EDIMAX RE11 User Manual

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Edimax Gemini Home Wi-Fi Roaming Upgrade Kit RE11

User Manual

02-2017 / v2.0

CONTENTS

I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1

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

I-2. System Requirements .................................................................................................... 1

I-3. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 2

I-4. Switch ............................................................................................................................. 4

I-5. WPS & Roaming ............................................................................................................. 5

I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling .......................................................................... 5

I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings .................................................................................. 6

I-8. Safety Information ......................................................................................................... 7

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

II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode ................................................................................................... 16

II-2. Access Point Mode....................................................................................................... 21

II-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode ....................................................................................................... 25

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 31

III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 31

III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 33

III-3. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 34

III-3-1. Status ........................................................................................................................... 35

III-3-2. Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 36

III-3-3. LAN ............................................................................................................................... 38

III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................... 39

III-3-4-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 39

III-3-4-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 42

III-3-4-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 43

III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 44

III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius .................................................................................................................. 45

III-3-4-2. Guest ............................................................................................................................ 46

III-3-4-3. WPS .............................................................................................................................. 48

III-3-4-4. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 49

III-3-5. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 51

III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless ........................................................................................................... 51

III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless .............................................................................................................. 53

III-3-6. Administration ............................................................................................................. 55

III-3-6-1. Wireless ....................................................................................................................... 55

III-3-6-2. Time Zone .................................................................................................................... 56

III-3-6-3. Password ...................................................................................................................... 57

III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore ........................................................................................................... 58

III-3-6-5. Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 59

III-3-6-5-1. Auto Upgrade with WPS Button .................................................................................. 60

III-3-6-6. Group Upgrade ............................................................................................................ 61

III-3-6-7. Restart .......................................................................................................................... 61

IV. Appendix ............................................................................................. 62

IIV-1. Configuring your IP address ......................................................................................... 62

IIV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ................................... 63

IIV-1-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 63

IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. 65

IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................... 67

VII-1-1-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 70

IV-1-1-5. Mac OS ......................................................................................................................... 74

IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ........................................................ 76

VII-1-2-1. Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 76

IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ........................................................................................................... 78

VII-1-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 79

IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................. 84

IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 88

IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ..................................................................... 91

IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista ....................................................................................................... 91

IV-1-3-2. Mac .............................................................................................................................. 93

IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address ......................................................................... 96

IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ................................................................................................. 96

IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 98

IV-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................101

IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................103

IV-3. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................105

IV-4. Glossary......................................................................................................................108

I. Product Information

I-1. Package Contents

- RE11S x 2

- CD with multi-language QIG & user manual

- Quick installation guide (QIG)

- Access key card

- Antenna x 4

- RJ45 cable

I-2. System Requirements

- Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless

network

- Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router

- Computer with 802.11/b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for

software configuration (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari latest version)

- Smartphone setup: iOS 6 or Android 4.x and above

I-3. LED Status

LED

Color

Status

Description

Signal 5GHz

Blue

Excellent location. Signal strength: 60 – 80%

Slow

Flashing

Good location. Signal strength: 40 – 60% & 80 100%

Quick

Flashing

Poor location. Signal strength: Below 40%

Off

No signal detected.

Signal 2.4GHz

Blue

Excellent location. Signal strength: 60 – 80%

Slow

Flashing

Good location. Signal strength: 40 – 60% & 80 100%

Quick

Flashing

Poor location. Signal strength: Below 40%

Off

No signal detected.

Roaming

Status

Green

Extender is a master device.

Flashing

Syncing data.

Off

Extender is a slave device.

Power

Green

Extender is on.

All LEDs are disabled in green mode. The best signal strength is 60 – 80% since above 80% is likely too close to your router for the extender to be effective.

Flashing

Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up.

Off

Extender is off.

WPS

Green

WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection).

Flashing

WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device).

Off

No WPS in progress.

LAN

Green

LAN port connected.

Off

LAN port not connected.

I-4. Switch

Mode

Switch Position

Description

Normal

Top

100% Wi-Fi power

Green Mode

Middle

25% Wi-Fi power

Sleep Mode

Bottom

Wi-Fi & LEDs off & Disable Ethernet Port

The RE11S includes a hardware switch on the underside of the device which can switch between normal, green mode and sleep mode as shown in the table below.

“Wi-Fi power” refers to the strength of the extender’s wireless radio signal (Tx).

If you are using the extender in a small or medium sized space, you may not need the full power of the wireless radio. Try it, and determine if you still have sufficient Wi-Fi coverage using green mode. If so, you can save some energy.

Tx power can also be adjusted using the web-based U.I. (Administration  Wireless). Set the switch to “Normal” before adjusting the Tx value in the web-based U.I.

I-5. WPS & Roaming

After setting up a master extender (see II. Installation), additional extenders can join your network with automatic roaming simply by using the WPS button. Ensure both extenders are within range of each other.

1. Press the WPS button on your master

extender for 3 seconds.

2. Within two minutes, press and hold the

WPS button for 3 seconds on the new extender you would like to add. The extender’s green WPS LED should flash to indicate that WPS is in progress.

3. Please wait while the devices will establish

a connection. This can take up to 2 minutes.

4. Both extenders’ green WPS LED should display on for 30 seconds to

indicate a successful connection. (If not, please restart each device and try again).

The WPS button can also be used to upgrade firmware. Refer to III-3-6-5-1.

Auto Upgrade with WPS Button for more information.

I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling

When wireless scheduling is in operation so that one Wi-Fi frequency is active and one Wi-Fi frequency is off, the WPS button’s primary function is to activate the Wi-Fi frequency that is off.

E.g. when 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is active and 5GHz Wi-Fi is off, press the WPS button once to activate/wake the 5GHz network.

Following this, the WPS button functions normally as described above in WPS

Setup and can be pressed to activate WPS.

I-7. 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 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.

I-8. 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 RE11S.

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 RE11S then unplug the device immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

II. Installation

AP Mode

Your RE11 kit includes two extenders which support roaming. This means after setup your Wi-Fi devices (smartphones, tablets etc.) will automatically connect to the best available Wi-Fi signal as you move around.

You only need to setup one extender to join your existing Wi-Fi network. This acts a master extender.

Then for the second extender (or others) simply use the WPS button to connect to the master. Roaming will be available automatically and the extender(s) uses the same SSID, password and other settings as the master.

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 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.

Wi-Fi Bridge (Wi-Fi Adapter)

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.

Extender Mode

Each RE11S can function in one of three modes. To use roaming, setup your master extender in Wi-Fi Extender or Wi-Fi Access Point mode.

Please ensure your router’s DHCP server is enabled. For most routers this is

enabled by default. If your DHCP server is disabled, you will need to assign an IP address to your extenders. Refer to the user manual for more help.

Your second/other extender will automatically be set to Wi-Fi Extender mode via the WPS button. See I-5. WPS & Roaming after setting up your master (below):

Access Point Mode

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

1. Connect the network port of your RE11S to the LAN port of your existing

router using an Ethernet cable.

2. Plug the RE11S into a power socket.

3. The green power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The

device is ready when the green power LED displays on.

4. See I-5. WPS & Roaming to add second extender.

5. Please refer to the default Wi-Fi SSID and password printed on the Access

Key Card to connect Wi-Fi.

If you don't know how to connect your device to Wi-Fi, see V. How to connect to Wi-Fi on your devices.

If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.

Wi-Fi Extender Mode

The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and repeats the wireless signal.

1. Plug the RE11S into a power socket.

2. The green power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The

device is ready when the green power LED displays on.

3. Use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the SSID “EdimaxEXT.Setup **”. The

default Wi-Fi SSID and password is printed on the Access Key Card.

If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.

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 or

scan the QR-Code below 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 the user manual.

5. Select “Yes, I need a Range Extender” to continue setup as a Wi-Fi

extender.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete

setup. You can configure the product for 2.4 GHz and/or 5GHz Wi-Fi.

7. See I-5. WPS & Roaming to add second extender.

To switch devices between “master” and “slaves”, unplug any Ethernet

cables and reset the devices back to factory defaults and then setup again.

Extenders in AP mode will use different SSIDs than each other.

For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface at http://edimaxext.setup

II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode

1. Please ensure your RE11S is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless

router. Click “Next” to continue.

2. Select whether to use the 2.4GHz wireless frequency or 5GHz wireless

frequency and then click “Next”.

3. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and

click “Next” to continue.

If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try

clicking “Refresh”.

To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”

box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.

4. Enter the SSID (network name) you want to use for your extender and

your existing wireless network’s security key/password and then click “Next” to continue.

The Hide SSID boxes can be checked to make the SSID invisible in devices’ Wi-Fi settings. You can connect to hidden SSIDs with your Wi-Fi devices by manually entering the SSID name.

5. Wait a moment while the RE11S tests the wireless connection.

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

address” for your RE11S. 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.

7. Please wait a moment until the RE11S 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.

9. The RE11S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a

Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-2. Access Point Mode

1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Connect the network port of your RE11S 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.

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

address” for your RE11S. 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.

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 save your current configuration to a .txt file.

7. Please wait a moment until the RE11S 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.

9. The RE11S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a

Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode

1. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Please ensure your RE11S 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 bridge mode, the RE11S can only connect to one wireless network/frequency i.e. 2.4GHz or 5GHz.

4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and

click “Next” to continue.

If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try

clicking “Refresh”.

To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”

box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.

5. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the

“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.

6. Wait a moment while the RE11S tests the wireless connection.

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

address” for your RE11S. 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.

8. 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 RE11S’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file.

9. Please wait a moment until the RE11S is ready.

10. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete.

Please close the browser window.

11. The RE11S is working and ready for use. You can now connect the

RE11S to your network device using an Ethernet cable and connect to your network as usual.

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface

After you have setup the RE11S 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 IV-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 RE11S.

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

username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.

3. You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu

down the left side to navigate.

III-2. Save Settings

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

bottom of the screen to save your changes.

The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into effect.

2. Then, click “Click here to restart” in order to restart the device and bring

the changes into effect.

3. To make several changes at once, use the “Save Settings” button after

each change and then click “click here to restart” after your final change. Only one restart is necessary as long as each change is saved with the “Save Settings” button.

After you click “click here to restart”, all saved changes will come

into effect.

III-3. Main Menu

Wi-Fi Extender

Access Point

Wi-Fi Bridge

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

operating mode. Please refer to the following chapters for guidance on each mode.

III-3-1. Status

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

The “Status” page displays basic system information

about the device, arranged into categories.

You can click the orange Check the latest version button to open a new screen and automatically upgrade firmware to the latest version. Click Firmware auto-upgrade to begin the process.

It is recommended to backup the existing firmware version using the “Save as File” button before upgrading.

III-3-2. Setup Wizard

Switch to Access Point/ Wi-Fi Extender/ Wi-Fi Bridge mode

This wizard will help you to switch the device to a different operating mode: Access Point mode, Wi-Fi extender mode, Wi-Fi bridge mode (see below).

You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device, or you can run a wizard to

help you switch the device to a different operating mode. Select “Setup Wizard” or “Switch to Router/Access Point/Range Extender/Wireless Bridge/WISP mode” and then click “Run Wizard” to begin.

Switch to Access Point/ Wi-Fi Extender/ Wi-Fi Bridge mode:

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your current settings and

then reset the device back to its factory default settings.

2. After the device has reset you will see the screen below. Close your

browser and open it again.

3. Follow the on-screen wizard to setup your device in a different mode.

Refer to II. Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed.

If you don’t see the “Get Started” screen, try reconnecting to the

edimaxEXT.setup ** SSID and go to http://edimaxext.setup in a web browser.

III-3-3. LAN

IP Address

Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the RE11S and will replace the default IP address.

Subnet Mask

Specify a subnet mask. The default value is

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway Address

Enter a default gateway address.

DNS Address

Enter a DNS address.

manually.

You can access the browser based configuration interface using

the device’s IP address instead of using the URL

http://edimaxext.setup.

You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page. Set the device to automatically obtain an IP address from your router or assign an IP address

III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless

Band

Displays the wireless standard used for the RE11S’s “2.4GHz (B+G+N)” means that

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the RE11S.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters.

Hide SSID

Enable or disable hide SSID. When disabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When enabled, the

The “2.4GHz Wireless” & “5GHz Wireless” menu allows

you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network along with a guest Wi-Fi network. WPS, access control (in access point mode) and scheduling functions can also be managed from here.

In Access Point mode, the “Guest” feature in the menu is replaced by “Access Control”.

III-3-4-1. Basic

The “Basic” screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network.

SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.

Channel Number

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

Wireless Clients

Click “Show List” to display a new window showing information about wireless clients. Please disable any pop-up blockers if you have difficulty using this function.

Root AP SSID

In extender mode, displays the SSID your extender is connected to (your router or access point).

Wireless Security:

Access Point Mode:

Select an encryption type from the drop-down menu:

“WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption type.

III-3-4-1-1. Disable

Enable 802.1x Authentication

Check the box to enable the 802.1x authentication. A RADIUS server is required to perform 802.1x authentication: enter the

RADIUS server’s information in the relevant

fields (below).

Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the RE11S.

Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.

III-3-4-1-2. WEP

Key Length

Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit.

Key Format

Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

Encryption Key

Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key is recommended. Check the

“Hide” box to hide your password from being

displayed on-screen.

Enable 802.1x Authentication

Check the box to enable the 802.1x authentication. A RADIUS server is required to perform 802.1x authentication: enter the

RADIUS server’s information in the relevant

fields (below).

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

III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key

WPA Unicast Cipher Suite

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

Pre-shared Key Format

Choose from “Passphrase” (8-63 alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64

characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

Pre-shared Key

Please enter a key according to the format you selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key

is recommended. Check the “Hide” box to hide

your password from being displayed on-screen.

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

III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius

WPA Unicast Cipher Suite

RADIUS Server IP address

Input the IP address of the RADIUS authentication server here.

RADIUS Server Port

Input the port number of the RADIUS authentication server here. The default value is 1812.

RADIUS Server Password

Input the password of the RADIUS authentication server here.

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.

III-3-4-2. Guest

Enable Guest SSID

Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the guest Wi-Fi network.

Wireless Guest Name

Enter a reference/ID name for your guest wireless network.

Hide SSID

Enable or disable hide SSID. When disabled, the SSID will be visible to clients as an available Wi-Fi network. When enabled, the SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID.

Enable Wireless Clients Isolation

Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation. This prevents wireless clients connected to the RE11S from communicating

You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary SSID. The “Guest” screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network.

The guest network is separate from your primary network. The

settings for your primary network can be found in the “Basic”

menu.

Not available in access point mode

with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can

prevent brute force attacks on clients’

usernames and passwords.

Band

Displays the wireless standard used for the RE11S’s frequency band:

2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n wireless clients to connect to the RE11S.

Channel Number

Channel number for the guest network is the same as the main SSID and cannot be adjusted independently.

Encryption

Please refer to III-3-4-1. Basic: Wireless

Security for details about security settings.

III-3-4-3. WPS

Enable WPS

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS.

WPS Status

Displays “Configured” or “unConfigured”

depending on whether WPS and SSID/security settings for the device have been configured or not, either manually or using the WPS button.

Self PIN Code

Displays the WPS PIN code of the device.

SSID

Displays the SSID of the device.

Authentication Mode

Displays the wireless security authentication mode of the device.

Authentication Key

Displays the wireless security authentication key.

Configuration Mode

The configuration mode of the device’s WPS setting is displayed here. “Registrar” means

the device acts as an access point for a wireless client to connect to and the wireless client(s) will follow the device’s wireless settings.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a

WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration

interface. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. PIN code WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.

Configure via Push Button

Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) to activate WPS on the access point. WPS will be active for 2 minutes.

Configure via Client PIN Code

Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and click “Start PIN” to activate PIN code WPS. Refer to your wireless client’s documentation if

you are unsure of its PIN code.

III-3-4-4. Access Control

Access Point mode only

Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router.

This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the RE11S. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the RE11S, it will be denied.

To enable this function, check the box labeled “Enable Wireless Access Control”.

Client PC

Select a PC name from the drop-down list and

click “>>” to add enter it into the blank field to

the right.

Click “Refresh’ in the drop-down menu to refresh the list of available MAC addresses. If the address you wish to add is not listed, enter it manually.

MAC Address

Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually without dashes or colons e.g.

for MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter ‘aabbccddeeff’.

Comment

Enter a comment for reference/identification consisting of up to 16 alphanumerical characters.

Add

Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the

MAC address filtering table.

Delete Selected/ Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

MAC address entries will be listed in the table. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.

III-3-5. Advanced

Fragment Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100.

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default value is 3.

Advanced features of the RE11S can be configured from the “Advanced” menu.

III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless

These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.

Data Rate

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

N Data Rate

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

Channel Width

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz.

Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”.

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. You 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.

Tx power works in conjunction with the switch on the side of the device. The switch is the primary setting and the Tx power value here will be a percentage of the slide switch setting. E.G If the slide switch is set to Green Mode (25%) and Tx power to 75%, the overall output will be 75% of 25%.

III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless

Fragment Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100.

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default value is 3.

Data Rate

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

N Data Rate

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

Channel Width

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is 20/40/80MHz.

These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.

Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”.

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

III-3-6. Administration

2.4G Tx Power

Adjust the Wi-Fi output power for the

2.4GHz frequency.

5G Tx Power

Adjust the Wi-Fi output power for the 5GHz frequency.

Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu.

III-3-6-1. Wireless

Range extender mode only

You can adjust the level of wireless output power as a percentage. Depending on the size of your location and required coverage, you may not require 100% output power. Reducing the output power can enhance security since your Wi-Fi signal will not extend to potential malicious/unknown users in distant areas.

Tx power can also be adjusted using the switch on the side of the device. Refer to I-4. Switch.

III-3-6-2. Time Zone

Set Time Zone

Select the time zone of your country or region.

Time Server Address

The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name of the IP server manually.

Daylight Saving

If your country/region uses daylight saving

time, please check the “Enable Function”

box, and select the start and end date.

III-3-6-3. Password

Current Password

Enter your current password.

New Password

Enter your new password.

Confirmed Password

Confirm your new password.

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

Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-6. Reset to factory default

settings for how to reset the device.

III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore

Backup Settings

Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file.

Restore Settings

Click “Browse” to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace your current settings.

Restore to Factory Default

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.

Debug Logs

Click to save a log file of wireless information to your computer as a .txt file.

III-3-6-5. Upgrade

The upgrade page displays the current firmware version and allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website and upgrade manually using the Choose File button or you can click the Check the latest version button to check your version and automatically upgrade if a newer version is available. After the upgrade, the system will restart.

Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. It is recommended that you use a wired Ethernet connection for a firmware upgrade and that you backup your existing firmware before upgrading.

III-3-6-5-1. Auto Upgrade with WPS Button

You can also upgrade the firmware on your RE11S using the WPS button. If upgrading multiple RE11S units, please upgrade slaves before masters. Slaves should be upgraded one at a time, in order of distance from the master, starting with the furthest.

E.g. Upgrade slave farthest from master > upgrade slave next closest to master > upgrade master.

Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Wait for upgrade to complete before upgrading any other device.

1. Simply press the WPS button on the RE11S you wish to upgrade twice and

wait for the device to upgrade and restart. All LEDs will flash during the upgrade.

III-3-6-6. Group Upgrade

Check firmware version

Click to check the latest available firmware version.

Upgrade

Browse to the firmware file on your computer and upgrade selected devices.

You can upgrade firmware for multiple RE11S’s at once using the group

upgrade function, as well as check the latest firmware version. Select the model(s) to upgrade and click Upgrade to browse for the firmware file and upgrade. After the upgrade, the system will restart.

III-3-6-7. Restart

In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device.

IV. Appendix

IIV-1. Configuring your IP address

For first time access to the URL http://edimaxext.setup please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following VII-1-1. How to

check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address.

Static IP users can also temporarily modify your computer’s IP address to be

in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.9.x (x = 3 – 254) as the RE11S in order to access http://edimaxext.setup.

The RE11S’s default IP address is 192.168.9.2.

The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system in

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

Static IP users please make a note of your static IP before you change it.

You can assign a new IP address to the device which is within the subnet of your network during setup or using the browser based configuration interface, so that you can access the URL http://edimaxext.setup in future without modifying your IP address.

Please remember to change your IP address back to its original value after the device is properly configured.

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

Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system.

IIV-1-1-1. Windows XP

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”.

2. “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address

automatically” should be selected.

IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.

2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server

address automatically” should be selected.

IV-1-1-3. Windows 7

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

your computer), then click “Control Panel”.

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

3. Click “Local Area Connection”.

4. Click “Properties”.

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

6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server

address automatically” should be selected.

VII-1-1-4. 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.

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

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

side.

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

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

7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server

address automatically” should be selected.

IV-1-1-5. Mac OS

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

Preferences”.

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

3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower

right corner.

4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and “Using DHCP” in the drop down

menu labeled “Configure IPv4” should be selected.

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

Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.9.20 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.9.x (x = 3 – 254) in order to access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface.

Please make a note of your static IP before you change it.

VII-1-2-1. Windows XP

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

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

Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP

address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.

IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

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

Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP

address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.

IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

VII-1-2-3. Windows 7

1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of

your computer), then click “Control Panel”.

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

3. Click “Local Area Connection”.

4. Click “Properties”.

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

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

Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP

address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.

IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

IV-1-2-4. 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.

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

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

side.

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

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

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

Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP

address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.

IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Click ‘OK’ when finished.

IV-1-2-5. Mac

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

Preferences”

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

3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower

right corner.

4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and select “Manually” from the drop

down menu labeled “Configure IPv4”, then click “OK”.

Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP

address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.

5. In the “IPv4 Address” and “Subnet Mask” field enter IP address

192.168.9.20 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “OK”.

6. Click “Apply” to save the changes.

IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key

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

If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key.

IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & 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.

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.

IV-1-3-2. 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.