Edimax RE11 Service Manual
Edimax Gemini
Home Wi-Fi Roaming Upgrade Kit
RE11
User Manual
06-2016 / v1.0
CONTENTS
I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
I-2. System Requirements .................................................................................................... 1
I-3. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 2
I-4. Switch ............................................................................................................................. 3
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....................................................................................................... 23
II-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode ....................................................................................................... 27
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 33
III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 33
III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 35
III-3. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 36
III-3-1. Status ........................................................................................................................... 37
III-3-2. Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 38
III-3-3. LAN ............................................................................................................................... 40
III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................... 41
III-3-4-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 41
III-3-4-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 44
III-3-4-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 45
III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 46
III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius .................................................................................................................. 47
III-3-4-2. Guest ............................................................................................................................ 48
III-3-4-3. WPS .............................................................................................................................. 50
III-3-4-4. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 51
III-3-5. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 53
III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless ........................................................................................................... 53
III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless .............................................................................................................. 55
III-3-6. Administration ............................................................................................................. 57
III-3-6-1. Wireless ....................................................................................................................... 57
III-3-6-2. Time Zone .................................................................................................................... 58
III-3-6-3. Password ...................................................................................................................... 59
III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore ........................................................................................................... 60
III-3-6-5. Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 61
III-3-6-5-1. Auto Upgrade with WPS Button .................................................................................. 62
III-3-6-6. Restart .......................................................................................................................... 63
IV. Appendix ............................................................................................. 64
IIV-1. Configuring your IP address ......................................................................................... 64
IIV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ................................... 65
IIV-1-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 65
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................. 67
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................... 69
VII-1-1-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................... 72
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS ......................................................................................................................... 76
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ........................................................ 78
VII-1-2-1. Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 78
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ........................................................................................................... 80
VII-1-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 81
IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................. 86
IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 90
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ..................................................................... 93
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista ....................................................................................................... 93
IV-1-3-2. Mac .............................................................................................................................. 95
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address ......................................................................... 98
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ................................................................................................. 98
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................100
IV-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................103
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................105
IV-3. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................107
IV-4. Glossary......................................................................................................................110
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .................. 114
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
On
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
On
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.
Cross Band
Green
On
Cross band enabled.
Off
Cross band disabled.
Power
Green
On
Extender is on.
Flashing
Resetting to factory default
settings, or system is booting up.
Off
Extender is off.
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.
WPS
Green
On
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
On
LAN port connected.
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
Off
LAN port not connected.
Mode
Switch Position
Description
Normal
Top
100% Wi-Fi power
Green Mode
Middle
50% Wi-Fi power
I-4. Switch
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.
Sleep Mode
Bottom
Wi-Fi & LEDs off
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. The devices will establish a connection.
Both extender’s green WPS LED should
display on for 30 seconds to indicate a
successful connection.
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 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.
3. 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.
4. 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”.
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.
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.
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. If you selected to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies in step
2, then repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 5GHz wireless frequency.
9. 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.
If you wish to backup the RE11S’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file.
10. Please wait a moment until the RE11S is ready.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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