EDIMAX EW-7438RPn V2 User manual
EW-7438RPn
User Manual
07-2012 / v1.2
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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................................. 1
Chapter I: Product Information ...................................................................... 2
1-1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 2
1-2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 3
1-3 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 4
1-4 Familiarizing Yourself with Y our New Wi-Fi Extender .................................. 5
Chapter II: Extender mode .............................................................................. 8
2-1 Extender Mode Quick Installation Guide ........................................................ 8
2-1-1 Hardware WPS Button Setup ............................................................. 10
2-1-2 Web browser quick setup ................................................................... 14
2-2 Extender Mode Advanced Settings................................................................ 21
2-2-1 Connecting to the web configuration menu ....................................... 21
2-2-2 Home .................................................................................................. 23
2-2-3 WPS Setting ....................................................................................... 25
2-2-4 Advanced Settings .............................................................................. 28
2-2-5 MAC Address Filtering ...................................................................... 32
2-2-6 System Settings .................................................................................. 38
2-3 Resetting the Extender with the Hardware Reset Button .............................. 46
Chapter III: Appendix .................................................................................... 47
3-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC ............................................................................ 47
3-1-1 Windows XP IP Address Setup: ......................................................... 47
3-1-2 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address setup: .................................... 48
3-2 Specifications................................................................................................. 51
3-3 Glossary ......................................................................................................... 52
3-4 T echnical Support Information ...................................................................... 55
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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this universal Wi-Fi extender! The
ultra-compact design with built-in power allows you to install this
extender anywhere, and receive excellent network performance in
extending Wi-Fi signals and wireless coverage.
Other features of this Wi-Fi extender include:
Extend the wireless signal inside your home or office.
Ultra-compact design while maintaining excellent network
performance.
LED signal indicator to easily find the best location placement
for Wi-Fi signal extension and optimal wireless performance.
Hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for easy
installation and wireless security.
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1-2 Safety Information
In order to ensure the safety of users and this device, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This Wi-Fi extender is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT expose
this device to direct sunlight, rain, or snow.
2. DO NOT put this device in or near hot or humid places, such as the
kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not leave this Wi-Fi extender in a car
during the summer.
3. Do not allow children to put any small parts of this Wi-Fi extender in
their mouths, as it could cause serious injury or could even be fatal. If
they throw this Wi-Fi extender, it will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP THIS
WI-FI EXTENDER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
4. This Wi-Fi extender will become hot after a period of use (this is
normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the Wi-Fi extender on
paper, cloth, or other flammable materials after the Wi-Fi extender has
been used for a long time.
5. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Wi-Fi extender. If you
find that the Wi-Fi extender is not working properly, please contact your
dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the Wi-Fi
extender by yourself, warranty will be voided.
6. If the Wi-Fi extender falls into water, DO NOT USE IT AGAIN
UNTIL YOU SEND THE DEVICE TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE
FOR INSPECTION.
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1-3 Package Contents
Before you start to use this Wi-Fi extender, please check if there’s
anything missing from the package, and contact your dealer of purchase
to claim any missing items:
z 1 x Wi-Fi extender
z 1 x Ethernet cable
z 1 x Access key card
z 1 x Quick installation guide
z 1 x CD with user manual and multi-language QIG
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1-4 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New Wi-Fi Extender
Interface Descriptions
A
B
C
Item Item Name Description
A LAN Port 10/100M Ethernet LAN Port with
Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Connects to a computer,
switch or hub for local network sharing.
B Reset / WPS Resets the extender to factory default settings
(clears all settings) or starts the WPS
function. Press this button and hold for 10
seconds to restore all settings to factory
defaults. Press this button for less than 5
seconds to start the WPS function.
C ON/OFF This is the power on/off switch. If you want
to switch off the extender, flip the switch to
OFF.
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LED Definitions
LED Name LED Status Description
Excellent signal reception
On
(Signal strength 50 – 100%)
Good signal reception
Flashing
(Signal strength 25 – 50%)
Poor signal reception
(Signal strength < 25%)
Signal
Strength
Flashing
Rapidly
No signal detected, disconnected, or
Off
in LED off mode
Flashing Transferring data
Wi-Fi
Off
Wi-Fi not activated or in LED off
mode
Device switched on and correctly
On
powered
Power
Flashing Resetting to factory defaults
Device not powered, not correctly
Off
powered, or in LED off mode
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On WPS connection established
Flashing
WPS in progress (waiting for
another WPS device’s connection)
WPS
Flashing
WPS error
Rapidly
No WPS connection established or
Off
in LED off mode
On LAN port connected
LAN
Flashing
Off
LAN activity (transferring data)
LAN port not connected
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Chapter II: Extender mode
In extender mode, the Wi-Fi
extender receives a wireless
signal from a root wireless
access point or router. It then
repeats the signal it receives.
This repeated signal can then
be detected and used by
other wireless devices, such
as notebook computers,
smartphones, and tablet
computers.
This extends wireless signal
coverage and helps solve
problems with wireless dead
zones.
This chapter will show you how to quickly install this device with Wi-Fi
Protected Setup, and how to set up the extender with the browser based
user interface.
2-1 Extender Mode Quick Installation Guide
It is recommended that you first set up this extender somewhere close to
the root wireless access point, and then move this extender to another
location for optimal Wi-Fi extension. After installation is complete and
the wireless connection is established, you can then move this extender to
the location you wish to install it.
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Plug the Wi-Fi extender into a power outlet close to the root wireless
access point and switch it on (1). The extender will automatically
initialize.
In a few seconds, the Power LED
seconds later, the Wi-Fi LED
irregularly (2). This indicates initialization is complete. Please do not
proceed to the next step until these conditions are fulfilled.
You can establish a wireless connection via the hardware WPS button or
using the web UI interface.
If your broadband router or access point also has a WPS button, we
recommend using the WPS button to establish a connection. It is faster,
secure, and does not require a computer.
Using WPS button - please go to section 2-1-1
Using web UI - please go to section 2-1-2
( ) will light up. Approximately 30
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2-1-1 Hardware WPS Button Setup
1. Press and hold the WPS button on the extender for 2 seconds, until the
WPS LED starts flashing.
WPS button
WPS LED
2. Press the WPS button on the root wireless access point within 2
minutes to establish a connection. The amount of time the button
should be held down will vary between different routers, some will
work with a quick press, while others may require holding the button
down for 2 seconds or more.
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settings.
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2-1-2 Web browser quick setup
Before you can connect to the extender and start configuration procedures,
your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use
dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address, or you’re unsure,
please refer to ‘Chapter III: Appendix, 3-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC
set your computer to use dynamic IP address.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer’s Ethernet port and
the Wi-Fi extender’s Ethernet port.
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Or connect your computer to the extender through a wireless connection.
Search for the available Wi-Fi networks in the area and connect to
“extender******”, where ****** is a series of numbers and letters. For
example, in the following example, you would connect to
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