Edimax Technology EW-7228APn User Manual

EW-7228APn

User Manual

08-2012 / v1.1

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Contents

I. Product Information ........................................................................................................................ 5

I-1. Package Contents ................................................................................................................... 5

I-2. Description ............................................................................................................................. 5

I-3. Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 8

I-4. System Requirements .............................................................................................................. 9

II. Quick Installation .................................................................................................................... 10

II-1. Mac .................................................................................................................................... 10

II-2. Windows ............................................................................................................................ 14

II-3. Access Point Mode ............................................................................................................. 17

II-4. AP Client Mode .................................................................................................................. 20

II-5. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender) ...................................................................................... 23

II-6. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 26

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ...................................................................................... 28

III-1. Home.............................................................................................................................. 31

III-2. Basic Settings ................................................................................................................. 33

III-2-1. AP Mode .................................................................................................................... 34

III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode ...................................................................................... 36

III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode .................................................................................. 38

III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode ........................................................................ 40

III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS........................................................................................................... 41

III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode .......................................................................................... 43

III-3. WPS Setting .................................................................................................................... 46

III-4. Advanced Setting ........................................................................................................... 48

III-5. Security .......................................................................................................................... 51

III-5-1. Disable ....................................................................................................................... 52

III-5-2. Enable 802.1x Authentication .................................................................................... 52

III-5-3. WEP ............................................................................................................................ 53

III-5-4. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................. 55

III-5-5. WPA Radius ................................................................................................................ 56

III-6. MAC Filtering ................................................................................................................. 57

III-7. System Utility ................................................................................................................. 59

III-7-1. Password Settings ........................................................................................................ 59

III-7-2. Management IP .......................................................................................................... 60

III-7-3. DHCP Server ............................................................................................................... 61

III-8. Configuration Tool ...................................................................................................... 63

III-9. Upgrade ..................................................................................................................... 64

III-10. Reset .......................................................................................................................... 65

IV. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................... 68

IV-1. Configuring your IP address ........................................................................................... 68

IV-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................ 68

IV-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................ 70

IV-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 71

IV-1-4. Mac OS ........................................................................................................................ 75

IV-2. How to Find your Network Security Key ............................................................................ 78

IV-2-1. Windows 7 & Windows Vista .................................................................................... 78

IV-2-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 80

IV-3. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 83

IV-4. Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 85

IV-5. Technical Support........................................................................................................... 88

I. Product Information

Item

Color

Status

Description

PWR

(Power)

Green On

Device is on

Off

Device is off

WLAN

(Wireless LAN)

Orange Flashing

Data is being transmitted wirelessly

Off

Data is not being transmitted wirelessly

1 to 5

Green

Ethernet port is connected to a device

Thank you for purchasing the Edimax EW-7228APn wireless access point. This product provides wireless access to an existing wired Ethernet network, at speeds up to 150Mbps for 802.11n compatible wireless devices. Its quick and easy installation process ensures that anybody can set up a network environment and share an Internet connection in a matter of minutes.

I-1. Package Contents

Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing from the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):

 Wireless Access Point  CD containing setup wizard, multi language quick installation guide

and user manual

 Power Adapter  3dBi Antenna  Accessory Kit  Quick installation guide

I-2. Description

Front panel:

(LAN Ports 1 to 5)

Flashing

Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet cable

Off

No connection

Back panel:

a. Antenna Connector

Connect the included 3dBi antenna here. It is a round connector (standard reverse SMA).

b. 10/100M LAN Ports

Connect wired computers or other network devices to these ports..

c. 5V DC

Connect the included power adapter here.

d. WPS/Reset Button

Press this button and hold for 20 seconds to reset the access point to factory default settings. Press this button for less than 5 seconds to start WPS functions.

Product Label

The product label on the underside of the device displays the default IP address, username and password of the access point.

I-3. Safety Information

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

1. The travel router is designed for indoor use only; do not place the travel router outdoors.

2. Do not place the travel router 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 travel router.

4. Take care when moving and handling the travel router; accidental damage is not covered by the travel router’s warranty.

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

6. Do not place the travel router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The travel router will become hot during use.

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

8. The travel router 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 travel router, then disconnect the travel router immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

I-4. System Requirements

- Computer (with Fast Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter) running

Windows98/2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS.

- Web Browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer 7 or above,

Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

II. Quick Installation

Your wireless access point can be up and running in a matter of minutes.

If you need to make more detailed configurations after setup, you can refer to

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your

computer. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the access point.

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

adapter into a wall socket. The PWR LED should light up.

Refer to the following instructions appropriate for your operating system.

II-1. Mac

MAC USERS: You may need to modify the IP

address of your computer before you can setup the access point. For guidance on how to do this, please see Appendix IV-1. Configuring your IP

Address.

For Mac users it is necessary to configure the access point manually, using the browser based configuration interface. Please open a web browser and enter the access point’s default IP address “http://192.168.2.1” into the URL bar.

You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The

default username is admin and the default password is 1234.

From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home screen.

Select “Basic Settings” from the menu on the left side of

Access point mode allows wireless clients to connect to this device and exchange data with devices connected to the wired network.

Station-Infrastructure

Also known as wireless client mode. Enables Ethernet-only devices such as smart TVs and game consoles to connect to a wireless network

AP Bridge-Point to Point

Establishes a wireless connection with another wireless access point using the same mode, and links any wired networks connected to these two wireless access points together. Only one access point can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point

Establishes a wireless connection with other wireless access points using the same mode, and links any wired networks connected to these wireless access points together. Up to 4 access points can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-WDS

This mode is similar to “AP Bridge to

the screen.

“Basic Settings” allows you to set the mode of the access point and configure the settings accordingly.

Open the drop down menu labeled “Mode” and select from the 6 available modes:

The available modes are:

Multi-Point”, but the device is not in bridge-dedicated mode, and will be able to accept wireless clients while the device is working as a wireless bridge.

Universal Repeater

The device will act as a wireless range extender that will help you to extend your Wi-Fi network. The device acts as a client and AP at the same time. It its client function to connect to a root AP, and uses its AP function to service wireless clients within its coverage.

Please refer to the appropriate chapter of the user manual for your desired operating mode:

- III-2-1. AP Mode

- III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode

- III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode

- III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode

- III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS

- III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode

II-2. Windows

1. Windows users can run the setup wizard on the included CD. Insert the

Edimax CD into your computer’s CD drive. When the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Autorun.exe.”

Note: If a popup window appears asking “Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer”, please click “Yes” to continue.

2. Click on “Setup Utility” in the main menu, then select “English” to continue.

3. The setup wizard will search for the access point. When it has successfully

found the device, click “Next” to continue.

4. The setup wizard will prompt you for a password. Enter the default

password, 1234.

5. The setup wizard will then show the access point’s IP information. The

default IP is 192.168.2.1. Click “Next” to continue.

Note: Please do not select “Automatically assign an IP address from your network” unless you are performing more advanced setup. For first-time installation, please use the default IP address.

6. Select which mode you wish to use and click “Next”.

II-3. Access Point Mode

1. Select Access Point Mode and click “Next”.

2. You will be prompted to set the SSID of this access point. The SSID will be

the name of the access point when you connect to it wirelessly. The default SSID is Edimax AP. This page also offers the option to change the password used to access the device’s browser based configuration interface. For first time setup, please simply click “Next” without changing anything.

3. You will now be prompted to set up a wireless encryption password. You

have the option of using no security encryption, or selecting the WEP or WPA pre-shared key encryption schemes. For security reasons, it is recommended that you use an encryption method.

4. You will see a final confirmation screen, listing the settings you have

selected. If everything is correct, click “Set” to continue.

5. The device will save your settings, then reboot. Please do not disconnect or

turn off the device during this process.

6. After the device reboots, you will see a final congratulation screen. Click

“Finish” to complete the setup.

II-4. AP Client Mode

1. Select AP Client Mode and click “Next”.

2. You have the option to change the password used to access the device’s

browser based configuration interface. For first time setup, please simply click “Next” without changing anything.

3. The device will search for nearby wireless networks to connect to. If you

cannot find the access point you wish to connect to, click “Scan” to refresh the list of wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to and click “Next” to continue.

4. If the wireless network you selected requires a network security key, enter

it here. If you do not know the network security key then please refer to

IV-2. Appendix How to Find Your Network Security Key. Click “Next” to

continue when finished.

5. You will see a final confirmation screen, listing the settings you have

selected. If everything is correct, click “Set” to continue.

6. The device will save your settings, then reboot. Please do not disconnect or

turn off the device during this process.

7. After the device reboots, you will see a final congratulation screen. Click

“Finish” to complete the setup.

II-5. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender)

1. Select Repeater Mode and click “Next”.

2. You will be prompted to set the SSID of this device. The SSID will be the

name of the device when you connect to it wirelessly. The default SSID is Edimax AP, you are option to change it to the same SSID as your current wireless network. This page also offers the option to change the password used to access the device’s browser based configuration interface.

3. The device will search for nearby wireless networks to connect to. If you

cannot find the access point you wish to connect to, click “Scan” to refresh the list of wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to, and click “Next” to continue.

Note: Note the channel number used by the wireless router or access point you select. If the router or AP uses “Auto” for its channel selection, then this repeater will disconnect from the router or AP as soon as it switches channels. For best results, check the wireless settings for your router

and set the channel to a fixed number, such as 1, 6, or 11.

7. If the wireless network you selected requires a network security key, enter

it here. If you do not know the network security key then please refer to

IV-2. Appendix How to Find Your Network Security Key. Click “Next” to

continue when finished.

Note: If the network you select shows that it uses WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption, then please use WPA2 AES here. Please do not use WPA2 mixed mode.

4. You will see a final confirmation screen, listing the settings you have

selected. If everything is correct, click “Set” to continue.

5. The device will save your settings, then reboot. Please do not disconnect or

turn off the device during this process.

6. After the device reboots, you will see a final congratulation screen. Click

“Finish” to complete the setup.

II-6. Hardware Installation

After configuring your device, you can install it in its final location.

Access Point Mode

Connect one port of the device to your router or xDSL modem. You can now connect a computer or other network device to the access point wirelessly by locating and connecting to its SSID. Or you can connect a computer/device to the access point using an Ethernet cable.

AP Client Mode

Connect one port of the access point to the network device you wish to connect to the Internet wirelessly, e.g. a games console or smart TV. Your network device should now be connected to your existing wireless network.

Repeater Mode

Position the device in a location for optimal wireless extension; usually a central location in your house or roughly an equal distance between your router and the furthest wireless client. You can connect to the access point wirelessly by locating and connecting to its SSID.

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface

Once you have setup the access point in its desired operating mode as detailed in II. Quick Setup, you can further configure the settings of the access point anytime using the browser based configuration interface.

Note: You may need to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh before you can access the browser based configuration interface.

This is because the access point’s default IP address

192.168.2.1 may not be in the same IP address subnet as your network. In this case, you need to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh to

192.168.2.10. For guidance on how to do this, please see Appendix IV-1. Configuring your IP

Address.

To access the browser based configuration interface, please enter the access point’s default IP address “http://192.168.2.1” into the URL bar of a web browser.

Note: For your reference, the access point’s default IP address, username and password are all displayed on the product label on the underneath of the device, as shown below.

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