Edimax EW-7288AC, EW-7288APC User Manual

EW-7288APC

User Manual

04-2014 / v1.0

CONTENTS

I. Product Information .............................................................................. 4

I-1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 4

I-2. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 5

I-3. Back Panel ...................................................................................................................... 6

I-4. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 7

II. Installation ............................................................................................ 8

II-1. Access Point Mode....................................................................................................... 10

II-2. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode ....................................................................................................... 12

II-6. WPS Setup .................................................................................................................... 17

II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 17

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 19

III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 19

III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 21

III-3. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 22

III-3-1. Home............................................................................................................................ 23

III-3-2. iQ Setup ....................................................................................................................... 24

III-3-3. Basic Settings ............................................................................................................... 27

III-3-4. WPS Setting .................................................................................................................. 29

III-3-5. Advanced Setting ......................................................................................................... 31

III-3-5-1. Security ........................................................................................................................ 33

III-3-5-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 34

III-3-5-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 34

III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 35

III-3-5-2. MAC Filtering ............................................................................................................... 35

III-3-5-3. Password Settings ........................................................................................................ 38

III-3-5-4. Administration Utility .................................................................................................. 38

III-3-5-5. Configuration Tools...................................................................................................... 40

IV. Appendix ............................................................................................. 42

IV-1. Configuring your IP address ......................................................................................... 42

IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ................................... 43

IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 43

IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. 45

IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................... 47

IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 50

IV-1-1-5. Mac OS ......................................................................................................................... 54

V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ........................................................ 56

V-1-2-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 56

V-1-2-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. 58

V-1-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................... 59

V-1-2-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 64

V-1-2-5. Mac .............................................................................................................................. 68

V-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ..................................................................... 71

V-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista ....................................................................................................... 71

V-1-3-2. Mac .............................................................................................................................. 73

V-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address ......................................................................... 76

V-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ................................................................................................. 76

V-1-4-2. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 78

V-1-4-3. Mac .............................................................................................................................. 81

V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network .................................................................................... 83

IV-3. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 85

Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM

USB Cable

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

EW-7288APC

I. Product Information

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

White

EW-7288APC is powered on.

Purple

Flashing

EW-7288APC is booting up, resetting or upgrading firmware.

Red

WPS/Reset button has been pressed for 10 seconds.

Flashing

Internet is disconnected.

Green

Wi-Fi is in standby mode or no data transmission from wireless clients.

Bright Green

EW-7288APC is ready after booting and Ethernet cable is connected or Wi-Fi is active and transmitting data.

Blue

Indicates a successful WPS connection (displays on for 5 minutes).

Flashing

WPS in progress: waiting for connection.

Off

EW-7288APC is off or in LED off mode.

LAN Port Mode Switch

WPS/Reset Button Power Port

I-3. Back Panel

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-7288APC.

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

Access Point Mode

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

Wi-Fi 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,

1. Plug in the EW-7288APC using either the included power adapter or USB

cable.

2. Use the switch on the base of the EW-7288APC to select access point

mode or Wi-Fi bridge mode.

allowing the network device to join your existing Wi-Fi network. The device also repeats the 5GHz wireless signal for extended range for other network devices.

3. Ensure the LED is on and flashing red. Refer to the appropriate following

chapter for more guidance on each mode.

II-1. Access Point Mode

1. Connect the EW-7288APC to your router using an Ethernet cable.

2. Ensure the LED is on and green.

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

Wi-Fi network with the SSID Edimax**-5GHz and connect to it.

Two characters of the SSID (Edimax**-5GHz) will be unique numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimaxc2-5GHz”. These unique numbers are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address, which is displayed along with the full SSID on the label on the underside of the EW-7288APC.

4. Enter the Wi-Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside

of the EW-7288APC (see above).

5. Once you are connected, you can browse the Internet

as usual. Setup is complete.

To configure the EW-7288APC’s settings e.g. change the SSID and password, go to http://edimax**.setup in a browser. Refer to

Browser Based Configuration Interface in the following pages for more help.

II-2. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode

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

Wi-Fi network with the SSID Edimax**-5GHz and connect to it.

2. Enter the Wi-Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside

of the EW-7288APC (see above).

3. 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.

** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address (see above). You can also use the device’s default IP address

192.168.9.2

4. Please read the on screen instructions about selecting a good location for

your EW-7288APC and then click “NEXT” to continue. You can check your signal strength on the next page.

5. Select your 5GHz Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the security

key/password. You can also enter a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) if you wish. Click “Next” to continue.

Check the box “Connect to a hidden network” if you wish to connect to a hidden SSID and manually enter the details.

Check the box “Hide Extender SSID” if you wish to keep the EW-7288APC’s SSID hidden.

6. Please wait while the EW-7288APC tests the connection.

7. When the connection test is complete, click “Apply” to restart the

extender.

8. Please wait a moment until the EW-7288ACP is ready.

9. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. The

EW-7288APC is working and ready for use - the LED should display on and

green.

10. Please close the browser window. You can now connect to the

EW-7288APC’s new SSID on a wireless device within range such as a computer, smartphone or tablet.

The password for your EW-7288APC’s SSID is the same as for your router’s SSID.

11. To use the EW-7288APC as a wireless bridge for a wired network

device, simply connect the EW-7288APC to your network device’s Ethernet port.

For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface (refer to III. Browser Based

Configuration Interface)

II-6. WPS Setup

In access point mode, if your wireless device/client supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to connect to the EW-7288APC’s Wi-Fi network. In Wi-Fi bridge mode, you can use WPS to connect your EW-7288APC to your existing 5GHz Wi-Fi.

1. Press the WPS button on the

EW-7288APC for 2 – 5 seconds to activate WPS. The LED will flash blue to indicate that WPS is active.

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device/client

(access point mode) or wireless router/access point (Wi-Fi bridge mode) to activate its WPS.

3. The devices will establish a connection. The LED will display on and blue to

indicate a successful connection.

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-7288APC, 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 LED displays on and red.

2. Release the button and the LED will display white and then flash purple.

3. Wait for the EW-7288APC to restart. The EW-7288APC is ready for setup

when the LED is flashing red (no Ethernet cable connected) or displays on and green (Ethernet cable connected).

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface

III-1. Login

After setup you can access the browser based configuration interface to configure or change the settings of the EW-7288APC.

Enter http://edimax**.setup into the URL bar of a web browser on a network device which is connected to the EW-7288APC.

** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address. The MAC address is displayed on the label on the bottom of the EW-7288APC.

If you can not access edimax.setup, connect the EW-7288APC to a computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.

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

“admin” and the default password is “1234”. For more information, refer to

the user manual.

You can access the browser based configuration interface using the device’s IP address instead of using the URL http://edimax**.setup.

You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.

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

III-2. Save Settings

1. After you configure any settings, click the “Save” 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” 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

Wi-Fi Bridge

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

operating mode.

III-3-1. Home

categories.

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

The “Status and Information” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into

III-3-2. iQ Setup

You can run the iQ Setup wizard to configure the basic settings of the EW-7288APC. Refer to the

appropriate instructions below for each mode if you need help.

Access Point Mode

In access point mode, iQ Setup provides a quick way to configure your EW-7288APC’s IP address as well as SSID & password.

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

address” for your EW-7288APC. 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.

2. Enter a new SSID/Wi-Fi network name & password for your EW-7288APC

if you wish, and choose to enable or disable a hidden SSID and password, then click “NEXT”.

A hidden SSID will not be visible to your Wi-Fi devices and must be entered manually in order to connect.

It is not recommended to disable your Wi-Fi password.

3. Check that the settings are correct and click “Apply” to continue.

4. Please wait a moment until the EW-7288APC is ready.

5. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can

now connect to the device’s new SSID which is displayed on the screen, and

close the browser window.

Wi-Fi Bridge Mode

In Wi-Fi bridge mode, iQ Setup here is the same as the initial setup wizard. Please refer back to II-2. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode Step 5 onwards.

III-3-3. Basic Settings

Mode

Displays the device’s mode:“AP” or access

point.

Band

Select the wireless standard used for the EW-7288APC’s 5GHz Wi-Fi. “(A+N+AC)” means that 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless clients can connect to the EW-7288APC.

Main 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.

AP Isolation

Enable or disable AP isolation. This prevents wireless clients connected to the EW-7288APC 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

The “Basic Settings” screen displays settings for your

primary 5GHz Wi-Fi network.

passwords.

Channel Number

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

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.

III-3-4. WPS Setting

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.

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.

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