Edimax EW-7208APC User Manual

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.

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