Edimax EW-7208APC User Manual

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EW-7208APC

User Manual

09-2014 / v1.0

CONTENTS

I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1

I-1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1

I-2. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 2

I-3. Back Panel ...................................................................................................................... 3

I-4. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 4

II. Installation ............................................................................................ 5

II-1. Access Point Mode ........................................................................................................ 9

II-2. Range Extender Mode ................................................................................................. 14

II-3. Wireless Bridge Mode ................................................................................................. 21

II-4. Wi-Fi Router Mode ...................................................................................................... 27

II-5. WISP Mode .................................................................................................................. 32

II-6. WPS Setup .................................................................................................................... 40

II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 40

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 41

III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 41

III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 43

III-3. Main Menu: Access Point Mode .................................................................................. 44

III-3-1. Status ........................................................................................................................... 45

III-3-2. Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 46

III-3-3. LAN ............................................................................................................................... 48

III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................... 49

III-3-4-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 50

III-3-4-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 54

III-3-4-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 55

III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 56

III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius .................................................................................................................. 57

III-3-4-2. Multiple SSID ................................................................................................................ 58

III-3-4-3. WPS .............................................................................................................................. 60

III-3-4-4. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 62

III-3-4-5. Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 64

III-3-5. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 66

III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless ........................................................................................................... 66

III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless .............................................................................................................. 68

III-3-6. Administration ............................................................................................................. 70

III-3-6-1. Time Zone .................................................................................................................... 70

III-3-6-2. Password ...................................................................................................................... 71

III-3-6-3. Backup/Restore ........................................................................................................... 72

III-3-6-4. Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 72

III-3-6-5. Restart .......................................................................................................................... 73

III-4. Main Menu: Other Modes ........................................................................................... 74

III-4-1. Status ........................................................................................................................... 75

III-4-2. Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 76

III-4-3. Internet/WISP .............................................................................................................. 78

III-4-3-1. WAN Setup ................................................................................................................... 79

III-4-3-1-1. Dynamic IP ................................................................................................................... 79

III-4-3-1-2. Static IP ........................................................................................................................ 80

III-4-3-1-3. PPPoE ........................................................................................................................... 82

III-4-3-1-4. PPTP ............................................................................................................................. 84

III-4-3-1-5. L2TP .............................................................................................................................. 86

III-4-3-2. DDNS ............................................................................................................................ 88

III-4-4. LAN ............................................................................................................................... 90

III-4-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................... 92

III-4-5-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 93

III-4-5-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 97

III-4-5-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 98

III-4-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 99

III-4-5-1-4. WPA Radius ................................................................................................................100

III-4-5-2. Guest ..........................................................................................................................101

III-4-5-3. WPS ............................................................................................................................103

III-4-5-4. Access Control ...........................................................................................................105

III-4-5-5. Schedule .....................................................................................................................107

III-4-6. Firewall .......................................................................................................................109

III-4-6-1. URL Blocking ..............................................................................................................109

III-4-6-2. Access Control ...........................................................................................................111

III-4-6-3. DMZ ............................................................................................................................115

III-4-6-4. DoS .............................................................................................................................116

III-4-7. QoS .............................................................................................................................118

III-4-7-1. QoS .............................................................................................................................118

III-4-7-2. iQoS ............................................................................................................................121

III-4-8. Advanced ...................................................................................................................123

III-4-8-1. Static Routing .............................................................................................................123

III-4-8-2. Port Forwarding .........................................................................................................125

III-4-8-3. Virtual Server .............................................................................................................127

III-4-8-4. 2.4GHz Wireless .........................................................................................................128

III-4-8-5. 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................................................130

III-4-8-6. IGMP ..........................................................................................................................132

III-4-8-7. UPnP...........................................................................................................................133

III-4-9. Administration ...........................................................................................................134

III-4-9-1. Time Zone ..................................................................................................................134

III-4-9-2. Password ....................................................................................................................135

III-4-9-3. Remote Access ...........................................................................................................136

III-4-9-4. Backup/Restore .........................................................................................................137

III-4-9-5. Upgrade .....................................................................................................................137

III-4-9-6. Restart ........................................................................................................................138

III-4-9-7. Logs ............................................................................................................................138

III-4-9-8. Active DHCP Client .....................................................................................................139

III-4-9-9. Statistics .....................................................................................................................139

IV. Appendix ........................................................................................... 140

IV-1. Configuring your IP address .......................................................................................140

IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address .................................141

IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................141

IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................143

IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................145

IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................148

IV-1-1-5. Mac OS .......................................................................................................................152

IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ......................................................154

IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................154

IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................156

IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................157

IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................160

IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................164

IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...................................................................167

IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista .....................................................................................................167

IV-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................169

IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address .......................................................................172

IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ...............................................................................................172

IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................174

IV-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................177

IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................179

IV-3. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................181

V. Glossary ............................................................................................. 187

I. Product Information

Ethernet Cable

Quick Installation Guide

Power Adapter

CD-ROM

Antenna x 3

EW-7208APC

I-1. Package Contents

Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):

I-2. LED Status

LED

Color

LED Status

Description

Power

White

EW-7208APC is on.

Off

EW-7208APC is off.

Internet

Blue

Internet connection is ready.

Flashing

Factory default state, or Ethernet cable not connected, or no Internet connection.

2.4GHz Wi-Fi Blue

2.4GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity (transferring/receiving data).

Flashing

2.4GHz WPS is active.

Off

2.4GHz Wi-Fi not active.

5GHz Wi-Fi

Blue

5GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity (transferring/receiving data).

Flashing

5GHz WPS is active.

Off

5GHz Wi-Fi not active.

I-3. Back Panel

LAN Ports 1–4 Power Port

2.4GHz Antenna

Wireless Radio ON/OFF Switch

Reset/WPS Button

Internet/WAN Port

2.4GHz Antenna

5GHz Antenna

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-7208APC.

4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device.

5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the device out of reach of children.

6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The device may become hot during use.

7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. If you experience problems with the device, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help.

8. The device is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.

II. Installation

1. Screw in the included antennas to

the back of the EW-7208APC, taking care to attach the two

2.4GHz antennas to the outside and the 5GHz antenna to the center. Each antenna is labeled on the base with “2.4GHz” or “5GHz”.

2. Plug the included power adapter

into the device’s DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket.

3. Ensure that the Wi-Fi On/Off switch is set to on and that three LEDs

(power, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi) display on.

4. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a

Wi-Fi network with the SSID “edimax.setup” or “edimax.setup5G” and connect to it.

iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a smartphone or tablet.

5. 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 Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple procedure and step-by-step instructions to do this on a computer can be found in IV. Appendix.

6. Choose if you want to use your EW-7208APC in its default access point

Access Point Mode

The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.

Range Extender Mode

The device connects wirelessly to your existing

2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s).

Wireless Bridge Mode

The device connects to a network device for example: TV, gaming console, or media player via Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver, allowing the network device to join your Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi Router Mode

The device connects to your modem and provides

2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.

WISP Mode

The device connects wirelessly to your Wireless Internet Service Provider and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.

mode or in a different mode.

The EW-7208APC’s five available modes are outlined below:

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the

following chapters if you need help.

Wi-Fi Access Point:

Other Modes:

II-1. Access Point Mode

1. Click “YES, I NEED A Wi-Fi ACCESS POINT” button.

2. Connect the yellow LAN port of your EW-7208APC 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-7208APC. 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 IV-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 open a new window and save your current configuration to a .txt file.

7. Please wait a moment until the EW-7208APC 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-7208APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting

to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-2. Range Extender Mode

1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Please ensure your EW-7208APC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing

wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.

3. 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”.

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.

6. Wait a moment while the EW-7208APC tests the wireless connection.

7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP

address” for your EW-7208APC. 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 3, then repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 2.4GHz 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-7208APC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current configuration to a .txt file.

10. Please wait a moment until the EW-7208APC is ready.

11. 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-7208APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-3. Wireless Bridge Mode

1. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Please ensure your EW-7208APC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing

wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.

3. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network.

In wireless client mode, the EW-7208APC 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 wireless bridge 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.

6. Wait a moment while the EW-7208APC tests the wireless connection.

7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP

address” for your EW-7208APC. 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-7208APC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current

configuration to a .txt file.

9. Please wait a moment until the EW-7208APC is ready.

10. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete.

Please close the browser window.

11. The EW-7208APC is working and ready for use. You can now connect

the EW-7208APC to your network device using an Ethernet cable and connect to your network as usual.

II-4. Wi-Fi Router Mode

1. Select “Wi-Fi Router” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your

Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.

Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.

3. Connect the blue Internet port of your EW-7208APC to the LAN port of

your modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.

4. Please wait a moment while the EW-7208APC tests the connection.

5. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless network.

6. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,

then click “Next” to continue.

7. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.

Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.

If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current

configuration to a .txt file.

8. Please wait while the EW-7208APC applies your settings.

9. 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.

10. The EW-7208APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-5. WISP Mode

1. Select “WISP” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Please ensure your EW-7208APC is within Wi-Fi range of your WISP

network and click “Next” to continue.

3. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your

Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.

Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.

4. Select the wireless frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your WISP network.

5. Select the WISP 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 WISP manually”

box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.

6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the

“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.

7. Wait a moment while the EW-7208APC tests the wireless connection.

8. Click “Next” to continue your Internet service type configuration.

9. Wait a moment while the EW-7208APC connects to the Internet.

10. When the Internet is connected, click “Next” to configure your

wireless network.

11. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,

then click “Next” to continue.

12. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.

Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.

If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current

configuration to a .txt file.

13. Please wait a moment until the EW-7208APC is ready.

14. 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.

15. The EW-7208APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-6. WPS Setup

If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to connect to the EW-7208APC’s Wi-Fi network.

1. Press the WPS button on the EW-7208APC

for 2 – 5 seconds to activate WPS. The WLAN LED will be lighted on to indicate that WPS is active.

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS

button on the wireless device/client to activate its WPS.

3. The devices will establish a connection.

Repeat for additional wireless devices.

Please check the instructions for your wireless device for how long you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS.

II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings

If you experience problems with your EW-7208APC, 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 power LED begins to flash.

2. Release the button when the power LED is flashing.

3. Wait for the EW-7208APC to restart. The EW-7208APC is ready for setup

when the power LED, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and 5GHz Wi-Fi LEDs display on.

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface

After you have setup the EW-7208APC 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 IV-1. Configuring your IP address for more information.

III-1. Login

1. To access the browser based configuration interface enter

http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of a browser on a network device connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the EW-7208APC.

If you can not access http://edimax.setup, connect the device to a computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.

2. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default

username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.

3. You will arrive at the “Status” 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. Only one restart is necessary as long as each change is saved with the “Save Settings” button.

After you click “click here to restart”, all saved changes will come

into effect.

III-3. Main Menu: Access Point Mode

Access Point

The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s

operating mode. The default access point mode menu is described below, with other modes in the following chapter III-4. Main Menu: Other Modes.

III-3-1. Status

Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.

The “Status” page displays basic system information

about the device, arranged into categories.

III-3-2. Setup Wizard

Setup Wizard

This wizard will help you to set up the basic functions and settings of the device. For guidance about using the setup wizard, please refer to II. Installation.

Switch to Router/Access Point/ Range Extender/ Wireless Bridge/ WISP mode

This wizard will help you to switch the device to a different operating mode: Wi-Fi router mode, access point mode, range extender, wireless bridge, or WISP mode (see below).

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.

Switch to Router/Access Point/ Range Extender/ Wireless Bridge/ WISP mode:

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your current settings and

then reset the device back to its factory default settings.

2. After the device has reset you will see the screen below. Close your

browser and open it again.

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

edimax.setup SSID and go to http://edimax.setup in a web browser.

IP Address

Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the EW-7208APC and will replace the default IP address.

Subnet Mask

Specify a subnet mask. The default value is

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway Address

Manually enter a gateway IP address.

DNS Address

Manually enter a DNS server IP address.

III-3-3. LAN

You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page and modify the IP address of the device. The

device’s default IP address is 192.168.2.1. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” for the device to automatically get an IP address from the router, or “Use the following IP address” to specify a static

IP address and then enter the details below.

You can access the browser based configuration interface using

the device’s IP address instead of using the URL

http://edimax.setup.

III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless

The “2.4GHz Wireless” & “5GHz Wireless” menu allows

you to configure SSIDs and security settings for your access point. WPS, access control and scheduling functions can also be managed from here.

III-3-4-1. Basic

Disable Wireless

Check the box to disable the wireless function of your device.

Mode

Keep the default “AP” value for the device to

act as a standard wireless access point, or select “AP Bridge-WDS” for the device to function in WDS mode (see below).

Band

Displays the wireless standard used for the EW-7208APC’s “2.4GHz (b+g+n)” means that

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the EW-7208APC.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters.

Broadcast SSID

Enable or disable SSID broadcast. When enabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When disabled, the 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.

The “Basic” screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network.

Enable Wireless Clients Isolation

Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation. This prevents wireless clients connected to the EW-7208APC from 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.

Channel Number

Select a wireless radio channel or use the default “Auto” setting from the drop-down menu.

Site Survey

Click “Show List” to display a new window showing information about the surrounding wireless environment. This information is useful to select an effective wireless channel number.

Wireless Clients

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.

AP Bridge-WDS:

MAC Address 1 - 4

Enter the correct MAC address for other access points in WDS mode.

Set Security

Click “Set Security” to open a new window

and enter the security settings for WDS (shown below). Click “Save” when finished.

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below.

When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.

WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel.

Please ensure you setup and save wireless security settings before you click “Set Security” to set WDS security settings.

Wireless Security:

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

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).

Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the EW-7208APC.

Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.

III-3-4-1-2. WEP

Key Length

Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit.

Key Format

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).

Encryption Key

Enter your encryption key/password according 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.

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).

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption.

III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key

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. WPA2 (AES) is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not support WPA2 (AES).

Pre-shared Key Format

Choose from “Passphrase” (8-63 alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

Pre-shared Key

Please enter a key according 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.

WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type.

III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius

WPA Unicast Cipher Suite

RADIUS Server IP address

Input the IP address of the RADIUS authentication server here.

RADIUS Server Port

Input the port number of the RADIUS authentication server here. The default value is 1812.

RADIUS Server Password

Input the password of the RADIUS authentication server here.

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.

III-3-4-2. Multiple SSID

Multiple SSID

Use the drop down menu to select which SSID (numbered 1 – 4) to configure.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Enter a reference/ID name to separate your wireless network.

Enable Multiple SSID

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable the specified SSID. Must be checked for the SSID to function.

Enable Wireless Clients Isolation

The EW-7208APC supports up to four additional SSIDs for each wireless band in access point mode. Once configured, these SSIDs are displayed in the

“Multiple SSID Status” table as shown below. Use the “Multiple SSID Basic Settings” box to configure additional SSIDs.

and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’

usernames and passwords.

Band

Displays the wireless standard used for the EW-7208APC’s frequency band:

2.4GHz (b+g+n): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n wireless clients to connect to the EW-7208APC.

Channel Number

Channel number for the guest network is the same as the main SSID and cannot be adjusted independently.

VLAN ID

Set a VLAN ID for the specified SSID (see below).

Encryption

Please refer to III-3-5-1. Basic: Wireless Security for details about security settings.

A VLAN is a local area network which maps workstations virtually instead of physically and allows you to group together or isolate users from each other. VLAN IDs 0 – 4094 are supported.

III-3-4-3. WPS

Enable WPS

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS.

WPS Status

Displays “Configured” or “unConfigured” depending on whether WPS and SSID/security settings for the device have been configured or not, either manually or using the WPS button.

Self PIN Code

Displays the WPS PIN code of the device.

SSID

Displays the SSID of the device.

Authentication Mode

Displays the wireless security authentication mode of the device.

Authentication Key

Displays the wireless security authentication key.

Configuration Mode

The configuration mode of the device’s WPS

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.

Configure via Push Button

Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) to activate WPS on the access point. WPS will

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.

be active for 2 minutes.

Configure via Client PIN Code

Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and 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. Access Control

MAC address

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’.

Comment

Enter a comment for reference/identification

Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router.

This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the EW-7208APC. 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-7208APC, it will be denied.

To enable this function, check the box labeled “Enable Wireless Access Control”.

consisting of up to 16 alphanumerical characters.

Add

Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table.

Delete Selected/ Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

MAC address entries will be listed in the table as shown below. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.

III-3-4-5. Schedule

The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless radio to switch on/off at specified times. Multiple schedules can be configured. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Schedule Settings” to enable/disable the wireless on/off scheduling function.

The EW-7208APC must remain connected to the Internet and use an NTP server for the schedule feature to function correctly.

Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network.

1. Use the checkboxes to select which day(s) to include in the schedule.

2. Specify a time (hour and minute) for the schedule using the

drop-down menu.

3. Select which command applies to this schedule from the drop-down

menu, either “Wireless On” or “Wireless Off”.

Add

Add the schedule to the table of active schedules.

Delete Selected/ Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

Active schedules will be displayed in the table as shown below. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.

III-3-5. Advanced

Fragment Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100.

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default value is 3.

Data Rate

Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to Auto.

Advanced features of the EW-7208APC 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.

N Data Rate

Set the data rate of 802.11n. The default is set to Auto.

Channel Width

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz.

Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”.

CTS Protect

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”.

Tx Power

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.

WMM

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP) and others. When WMM is enabled, the device will prioritize different kinds of data and give higher priority to applications which require instant responses for better performance.

III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless

Fragment Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100.

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default value is 3.

Data Rate

Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to Auto.

N Data Rate

Set the data rate of 802.11n. The default is set to Auto.

Channel Width

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is 20/40/80MHz.

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.

Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”.

CTS Protect

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”.

Tx Power

WMM

III-3-6. Administration

Set Time Zone

Select the time zone of your country or region.

Time Server Address

The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name of the IP server manually.

Daylight Saving

If your country/region uses daylight saving

time, please check the “Enable Function”

box, and select the start and end date.

III-3-6-1. Time Zone

Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu.

III-3-6-2. Password

Current Password

Enter your current password.

New Password

Enter your new password.

Confirmed Password

Confirm your new 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 II-7. Reset to factory default

settings for how to reset the device.

III-3-6-3. Backup/Restore

Backup Settings

Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file.

Restore Settings

Click “Browse” to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace your current settings.

Restore to Factory Default

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.

III-3-6-4. Upgrade

The upgrade page allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. After the upgrade, the system will restart.

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.

III-3-6-5. Restart

In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device.

III-4. Main Menu: Other Modes

Wi-Fi Router

Range Extender

Wireless Bridge

WISP

The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s operating mode.

For WPS function in Range Extender mode, please refer to 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless  WPS

III-4-1. Status

Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.

The “Status” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into categories.

III-4-2. Setup Wizard

Setup Wizard

This wizard will help you to set up the basic functions and settings of the device. For guidance about using the setup wizard, please refer to II. Installation.

Switch to Router/Access Point/ Range Extender/ Wireless Bridge/ WISP mode

This wizard will help you to switch the device to a different operating mode: Wi-Fi router mode, access point mode, range extender, wireless bridge, or WISP mode (see below).

You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the

basic settings of the device, or you can run a wizard to

Switch to Router/Access Point/ Range Extender/ Wireless Bridge/ WISP mode:

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your current settings and

then reset the device back to its factory default settings.

5. After the device has reset you will see the screen below. Close your

browser and open it again.

6. 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

edimax.setup SSID and go to http://edimax.setup in a web browser.

III-4-3. Internet/WISP

Enable / Disable

Enable or disable your WISP connection.

SSID

The name of the WISP network which your EW-7208APC is connected to. Manually enter

an SSID if you wish or use “Site Survey”

below.

Site Survey

Select wireless frequency and click “Site Survey List” to open a new window and select your WISP network.

Security Setting

Please refer to III-3-5-1. Basic for a description of security settings.

The “Internet” menu provides access to WAN and

DDNS settings. Click on an item from the submenu to view and/or configure the settings.

In WISP mode, the screen below will be displayed:

III-4-3-1. WAN Setup

Select a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection mode and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your connection type, contact your ISP.

In WISP mode, only Dynamic IP, Static IP & PPPoE are available for WAN Connection Mode.

III-4-3-1-1. Dynamic IP

Select “Dynamic IP”. If your Internet service provider assigns IP address automatically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

Host Name

Enter the host name of your computer.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer,

press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

DNS Address

Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. Check with

your ISP if you are unsure.

DNS Address 1,2 & 3

Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here.

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection. The default value is 1500.

TTL

Enable/Disable time to live (TTL) function which limits the lifespan of network data to improve performance.

III-4-3-1-2. Static IP

Select “Static IP” if your ISP provides Internet access via a fixed IP address. Your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address.

Fixed IP Address

Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.

Subnet Mask

Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.

Default Gateway Address

Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a

computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC

address.

DNS Address 1, 2 & 3

Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here.

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection. The default value is 1500.

TTL

Enable/Disable time to live (TTL) function which limits the lifespan of network data to improve performance.

III-4-3-1-3. PPPoE

User Name

Enter the user name assigned by your ISP here.

Password

Enter the password assigned by your ISP here.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer,

press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

DNS Address

Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. Check with

your ISP if you are unsure.

DNS Address 1, 2 & 3

Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here.

TTL

Enable/Disable time to live (TTL) function

Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet).

which limits the lifespan of network data to improve performance.

Service Name

Give this Internet service a name (optional).

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection. The default value is 1392.

Connection Type

Specify a connection type:

1. “Continuous”: Connected all the time.

2. “Connect on Demand”: Connect when

you initiate an Internet connection.

3. “Manual”: Connect/disconnect manually

using the “Connect” and “Disconnect”

buttons.

Idle Time Out

Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection. Only available when “Connect on Demand” (above) is selected.

Enable Dual-WAN Access

Enable/disable dual WAN access. When you enable dual WAN access, select an IGMP

source and enter a “Host Name” and “MAC Address”.

III-4-3-1-4. PPTP

Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). Then select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” depending on your ISP.

Host Name

Enter the host name of your computer here If required.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the

router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

Static IP Address

Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.

Subnet Mask

Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.

Default Gateway Address

Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”.

MAC Address

If your ISP filters access by MAC addresses, enter your computer’s MAC address here. Click “Clone MAC” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

DNS Address

Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. Check with your ISP if you

are unsure.

DNS Address 1,2 & 3

Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here.

Enable Dual-WAN Access

Enable/disable dual WAN access. When you enable dual WAN access, select an IGMP source and enter a “Host Name” and “MAC Address”.

User ID

Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.

Password

Input the password assigned by your ISP here.

PPTP Gateway

Input the PPTP gateway assigned by your ISP here.

Connection ID

Specify a reference name/ID for the connection.

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection. The default value is

1392.

BEZEQ-ISRAEL

Check the “Enable” box if you are using BEZEQ network services (Israel users only).

Connection Type

Specify a connection type:

1. “Continuous”: Connected all the time.

2. “Connect on Demand”: Connect when you

initiate an Internet connection.

3. “Manual”: Connect/disconnect manually using

the “Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.

Idle Time Out

Specify the amount of time the router waits before

shutting down an idle connection. Only available when “Connect on Demand” (above) is selected.

Host Name

Enter the host name of your computer here If required.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the

router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

Static IP Address

Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.

III-4-3-1-5. L2TP

Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol).

Subnet Mask

Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.

Default Gateway Address

Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”.

MAC Address

If your ISP filters access by MAC addresses, enter your computer’s MAC address here. Click “Clone MAC” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

DNS Address

Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. Check with your ISP if you

are unsure.

DNS Address 1,2 & 3

Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here.

Enable Dual-WAN Access

Enable/disable dual WAN access. When you enable dual WAN access, select an IGMP source and enter a “Host Name” and “MAC Address”.

User ID

Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.

Password

Input the password assigned by your ISP here.

L2TP Gateway

Input the L2TP gateway assigned by your ISP here.

Connection ID

Specify a reference name/ID for the connection.

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection. The default value is

1392.

Connection Type

Specify a connection type:

1. “Continuous”: Connected all the time.

2. “Connect on Demand”: Connect when you

initiate an Internet connection.

3. “Manual”: Connect/disconnect manually using

the “Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.

Idle Time Out

Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection. Only available when “Connect on Demand” (above) is selected.

III-4-3-2. DDNS

Enable/Disable

Enable or disable DDNS

Provider

Select DDNS service provider.

Domain Name

Enter the domain name provided by the DDNS provider.

Account/Email

Please enter the DDNS registration account/email.

Password/Key

Enter the DDNS service password/key.

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service which provides a hostname-to-IP service for dynamic IP users. The changing nature of dynamic IPs means that it can be difficult to access a service provided by a dynamic IP user; a DDNS service though can map such dynamic IP addresses to a fixed hostname, for easier access. The router supports several DDNS service providers, for more details and to register for a DDNS account please visit the DDNS providers website(s), examples of which are listed below.

The following DDNS services are supported:

3322 http://www.3322.org DHS http://www.dhs.org DynDNS http://www.dyndns.org ODS http://ods.org TZO http://www.tzo.com GnuDIP http://gnudip2.sourceforge.net DyNS http://www.dyns.cx ZoneEdit http://www.zoneedit.com CyberGate http://cybergate.planex.co.jp/ddns/

NS2GO http://www.ns2go.com NO-IP http://www.noip.com

III-4-4. LAN

IP Address

Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the EW-7208APC and will replace the default IP address.

Subnet Mask

Specify a subnet mask. The default value is

255.255.255.0

802.1d Spanning Tree

Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable

802.1d Spanning Tree. This creates a tree of connected layer-2 bridges (typically Ethernet switches) within a mesh network, and disables those links that are not part of the tree, leaving a single active path between any two network nodes.

DHCP Server

Enable or disable the DHCP server.

Lease Time

Select a lease time for the DHCP leases here. The DHCP client will obtain a new IP address after the period expires.

You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on

this page. You can enable the router to dynamically

allocate IP addresses to your LAN clients, and you can

modify the IP address of the device. The device’s default IP address is

192.168.2.1.

You can access the browser based configuration interface using

the device’s IP address instead of using the URL

http://edimax.setup.

Your device’s DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on its

network, between a defined range of numbers.

Start IP

Enter the start IP address for the DHCP server’s IP address leases.

End IP

Enter the end IP address for the DHCP server’s IP address leases.

Enable Static DHCP Leases

Enable/disable static DHCP leases. This must be enabled in order to assign any network device a static IP address.

MAC Address

Enter the specified network device’s MAC address here.

IP Address

Assign a fixed IP address for the specified network device here.

Add

Add the information to the “Static DHCP Leases Table”.

Clear

Clear the MAC address and IP address fields.

Delete Selected / Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

Your device’s DHCP server can be configured to assign static (fixed) IP addresses to

specified network devices, identified by their unique MAC address.

III-4-5. 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 and scheduling functions can also be managed from here.

The “Schedule” function is not available in WISP mode for the wireless band that is used to connect to WISP’s AP..

III-4-5-1. Basic

Disable Wireless

Check the box to disable the wireless function of your device.

Mode

Keep the default “AP” value for the device to

act as a standard wireless access point, or select “AP Bridge-WDS” for the device to function in WDS mode (see below).

Band

Displays the wireless standard used for the EW-7208APC’s “2.4GHz (b+g+n)” means that

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the EW-7208APC.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters.

Broadcast SSID

The “Basic” screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network.

Enable Wireless Clients Isolation

Channel Number

Select a wireless radio channel or use the default “Auto” setting from the drop-down menu.

Site Survey

Click “Show List” to display a new window showing information about the surrounding wireless environment. This information is useful to select an effective wireless channel number.

Wireless Clients

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.

AP Bridge-WDS:

MAC Address 1 - 4

Enter the correct MAC address for other access points in WDS mode.

Set Security

Click “Set Security” to open a new window

and enter the security settings for WDS (shown below). Click “Save” when finished.

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below.

When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side.

WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel.

Please ensure you setup and save wireless security settings before you click “Set Security” to set WDS security settings.

Wireless Security:

Select an encryption type from the drop-down menu:

“WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption type.

In WISP mode, WPA RADIUS is unavailable for the wireless band that is used to connect to WISP’s AP.

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