EDIMAX Technology EW-7288APC User Manual
EW-7288APC
Quick Installation Guide
06-2014 / v1.0
I. Package Contents
CD-ROM
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
USB Cable
EW-7288APC
Access Key Card
Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
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II. LED Status
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
White
On
EW-7288APC is powered on.
Purple
Flashing
EW-7288APC is booting up,
resetting or upgrading firmware.
Red
On
WPS/Reset button has been
pressed for 10 seconds and ready
for reset to default.
Flashing
Internet is disconnected.
Green
On
Wi-Fi is in standby mode or no
data transmission.
Bright Green
On
EW-7288APC is ready after booting
and Ethernet cable is connected or
Wi-Fi is active and transmitting or
receiving data.
Blue
On
Indicates a successful WPS
connection (displays on for 5
minutes).
Flashing
WPS in progress: waiting for
connection.
Off
Off
EW-7288APC is off or in LED off
mode.
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III. Installation
Access Point Mode
The device connects to an existing router via
Ethernet cable and provides 5GHz wireless
Internet access for your network devices.
Wi-Fi Bridge Mode
The device connects to a network device for
example: TV, gaming console, or media player via
Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver,
allowing the network device to join your existing
Wi-Fi network. The device also repeats the 5GHz
wireless signal for extended range for other
network devices.
1. Use the slide switch on the base of the EW-7288APC to select access point
mode or Wi-Fi bridge mode.
2. Plug in the EW-7288APC using either the included power adapter or USB
cable.
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3. For access point mode, ensure the LED is on and flashing red. For Wi-Fi
bridge mode, ensure the LED is on and green. Refer to the appropriate
following chapter for more guidance on each mode.
IV. Access Point Mode
1. Connect the EW-7288APC to your router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Ensure the LED is on and bright green.
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3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a
Wi-Fi network with the SSID “Edimax**-5GHz ” and connect to it.
Two characters of the SSID (Edimax**-5GHz) will be unique
numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimaxc2-5GHz”. These
unique numbers are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s
MAC address, which is displayed along with the full SSID on the
label on the underside of the EW-7288APC and the included
access key card.
4. Enter the Wi-Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside
of the EW-7288APC (see above).
5. Once you are connected, you can browse the Internet
as usual. Setup is complete.
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