Edimax EW-7416APn v2, EW-7415PDn User Manual

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EW-7416APn v2 & EW-7415PDn

User Manual

12-2012 / v1.1

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Contents

I. Product Information ........................................................................................................................ 5

I-1. Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 5

I-2. Description ..................................................................................................................... 5

I-3. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 8

I-4. System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 8

II. Quick Installation ...................................................................................................................... 9

II-1. Mac .................................................................................................................................. 9

II-2. Windows ........................................................................................................................ 13

II-2-1. Access Point Mode ......................................................................................................... 15

II-2-2. AP Client Mode .............................................................................................................. 17

II-2-3. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender) .................................................................................. 19

II-6. Hardware Installation .................................................................................................... 21

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ...................................................................................... 22

III-1. Home.............................................................................................................................. 25

III-2. Basic Settings ................................................................................................................. 27

III-2-1. AP Mode .................................................................................................................... 28

III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode ...................................................................................... 29

III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode .................................................................................. 31

III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode ........................................................................ 32

III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS........................................................................................................... 33

III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................................... 34

III-3. WPS Setting .................................................................................................................... 36

III-4. Advanced Settings .......................................................................................................... 38

III-5. Security .......................................................................................................................... 41

III-5-1. Disable ....................................................................................................................... 42

III-5-2. Enable 802.1x Authentication .................................................................................... 42

III-5-3. WEP ............................................................................................................................ 43

III-5-4. WPA Pre-Shared Key ..................................................................................................44

III-5-5. WPA Radius ................................................................................................................ 45

III-6. Radius Server ................................................................................................................. 47

III-7. MAC Filtering ................................................................................................................. 49

III-8. System Utility ................................................................................................................. 51

III-8-1. Password Settings ........................................................................................................ 51

III-8-2. Management IP .......................................................................................................... 52

III-8-3. DHCP Server ............................................................................................................... 53

III-9. Configuration Tool ...................................................................................................... 55

III-10. Upgrade ...................................................................................................................... 56

III-11. Reset .......................................................................................................................... 57

IV. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................... 60

IV-1. Configuring your IP address ........................................................................................... 60

IV-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................ 60

IV-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................ 62

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IV-1-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................. 63

IV-1-4. Windows 8 ............................................................................................................ 67

IV-1-5. Mac OS ................................................................................................................. 71

IV-2. How to Find your Network Security Key ........................................................................ 74

IV-2-1. Windows 7 & Windows Vista .................................................................................... 74

IV-2-2. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................. 76

IV-2-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 78

IV-3. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 81

IV-4. Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 82

IV-5. Technical Support........................................................................................................... 85

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I. Product Information

Thank you for purchasing an Edimax EW-7416APn V2/EW-7415PDn wireless
access point. This product provides wireless access to an existing wired
Ethernet network, at speeds of up to 300Mbps for 802.11n compatible
wireless devices.

I-1. Package Contents

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

- Wireless access point x 1

- CD (EZmax Setup Wizard, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide and User

Manual) x 1

- Power adapter x 1

- 3dBi antenna x 2

- Accessory kit x 1

- Quick installation guide x 1

I-2. Description

Front panel

Item

Color

Status

Description

PWR

(Power)

Green

On

Device is powered.

Flashing

Device is booting up/resetting.

Off

Device is not powered.

WLAN

Orange

On

WPS mode is enabled.

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(Wireless LAN)

Flashing

Data is being transmitted
wirelessly.

Off

Data is not being transmitted
wirelessly.

LAN

Green

On

Ethernet port is connected to a
valid device.

Flashing

Data is being transmitted
through the Ethernet cable.

Off

No valid connection.

Back panel

a. Antenna Connector

This is where you connect the antennas. It is a round connector (standard
reverse SMA).

b. WPS/Reset Button

Press this button for less than 5 seconds to activate the WPS function. Press
and hold this button for 10 seconds, until the PWR LED starts flashing, to
reset the access point to factory default settings.

c. LAN Port

Connects this access point to other Ethernet devices (switches, routers or
other wired network devices) – for the EW-7415PDn this is where you
connect the access point to a PoE switch.

d. 5V DC

This is where you connect the power adapter.

(a) Antenna

(1 of 2)

(c) LAN Port

(d) Power Port

(b) WPS/Reset

Button

(a) Antenna

(2 of 2)

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Note: If you are using the EW-7415PDn with a PoE
switch, you do not need to connect the power
adapter.

Product Label

The product label on the underside of the device displays the default IP
address, username and password of the access point.

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I-3. Safety Information

In order to ensure the safe operation of the access point and its users, please
read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.

1. The access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access
point outdoors.

2. Do not place the access point 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
access point.

4. Take care when moving and handling the access point; accidental damage is
not covered by the access point’s warranty.

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

6. Do not place the access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
The access point will become hot during use.

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

8. The access point 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.

9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the access point, then
disconnect the access point immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do
so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

I-4. System Requirements

- Computer (with Fast Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter) running

Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS.

- Web Browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer 7 or above,

Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

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II. Quick Installation

Your wireless access point can be up and running in a matter of minutes.

If you need to make more detailed configurations after setup, you can refer to

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your

computer. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the access point.

2. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, and plug the

adapter into a wall socket. The PWR LED should light up.

Refer to the following instructions appropriate for your operating system.

II-1. Mac

Note: You need to modify the IP address of your

computer before you can setup the access point. For
guidance on how to do this, please see Appendix IV-1.

Configuring your IP Address.

For Mac users it is necessary to configure the access point manually, using the
browser based configuration interface. Please open a web browser and enter
the access point’s default IP address “http://192.168.2.1” into the URL bar.

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You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The
default username is admin and the default password is 1234.

From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home
screen.

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Select “Basic Settings” from the menu on the left side of
the screen. “Basic Settings” allows you to set the mode of
the access point and configure the settings accordingly.

Open the drop down menu labeled “Mode” and select
from the 6 available modes:

The available modes are:

AP

Access point mode allows wireless clients to
connect to this device and exchange data with
devices connected to the wired network.

Station-Infrastructure

Also known as wireless client mode. Enables
Ethernet-only devices such as smart TVs and game
consoles to connect to a wireless network

AP Bridge-Point to Point

Establishes a wireless connection with another
wireless access point using the same mode, and
links any wired networks connected to these two
wireless access points together. Only one access
point can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-Point to
Multi-Point

Establishes a wireless connection with other
wireless access points using the same mode, and
links any wired networks connected to these
wireless access points together. Up to 4 access
points can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-WDS

This mode is similar to “AP Bridge to Multi-Point”,
but the device is not in bridge-dedicated mode, and
will be able to accept wireless clients while the
device is working as a wireless bridge.

Universal Repeater

The device will act as a wireless range extender

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that will help you to extend your Wi-Fi network.
The device acts as a client and AP at the same time.
It its client function to connect to a root AP, and
uses its AP function to service wireless clients
within its coverage.

Please refer to the appropriate chapter of the user manual for your desired
operating mode:

- III-2-1. AP Mode

- III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode

- III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode

- III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode

- III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS

- III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode

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II-2. Windows

1. Windows users can run the setup wizard on the included CD. Insert the

Edimax CD into your computer’s CD drive. When the AutoPlay screen
appears, select “Run Autorun.exe.”

Note: If a popup window appears asking “Do you

want to allow the following program to make
changes to this computer”, please click “Yes” to
continue.

3. Click on “Setup Utility” in the main menu, then select “English” to continue.

4. The setup wizard will search for the access point. When it has successfully

found the device, click “Next” to continue.

5. The setup wizard will prompt you for a password. Enter the default

password “1234”.

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6. The setup wizard will then show the access point’s IP information. The

default IP is 192.168.2.1. Click “Next” to continue.

Note: Please do not select “Automatically assign an IP

address from your network” unless you are
performing more advanced setup. For first-time
installation, please use the default IP address.

7. You now have the option

of selecting which mode
you want to use.

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II-2-1. Access Point Mode

1. Select Access Point Mode and click “Next”.

2. You will be prompted to set the

SSID of this access point. The
SSID will be the name of the
access point when you connect
to it wirelessly. The default SSID
is Edimax AP. This page also
offers the option to change the
password used to access the
device’s configuration settings.
For first time setup, please simply click “Next” without changing anything.

3. You will now be prompted to

set up a wireless encryption
password. You have the option
of using no security encryption,
or selecting the WEP or WPA
pre-shared key encryption
schemes. It is recommended
that you set up an encryption
method, though, for security
reasons.

4. You will see a final confirmation

screen, listing the settings you
have selected. If everything is
correct, click “Set” to continue.

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5. The device will save your settings,

then reboot. Please do not
disconnect or turn off the device
during this process.

6. After the device reboots, you

will see a final congratulation
screen. Click “Finish” to
complete the setup.

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II-2-2. AP Client Mode

1. Select AP Client Mode and click “Next”.

2. You will have the option to

change the password used to
access the device’s configuration
settings. For first time setup,
please simply click “Next”
without changing anything.

3. The device will search for nearby wireless networks to connect to. If you

cannot find the access point you
wish to connect to, click “Scan” to
refresh the list of wireless networks.
Select the wireless network you wish
to connect to, and click “Next” to
continue.

4. If the wireless network you selected

requires a network security key,
enter it here. If you do not know the
network security key then please
refer to Appendix “How to Find Your
Network Security Key” for guidance.
Click “Next” to continue when
finished.

5. You will see a final confirmation

screen, listing the settings you have
selected. If everything is correct,
click “Set” to continue.

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6. The device will save your settings,

then reboot. Please do not
disconnect or turn off the device
during this process.

7. After the device reboots, you will see

a final congratulation screen. Click
“Finish” to complete the setup.

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II-2-3. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender)

1. Select Repeater Mode and click “Next”.

2. You will be prompted to set the

SSID of this device. The SSID will
be the name of the device when
you connect to it wirelessly. The
default SSID is Edimax AP, you
are option to change it to the
same SSID as your current
wireless network. This page also
offers the option to change the
password used to access the device’s configuration settings.

3. The device will search for nearby

wireless networks to connect to. If
you cannot find the access point
you wish to connect to, click
“Scan” to refresh the list of
wireless networks. Select the
wireless network you wish to
connect to, and click “Next” to
continue.

4. If the wireless network you selected requires a network security key, enter

it here. If you do not know the network security key then please refer to
Appendix “How to Find Your Network Security Key” for guidance. Click
“Next” to continue when finished.

5. You will see a final confirmation

screen, listing the settings you
have selected. If everything is
correct, click “Set” to continue.

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6. The device will save your settings, then

reboot. Please do not disconnect or
turn off the device during this process.

7. After the device reboots, you will see a

final congratulation screen. Click
“Finish” to complete the setup.

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II-6. Hardware Installation

After configuring your device, you can install it in its final location.

Access Point Mode

Connect one port of the device to your router or xDSL modem. You can now
connect to the device through a wired connection by connecting your
computer to it with an Ethernet cable, or connect to the device wirelessly by
searching and connecting to the device name you set up.

AP Client Mode

Connect one port of the device to the appliance you wish to connect to the
Internet wirelessly, such as a computer, game console, or smart TV.

Repeater Mode

Position the device in a location for optimal wireless extension, such as the
middle of your house. You can connect to the device wirelessly by searching
and connecting to the device name you set up.

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III. Browser Based Configuration Interface

Once you have setup the access point in its desired operating mode as
detailed in II. Quick Installation, you can further configure the settings of the
access point anytime using the browser based configuration interface.

Note: You may need to modify the IP address of your

PC or Macintosh before you can access the browser
based configuration interface.

This is because the access point’s default IP address

192.168.2.1 may not be in the same IP address subnet
as your network. In this case, you need to modify the
IP address of your PC or Macintosh to 192.168.2.10.
For guidance on how to do this, please see Appendix

IV-1. Configuring your IP Address.

To access the browser based configuration interface, enter the access point’s
default IP address “http://192.168.2.1” into the URL bar of a web browser on
a computer which is connected to the access point’s Wi-Fi network, or via
Ethernet cable as explained in II. Quick Installation steps 1 - 2.

Note: If you modified the IP address of the access

point during iQ Setup then enter this IP into the URL
bar of a web browser instead of the default IP

192.168.2.1

Note: For your reference, the access point’s default IP

address, username and password are all displayed on
the product label on the underneath of the device, as
shown below.

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You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The
default username is admin and the default password is 1234.

Windows:

Mac:

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From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home
screen.

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III-1. Home

The Home page displays 11 categories in the left panel which you can select:

- III-1. Home

- III-2. Basic Settings

- III-3. WPS Setting

- III-4. Advanced Settings

- III-5. Security

- III-6. Radius Server

- III-7. MAC Filtering

- III-8. System Utility

- III-9. Configuration Tool

- III-10. Upgrade

- III-11. Reset

At the top of the screen on the right side there is a drop
down menu to change the language of the browser based
configuration interface.

The “Status and Information” screen is displayed in the
main window. This shows basic system information about the access point for
reference, such as firmware version, wireless mode and SSID, and the access
point’s IP and MAC address.

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System

Uptime

Displays the total time the access point has been
operational since it was last switched on.

Hardware Version

Displays hardware version. This information is helpful
if you experience problems with your access point
and need technical support.

Runtime Code Version

Displays current firmware version. This information is
useful when performing a firmware upgrade.

Wireless Configuration

Mode

Displays the current operating mode of the access
point.

ESSID

Displays current ESSID (the name used to identify the
access point).

Channel Number

Displays current wireless channel number.

Security

Displays the current wireless security setting.

BSSID

Displays the current BSSID (a unique ID of the access
point, which cannot be modified).

Associated Clients

Displays the number of connected wireless clients.

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LAN Configuration

IP Address

Displays the IP address of the access point.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnet mask of the IP address.

Default Gateway

Displays the IP address of the default gateway.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address of the Access Point.

III-2. Basic Settings

“Basic Settings” allows you to set the access point to any of
several different modes and configure the settings
accordingly.

Open the drop down menu labeled “Mode” and select from
the 6 available modes:

The available modes are:

AP

The device acts as a wireless “access point” to a
wired Ethernet network. Wireless clients can
connect to this device and exchange data with
devices connected to the wired network.

Station-Infrastructure

Also known as wireless client mode. Enables
Ethernet-only devices such as smart TVs and game
consoles to connect to a wireless network.

AP Bridge-Point to Point

Establishes a wireless connection with another
wireless access point using the same mode, and
links any wired networks connected to these two
wireless access points together. Only one access
point can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-Point to
Multi-Point

Establishes a wireless connection with other
wireless access points using the same mode, and
links any wired networks connected to these
wireless access points together. Up to 4 access

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points can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-WDS

This mode is similar to “AP Bridge to Multi-Point”,
but the device is not in bridge-dedicated mode, and
will be able to accept wireless clients while the
device is working as a wireless bridge.

Universal Repeater

The device will act as a wireless range extender.
Acting as both a client and access point at the same
time, client function will connect to a root AP, while
access point function will service wireless clients
within range.

Please follow the appropriate chapter of the user manual for your desired
operating mode:

- III-2-1. AP Mode

- III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode

- III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode

- III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode

- III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS

- III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode

III-2-1. AP Mode

In access point (AP) mode the device acts as a wireless access point to a wired
Ethernet network for IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless devices.

When you select AP Mode, the following appears:

Band

Select the wireless band you wish to use for the access
point: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or selected

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combinations of each. Only wireless clients of the same
band or bands as you select will be able to connect.

MAIN ESSID

Specify an ESSID (the name used to identify the access
point) of up to up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
Please note that the ESSID is case sensitive.

Channel Number

Select a channel number for the access point. Where
possible, select a channel number which is not already
in use by another access point/router.

Associated Clients

Click the “Show Active Clients” button and a new
window will appear which displays information about
wireless clients connected to this access point. Click the
“Refresh” button in the new window to refresh the list.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode

In station-infrastructure mode, the device acts as a wireless client and can be
connected to Ethernet-only Internet devices, such as smart televisions or
video game consoles. This gives these devices the capability to connect to the
Internet wirelessly.

Band

Select the wireless band you wish to use for the access
point: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or selected
combinations of each. Only access points of the same
band or bands as you select will be able to connect.

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MAIN ESSID

Specify an ESSID (the name used to identify the access
point) of up to up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
Please note that the ESSID is case sensitive.

Site Survey

Click the “Select Site Survey” button to display the
“Wireless Site Survey Table” which shows all available
Wi-Fi networks. Select which network the access point
will connect to (see below).

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

Wireless Site Survey

The “Wireless Site Survey Table” displays available Wi-Fi networks. Select one
and click “Done”.

Note: If the SSID of the access point you wish to

connect to is not listed, try clicking the “Refresh”

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button.

III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode

In AP bridge-point to point mode, the access point connects to another
wireless access point in the same mode, and all connected Ethernet clients of
both devices are connected together. This allows two physically isolated
networks to communicate with each other.

Note: The access point will not accept regular

wireless clients in this mode.

Band

Select the wireless band you wish to use for the access
point: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or selected
combinations of each. Only access points of the same
band or bands as you select will be able to connect.

Channel Number

Select a channel number for the access point. The
channel number must be the same as the other access
point you wish to connect to.

MAC address 1

Enter MAC address of the wireless access point you
wish to connect to.

Set Security

Click “Set Security” to select an encryption mode for
this wireless link. A new window with security options
will appear.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,

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or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode

In AP bridge-point to multi-point mode the access point can connect to up to
four other wireless access points also using the same mode, and all connected
Ethernet clients of all access points will be connected together. This allows
several physically isolated networks to communicate with each other.

Note: The access point will not accept regular

wireless clients in this mode.

Band

Select the wireless band you wish to use for the access
point: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or selected
combinations of each. Only access points of the same
band or bands as you select will be able to connect.

Channel Number

Select a channel number for the access point. The
channel number must be the same as the other access
points you wish to connect to.

MAC address 1-4

Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless access points
you wish to connect to.

Set Security

Click “Set Security” to select an encryption mode for
this wireless link. A new window with security options
will appear.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

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Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS

In this mode, the access point can connect to up to four other wireless access
points also using the same mode, and all connected Ethernet clients of all
access points will be connected together. This allows several physically isolated
networks to communicate with each other.

Note: The access point will still be able to

accept regular wireless clients in this mode.

Band

Select the wireless band you wish to use for the access
point: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or selected
combinations of each. Only wireless devices of the
same band or bands as you select will be able to
connect.

MAIN ESSID

Specify an ESSID (the name used to identify the access
point) of up to up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
Please note that the ESSID is case sensitive.

Channel Number

Select a channel number for the access point. The

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channel number must be the same as the other access
points you wish to connect to.

Associated Clients

Click the “Show Active Clients” button and a new
window will appear which displays information about
wireless clients connected to this access point. Click the
“Refresh” button in the new window to refresh the list.

MAC address 1-4

Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless access points
you wish to connect to.

Set Security

Click “Set Security” to select an encryption mode for

this wireless link. A new window with security options
will appear.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode

In universal repeater mode, the access point acts as a wireless extender,
performing both the functions of a client and an access point. It can extend
the Wi-Fi coverage of an access point and eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones.

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Band

Select the wireless band you wish to use for the access
point: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or selected
combinations of each. Only wireless devices of the
same band or bands as you select will be able to
connect.

MAIN SSID

Specify an ESSID (the name used to identify the access
point) of up to up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
Please note that the ESSID is case sensitive.

Channel Number

Select a channel number for the access point. The
channel number must be the same as the other access
point you wish to connect to.

Associated Clients

Click the “Show Active Clients” button and a new
window will appear which displays information about
wireless clients connected to this access point. Click the
“Refresh” button in the new window to refresh the list.

Root AP SSID

Enter the SSID of the root access point/router here or
click the “Select Site Survey” button to select from a list
of available SSIDs.

Select Site Survey

Click the “Select Site Survey” button to display the
“Wireless Site Survey Table” which shows all available
Wi-Fi networks. Select which network the access point
will connect to (see below).

Wireless Site Survey

The “Wireless Site Survey Table” displays available Wi-Fi networks. Select one
and click “Done”.

Note: If the SSID of the access point you wish to

connect to is not listed, try clicking the “Refresh”
button.

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III-3. WPS Setting

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple way to establish
connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS devices
feature a WPS function which can be activated 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.

The access point supports two types of WPS for wireless
clients: PBC (Push Button Configuration) and PIN code. For
PBC you can activate WPS on the wireless extender by
pushing the WPS/Reset button on the access point or
clicking the “Start PBC” button on the screen.

PIN code setup varies slightly in that it requires you to
manually enter a PIN code into each device via the WPS

Settings before activating WPS.

Enable WPS

Check this box to enable or disable WPS.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Information

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WPS Status

Displays “Configured” or “unConfigured” depending on
whether WPS Settings for the access point have been
configured or not, either manually or using the WPS
button.

Self PIN Code

This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless access point
for use with other WPS-enabled wireless devices.

SSID

Displays the SSID (ESSID) of this access point.

Authentication
Mode

The wireless security authentication mode of this
access point will be shown here. If you don’t enable the
security functions of the access point before WPS is
activated, the access point will automatically set the
security to WPA (AES) and generate a passphrase key
for WPS connection.

Passphrase Key

Shows the WPA passphrase here, though all characters
will be replaced by asterisks for security reasons. If
encryption is not set on the access point, this field will
be blank.

Device Configuration

Config Mode

There are two modes for the WPS connection,
“Registrar” and “Enrollee”. When “Registrar” is
enabled, the wireless clients will follow the access

point’s wireless settings for WPS connections. When
“Enrollee” mode is enabled, the access point will follow

the wireless settings of wireless client for WPS
connections.

Configure via Push
Button

Click “Start PBC” to activate WPS. This access point will
wait for WPS requests from wireless clients for 2
minutes.

Input Client PIN
Code

Enter the PIN code of the wireless client, and click the
“Start PIN” button to activate WPS. The “WLAN” LED
on the access point will stay on while this access point
waits for incoming WPS requests.

When WPS is activated on the access point, the “WLAN” LED will display on
for two minutes. Within two minutes, activate WPS on your client device

(refer to client device’s user manual for guidance on how to do so) in order to

establish a connection.

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III-4. Advanced Settings

In “Advanced Setting” you can configure the advanced
features of the access point. Please do not modify these
settings unless you know what effect the changes will have
on your access point; advanced settings are for experienced
users only.

Fragment Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The

default value is 2346 - please do not modify unless

Note: Changing these settings can adversely

affect the performance of your access point.

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you are familiar with this setting.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default

value is 2347 - please do not modify unless you are
familiar with this setting.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The

default value is 100 - please do not modify unless you
are familiar with this setting.

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default

value is 3 - please do not modify unless you are
familiar with this setting.

Data Rate

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

Auto - please do not modify unless you are familiar
with this setting.

N Data Rate

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

- please do not modify unless you are familiar with
this setting.

Channel Width

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by
wireless signals from the access point) – the

recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz please do not
modify unless you are familiar with this setting.

Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value

is “Short Preamble” - please do not modify unless you
are familiar with this setting.

Broadcast ESSID

Set if the access point will broadcast its own ESSID. To
hide the ESSID of your access point select “Disable” ­only users who know the ESSID of your access point will
be able to connect.

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 access point will
prioritize different kinds of data and give higher priority
to applications which require instant responses. This
improves the performance of such network
applications.

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. Unless
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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.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

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III-5. Security

The access point provides a variety of wireless security
options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted,
information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by
anyone who does not know the encryption key.

Select SSID

SSID choice

Select which SSID to configure security settings for.

Security Settings

Encryption

Select an SSID from the drop down menu to configure
security for. Refer to the next section for more details
about each security type.

Note: It is important to configure security to

prevent intruders from accessing your local
network and causing damage to computers and
servers. Use complicated, hard-to-guess security
keys which include combinations of letters and
numbers – and change your security key
regularly.

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III-5-1. Disable

When you select “Disable”, wireless encryption for the network is disabled.
This means anyone who knows the device’s SSID can connect to it, and is not
recommended.

Enable 802.1x
Authentication

Check this box to enable 802.1x user authentication.
See III-5-2. 802.1x Authentication.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-5-2. Enable 802.1x Authentication

If you select “Disable” or “WEP” as your encryption type, you can check the
“Enable 802.1x Authentication” box to enable 802.1x authentication based on

a RADIUS user authentication server.

Use internal
MD5/PEAP RADIUS
Server

Check the box to use an internal MD5/PEAP RADIUS
Server.

Enable 802.1x
Authentication

Enable or disable the use of 802.1x user authentication.

RADIUS Server IP
Address

Enter the IP address of the RADIUS authentication
server here.

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RADIUS Server Port

Enter the port number of the RADIUS authentication
server here. Default value is 1812.

RADIUS Server
Password

Enter the password of the RADIUS authentication
server here.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-5-3. WEP

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

Note: Most wireless devices support WPA

encryption, though some legacy wireless
devices only support WEP encryption.
WEP only supports up to 54Mbps
transmission data rate.

Key Length

There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and

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128-bit. Using “128-bit” is safer than “64-bit”, but will
reduce some data transfer performance.

Key Format

Select a key format: ASCII or Hex. The key length will
also be displayed here - ASCII and Hex keys vary in
length according to “Key Length” (above)”.

Default Tx Key

You can set up to four sets of WEP keys, and you can
decide which key is used the default. If you are unsure,
leave the value as the default “Key 1”.

Encryption Key 1 to
4

Enter WEP key here, the number of characters must be
the same as the number displayed in the “Key Format”
field. For “ASCII” key format, you can use any
alphanumerical characters (0-9, a-z, and A-Z). For “Hex”
format, you can use the characters 0-9, a-f, and A-F. You
must enter at least one encryption key here and if you
enter multiple WEP keys, each should be unique.

Enable 802.1x
Authentication

Check this box to enable 802.1x user authentication.
See III-5-2. Enable 802.1x Authentication.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-5-4. WPA Pre-Shared Key

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

WPA Unicast Cipher

Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed.

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Suite

AES is safer than TKIP, but not supported by all wireless
clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports
your selection. WPA2(AES) is recommended, or WPA2
Mixed if your client does not support AES.

Pre-shared Key
Format

Select the pre-shared key format from “Passphrase” (8
to 63 alphanumerical characters) or “Hex (64 characters
0 to 9 and a to f.)

Pre-shared Key

Please enter the key according to the key format you
selected above. For security reasons, it’s best to use a
complex, hard-to-guess key.

Note: TKIP only supports up to 54Mbps

transmission data rate.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-5-5. WPA Radius

WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user
authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can
authenticate the identity of every wireless client against a user database.

WPA Unicast Cipher
Suite

Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed.
AES is safer than TKIP, but not supported by all wireless

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clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports
your selection. WPA2(AES) is recommended, or WPA2
Mixed if your client does not support AES.

Use internal
MD5/PEAP RADIUS
Server

Check the box to use an internal MD5/PEAP RADIUS
Server.

RADIUS Server IP
address

Enter the IP address of the RADIUS authentication
server here.

RADIUS Server Port

Enter the port number of the RADIUS authentication
server here. Default value is 1812.

RADIUS Server
Password

Enter the password of the RADIUS authentication
server here.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

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III-6. Radius Server

Radius server settings can be configured on this page. A
Radius server provides user-based authentication to
improve security and offer wireless client control – users
can be authenticated before gaining access to a network.

The access point’s internal radius server only supports 96

users and 16 IP addresses – for more users and/or IP
addresses please use an external radius server.

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Enable Radius Server

Check the box to enable the Radius server.

Username

Enter a username for a Radius user profile.

Password

Enter a password for a Radius user profile.

Re-Type Password

Confirm the password.

Configure

Select “Add” to add the user profile – all user profiles
will be displayed underneath once they have been
added. Select “Reset” to clear all fields.

Select

Check this box to select Radius user(s).

Delete Selected

Click this button to delete selected Radius user(s).

Delete All

Delete all Radius user(s) in the table.

Reset

Uncheck all selected Radius user(s).

Authentication Client (up to 16 clients)

Client IP

Enter the IP address of the client to be authorized.

Secret Key

Enter a secret key for the client.

Re-Type Secret Key

Confirm the secret key.

Configure

Select “Add” to add the client to the list of authorized
clients – all authorized clients will be displayed

underneath once they have been added. Select “Reset”

to clear all fields.

Select

Check this box to select client(s).

Delete Selected

Click this button to delete selected client(s).

Delete All

Delete all Radius client(s) in the table.

Reset

Uncheck all selected client(s).

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III-7. MAC Filtering

The MAC filtering feature allows you to define a list of
wireless devices permitted to connect to this access point,
identified by their unique MAC address. When devices not
on the list of MAC addresses attempt to connect to this
access point, they will be denied.

Select SSID

SSID choice

Select which SSID to configure MAC address filtering.

MAC Address
Filtering Table

Displays MAC addresses which have been added to the
list of permitted devices.

Select

Check this box to select MAC address(es).

1.

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Delete Selected

Click this button to delete selected MAC address(es).

Delete All

Delete all MAC addresses in the table.

Reset

Uncheck all selected MAC address entries.

Enable Wireless
Access Control

Check this box to enable MAC address filtering.

MAC address

Enter a MAC address permitted to connect to the
access point. Only enter characters 0 to 9 or a to f.

Comment

Enter an optional comment associated with the

specified MAC address for reference/identification,
consisting of up to 16 alphanumerical characters.

Add

Add the MAC address entry to the list.

Clear

Remove all characters in the “MAC address” and
“Comments” fields.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

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III-8. System Utility

In “System Utility” you can configure basic system and
administrative parameters.

III-8-1. Password Settings

You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration
interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes.

Password Settings

Current Password

Enter your current password. The default password is

1234.

New Password

Enter your desired new password here. You can use any
combination of letters, numbers and symbols up to 20
characters.

Re-Enter Password

Confirm your new password.

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Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-8-2. Management IP

You can modify the IP address of the access point, enabling it to become a part
of your local area network. To do so, input the IP address, subnet mask and
gateway address into the corresponding fields.

Management IP

IP Address

Specify an IP address here. This IP address will be
assigned to your access point, and will replace the
default IP address 192.168.2.1.

Subnet Mask

Input the subnet mask of the new IP address.

Gateway Address

Input the network’s gateway IP address.

DHCP Server

Select “Enabled” if you wish to use the DHCP function
of the access point, as detailed below.

Typically, your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet
mask and gateway address.

Note: Please write down and remember the

new IP address you assigned to the access
point. If you forget this IP address you may

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not be able to connect to the browser-based
configuration interface in the future.

Note: To reset the IP address back to its

default value of 192.168.2.1, press and hold
the WPS/Reset button on the access point for
10 seconds. Be aware that doing so restores
all settings and passwords back to factory
defaults.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

III-8-3. DHCP Server

The access point can be configured to act as a DHCP server for your network.
By default DHCP is disabled. Enable DHCP by selecting “Enable” in the field
“DHCP Server” of “Management IP” as detailed in the previous section.

DHCP Server

Default Gateway IP

Specify the IP address of the default gateway of your
network here.

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Domain Name
Server IP

Input the IP address of the domain name server (DNS).
Start IP

Input the start address of the IP range.

End IP

Input the end address of the IP range.

Domain Name

Input the domain name for your network (optional).

Lease Time

Choose a lease time (the duration that every computer
can keep a specific IP address) of every IP address
assigned by the access point.

Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings,
or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect.

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III-9. Configuration Tool

The access point’s configuration tool enables you to back
up the current settings, restore the settings to a previously
backed up version or reset the access point back to its
original factory settings.

Backup Settings

Click “Save” to save the current settings on your
computer as a .bin file. The default filename is
config.bin.

Restore Settings

Click the browse button to locate a previously saved
configuration file and then click “Upload” to upload the
file and replace your current settings.

Restore to Factory
Defaults

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.

Note: Restoring settings to the factory

default will restore all settings,
configurations and passwords back to the
factory default.

Note: You can also reset the device to the

factory default by pressing and holding the
Reset/WPS button for 10 seconds, until the
Power LED ( ) goes out. The Reset/WPS

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button is located on the front panel of the
device.

III-10. Upgrade

The access point’s upgrade feature allows you to update
the system firmware to a more recent version. You can
download the latest firmware from the Edimax website.

Selecting “Upgrade” from the menu on the left side will
bring you to the following screen.

Click on the “Choose file” button to open a window and locate the
downloaded firmware file. Confirm your selection and click “APPLY”. A
firmware upgrade may take several minutes. The following message will
appear:

Please wait for the upgrade to complete. When it is complete, you will see the
following message.

Note: Do not turn off or disconnect the

access point during a firmware upgrade, as
this could damage the device.

Note: It is recommended that you use a

wired Ethernet connection to upload the
firmware file.

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Refresh your browser to return to the “Status and Information” homepage of
the browser based configuration device.

III-11. Reset

If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then
it is recommended that you reset the device. This feature is
useful if the location of the access point is not convenient.

To reset the access point, click “Reset” in the menu on the left side of the
browser based configuration interface and the following screen will be
displayed.

Please click “Apply” to reset the device. A new window will ask you to confirm,
as shown below.

Note: If the access point is still not responding

after a reset, then switch off the device by
disconnecting the power supply and wait for 10
seconds before reconnecting the power.

Note: Resetting the device will not affect the

current settings and configuration.

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Windows:

Mac:

Click “OK” to continue, or “Cancel” to abort. You will see a warning that it may
take a while for the access point to reset.

Note: Do not turn off the Access point during

the reset process.

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Windows:

Mac:

Please click “OK” to start the reset process. You will see the following screen
while the system resets, the timer will count down from 30 seconds.

When the timer reaches zero and the reset is complete, please click “OK”. You
will return to the “Reset” page of the browser based configuration interface.

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IV. APPENDIX

IV-1. Configuring your IP address

Before you use this access point, you may need to modify the IP address of
your PC or Macintosh. The procedure for doing so varies across different

operating systems; please follow the appropriate guide:

- IV-1-1. Windows XP

- IV-1-2. Windows Vista

- IV-1-3. Windows 7

- IV-1-4. Windows 8

- IV-1-5. Mac OS

This is since the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.1 may not be in
the same IP address subnet of your network; meaning you are unable to
access the browser based configuration interface. In order to access the
browser based configuration interface, your computer’s IP must be

192.168.2.x where x is a number in the range 1-254, meaning the access

point’s default IP address is in the same IP address subnet of your network. So
if it isn’t already, then you need to modify the IP address of your computer to

192.168.2.10.

After you access the browser based configuration interface, you can change
the IP address of the access point as shown in III-8-2. Management IP, to one
that is within the same IP address subnet of your network; meaning you will
not have to modify the IP address of your computer again in future when you
wish to access the browser based configuration interface.

Note: Please ensure that your access point is

switched on and connected to your computer
via Ethernet cable before you begin.

IV-1-1. Windows XP

1. Click the “Start” button, located in the lower-left corner of your computer,

and then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet
Connections” icon, followed by “Network Connections” and then
double-click “Local Area Connection”.

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The “Local Area Connection Status” window will appear, click “Properties”.

2. Select “Use the following IP address”, and input the following values:

Note: Please note your existing setting before

changing it. After you have finished using the
browser based configuration interface,
change this setting back to its original value.

IP address: 192.168.2.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

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IV-1-2. Windows Vista

1. Click the “Start” button, located in the lower-left corner of your computer,

and then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks” and
then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”,
and select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window

will appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and click
“Properties”.

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2. Select “Use the following IP address”, and input the following values:

IP address: 192.168.2.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: Please note your existing setting before

changing it. After you have finished using the
browser based configuration interface, you
can change this setting back to its original
value.

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

IV-1-3. Windows 7

1. Click the “Start” button, located in the lower-left corner of your computer,

and then click “Control Panel”.

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1. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.

2. Click “Local Area Connection”.

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3. Click “Properties”.

4. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.

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5. Select “Use the following IP address”, and input the following values:

Note: Please note your existing setting before

changing it. After you have finished using the
browser based configuration interface, you
can change this setting back to its original
value.

IP address: 192.168.2.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

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IV-1-4. Windows 8

1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode.

Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click.

2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the

screen, as shown below.

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3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.

4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left

side.

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5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.

6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.

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7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values:

Note: Please note your existing setting before

changing it. After you have finished using the
browser based configuration interface, you
can change this setting back to its original
value.

IP address: 192.168.2.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

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IV-1-5. Mac OS

1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System

Preferences”.

2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”.

3. Here you will see all of your network connections. Network Preferences will

now display an Ethernet adapter, as shown below. The status of “Ethernet”
should be “Connected”.

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4. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel and then click the drop down arrow for

the menu labeled “Configure IPv4” in the right panel. From the drop down
menu, select “Manually”.

5. In the panel on the right side, enter IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet

mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply”.

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6. In the left sidebar, “Ethernet” should now display “Connected” as shown

below. In the right panel, you should see the IP address 192.168.2.10 and
subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

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IV-2. How to Find your Network Security Key

To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate
for your operating system.

Note: If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please

contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your
network security key.

IV-2-1. Windows 7 & Windows Vista

1. Open “Control Panel” and click on “Network and Internet” in the top menu.

2. Click on “View network status and tasks” which is under the heading

“Network and Sharing Center”.

3. Click on “Manage wireless networks” in the left menu.

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4. You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on

your Wi-Fi network and then click on “Properties”.

5. Click on the “Security” tab, and then check the box labeled “Show

characters”. This will show your network security key. Click the “Cancel”
button to close the window.

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IV-2-2. Windows 8

1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode.

Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click.

2. In desktop mode, click the network icon in the bottom right corner.

3. Select your Wi-Fi connection from the list and right click. Select “View

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connection properties”.

4. In the window that opens, click the “Security” tab and check the box

labeled “Show characters”. Your network security key will be displayed in
the field “Network security key”.

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IV-2-3. Mac

1. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on

the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and then open the
application “Keychain Access”.

2. Select “Passwords” from the sub-menu labeled “Category” on the left side,

as shown below. Then search the list in the main panel for the SSID of your
network. In this example, the SSID is “EdimaxWireless” – though your SSID
will be unique to your network.

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3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following

window.

4. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be asked to enter your

administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your
password and click “Allow”.

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Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to
the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network
security password is “edimax1234”. Please make a note of your network
security password.

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IV-3. Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing problems with your access point, please refer to this
troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help.

Scenario

Solution

My access point can’t
locate a wireless access
point/wireless device
when using the “Site
Survey” function.

a. Click “Rescan” several more times and see if the

wireless access point/device appears.

b. Adjust the position of the access point, or move

closer to a known wireless access point.

c. If the SSID of the access point you wish to

connect to is hidden (nothing displayed in the
“SSID” field in the “Site Survey” function), then
you need to input the SSID manually. Ensure that
you input the correct SSID.

My access point can’t
establish a connection
with a particular wireless
access point.

a. Click “Connect” several more times and see if

you can establish a connection.

b. Ensure that you input the correct

passphrase/security key if connecting to an
access point with encryption.

c. It is possible that the access point you wish to

connect to only allows network cards with
specific MAC address’s to establish connections.
Request that the owner/administrator of the
access point add your MAC address to the list.

I can’t log onto the
browser-based
configuration interface:
the access point is not
responding.

a. Make sure access point is powered on. Check

the LED on the front panel. If the LED is out,
then check the USB connection.

b. Use your wireless device connects to this access

point wirelessly.

c. Make sure you are using the correct IP address.
d. If you are using a MAC or IP address filter, try to

connect the access point to another computer.

e. Set your computer to obtain an IP address

automatically (DHCP), and see if your computer
can obtain an IP address.

f. If you are experiencing problems after a

firmware upgrade, please contact your dealer of
purchase for help.

I can’t locate the access
point with my wireless

a. Check if “Broadcast ESSID” (in the “Wireless

Advanced” section of the browser-based

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client.

configuration interface) is “Enabled” or
“Disabled”. If “Disabled” you need to input the
ESSID into your wireless client manually.

b. Try moving closer to the access point

File transfers are slow or
frequently interrupted.

a. Try to move closer to where the wireless access

point is located.

b. Try again later. Your local network may be

experiencing technical difficulties or very high
usage.

c. Change channel number.

I can’t log onto the
browser-based
configuration interface:
incorrect password.

a. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the “Caps

Lock” light is not illuminated.

b. If you do not know your password, restore the

device to factory settings.

The access point is
extremely hot.

a. It is normal for the access point to heat up

during frequent use. If you can safely place your
hand on the access point, the temperature of
the device is at a normal level.

b. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from

access point or A/C power adapter, then
disconnect the access point and A/C power
adapter immediately, as far as it is safely
possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase
for help.

IV-4. Glossary

Default Gateway (Access point): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a

default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is
not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which
will then send it out towards the destination.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every
computer on your home network an IP address.

DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet
servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one or
more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet
servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain
name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet
browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the

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computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned
to you.

DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing
phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by
special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second
(Mbps).

Idle Timeout: Idle Timeout is designed so that after there is no traffic to the Internet for a
pre-configured amount of time, the connection will automatically be disconnected.

IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address
consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique
Internet computer host in an IP network. Example: 192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions:
the IP network address, and the host identifier.

The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded

decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be anything
from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”:

bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can either be 0 or 1.
A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading
1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as

11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also

be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.
When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address

that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and

the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.

For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,

11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000

It means the device’s network address is

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,

00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method for

access points to route IP packets to their destination.

ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address
for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office.

ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the
Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.

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LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together
in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered
a LAN.

MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware
address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a
device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes of data that
corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are
often used as the product’s serial number.

NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your

home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband access point’s NAT capability,

you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to
purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network
application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and
protocol/port numbers:

Application

Protocol

Port Number

Telnet

TCP

23

FTP

TCP

21

SMTP

TCP

25

POP3

TCP

110

H.323

TCP

1720

SNMP

UCP

161

SNMP Trap

UDP

162

HTTP

TCP

80

PPTP

TCP

1723

PC Anywhere

TCP

5631

PC Anywhere

UDP

5632

PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure data
transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for Ethernet
connections. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, Ethernet and the
Point-to-Point Protocol. It is a communications protocol for transmitting information over
Ethernet between different manufacturers

Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed upon between multiple parties

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so that when they interface with each other based on such a protocol, the interpretation
of their behavior is well defined and can be made objectively, without confusion or
misunderstanding.

Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets
between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP
addresses.

Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by
your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is
used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to
valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by
InterNIC).

TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable
Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the
Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol. TCP performs proper error
detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable.
They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.

WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically
separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area
network.

Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a
graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use
the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the
device being managed.

IV-5. Technical Support

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