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Edimax EW-7478APC User Manual

EW-7478APC
User Manual
08-2016 / v1.0
CONTENTS
I-1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
I-2. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 2
I-3. Back Panel ...................................................................................................................... 3
I-4. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 4
II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode ........................................................................................................ 8
II-2. Access Point Mode....................................................................................................... 13
II-3. Range Extender Mode ................................................................................................. 18
II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode.................................................................................................. 26
II-5. WISP Mode .................................................................................................................. 32
II-6. WPS Setup .................................................................................................................... 40
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 40
III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 41
III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 43
III-3. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 44
III-3-1. Status ........................................................................................................................... 45
III-3-2. Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 46
III-3-3. Internet/WISP .............................................................................................................. 48
III-3-3-1. WAN Setup ................................................................................................................... 49
III-3-3-1-1. Dynamic IP ................................................................................................................... 49
III-3-3-1-2. Static IP ........................................................................................................................ 51
III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE ........................................................................................................................... 53
III-3-3-1-4. PPTP ............................................................................................................................. 55
III-3-3-1-5. L2TP .............................................................................................................................. 57
III-3-3-2. DDNS ............................................................................................................................ 59
III-3-3-3. DNS Proxy .................................................................................................................... 61
III-3-3-4. VPN Server ................................................................................................................... 62
III-3-4. LAN ............................................................................................................................... 64
III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................... 67
III-3-5-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 67
III-3-5-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 72
III-3-5-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 73
III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 74
III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius .................................................................................................................. 75
III-3-5-2. Guest/Multiple SSID .................................................................................................... 76
III-3-5-3. WPS .............................................................................................................................. 80
III-3-5-4. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 81
III-3-5-5. Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 83
III-3-6. USB ............................................................................................................................... 85
III-3-6-1. Basic Settings ............................................................................................................... 85
III-3-6-2. Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................... 87
III-3-7. Firewall ......................................................................................................................... 89
III-3-7-1. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 89
III-3-7-2. DMZ .............................................................................................................................. 94
III-3-7-3. DoS ............................................................................................................................... 95
III-3-8. QoS ............................................................................................................................... 97
III-3-8-1. QoS ............................................................................................................................... 97
III-3-8-2. iQoS ............................................................................................................................100
III-3-9. Advanced ...................................................................................................................102
III-3-9-1. Static Routing .............................................................................................................102
III-3-9-2. Port Forwarding .........................................................................................................103
III-3-9-3. Virtual Server .............................................................................................................105
III-3-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless .........................................................................................................106
III-3-9-5. 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................................................108
III-3-9-6. IGMP ..........................................................................................................................110
III-3-9-7. UPnP...........................................................................................................................111
III-3-9-8. Fast NAT .....................................................................................................................111
III-3-10. Administration ...........................................................................................................112
III-3-10-1. Time Zone ..................................................................................................................112
III-3-10-2. Password ....................................................................................................................113
III-3-10-3. Remote Access ...........................................................................................................114
III-3-10-4. Backup/Restore .........................................................................................................115
III-3-10-5. Upgrade .....................................................................................................................115
III-3-10-6. Restart ........................................................................................................................116
III-3-10-7. Logs ............................................................................................................................116
III-3-10-8. Active DHCP Client .....................................................................................................118
III-3-10-9. Statistics .....................................................................................................................118
IV-1. Configuring your IP address .......................................................................................119
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address .................................120
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................120
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................122
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................124
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................127
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS .......................................................................................................................131
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ......................................................133
IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................133
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................135
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................136
IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................139
IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................143
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...................................................................146
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista .....................................................................................................146
IV-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................148
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address .......................................................................151
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ...............................................................................................151
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................153
IV-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................156
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................158
IV-3. FAQs ...........................................................................................................................160
I. Product Information
EW-7478APC
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
CD-ROM
Access Key Card
I-1. Package Contents
Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
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I-2. LED Status
LED
Color
Status
Description
Power
White
On
The device is on.
Off
The device is off.
Internet
Blue
On
Internet connection is ready.
Flashing
Restoring to factory default state, or Ethernet cable not connected, or no Internet connection.
Wi-Fi Blue
On
2.4G and/or 5G Wi-Fi wireless activity (transferring/receiving data).
Flashing
WPS is active.
Off
Wi-Fi not active.
USB
Blue
On
USB connection is ready.
Off
USB is not active.
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I-3. Back Panel
Internet/
WAN Port
LAN Ports
1 -4
Reset/WPS
Button
USB Port
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I-4. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.
2. Do not place the device in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the EW-7478APC.
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.
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II. Installation
1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s 12V DC power port and
the other end into an electrical socket.
2. Check that the 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 “edimax.setup” or “edimax.setup5G” and connect to it.
iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a smartphone or tablet.
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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://edimax.setup and click
“Get Started” to begin the setup process.
If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address.
5. Choose if you want to use your EW-7478APC in its default Access Point
mode or in a different mode.
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Access Point Mode
The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.
Wi-Fi Router Mode
The device connects to your modem and provides
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.
Wi-Fi Extender Mode
The device connects wirelessly to your existing
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s).
Wi-Fi Bridge Mode
The device connects to a network device for example: TV, gaming console, or media player via Ethernet cable and acts as a Wi-Fi bridge, allowing the network device to join your Wi-Fi network.
WISP Mode
The device connects wirelessly to your Wireless Internet Service Provider and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the following
chapters if you need more help.
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II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode
1. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your
Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.
Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.
2. Connect the blue Internet port of your device to the LAN port of your
modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.
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3. Please wait a moment while the device tests the connection.
4. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless network.
5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
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6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait while the device applies your settings.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.
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9. The EW-7478APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-2. Access Point Mode
1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Connect the network port of your EW-7478APC to the LAN port of your
existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.
3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both.
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4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your EW-7478APC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the
next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address.
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5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait a moment until the EW-7478APC is ready.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.
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9. The EW-7478APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-3. Range Extender Mode
1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your EW-7478APC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing
wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.
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4. Select whether to enable Cross Band technology. This can help to
maintain your router’s maximum speed capacity as the Wi-Fi signal is extended.
5. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for
the specified frequency and click “Next” to continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
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To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”
box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.
6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the
“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.
Device SSID will be the SSID of your extender’s Wi-Fi. If using cross-band technology this will be 5GHz Wi-Fi for your router’s
2.4GHz signal and vice versa.
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7. Wait a moment while the EW-7478APC tests the wireless connection.
8. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your EW-7478APC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to
the next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.
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9. If you selected to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies in
step 3, then repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 2.4GHz wireless frequency.
10. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
The device will use the same wireless password/security key as the existing wireless network.
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If you wish to backup the EW-7478APC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
11. Please wait a moment until the EW-7478APC is ready.
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12. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You
can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.
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13. The EW-7478APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode
1. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your EW-7478APC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing
wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network.
In wireless client mode, the EW-7478APC can only connect to one wireless network/frequency i.e. 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
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