EW-7438AC User Manual 06-2015 / v1.
CONTENTS I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1 I-1. I-2. I-3. I-4. I-5. I-6. I-7. Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................1 LED Status .........................................................................................................
III-3-6-5. III-3-6-6. Upgrade .......................................................................................................................59 Restart..........................................................................................................................60 IV. EdiRange App .......................................................................................61 IV-1. IV-2. IV-3. IV -4. IV -5. Login ................................................................................
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - EW-7438AC CD with multi-language QIG & user manual Quick installation guide (QIG) Access key card I-2. System Requirements - Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless network - Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router - Computer with 802.11/b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari latest version) - Smartphone setup: iOS 6 or Android 4.
I-3. LED Status All LEDs are disabled in green mode.
On Extender is on Power White Blue LAN Flashing Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up Off Extender is off On WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection) Flashing WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device) Off No WPS in progress On LAN port connected Off LAN port not connected Green 3
I-4. Switch The EW-7438AC includes a hardware slide switch on the underside of the device which can switch between normal, green mode and off as shown in the table below. “Wi-Fi power” refers to the strength of the extender’s wireless radio signal. If you are using the extender in a small or medium sized space, you may not need the full power of the wireless radio. Try it, and determine if you still have sufficient Wi-Fi coverage using green mode. If so, you can save some energy.
I-5. WPS Setup The WPS button is a quick and easy method to establish a secure connection between your EW-7438AC and wireless router/access point. If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to setup your wireless extender in extender or adapter/bridge mode, instead of the setup wizard described in II. Installation. Please do not hold the WPS button for too long – this may reset your device. 1.
I-6. Reset to Factory Default Settings If you experience problems with your extender or if you want to change the extender to a different operating mode, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. 1. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 10 seconds and release when the white power LED is flashing. 2.Wait for the extender to restart. The extender is ready for setup when the white power LED displays on.
I-7. 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-7438AC. 4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device. 5.
II. Installation The EW-7438AC has three different operating modes: Wi-Fi Extender The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and repeats the wireless signal. Location: The best location for your extender is roughly in the middle between your existing wireless router/access point and the dead zone. The extender needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your router/access point.
2. The white power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The device is ready when the white power LED displays on. 3. Use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the SSID “EdimaxEXT.Setup **”. The last two ** characters are unique according to your device. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.
4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimaxext.setup and click “Get Started” to begin the setup process. If you cannot access http://edimaxext.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more information please refer to Appendix. 5. To use a different operating mode, click “Change to a Different Mode”. Or select “Yes, I need a Range Extender” to continue setup as a Wi-Fi extender.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete setup. You can configure the product for 2.4 GHz and/or 5GHz Wi-Fi. Refer to the appropriate chapter for each mode below if you need more help. 7. After setup, you can download the EdiRange app by scanning the QR code shown below. The EdiRange app allows you to control functions such as Wi-Fi scheduling and guest network when using range extender mode.
II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode 1. Please ensure your EW-7438AC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue. 2. 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”.
3. Select whether to enable Cross Band technology. This can help to maintain your router’s maximum speed capacity as the Wi-Fi signal is extended. 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.
5. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue. Device SSID will be the SSID of your extender’s Wi-Fi. If using cross-band technology this will be 5GHz Wi-Fi for your router’s 2.4GHz signal and vice versa.
6. 7. Wait a moment while the EW-7438AC tests the wireless connection. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7438AC. 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.
8. If you selected to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies in step 2, then repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 5GHz 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 EW-7438AC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file.
10. 11. Please wait a moment until the EW-7438AC is ready. 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 EW-7438AC is working and ready for use. Refer to V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-2. 1. Access Point Mode Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Connect the network port of your EW-7438AC 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.
4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7438AC. 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 V-1. Configuring your IP address. 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 save your current configuration to a .txt file. 7. Please wait a moment until the EW-7438AC 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. 9. The EW-7438AC is working and ready for use. Refer to V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-3. 1. 2. 3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”. Please ensure your EW-7438AC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network. In wireless bridge mode, the EW-7438AC can only connect to one wireless network/frequency i.e. 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
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.
5. 6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue. Wait a moment while the EW-7438AC tests the wireless connection.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7438AC. 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. 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 EW-7438AC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file. 9. Please wait a moment until the EW-7438AC is ready. 10. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window.
11. The EW-7438AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect the EW-7438AC to your network device using an Ethernet cable and connect to your network as usual.
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface After you have setup the EW-7438AC 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 V-1. Configuring your IP address for more information. III-1. Login 1. To access the browser based configuration interface enter http://edimaxext.
3. You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.
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.
III-3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s operating mode. Please refer to the following chapters for guidance on each mode.
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. You can click the orange Check the latest version button to open a new screen and automatically upgrade firmware to the latest version. Click Firmware auto-upgrade to begin the process.
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 Switch to Access Point/ Wi-Fi Extender/ Wi-Fi Bridge mode This wizard will help you to set up the basic functions and settings of the device.
3. Follow the on-screen wizard to setup your device in a different mode. Refer to II. Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed. If you don’t see the “Get Started” screen, try reconnecting to the edimaxEXT.setup ** SSID and go to http://edimaxext.setup in a web browser.
III-3-3. LAN You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page. Set the device to automatically obtain an IP address from your router or assign an IP address manually. You can access the browser based configuration interface using the device’s IP address instead of using the URL http://edimaxext.setup. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address DNS Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the EW-7438AC and will replace the default IP address.
III-3-4. 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 (in access point mode) and scheduling functions can also be managed from here. In Access Point mode, the “Guest” feature in the menu is replaced by “Access Control”. III-3-4-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
Enable Wireless Clients Isolation Channel Number Signal Strength Wireless Clients 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. Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation. This prevents wireless clients connected to the EW-7438AC from communicating with each other and improves security.
Wireless Security: Access Point Mode: Select an encryption type from the drop-down menu: “WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption type.
III-3-4-1-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the EW-7438AC. 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).
III-3-4-1-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Key Format Encryption Key Enable 802.1x Authentication Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit. 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). Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key is recommended.
III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type. WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Pre-shared Key Format Pre-shared Key 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).
III-3-4-1-4. 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.
III-3-4-2. Guest You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary SSID. 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.
Band Channel Number Encryption 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. Displays the wireless standard used for the EW-7438AC’s frequency band: 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients to connect to the EW-7438AC.
III-3-4-3. 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.
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 Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and PIN Code click “Start PIN” to activate PIN code WPS. Refer to your wireless client’s documentation if you are unsure of its PIN code. III-3-4-4.
Client PC MAC Address Comment Add 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’.
III-3-4-5. Schedule When Cross-Band is enabled, wireless scheduling is reversed according to frequency. Your 2.4GHz schedule will apply to your extender’s 5GHz network and vice-versa. The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless radio to switch off at specified times. Multiple schedules can be configured. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Wireless Off Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless off scheduling function. The EW-7438AC must have time & date settings initially set to use scheduling.
1. Use the dropdown to select which day(s) to include in the schedule. Check “Every Day” as a shortcut for an every day schedule. 2. Specify a start and end time (hour and minute) for the wireless off schedule using the drop-down menu. Add Add the schedule to the table of active schedules. Delete Selected/ Delete All Delete selected or all entries from the table of active schedules.
III-3-5. Advanced Advanced features of the EW-7438AC can be configured from the “Advanced” menu. III-3-5-1. 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 RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Data Rate N Data Rate Channel Width Preamble Type CTS Protect Tx Power Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to Auto. Set the data rate of 802.11n. The default is set to Auto. Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz. Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”. Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.
III-3-5-2. 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 RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Data Rate N Data Rate Channel Width Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100.
Preamble Type CTS Protect Tx Power Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”. 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”. Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power.
III-3-6. Administration Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu. III-3-6-1. Wireless Range extender mode only You can adjust the level of wireless output power as a percentage. Depending on the size of your location and required coverage, you may not require 100% output power. Reducing the output power can enhance security since your Wi-Fi signal will not extend to potential malicious/unknown users in distant areas.
III-3-6-2. Time Zone Set Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Select the time zone of your country or region. The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name of the IP server manually. If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check the “Enable Function” box, and select the start and end date.
III-3-6-3. 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 I-6. Reset to factory default settings for how to reset the device. Current Password New Password Confirmed Password Enter your current password. Enter your new password.
III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Debug Logs 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”.
III-3-6-5. Upgrade The upgrade page displays the current firmware version and allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website and upgrade manually using the Choose File button or you can click the Check the latest version button to check your version and automatically upgrade if a newer version is available. After the upgrade, the system will restart.
III-3-6-6. Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device.
IV. EdiRange App The EdiRange app is for range extender mode only. The EdiRange app is a free smartphone app from which you can manage the extender’s functions and check your local Wi-Fi environment. Please ensure that your smartphone/tablet is connected to your extender’s Wi-Fi (SSID). IV-1. Login 1. Open the EdiRange app. 2. Select “Management”.
3. Enter the username and password (default username: admin default password: 1234). The admin password is the same password used for the browser based configuration interface. It is recommended that you change the password from the default “1234”. You can change the password in the “admin” page from the main menu. 4. Wait for the app to log in.
IV-2. Main Menu After you log in, the “Status” page will be displayed. You can see the extender status, SSID name, and guest network and schedule status here. Switch between 2.4GHz & 5GHz at the top. Use the menu of icons across the bottom of the screen to navigate around the app. Logout Click the logout icon in the top left corner of the app anytime to log out from the app. Help Click the help icon in the top right corner of the app anytime to display help and tips about using the app.
IV-3. Parental Control The parental control function is a guest Wi-Fi network (SSID) which can be used for children, and switched on or off remotely using the EdiRange app independent from your extender’s primary Wi-Fi network. Select “Second Wi-Fi Network” and then enter a name and password for the network. IV-4. Good Night Mode Good Night Mode will put the extender to “sleep” (switch off Wi-Fi and LED) for a specified number of hours.
IV -5. Wi-Fi Scheduling Wi-Fi can be scheduled to switch off according to your preference. Your current schedules are displayed in the table: grey areas indicate Wi-Fi is off and orange areas indicate Wi-Fi is on. Touch the time bars on the screen to open the schedule settings, and then click “Add” or “Delete” to add a new or delete an existing schedule for Wi-Fi off. Daylight Savings can also be configured here.
IV -6. Admin You can change the extender’s administrative password on the Admin page. This is the password to login to the EdiRange app and the browser based configuration interface. V. Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP address For first time access to the URL http://edimaxext.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.
The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system in V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer. Static IP users please make a note of your static IP before you change it. You can assign a new IP address to the device which is within the subnet of your network during setup or using the browser based configuration interface, so that you can access the URL http://edimaxext.
V-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. V-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.
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V-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.
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V-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.
VII-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.
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V-1-1-5. 1. 2. Mac OS 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.
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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. VII-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”.
VII-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 Router’s IP Address To find your router’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-7438AC and then click “Connect”.
3. After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the EW-7438AC’s wireless network.
V-3. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your wireless extender, 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. Solution a. Please check that the extender is correctly inserted into a power socket and check the LEDs on the front panel. If the extender is initializing after being switched off or restarted, wait for a 2 minutes and try again. b.
is extremely hot. during frequent use. If you can safely place your hand on the wireless extender, the temperature of the device is at a normal level. b. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from wireless extender then disconnect the extender immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help. My network device a. Ensure that your broadband router is fully can’t access the functional. Internet. b.
V-4. 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.
A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 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.
Application Protocol Port Number Telnet TCP 23 FTP TCP 21 SMTP TCP 25 POP3 TCP 110 H.323 TCP 1720 SNMP UCP 161 SNMP Trap UDP 162 HTTP TCP 80 PPTP TCP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: An 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.
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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.
EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2006/95/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE, 2006/95/CE. Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 1999/5/ES, 2006/95/ES.
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: AC750 Wireless LAN Repeater Model No.: EW-7438AC 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.
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