EW-7438RPn V2 Quick Installation Guide 08-2013 / v1.
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - EW-7438RPn CD with multi-language QIG & user manual Quick installation guide (QIG) RJ45 Ethernet cable Access key card I-2. System Requirements - Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz wireless network - Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem - Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11/b/g/n Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer 8® or above, Google Chrome®, Firefox® or Safari® latest version) I-3.
Wi-Fi Flashing Transferring data Green Off Wi-Fi not active or in LED off mode On Extender is on Power Green WPS Flashing Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up Off Extender is off or in LED off mode On Green Flashing WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 5 minutes to indicate a successful connection) WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device) Off No WPS in progress or in LED off mode On LAN port connected LAN Green Flashing Off LAN activity (
II. Installation The EW-7438RPn has three different operating modes which you can choose depending on your network requirements. Each mode is described below: 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 green power LED will flash while the system is booting up. The device is ready when the green power LED displays on. 3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID “Edimax.Setup” and connect to it. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables. For mobile devices, iOS 4.3 or Android 4.x or above is required. The last two characters of the SSID (Edimax.Setup**) will be unique numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimax.
4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup and click “Get Started” to begin the setup process. If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more information please refer to the user manual. 5. Select an operating mode for your EW-7438RPn.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete setup. The rest of this guide will use “Wi-Fi Extender” mode as an example. For more information on other modes, please refer to the user manual or VI. Access Point Mode. 7. Please read the on screen instructions about selecting a good location for your wireless extender and then click “NEXT” to continue. You can check your signal strength on the next page. 8.
Do not check “Connect to a hidden network” unless you wish to connect to a hidden SSID instead. Refer to the user manual for more information. 9. Please wait while the EW-7438RPn tests the connection. If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address (below) from your existing router/access point then click the “Static IP” button to assign an IP address to the extender. For more guidance please refer to the user manual. 10. When the connection test is complete, click “Apply” to restart the extender.
Please wait a moment until the extender is ready. 11. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. The EW-7438RPn is working and ready for use - the amber signal strength LED should display on or flash depending on your signal strength. 12. Please close the browser window. You can now connect to the extender’s new SSID on a wireless device within range such as a computer, smartphone or tablet.
III. Reset the Extender 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/Reset button for at least 10 seconds until the green power LED is flashing. 2.Wait for the extender to restart. The extender is ready for setup when the green power LED displays on.
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface After setup you can use the browser based configuration interface to configure advanced settings. 1. To access the browser based configuration interface enter http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of a browser on a network device which is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the extender. 2.You will be prompted for a username and password. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”. Windows: 3.
V. WPS If your wireless router/access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to setup your wireless extender. 1. Press the WPS button on your wireless router/access point to activate its WPS. Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how long you need to hold down its WPS button. 2. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the wireless extender for two seconds.
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 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 2006/95/CE, 2011/65/CE. Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 2006/95/ES, 2011/65/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 directive 2006/95/EC, and directive 2011/65/EC(RoHS) . Equipment: Model No.: N300 Universal Wi-Fi Extender EW-7438RPn The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: EMC: EMF: Safety (LVD): ETSI EN 300 328 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
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