Edimax Technology CV-7438nDM User Manual

CV-7438nDM

User Manual

06-2013 / v1.0

CONTENTS

I. Product Information .............................................................................. 4

I-1. Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 4

I-2. System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 4

I-3. LED Status .............................................................................................................................. 4

I-4. Rear Panel .............................................................................................................................. 5

I-5. Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 5

II. Installation ............................................................................................ 7

II-1. iQ Setup ................................................................................................................................. 7

II-2. WPS Setup ............................................................................................................................ 11

III. Using the CV-7438nDM ........................................................................ 14

III-1. Ethernet ............................................................................................................................... 14

III-2. Audio Speakers .................................................................................................................... 16

III-2-1. Connecting to your speakers ............................................................................................... 16

III-2-2. Music Streaming .................................................................................................................. 16

III-2-2-1. iTunes & iOS ................................................................................................................. 17

III-2-2-2. Other ............................................................................................................................ 18

III-3. Reset .................................................................................................................................... 21

IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 22

IV-1. Home.................................................................................................................................... 25

IV-2. iQ Setup ............................................................................................................................... 27

IV-3. WPS Settings ........................................................................................................................ 28

IV-4. Wireless Advanced .............................................................................................................. 29

IV-5. Administrator ....................................................................................................................... 32

IV-6. Configuration Tool ............................................................................................................... 35

IV-6-1. Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................. 36

IV-6-2. Reboot ............................................................................................................................... 37

V. Appendix ............................................................................................. 39

V-1. Configuring your IP address ............................................................................................... 39

V-1-1. How to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address ........................................ 40

V-1-1-1. Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 40

V-1-1-2. Windows Vista ........................................................................................................... 41

V-1-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 43

V-1-1-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................. 46

V-1-1-5. Mac OS ....................................................................................................................... 49

V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer .............................................................. 52

V-1-2-1. Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 52

V-1-2-2. Windows Vista ........................................................................................................... 53

V-1-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 55

V-1-2-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................. 59

V-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 63

V-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ........................................................................... 66

V-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista ..................................................................................................... 66

V-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 68

V-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address ............................................................................... 71

V-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ............................................................................................... 71

V-1-4-2. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................. 73

V-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 75

V-1-4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 78

V-1-5. Glossary.............................................................................................................................. 81

I. Product Information

LED Color

LED Status

Description

Red

Bridge is powering up or resetting.

Flashing

Bridge is ready to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

White

Bridge is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Flashing

WPS is active.

Off

Bridge is switched off or LED has been manually disabled.

I-1. Package Contents

I-2. System Requirements

- Ethernet-enabled device

- Existing wireless network (2.4GHz or 5GHz)

- Speaker with 3.5mm audio jack for music streaming

- Web browser for software configuration: Microsoft

Internet Explorer® 8.0,

Google Chrome®, Firefox® or Safari®, iOS, Android latest version

- iTunes 10.2 or above, iOS 4.3 or above, or 3

party AirPlay streaming app

(recommended: Twonky Beam [requires Android 4.0 or above]).

Please ensure your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device can support AirPlay streaming.

I-3. LED Status

I-3. Rear Panel

Power On/Off

Power Port

100Mbps Port

1000Mbps Port

3.5mm

Audio Jack

WPS/Reset Button

I-5. Safety Information

In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.

1. The wireless bridge is designed for indoor use only; do not place the wireless bridge outdoors.

2. Do not place the wireless bridge 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 wireless bridge.

4. Handle the wireless bridge with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the wireless bridge.

5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the wireless bridge out of reach of children.

6. Do not place the wireless bridge on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The wireless bridge may become hot during use.

7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the wireless bridge. If you experience problems with the wireless bridge, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help.

8. The wireless bridge 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 wireless bridge or power adapter, then disconnect the wireless bridge and power adapter immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

II. Installation

There are two ways to setup the wireless bridge. Please follow the appropriate instructions.

II-1. iQ Setup

1. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, plug the adapter

into a wall socket or available USB port, and press the power on/off button to switch the device on. The CV-7438nDM may take several minutes to boot up – the device is ready when the LED is flashing (red).

The CV-7438nDM requires 1 A of current – please ensure that your USB port can provide sufficient power. If not, use the 5V DC adapter.

2. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a

Wi-Fi network with the SSID “Edimaxcv.Setup” and connect to it.

Please disconnect any wired Ethernet connections from your computer before you continue.

3. Open a web browser and enter the URL http://edimaxcv.setup and you

will see the following screen. Please click “Get Started”.

If you can’t access http://edimaxcv.setup please make sure your

wireless device/computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more information, refer to V-1. Configuring your IP address. You can also use the wireless bridge’s default IP address

http://192.168.9.2 to access the browser based configuration

interface.

You can change the language using the drop down menu in the top right corner.

4. iQ Setup will display all available 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. Click

the icons to display the next or previous page as desired. Select a network for the wireless bridge to connect to and click “Next”.

If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.

If you use a hidden network, to connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Connect to a hidden network manually” box and enter the SSID and security key information.

5. Please wait while the wireless bridge tests the connection.

6. When the connection test is complete, you will see the following screen.

Check the details of your connection and click “Apply” to restart the

CV-7438nDM and continue.

If the wireless bridge cannot obtain an IP address from the router/access point then click the “Static IP” button to assign an IP address to the wireless bridge and then click “APPLY”. Please refer to V-1. Configuring your IP address for more guidance.

7. A congratulations screen will confirm your wireless bridge has established

a connection.

If you do not see the congratulations screen shown above, check the LED: if the LED displays on (white) then the wireless bridge has successfully established a connection. Continue to III. Using the CV-7438nDM.

When the Wi-Fi bridge’s LED displays on (white), the wireless bridge is now ready for use with audio speakers or Ethernet devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes or game consoles. Please see III. Using the CV-7438nDM.

II-2. WPS Setup

WPS setup is an alternative to II-1. iQ Setup. If you already completed iQ Setup, please continue to III. Using the CV-7438nDM.

The WPS button is a quick and easy method to establish a secure connection between your wireless bridge and wireless router/access point. The wireless bridge can connect to either 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi networks via WPS,

depending on which frequency’s WPS is active on your wireless router/access

point.

1. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, plug the adapter

The CV-7438nDM requires 1 A of current – please ensure that your USB port can provide sufficient power. If not, use the 5V DC adapter.

2. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router/access point for

the correct length of time to activate its WPS.

Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point to confirm how long you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS for 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Some brands of router/access point may not support WPS for 5GHz – in this case, please refer to

II-1. iQ Setup instead.

3. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the CV-7438nDM

for 2 seconds to activate the WPS function. The LED should flash (white) to

indicate that WPS is in progress.

4. The devices will establish a connection. When a connection is successful,

the bridge’s LED will display on (white). If a connection is not successful, the LED will flash (red) – in this case please return to II-2. WPS Setup Step

Your wireless bridge is now ready for use with audio speakers or Ethernet devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes or game consoles. Please see III.

Using the CV-7438nDM.

III. Using the CV-7438nDM

Once your CV-7438nDM has established a connection with your wireless router/access point as described in II. Installation, you can connect the wireless bridge to any Ethernet device or audio speakers for wireless connectivity.

III-1. Ethernet

To “bridge” any Ethernet device to your Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions below.

1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wi-Fi bridge to the Ethernet port on

your network device. You can use either of the Wi-Fi bridge’s Ethernet ports (10/100 or 10/100/1000) depending on your requirements.

2. Connect the CV-7438nDM’s power supply to a wall socket or an available

USB port, and press the power on/off button to switch the device on. Ensure the LED is on (white).

The CV-7438nDM requires 1 A of current – please ensure that your USB port can provide sufficient power. If not, use the 5V DC adapter.

3. Switch on your network device and connect to your network as usual for a

wired Ethernet connection.

III-2. Audio Speakers

You can use the wireless bridge to “bridge” any audio speakers to your Wi-Fi network via a 3.5mm audio jack.

III-2-1. Connecting to your speakers

1. Use an audio cable (not included) to connect the Wi-Fi bridge’s 3.5mm

audio jack to the “audio in” port of your speakers.

2. Connect the CV-7438nDM’s power supply to a wall socket or an available

USB port, and press the power on/off button to switch the device on. Ensure the LED is on (white).

III-2-2. Music Streaming

After the wireless bridge is correctly connected to your speakers, you can stream music to your speakers wirelessly. Follow the appropriate instructions below for iTunes & iOS or other users.

Ensure that your music player (e.g. PC, tablet or smartphone) is connected to the same router as your CV-7438nDM.

III-2-2-1. iTunes & iOS

1. Click the AirPlay icon in iTunes.

2. Select the CV-7438nDM from the list of available AirPlay devices.

3. Play music as usual and it should stream to your speakers wirelessly.

III-2-2-2. Other

For other users (Android, PC) a 3rd party app is necessary to facilitate AirPlay streaming. Apps such as Twonky Beam for Android offer AirPlay streaming functionality and can be downloaded from Google Play. An example of AirPlay streaming using Twonky Beam is shown below:

Twonky Beam requires Android OS 4.0 or above device.

1. Wait for the icon in the top right corner to light up and then tap it.

Depending on your Internet connection, the icon may take several minutes to light up.

2. On the next screen, select “This Device” and then select “Music”.

3. Select a track and then swipe the screen right to left.

4. You should see the CV-7438nDM listed as a “Display Device” amongst any

other wireless displays or speakers connected to your network. Select the CV-7438nDM as the “Display Device”.

5. Your music should stream wirelessly to the speakers connected to the

CV-7438nDM.

III-3. Reset

If you experience problems with your wireless bridge, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.

1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button found on the back panel for at least

10 seconds.

2. Release the button when the LED displays on (red).

3. Wait for the wireless bridge to restart. The wireless bridge is ready for

setup when the LED is flashing (red).

IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface

After you have setup the wireless bridge as detailed in II. Installation or the included QIG, you can further configure the settings of the wireless bridge, using the browser based configuration interface.

A computer is required to access the browser based configuration interface after initial setup. Smartphones and tablets cannot access the browser based configuration interface.

Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dyanmic IP address. Refer to Appendix V-1. Configuring your IP Address for more information.

To access the browser based configuration interface enter

http://edimaxcv.setup into the URL bar of a browser on a network device

connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the wireless bridge.

If you can not access the browser based configuration following the instructions below, connect the CV-7438nDM to a computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.

You will be prompted for a username and password. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.

Mac users can also use the “Bonjour” function of Safari to access

the browser based configuration interface.

Mac: Bonjour

Open Safari web browser and open the “Bookmarks” menu across the top of the screen, and select “Show All Bookmarks”. Or you can click on the bookmarks icon under the URL bar.

Then, select “Bonjour” from the menu in the left panel. Finally, click on “edimaxcv.setup” in the lower panel on the right side.

You will arrive at the “Home” screen shown below. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.

You can change the language using the drop-down menu in the top right corner.

If you see the screen below, there is a problem with your wireless bridge’s WAN connection. Please check your WAN connection. Click “Go to Web control panel” to continue to the browser based configuration interface.

The wireless bridge will not function properly without a WAN connection.

IV-1. Home

The “Home” page displays basic system information

about the wireless bridge.

Screenshots displayed are examples. The

information shown on your screen will vary

depending on your configuration.

Uptime

Displays the total time since the device was turned on.

Hardware Version

Displays the hardware version.

Firmware Version

Displays the firmware version. Mode

Displays the operating mode.

ESSID

Displays the ESSID the wireless bridge is connected to. The ESSID is the name used to identify a wireless network.

Channel Number

Displays the current wireless channel number.

Security

Displays the current wireless security setting.

BSSID (MAC)

Displays the device’s BSSID. The BSSID identifies this wireless bridge in the network, and is the same as the device’s MAC address.

Status

Displays the current status of the wireless bridge.

Signal Strength

Displays the wireless signal strength.

IP Address

Displays the IP address of this device.

Subnet Mask

Displays the subnet mask of the IP address.

Default Gateway

Displays the IP address of the default gateway.

MAC address

Displays the device’s MAC address. The MAC address is a unique, fixed ID for this device, it cannot be modified.

IV-2. iQ Setup

You can run iQ Setup again to reconfigure the wireless

bridge. Click “Apply” to reset the wireless bridge back

to its factory default, unconfigured state. Then connect

to the “EdimaxCV.setup” SSID to start iQ Setup. Refer

to II. Installation for guidance on iQ Setup.

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