CV-7428nS User Manual 09-2012 / v1.
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CONTENTS I. PRODUCT INFORMATION............................................................................................................. 4 I-1. Package Contents .....................................................................................................................4 I-2. Top Panel ..................................................................................................................................4 I-3. LED Status ...............................................................
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing the Edimax CV-7428nS N300 Universal Wi-Fi Bridge. For smart TV’s, Blu-ray, gaming or other home entertainment devices, the CV-7428nS enables you to bridge a Wi-Fi connection to a wired-only device. Eliminate Ethernet cables and enjoy 802.11n Wi-Fi connection across multiple entertainment devices. I-1.
I-3. LED Status Item Color Status On Description Wireless bridge is on. PWR (Power) Green Flashing Device is booting up. Off Wireless bridge is off. On Flashing WLAN (Wireless LAN) Orange Slow Flashing Off Wireless network is off. On 1 to 5 (LAN Ports 1 to 5) Green WPS connection has been established successfully. The LED will remain on for 5 minutes. WLAN activity – transferring or receiving data. WPS is activated and waiting for WPS connection.
I-4. Rear Panel (a) Antenna (1 of 2) (a) Antenna (2 of 2) (b) LAN Ports (c) Power Port a. Antenna Fixed dipole antenna. (d) WPS/Reset Button b. 10/100M LAN Ports Connect computers or other network devices to these ports using an Ethernet cable. c. Power Port Connect the included 5V DC power adapter here. d. WPS/Reset Button Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate the WPS function.
kitchen or bathroom. 3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the wireless bridge. 4. Ensure that the wireless bridge is firmly secured to a wall or ceiling. In the event of damage due to the wireless bridge falling from its location, the warranty of the wireless bridge is void. 5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the wireless bridge out of reach of children. 6.
II. QUICK SETUP Your wireless bridge can be up and running in a matter of minutes. There are two ways you can quickly setup your wireless bridge - using the WPS button or using iQ Setup on your computer. II-1. WPS Button Setup Note: If your root network access point/router does not have a WPS button or if you encounter difficulties establishing a WPS connection, please refer to II-2. iQ Setup as an alternative. 1.
3. The WPS function of the wireless bridge will now be active for 2 minutes. So, within 2 minutes, please press the WPS button on the wireless router/access point of your root network, to activate its WPS function also. Note: Different routers/access points may require you to press and hold the WPS button for different lengths of time – if you are unsure, please consult the user manual of your device. Note: Please take care not to hold the WPS button for too long.
Hardware Installation for guidance on using the wireless bridge with your network device. II-2. iQ Setup 1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included in the package contents) to the Ethernet port on your computer. Connect the other end to an LAN port on the wireless bridge. 2. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, and plug the adapter into a wall socket. The PWR LED should light up.
Windows: Mac: 5. You will see the iQ Setup screen, as shown below. All available Wi-Fi networks will be listed – please select the Wi-Fi network you would like the wireless bridge to connect to. If your selected Wi-Fi network requires a security key, a new field will appear when you select your Wi-Fi network. Please enter your security key. Note: If you do not know your network security key, please refer to IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key for guidance on how to find it.
Note: If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to is not listed, try clicking “Refresh” to refresh the list. 6. Click “NEXT” to continue, and Internet Explorer and Firefox users will be asked to confirm if you wish to add “http://edimax.go” to your bookmarks. We recommend that you do so for future use. Note: If you are using a different browser, it is recommended that you copy the URL “http://edimax.go” and add it to your bookmarks manually. 7.
9. The device name and security type will be displayed on the screen. Click “APPLY” to restart the wireless bridge and make the settings take effect, or click “Back” to go back to the previous screen. 10. When you click “APPLY”, the system will restart. Please wait until the restart completes. 11. The following screen will confirm that your wireless bridge is connected to your Wi-Fi network, and the root AP name and security key will also be displayed.
Your wireless bridge is now configured and ready for use with your wired network device, such as smart TV, Blu-ray player or games console. Please see Hardware Installation for guidance on using the wireless bridge with your network device. II-3. Hardware Installation I. After WPS button setup Connect the wireless bridge to one or more of your network devices, using an Ethernet cable (included). Switch on your network device and connect to your network as usual. See Figure i & Figure ii. II.
Figure ii II-4. Resetting the Wireless Bridge In the event that the wireless bridge malfunctions or stops responding, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. To do so, press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the rear panel of the device for at least 10 seconds. When the green PWR LED begins to flash, release the WPS/Reset button and wait for the device to restart. The device is ready when the PWR LED has stopped flashing, and displays on.
III. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE Once you have setup the wireless bridge as detailed in II. Quick Setup or the included QIG, you can further configure the settings of the wireless bridge anytime using the browser based configuration interface. Note: Before you use the wireless bridge, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple procedure, and step by step instructions for how to do this, can be found in IV-1-1.
Note: Mac users can also use the Bonjour function of Safari to access the browser based configuration interface, as explained below. Open Safari web browser and open the “Bookmarks” menu across the top of the screen, and select “Show All Bookmarks”. Or you can click on the bookmarks icon under the URL bar. Then, select “Bonjour” from the menu in the left panel. Finally, click on “edimax.go” in the lower panel on the right side.
You will be prompted for a username and password. Please enter the default username “admin” and the default password “1234”. Both Windows and Mac users will now arrive at the browser based configuration interface home screen. You can navigate around this interface using the menu down the left side, which contains 6 categories: - III-1. Home - III-2. iQ Setup - III-3. WPS Setting - III-4. Wireless Advanced - III-5. Administrator - III-6.
III-1. Home The Home page shows the basic status and information of the wireless bridge. Note: This screenshot is an example. The information you see on your screen will likely differ from this screenshot. Uptime Hardware Version Runtime Code Version Mode Displays the total passed time since the device was turned on. Displays the hardware version. This information is helpful when you need online help from the dealer of purchase. Displays the current firmware version.
ESSID Channel Number Security BSSID (MAC) State IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway MAC address III-2. Displays the current ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless bridge). Displays the current wireless channel number Displays the current wireless security setting. Displays the device’s MAC address. A MAC address is a unique, fixed ID for this device, it cannot be modified. Displays the current status of the wireless bridge. Displays the IP address of this device.
III-3. WPS Setting Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build a connection between your wireless router/access point and the wireless bridge. You don’t have to select an encryption mode and enter a long encryption passphrase – simply press a button on the wireless router/access point and on the wireless bridge, and WPS will do the rest for you. The wireless bridge supports two types of WPS: Push-Button Configuration (PBC), and PIN code.
Enable WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Information WPS Status Check this box to enable or disable WPS All information related to WPS will be displayed here. Displays WPS status. If data encryption settings for the wireless bridge have never been set, “unConfigured” will be shown here. If data encryption settings have been set, “Configured” will be shown here. Device PIN Code This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless bridge.
Passphrase Key Device Configuration (Client Device) Config Mode Configure via Push Button Send PIN Code to AP/Router Shows the WPA passphrase here, though all characters will be replaced by asterisks for security reasons. If encryption is not set on the wireless bridge, this field will be blank. Configuration options for the device’s WPS settings can be found here. “Enrollee” mode is for the WPS connection.
Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Channel Width WMM Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. Please do not modify the default value if you don’t know what this does, the default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. Please do not modify the default value if you don’t know what this does, the default value is 2347. Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the wireless bridge). It’s suggested you select “Auto 20/40MHz”.
IPTV Multicast to Unicast Multicast Data Rate TX Power Enable LED Off Mode different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require instant responses. This improves the performance of such network applications. Enable internet TV multicast packet to unicast. When you disable IPTV multicast to unicast, you can set the data rate of the multicast packet here. You can set the output power of the wireless radio.
III-5. Administrator In “Administrator” you can change the login information for your wireless bridge, which you use to access the browser based configuration interface. Additionally, you can modify the IP address of the wireless bridge. 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. Current Password New Password Enter your current password. The default password is 1234.
Re-Enter Password can use any combination of letters, numbers and symbols up to 20 characters. Confirm your new password. Management IP You can modify the IP address of the wireless bridge, enabling it to become a part of your local area network. Note: If you use a static IP address, and modified the IP address of your PC or Mac in order to access the browser based configuration interface as explained in IV-1.
IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Specify an IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to wireless bridge. Input the subnet mask of the new IP address. Input the network’s gateway IP address. Note: After you modify the IP address of the wireless bridge, enter this IP address into the URL bar of a web browser in order to access the browser based configuration interface. Please make a note of this IP address.
III-6. Configuration Tool The wireless bridge’s configuration tool enables you to back up or restore the settings, upgrade the firmware and reset the device. Select “Configuration tool” from the sidebar. You will see the following screen: Backup Settings Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as a config.bin file. Restore Settings Click the browse button to locate a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to upload the file and replace your current settings.
back to the factory default. Note: You can also reset the device to the factory default by pressing and holding the Reset/WPS button for at least 10 seconds. When the green PWR LED begins to flash, release the WPS/Reset button and wait for the device to restart. The device is ready when the PWR LED has stopped flashing, and displays on. The Reset/WPS button is located at the rear of the device. See II-4. Resetting The Wireless Bridge. III-6-1.
Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser based configuration interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-6-2. Reboot If the wireless bridge malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device. This feature is useful if the location of the wireless bridge is not convenient.
Windows: Mac: You will see the following screen, and a timer will count down from 60 seconds. When the timer reaches zero, click “OK” to return to the browser-based configuration interface.
IV. APPENDIX IV-1. Configuring your IP address Before you use the wireless bridge, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. This is a simple procedure, which is explained step by step in IV-1-1. How to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address.
follow the guide appropriate for your operating system in IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh. Note: For guidance on how to assign a new IP address to the wireless bridge, so that it is within the same IP address subnet of your network, please refer to III-5. Administrator.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. 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”.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.
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/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.
IV-1-1-4. Mac OS Note: Please ensure that your wireless bridge is switched on and connected to your Macintosh via Ethernet cable before you begin. 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Here you will see all of your network connections. Network Preferences will now display an Ethernet adapter, as shown below. The status of “Ethernet” should be “Connected”.
4. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel and then click the drop down arrow for the menu labeled “Configure IPv4” in the right panel. From the drop down menu, select “Using DHCP” and then click “Apply”. IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh 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.
2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Note: 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.
< IV-1-2-2. 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. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Note: 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.
IV-1-2-3. 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/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Note: 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.
IV-1-2-4. Mac OS Note: Please ensure that your wireless bridge is switched on and connected to your Macintosh via Ethernet cable before you begin. 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”.
3. Here you will see all of your network connections. Network Preferences will now display an Ethernet adapter, as shown below. The status of “Ethernet” should be “Connected”. 4. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel and then click the drop down arrow for the menu labeled “Configure IPv4” in the right panel. From the drop down menu, select “Manually”.
5. In the panel on the right side, enter IP address 192.168.9.20 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply”. Note: 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, router IP and DNS server address. 6. In the left sidebar, “Ethernet” should now display “Connected” as shown below. In the right panel, you should see the IP address 192.168.9.20 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
IV-1-3. How to Find your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. Note: If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key. IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Windows 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. Click on “Manage wireless networks” in the left menu. 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.
IV-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.
IV-1-4. How to Find your Router’s IP Address To find your router’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-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”. IV-1-4-2. Mac 1. 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”.
IV-2. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your wireless bridge, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help. Scenario I can’t log onto the browser-based configuration interface: the wireless bridge is not responding. I can’t establish a connection to my wireless bridge. Solution a. Please check the connection of the power cord and network cable. All cords and cables should be correctly and firmly inserted. b.
extremely hot. b. My network device can’t access the Internet. a. b. c. d. - My network is using a static IP address, how do I assign an IP address to my wireless bridge? Netflix movies are slow to start playing. My Internet connection is fast enough, wireless bridge, the temperature of the device is at a normal level.
but buffering times are still too long and I only see standard definition video when streaming video from services such as Netflix or Youtube. times. During peak usage times i.e. weekends and evenings, Internet connection speeds can fluctuate significantly depending on your ISP’s total available bandwidth. If you are experiencing significant reductions in your download speeds during peak times, contact your ISP to solve this issue. b.
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. DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8).
For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form, 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is, 11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000 It means the device’s network address is 11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is, 00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method for access points to route IP packets to their destination. ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition).
H.323 TCP SNMP UCP SNMP Trap UDP HTTP TCP PPTP TCP PC Anywhere TCP PC Anywhere UDP 1720 161 162 80 1723 5631 5632 Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses. Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address.
