20/40/80MHz. Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Long Preamble”. Enable or disable to broadcast SSID or not.
Tx Power Enable LED Off Mode III-3-5-1. 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. Enable or disable the EW-7288APC’s LED. Security The EW-7288APC provides various security options (wireless data encryption).
“WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption type. III-3-5-1-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the EW-7288AP. Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID. 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 Key Format Security Key Select 64-bit or 128-bit.
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. 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 Pre-shared Key Format Security Key III-3-5-2. Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all wireless clients.
MAC filtering is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your EW-7288APC. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the EW-7288APC. 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 EW-7288APC, it will be denied. To enable this function, check the box labeled “Enable Wireless Access Control”.
MAC address Comment Add 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’. Enter a comment for reference/identification consisting of up to 16 alphanumerical characters. Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table.
III-3-5-3. Password Settings 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 New Password Confirmed Password III-3-5-4. Enter your current password. Enter your new password.
IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the BR-6208AC and will replace the default IP address. Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0 Specify a gateway address. For static IP users, the default value is blank.
III-3-5-5. Configuration Tools The “Configuration Tools” menu allows you to backup the EW-7288APC’s settings, restore the settings to a previous version or restore the EW-7288APC back to its factory default state. You can also upgrade the firmware and reboot the device. 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.
Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Defaults Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Click “Browse” to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace your current settings. 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.
IV. Appendix IV-1. Configuring your IP address For first time access to the URL http://edimax**.setup please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address. ** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address.
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-1-1-1. Windows XP 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”. 2.
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”. 2.
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below. 3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.
4. 5. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
6. 7. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS 1. 2. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. 4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and “Using DHCP” in the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” should be selected.
V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.9.20 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.9.x (x = 3 – 254) in order to access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface. Please make a note of your static IP before you change it. V-1-2-1. 1. 2.
address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-2-2. 1. 2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.
V-1-2-3. 1. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.
2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-2-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
3. 4. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
V-1-2-5. 1. 2. Mac Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. 4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and select “Manually” from the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4”, then click “OK”.
Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. 5. In the “IPv4 Address” and “Subnet Mask” field enter IP address 192.168.9.20 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “OK”.
6. Click “Apply” to save the changes.
V-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key. V-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista 1. Open “Control Panel” and click on “Network and Internet” in the top menu. 2. Click on “View network status and tasks” which is under the heading “Network and Sharing Center”. 3.
4. You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi-Fi network and then click on “Properties”. 5.Click on the “Security” tab, and then check the box labeled “Show characters”. This will show your network security key. Click the “Cancel” button to close the window.
V-1-3-2. Mac 1. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and then open the application “Keychain Access”. 2. Select “Passwords” from the sub-menu labeled “Category” on the left side, as shown below. Then search the list in the main panel for the SSID of your network. In this example, the SSID is “EdimaxWireless” – though your SSID will be unique to your network.
3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window. 4. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be asked to enter your administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your password and click “Allow”.
Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network security password is “edimax1234”. Please make a note of your network security password.
V-1-4. How to Find Your EW-7288APC’s IP Address To find your EW-7288APC’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. V-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 1. Go to “Start”, select “Run” and type “cmd”, then press Enter or click “OK”. 2. A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
3. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
V-1-4-2. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar. 2. Click “Search” and enter “cmd” into the search bar. Click the “Command Prompt” app which be displayed on the left side.
3. A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
4.Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
V-1-4-3. 1. Mac Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”. 2. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”. 3. If you are using Wi-Fi, click “Wi-Fi” in the left panel, and then “Advanced” in the bottom right corner.
4. Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.
V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network For help connecting to your device’s EdimaxEXT.Setup SSID for initial setup, or to connect to your device’s new Wi-Fi network (SSID) after setup is complete, follow the guide below: Below is an example of how to connect using Windows Vista – the process may vary slightly for other versions of Windows. 1. Click the network icon ( to a network”. 2. Search for the SSID of your EW-7288APC and then click “Connect”.
3. After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the EW-7288APC’s wireless network.
IV-3. Troubleshooting 1. Is my EW-7288APC dual-band? a. No, the EW-7288APC is a 5GHz network device and cannot provide, extend or bridge 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. 2. Does the EW-7288APC work with a 2.4GHz router? a. Yes, the EW-7288APC can connect to your 2.4GHz router via Ethernet cable in access point mode, and provide an additional 5GHz Wi-Fi network. In Wi-Fi bridge mode, an existing 5GHz router is required. 3. In Wi-Fi Bridge mode, how do I connect to a network which has a hidden SSID? a.
4. I can’t access the Internet. a. Ensure that all cables are connected properly. Try a different Ethernet cable. b. Check if you can access the browser based configuration interface. If not, please ensure your Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. If you are unsure how to do this, try using a computer and refer to the user manual for guidance. c. Connect a computer directly to your modem and check if you can access the Internet.
Wi-Fi Password IP This is the default password required to connect to the default SSID (above). The 192.168.9.2 is the default IP of EW-7288APC. Enter this IP address in a web browser to run iQ Setup (Wi-Fi Bridge mode). After setup, the EW-7288APC will have a different IP address. 7. I forgot my password. a. Reset the router to its factory default settings and use the default username admin and default password 1234.
V. Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.
11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID. For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form, 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is, 11111111.11111111.11110000.
WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network. Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives. Equipment: AC450 5GHz Band Extender Model No.: EW-7288APC The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Directives 1999/5/EC Spectrum : EMC : Safety (LVD) : ETSI EN 300 328 V1.8.1 (2012-06); ETSI EN 301 893 V1.7.1 (2012-06) EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
