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Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini User Manual

EW-7438RPn Mini
User Manual
07-2014 / v1.0
CONTENTS
I-1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
I-2. System Requirements .................................................................................................... 1
I-3. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 1
I-4. Hardware Overview ....................................................................................................... 3
I-5. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 4
II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode ..................................................................................................... 8
II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode ........................................................................................ 13
II-3. Wi-Fi Access Point Mode ............................................................................................. 17
II-4. WPS Setup .................................................................................................................... 20
II-5. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 22
III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 23
III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 25
III-3. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 26
IV-1. Home............................................................................................................................ 27
IV-2. iQ Setup ....................................................................................................................... 29
IV-3. WPS Settings ................................................................................................................ 30
IV-4. Advanced Setting ......................................................................................................... 31
IV-4-1. WLAN 2.4GHz Security ................................................................................................. 32
IV-4-2. Time Settings ............................................................................................................... 34
IV-4-3. Scheduling Setting ....................................................................................................... 35
IV-4-4. Administration Utility .................................................................................................. 37
IV-4-5. Configuration Tools...................................................................................................... 38
V-1. Home............................................................................................................................ 42
V-2. iQ Setup ....................................................................................................................... 44
V-3. Wireless Advanced ...................................................................................................... 45
V-3-1. Time Settings ............................................................................................................... 46
V-3-2. Administration Utility .................................................................................................. 47
V-3-3. Configuration Tools...................................................................................................... 48
VI-1. Home............................................................................................................................ 52
VI-2. iQ Setup ....................................................................................................................... 54
VI-3. Basic Settings ............................................................................................................... 55
VI-4. WPS Settings ................................................................................................................ 58
VI-5. Wireless Advanced ...................................................................................................... 60
VI-5-1. Security ........................................................................................................................ 62
VI-5-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 63
VI-5-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 63
VI-5-1-3. WPA pre-shared key .................................................................................................... 64
VI-5-1-4. WPA RADIUS ................................................................................................................ 65
VI-5-2. MAC Filtering ............................................................................................................... 66
VI-5-3. Time Settings ............................................................................................................... 68
VI-5-4. Scheduling Setting ....................................................................................................... 69
VI-5-5. Administration Utility .................................................................................................. 71
VI-5-6. Configuration Tools...................................................................................................... 73
VII-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 77
VII-2. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 79
VII-3. Parental Control ........................................................................................................... 80
VII-4. Wi-Fi Scheduling .......................................................................................................... 80
VII-5. Admin ........................................................................................................................... 81
VIII-1. Configuring your IP address ......................................................................................... 82
VIII-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ................................... 83
VIII-1-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 83
VIII-1-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. 85
VIII-1-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................... 87
VII-1-1-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 90
VIII-1-1-5. Mac OS ......................................................................................................................... 94
VIII-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ........................................................ 96
VII-1-2-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 96
VIII-1-2-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. 98
VII-1-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................... 99
VIII-1-2-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................104
VIII-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................108
VIII-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...................................................................111
VIII-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista .....................................................................................................111
VIII-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................113
VIII-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address .......................................................................116
VIII-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ...............................................................................................116
VIII-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................118
VIII-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................121
VIII-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................123
VIII-3. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................125
VIII-4. Glossary......................................................................................................................128
I. Product Information
LED
Color
Status
Description
Signal
Strength
2.4GHz
Amber
On
Excellent signal Signal strength: 60 – 100%
Slow
Flashing
Good signal Signal strength: 40 – 60%
Quick
Flashing
Poor signal Signal strength: 0 – 40%
Off
No signal detected, disconnected, or in LED off mode
I-1. Package Contents
- EW-7438RPn Mini
- CD with multi-language QIG & user manual
- Quick installation guide (QIG)
- Access key card
I-2. System Requirements
- Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz wireless network
- Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router
- Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11/b/g/n Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for
software configuration (Internet Explorer 8® or above, Google Chrome®, Firefox® or Safari® latest version)
- Smartphone setup: iOS 4.3 or Android 4.x and above
I-3. LED Status
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Wi-Fi
Green
Flashing
Transferring data
Off
Wi-Fi not active or in LED off mode
Power
Green
On
Extender is on
Flashing
Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up
Off
Extender is off or in LED off mode
WPS
Green
On
WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 5 minutes to indicate a successful connection)
Flashing
WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device)
Off
No WPS in progress or in LED off mode
LAN
Green
On
LAN port connected
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring or receiving data)
Off
LAN port not connected
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I-4. Hardware Overview
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1. LEDs 2. Ethernet Port
3. WPS/Reset Button
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I-5. 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-7438RPn Mini.
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.
9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the EW-7438RPn Mini then unplug the device immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.
10. This product should work for a long time, and provide round-the-clock Wi-Fi service.
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II. Installation
Wi-Fi Extender
The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and repeats the wireless signal.
Location: The best location for your extender is roughly in the middle between your existing wireless router/access point and the dead zone. The extender needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your router/access point.
Wi-Fi Adapter/ Wi-Fi Bridge
The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a games console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and provides wireless Internet access for that device.
Location: Within Wi-Fi coverage, close to your wired network device.
Wi-Fi Access Point
The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides wireless Internet access for your network devices.
Location: Connected to your router via Ethernet cable.
The EW-7438RPn Mini has three different operating modes which you can choose depending on your network requirements. Each mode is described below:
1. Plug the EW-7438RPn Mini into a power socket.
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2. The green power LED will flash while the system is booting up. The device
is ready when the green power LED displays on.
3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a
Wi-Fi network with the SSID EdimaxEXT.Setup ** and connect to it.
If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables. For mobile devices, iOS 4.3 or Android 4.x or above is required.
The last two characters of the SSID (Edimaxext.Setup**) will be unique numbers according to your device e.g.”EdimaxEXT.Setup c1”. Your unique SSID is displayed on the product label along with the included access key card.
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4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimaxext.setup and
click “Get Started” to begin the setup process.
If you cannot access http://edimaxext.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more information please refer to VIII-1. Configuring your IP address.
5. Select an operating mode for your EW-7438RPn Mini.
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II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode
1. Please read the on screen instructions about selecting a good location for
your wireless extender and then click “NEXT” to continue. You can check
your signal strength on the next page.
2. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
A hidden SSID is one that is not publically displayed when scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. Hidden SSID settings are
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usually available in the configuration options of your router. If you use a hidden SSID , check the “Connect to a hidden network” box and enter the information manually.
3. Select whether to use the same SSID (“Duplicate from root AP”) or a
different SSID (“User Defined”) for your extender, and enter your existing Wi-Fi password. Click “Next” to continue.
For “User Defined” the Wi-Fi extender’s default wireless network name ( SSID) is your existing router/access point’s SSID + _2EX. For example if your router’s SSID is “Your SSID” then the EW-7438RPn Mini ’s SSID will be “Your SSID_2EX”. You can change the extender’s SSID if you wish.
You can also enable an additional guest Wi-Fi network. A guest Wi-Fi network is another SSID with a different name and
password. Select “Enable” and enter a guest network name and
password if you wish.
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4. Please wait while the EW-7438RPn Mini tests the connection.
If your Wi-Fi extender fails to connect (below) to your existing router/access point, click the “BACK” button and ensure you entered the correct Wi-Fi network password.
If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address (below) from your existing router/access point then click the “Static IP” button to assign an IP address to the extender. For more guidance please refer to the VIII-1. Configuring your IP address.
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5. When the connection test is complete, click “Apply” to restart the
extender.
6. Please wait a moment until the extender is ready.
7. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. The
EW-7438RPn Mini is working and ready for use - the amber signal strength LED should display on or flash depending on your signal strength. To download the EdiRange app, scan the QR code.
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Android: iOS:
8. Please close the browser window. You can now connect to the extender’s
new SSID on a wireless device within range such as a computer, smartphone or tablet.
The password for your Wi-Fi extender’s SSID is the same as for your router’s SSID.
For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface (refer to III. Browser Based
Configuration Interface).
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II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode
1. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the security
key/password.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
Do not check “Connect to a hidden network” unless you wish to connect to a hidden SSID instead.
2. Enter the security key/password for your existing Wi-Fi.
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3. Please wait while the EW-7438RPn Mini tests the connection.
If your Wi-Fi extender fails to connect (below) to your existing router/access point, click the “BACK” button and ensure you entered the correct Wi-Fi network password.
If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address (below) from your existing router/access point then click the “Static IP” button to assign an IP address to the extender. For more guidance please refer to the VIII-1. Configuring your IP address.
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4. When the connection test is complete, click “Apply” to restart the
extender.
5. Please wait a moment until the EW-7438RPn Mini is ready.
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6. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please
close the browser window.
7. The EW-7438RPn Mini is working and ready for use as a wireless bridge.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the EW-7438RPn Mini to the Ethernet port on your network device.
8. Ensure the EW-7438RPn Mini is on and then use your network device to
connect to your network as usual.
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II-3. Wi-Fi Access Point Mode
1. Connect the LAN port of your EW-7438RPn Mini to the LAN port of your
existing router using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.
2. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your EW-7438RPn Mini. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS. 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 VIII-1. Configuring your IP address.
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4. Enter a name and password for your wireless network, then click “Next”
to continue.
You can also enable an additional guest Wi-Fi network. A guest Wi-Fi network is another SSID with a different name and
password. Select “Enable” and enter a guest network name and
password if you wish.
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5. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Apply” to restart the EW-7438RPn Mini.
6. Please wait a moment until the EW-7438RPn Mini is ready.
7. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please
close the browser window. The EW-7438RPn Mini is working and ready for
use. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID.
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II-4. WPS Setup
The WPS button is a quick and easy method to establish a secure connection between your EW-7438RPn Mini and wireless router/access point.
If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to setup the EW-7438RPn Mini in extender or adapter/bridge mode, instead of the setup wizard described in II. Installation.
Please do not hold the WPS button for too long – this may reset your device.
1. Press the WPS button on your wireless router/access point for the correct
length of time to activate its WPS.
Please check the instructions for your wireless device for how long you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS.
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2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the EW-7438RPn Mini for
Press for two
seconds
2 – 5 seconds to activate WPS. The green WPS LED will flash to indicate that WPS is active.
3. The devices will establish a connection. The green WPS LED on the
EW-7438RPn Mini will display on for 5 minutes to indicate a successful connection.
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II-5. Reset to Factory Default Settings
If you experience problems with your extender or if you want to change the extender to a different operating mode, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button
for at least 10 seconds and release when the green power LED is flashing.
2. Wait for the extender to restart. The
extender is ready for setup when the
green power LED displays on.
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III. Browser Based Configuration Interface
After you have setup the EW-7438RPn Mini as detailed in II. Installation or the included Quick Installation Guide, you can use the browser based configuration interface to configure advanced settings.
Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to VIII-1. Configuring your IP address for more information.
III-1. Login
1. To access the browser based configuration interface enter
http://edimaxext.setup into the URL bar of a browser on a network device connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the EW-7438RPn Mini.
2. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default
username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.
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3. You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu
down the left side to navigate.
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III-2. Save Settings
1. After you make any changes to the EW-7438RPn Mini’s settings, please
click “APPLY”.
2. Then, select “CONTINUE” to save changes but not apply them yet, or
select “APPLY” to restart the EW-7438RPn Mini and bring the changes into
effect.
The EW-7438RPn Mini needs to restart in order to apply and bring
any changes into effect. Use the “CONTINUE” button to make
several changes and apply them all together in one restart.
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III-3. Main Menu
Wi-Fi Extender
Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Access Point
The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s
operating mode. Please refer to the following chapters for guidance on each mode.
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