Edimax Technology CV-7438nDM User Manual

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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.

Enable WPS

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable WPS

IV-3. WPS 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.

The “WPS Settings” page displays information regarding WPS.

It is recommended to configure data encryption/security settings on your router/access point before using WPS.

WPS Status

Displays WPS status. If data encryption/security settings for the wireless bridge’s SSID have never been set, “unConfigured” will be shown here. If data encryption/security settings for the wireless bridge’s SSID have been set, “Configured” will be shown here.

Device PIN Code

Displays the WPS PIN code of the wireless bridge.

(Client Device) Configuration Mode

“Enrollee” mode means the wireless bridge will follow the wireless settings of wireless router/access point for WPS connections. “Enrollee” mode is fixed and cannot be modified.

Configure via Push Button

Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) to activate WPS on the wireless bridge. WPS will be active for 2 minutes. The LED on the wireless bridge will flash (white) while WPS is active.

Send PIN Code to AP/Router

The wireless bridge’s WPS PIN code is displayed here. Click “Send PIN” to

automatically send the PIN to the router/access point.

IV-4. Wireless Advanced

In “Wireless Advanced” you can configure advanced wireless settings. Please do not modify these settings unless you are sure what effect the changes will have on your wireless bridge; advanced settings are for experienced users only.

Changing these settings can adversely affect the

performance of your wireless bridge.

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.

WMM

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you enable WMM, the wireless bridge will define the priority of different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require instant responses and improve performance. WNM is enabled by default.

TX Power

Adjust the output power of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power.

Enable LED Off Mode

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable “LED Off Mode”. Select “Turn off all LED indicators” to disable the LED on the wireless bridge.

Click “Apply” to save and apply the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard changes.

IV-5. Administrator

In “Administrator” you can change the login information for your wireless bridge, which you use to access the browser based configuration interface. Additionally, you can modify the IP address of the wireless bridge.

If you change the administrator password, please

make a note of the new password. In the event

that you forget this password and are unable to

see III-3. Reset for how to reset the wireless bridge.

Current Password

Enter your current password. The default password is 1234.

New Password

Enter your desired new password here. You can use any combination of letters, numbers and symbols up to 20 characters.

Re-Enter Password

Confirm your new password.

IP Address

Specify an IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to wireless bridge.

Subnet Mask

Input the subnet mask of the new IP address.

Gateway Address

Input the network’s gateway IP address.

You can modify the IP address of the wireless bridge, enabling it to become a part of your local area network.

Please write down and remember the new IP address you assigned to the wireless bridge. If you forget this IP address you may not be able to connect to the browser based configuration interface in the future.

For static IP users, the wireless bridge needs to have an IP address in the same subnet as your network, in order that you can access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface. For example, if your static IP is 192.168.9.2 then you need to assign the wireless bridge an IP address in the range 192.168.9.x where x = 3-254. Each network device has a unique IP address.

To ensure that you assign a correct IP address to the wireless bridge, you can also check the IP address of your router. Please refer to V-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address. Your ISP can also provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask and gateway address.

If you are unable to connect to the browser based configuration interface using http://edimaxcv.setup, it is possible that you assigned an incorrect IP address to the wireless bridge. In this case you can reset the wireless bridge back to its default IP address. See III-3. Reset.

Click “Apply” to save and apply the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard

changes.

IV-6. Configuration Tool

Backup Settings

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

Restore Settings

Click the browse button to locate a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to upload the file and replace your current settings.

Restore to Factory Defaults

Click “Reset” to restore settings to the factory default. A status bar will indicate the

On the “Configuration Tool” page you can back up the wireless bridge’s current settings, restore the settings

to a previously saved version or restore the wireless bridge back to its original factory default state.

restore all settings, configurations and passwords

back to the factory default It is recommended that

you backup your existing settings before restoring

Restoring settings to the factory default will

to factory defaults.

progress of the restore and you will see a confirmation screen when the reset is complete.

After restoring to the bridge to factory defaults, you will need to

connect to the “EdimaxCV.setup” SSID again and setup the

wireless bridge. See II. Installation.

You can also restore the wireless bridge to its factory default state by pressing and holding the WPS/Reset button for at least 10 seconds. The LED will display on (red) while the device resets. The wireless bridge is ready when the LED is flashing (red).

IV-6-1. Upgrade Firmware

Selecting “Firmware upgrade” from the “Configuration Tool” menu allows you to update the system firmware

to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website.

Do not switch off or disconnect the wireless bridge

during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage

the device.

It is recommended to use a wired Ethernet

connection to upload a firmware file.

Choose File

Click “Choose File” to open a new window, locate a firmware file on your computer, and confirm your selection.

Click “Apply” to save and apply the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard changes.

IV-6-2. Reboot

If the wireless bridge malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device. You can reboot the bridge from this page remotely (below) if the location of the wireless bridge is not convenient, or you can switch the device off and back on again using the on/off switch located on the back of the device.

Rebooting the wireless bridge will not affect the current configuration and settings of the device.

Apply

Click “Apply” to reboot the device. A status bar will indicate the progress of the reboot and you will see a confirmation screen when the reboot is complete.

V. Appendix

V-1. Configuring your IP address

Before you run iQ Setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. This is a simple procedure, which is explained step by step in V-1-1. How to configure your computer to use a

dynamic IP address.

Static IP users can run iQ Setup by a) temporarily switching to a dynamic IP address or b) modifying the static IP address of your computer.

For b) the wireless bridge uses the default IP address 192.168.9.2 so you need

to modify your computer’s IP address to be in the same IP address subnet e.g.

192.168.9.x (x = 10 – 254).

Static IP users please make a note of your static IP before you change it or switch to a dynamic IP address.

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

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

You can assign a new IP address to the wireless bridge which is within the subnet of your network during iQ Setup, or after iQ Setup using the browser based configuration interface (refer to IV-5. Administrator). Please change your IP address back to its original value after the wireless bridge is properly configured.

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

Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system.

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

address automatically”, then click “OK”.

V-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”, then click “OK”.

V-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”, then click “OK”.

V-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”, then click “OK”.

V-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 select “Using DHCP” from the

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

5. Click on “Apply” to save the changes.

V-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.

V-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.

V-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.

V-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.

V-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.

V-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.

V-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.

V-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.

V-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.

3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following

window.

4. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be asked to enter

your administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your password and click “Allow”.

Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to

the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network

security password is “edimax1234”. Please make a note of your network security password.

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

To find your router’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system.

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

1. Go to “Start”, select “Run” and type “cmd”, then press Enter or click “OK”.

2. A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.

3. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

V-1-4-2. Windows 8

1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right

corner of the screen to display the Charms bar.

2. Click “Search” and enter “cmd” into the search bar. Click the “Command

Prompt” app which be displayed on the left side.

3. A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.

4. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

V-1-4-3. Mac

1. Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”.

2. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, your

router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.

3. If you are using Wi-Fi, click “Wi-Fi” in the left panel, and then “Advanced”

in the bottom right corner.

4. Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next

to “Router”.

V-1-4. Troubleshooting

Scenario

Solution

I can’t log onto the browser based configuration interface.

a. Please check the connection of the power cord and

network cable and the status of the LED, and ensure all cords and cables are correctly and firmly inserted.

b. Make sure you are using the correct IP address/URL. c. If you are using a MAC or IP address filter, try to

connect the wireless bridge to another computer.

d. Set your computer to obtain an IP address

automatically (DHCP), and see if your computer can obtain an IP address.

e. If you are experiencing problems after a firmware

upgrade, please contact your dealer of purchase for help.

Streaming is slow or frequently interrupted.

a. The CV-7438nDM is a dual-band device, if your

home network has two frequency bands (2.4Ghz and 5GHz) we recommend that you use 5GHz for audio/video streaming for better performance. Refer to II-1. iQ Setup for instructions how to connect the CV-7438nDM to your 5GHz Wi-Fi.

b. Reset the wireless bridge. c. Try again later. Your local network may be

experiencing technical difficulties or very high usage.

d. Change the channel number of your wireless

network.

I can’t log onto the browser based configuration interface: incorrect password.

a. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the “Caps

Lock” light is not illuminated.

b. If you do not know your password, restore the

device to factory settings.

The wireless bridge is extremely hot.

a. It is normal for the wireless bridge to heat up during

frequent use. If you can safely place your hand on the wireless bridge, the temperature of the device is at a normal level.

b. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from

If you are experiencing problems with your wireless bridge, please refer to this troubleshooting below before contacting your dealer of purchase for help.

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

My network device can’t access the Internet.

a. Ensure that your broadband router is fully

functional.

b. Switch off both your network device and wireless

bridge, and switch back on again.

c. Ensure that the wireless bridge is powered on (check

the LED) and that the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the network device.

d. Use a computer to access the CV-7438nDM’s

browser based configuration interface. If something is wrong, you will see an error page before the home page. On the home page, check “Status” under “Wireless Settings”. It should be “Connected” – if it is “Disconnected” then this means the wireless bridge is not connected to your router/access point.

My network is using a static IP address, how do I assign an IP address to my wireless bridge?

You can modify the IP address of the wireless bridge using the browser based configuration interface. Please refer to IV-5. Administrator.

Netflix movies are slow to start playing.

Typically, enough of the movie is pre-loaded before playback begins to ensure there are no interruptions during once playback is under way. This is known as buffering. The speed of your Internet connection is the most influential factor in determining the length of time buffering – a slower connection means more time buffering. For instant streaming of standard definition content, generally an Internet download speed of at least 2Mbps is necessary. For instant HD streaming, download speeds of at least 5 Mbps are generally required.

My Internet connection is fast enough, but buffering times are still too long and I only see standard

It is possible the problem still lies with your Internet connection.

a. Check and compare your connection speed at

different times. During peak usage times i.e. weekends and evenings, Internet connection speeds can fluctuate significantly depending on your ISP’s

definition video when streaming video from services such as Netflix or Youtube.

total available bandwidth. If you are experiencing significant reductions in your download speeds during peak times, contact your ISP to solve this issue.

b. If you are experiencing problems all of the time as

opposed to only during peak times, then connect your computer directly to your router and test the speed, compared to when your computer is connected to directly to the wireless bridge. If your Internet connection speed is consistently fast when connected directly to your router then the problem may be related to the CV-7438nDM – the connection between the wireless bridge and wireless router is not optimal. Try to re-locate the wireless bridge to improve the connection.

c. Ensure that you’re connection is secure. If you are

using an unsecured wireless connection, it is possible that someone is sharing your connection without your knowledge and this could be causing low connection speeds.

My network device (such as TV, games console..) is set up for wireless access, but it does not work.

Set up your network device as you usually would for a regular Ethernet wired connection – not a wireless connection. Although the CV-7438nDM is a wireless device, it is connected to your network device via a standard Ethernet cable. Effectively, the wireless bridge is “transparent” in your network, in that your network device does not actually know it is there. For example, if using a TV check Network Connection –

(Cable or wired) or similar. For a PS3, check Internet Connection Settings for a wired connection

(Settings>Network Settings>Internet Connection Settings). See:

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/settings/conne ctwired.html

Can a CV-7438nDM be powered from the USB port of a TV?

Yes – provided that the TV is capable of supplying 1 A of current via USB. Some TV’s may only support a maximum 500mA current via USB, in which case there is a power adapter included in the package contents for use with the CV-7438nDM instead. After setup, I can’t

The wireless bridge did not successfully establish a

find the wireless bridge listed as an AirPlay device, and the “Edimaxcv.setup” wireless network(SSID) is still available. Connecting to the

“edimaxcv.setup”

SSID displays an error page.

connection with your wireless network during setup, or the connection has been broken. Please check the

wireless bridge’s LED: for a successful connection the

LED will display on (white). If no connection has been established, the LED will flash (red). Run iQ Setup again to establish a connection.

V-1-5. Glossary

Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to

configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP

packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.

DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandaccess point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a domain name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you.

DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps).

IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example:

192.168.2.1. It consists of 2 portions: the IP network address, and the host

identifier.

The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each

“aaa” can be anything from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b”

can either be 0 or 1.

A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as

11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network

mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP

address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP

network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.

For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,

11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000

It means the device’s network address is

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,

00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient

method for access points to route IP packets to their destination.

ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's office.

ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.

LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN.

MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of

two parts: 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID (unique

Application

Protocol

Port Number

Telnet

TCP

FTP

TCP

SMTP

TCP

POP3

TCP

110

H.323

TCP

1720

SNMP

UCP

161

SNMP Trap

UDP

162

HTTP

TCP

PPTP

TCP

1723

PC Anywhere

TCP

5631

PC Anywhere

UDP

5632

for each manufacturer), plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product’s

serial number.

NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband access

point’s NAT capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on

your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP. Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers:

Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses.

Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC). TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol.

TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol.

WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network.

Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.

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Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without the obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

The product you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly different from those shown in this QIG. The software and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for updates. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. ※ FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the

potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

※ This device will not permit operations on channels 116-128 for 11na and 120-128 for 11a which overlap the

5600 -5650MHz band.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not Intended for Use

None

EU Declaration of Conformity

English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

French: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la

directive 1999/5/CE, 2009/125/CE, 2006/95/CE, 2011/65/CE.

Czechian: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními

směrnic 1999/5/ES, 2009/125/ES, 2006/95/ES, 2011/65/ES.

Polish: Urządzenie jest zgodne z ogólnymi wymaganiami oraz szczególnymi warunkami

określonymi Dyrektywą UE 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC..

Romanian: Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale

Directivei 1999/5/CE, 2009/125/CE, 2006/95/CE, 2011/65/CE.

Russian: Это оборудование соответствует основным требованиям и положениям Директивы

1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

Magyar: Ez a berendezés megfelel az alapvető követelményeknek és más vonatkozó irányelveknek

(1999/5/EK, 2009/125/EK, 2006/95/EK, 2011/65/EK).

Türkçe: Bu cihaz 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC direktifleri zorunlu istekler ve

diğer hükümlerle ile uyumludur.

Ukrainian: Обладнання відповідає вимогам і умовам директиви 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC,

2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC..

Slovakian: Toto zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky a ďalšie príslušné ustanovenia smerníc

1999/5/ES, 2009/125/ES, 2006/95/ES, 2011/65/ES.

German: Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Voraussetzungen gemäß den Richtlinien 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC,

2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

Spanish: El presente equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 1999/5/EC,

2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

Italian: Questo apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni applicabili

della Direttiva 1999/5/CE, 2009/125/CE, 2006/95/CE, 2011/65/CE.

Dutch: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen

van richtlijn 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC..

Portugese: Este equipamento cumpre os requesitos essênciais da Directiva 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC,

2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

Norwegian: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de viktigste kravene og andre relevante regler i Direktiv

1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

Swedish: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och övriga relevanta

bestämmelser i direktiv 1999/5/EG, 2009/125/EG, 2006/95/EG, 2011/65/EG.

Danish: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væ sentligste krav og andre relevante

forordninger i direktiv 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

Finnish: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 1999/5/EY, 2009/125/EY, 2006/95/EY, 2011/65/EY oleelliset

vaatimukset ja muut asiaankuuluvat määräykset.

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WEEE Directive & Product Disposal

At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, and 2009/125/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC.

Equipment:

N600 Universal Dual-Band Wi-Fi Bridge

Model No.:

CV-7438nDM

The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:

Spectrum:

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) ETSI EN 301 893 V1.6.1 (2011-11)

EMC:

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1 (2012-09)

EMF:

EN 50385:2002

Safety (LVD):

IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009 EN-60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011

Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

No. 3, Wu Chuan 3rd Road,

Wu-Ku Industrial Park,

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Date of Signature:

April 31st, 2013

Signature: Printed Name:

Albert Chang

Title:

Director Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

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