Edimax Technology EW-7428HCn User Manual

EW-7428HCn

User Manual

08-2012 / v1.0

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CONTENTS

I. PRODUCT INFORMATION......................................................................................... 5

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

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

I-3. Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 5

I-4. Back Panel ....................................................................................................... 6

I-5. Safety Information ........................................................................................... 7

I-6. System Requirements ...................................................................................... 8

I-7. Hardware Installation ...................................................................................... 8

I-7-I. Connecting the Access Point to a Router or PoE Switch ......................... 8

I-7-2. Fixing the Access Point to a Ceiling ...................................................... 10

II. GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................. 11

II-1. Access Point Mode ........................................................................................... 14

II-2. Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode ....................................................................... 16

II-3. Wireless Client Mode ...................................................................................... 19

III. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE ...................................................... 21

III-1. Home ........................................................................................................... 23

III-2. iQ Setup ....................................................................................................... 25

III-3. Basic Setting ................................................................................................. 26

III-3-1. AP Mode................................................................................................ 28

III-3-2. Station-Infrastructure Mode .................................................................. 33

III-3-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode .............................................................. 35

III-3-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode .................................................... 36

III-3-5. AP Bridge-WDS ...................................................................................... 38

III-3-6. Universal Repeater Mode ...................................................................... 43

III-4. WPS Setting.................................................................................................. 48

III-5. Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 51

III-5-1. Security ................................................................................................. 53

III-5-2. MAC Filtering ........................................................................................ 58

III-6. System Utility ............................................................................................... 60

III-6-1. Administrator ........................................................................................ 61

III-6-2. Time Setting .......................................................................................... 65

III-6-3. Power Saving ......................................................................................... 66

III-6-4. Scheduling setting ................................................................................. 67

III-7. Configuration Tool ........................................................................................ 70

III-7-1. Diagnosis ............................................................................................... 72

III-7-2. Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................. 73

III-7-3. Reboot ................................................................................................... 74

IV. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................ 76

IV-1. Configuring your IP address .......................................................................... 76

IV-1-1. Windows XP .......................................................................................... 76

IV-1-2. Windows Vista ..................................................................................... 77

IV-1-3. Windows 7 ........................................................................................... 79

IV-1-4. Mac OS ................................................................................................. 82

IV-2. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 86

IV-3. Glossary ........................................................................................................ 88

LED

Light Status

Description

(1)Power

Device correctly powered and initialized.

Off

Device not powered or not correctly powered, or device not yet initialized.

1 2 34 5

I. PRODUCT INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing the Edimax EW-7428HCn N300 High Power Ceiling Mount Wireless PoE Range Extender/Access Point! This device is an ideal choice for users looking to expand their home or office networking environment. Its easy installation procedure also allows any computer user to set up a network environment in a matter of minutes.

I-1. Package Contents

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

 Ceiling mount range extender/access point (1 pcs)  Quick installation guide (1 pcs)  CD with multi-language QIG and user manual (1 pcs)  Power adapter (1 pcs)  Ethernet cable (1 pcs)  Mounting kit (1 pcs)  Access key card (1 pcs)

I-2. Physical Description

I-3. Front Panel

Flashing

Device is resetting to factory default settings.

(2)Wi-Fi

WPS is activated and the device is waiting for a WPS signal from another device.

Flashing

Wi-Fi activity (transferring data).

(3)LAN

Connected to a local area network.

Off

Not connected to a local area network.

Flashing

LAN activity (transferring data).

Item

Function

Description

(4)Reset/

WPS

Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate WPS mode, during which this device will attempt to automatically connect to a WPS-enabled client device.

Reset

To reset the device to factory default settings, press and hold the button for 10 seconds, until the Power LED starts flashing. Release the button to initiate reset procedures.

Item Name

Description

(5) LAN Port

Connects to an Ethernet cable. This device is capable of Power over Ethernet (PoE), so if the cable is connected to a PoE switch, then this device will be powered by the Ethernet cable alone.

(6) 5V DC

Connects to the power adapter.

Note: Please note that the hardware WPS button only works when connecting to wireless clients. It will have no effect when the device itself is in Wireless Client Mode.

I-4. Back Panel

Note: Please do not connect the power adapter if

the device is already connected to a PoE switch via the LAN port.

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 access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors.

2. Do not place the access point 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 access point.

4. Ensure that the access point is firmly secured to a wall or ceiling. In the event of damage due to the access point falling from its location, the warranty of the access point is void.

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

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

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

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

I-6. System Requirements

- Computer or network device with wired or wireless network interface

card.

- Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or above, Opera web

browser, or Safari web browser).

- Available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz) or 802.3af Power

Over Ethernet (PoE) Switch.

I-7. Hardware Installation

The access point can be attached to a ceiling, or connected to a router or PoE switch.

Note: You must first configure your access point using iQ Setup before proceeding with hardware installation. The following is for reference after you have chosen which mode to operate your access point. Please refer to II. Getting Started and follow the instructions to configure your access point.

I-7-I. Connecting the Access Point to a Router or PoE Switch

1. To connect the access point to a router or Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch,

first carefully remove the back panel cover by twisting it counter-clockwise. This enables easier access to the LAN port and the power adapter.

2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the access

point. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN port on a router or PoE switch, as shown in the following diagram:

3. If you are using a router then plug the power adapter into a wall socket,

and connect it to the 5V DC power port on the access point. Reattach the back panel cover, twisting it clockwise to secure it into place.

4. If you are using a PoE switch then it is not necessary to connect the access

point to a power source via the 5V DC power adapter. The device will be powered by the PoE switch. Reattach the back panel cover, twisting it clockwise to secure it into place.

Note: If you are using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch, do not use the power adapter included in the package contents.

I-7-2. Fixing the Access Point to a Ceiling

1. To attach the device to the ceiling in its final location, attach the device’s

back panel to the ceiling with the included screws (mounting kit). Then, attach the rest of the device to the back panel, twisting it clockwise to lock it into place.

II. GETTING STARTED

1. Carefully remove the back panel cover by twisting it counter-clockwise. This

enables easier access to the LAN port and the power adapter.

2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the device’s Ethernet port, plug the

other end into your computer’s Ethernet port.

3. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket, then connect it to the 5V DC

power port. Reattach the back panel cover, twisting it clockwise to secure it into place.

4. The device will begin to initialize. After 30 seconds, the power LED will turn

on, which indicates the device has completed its initialization.

Note: Make sure that your computer is set as a DHCP client. If you are unsure, please see APPENDIX IV-1. Configuring your IP address to set your PC IP to “Obtain an IP address automatically”.

5. Enclosed in the product box is an Access Key card to indicate device factory

default information, containing a URL to access the device’s browser-based configuration interface, similar to the example below. “Web browser access” is necessary information for you to login web-based firmware. “Wi-Fi Client access” is necessary information for your wireless client device(for example your computer, tablet, smart phone) to connect to this device.

Note: The URL on your card will likely differ from the example shown in this guide. Please enter the URL you see on your card, and not the URL used in the examples here.

6. Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. Enter the access key into

the browser URL bar. (Windows PCs only)

Or enter the default IP address (http://192.168.2.2) into your browser’s address bar. (MacOS and Linux)

7. You will be prompted to enter a username and password. The default

username is admin, and the default password is 1234.

8. You will then enter the iQ Setup screen, where you can choose which mode

to activate.

The default mode for the device is Access Point Mode.

1. For Access Point Mode, please see section II-1. Access Point Mode

2. For Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode, please see section II-2. Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode

3. For Wireless Client Mode, please see section II-3. Wireless Client Mode

II-1. Access Point Mode

Access Point Mode allows the device to broadcast a wireless Internet signal, which your wireless devices – such as a notebook computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer – can connect to.

1. Select Access Point Mode from the iQ Setup list.

2. You will be asked if you want to change the login information for this device.

For now, simply click ‘NEXT’ without changing anything. You will later have

an opportunity to change this in the browser-based setup, should you wish.

Note: If you changed the username and password in this step, you will be prompted to relogin. Enter the new information into the login prompt.

3. You will be prompted to set the device’s access point settings. If you want

to, you can give the device an ID in the ‘Device Name’ field, and if you want

to set a Wi-Fi password, select ‘Enabled’ from the drop-down menu and enter your desired password in the ‘Wi-Fi Network Password field’.

Otherwise, if you keep the default settings, the device’s wireless network will have the default ID of ‘Edimax’ and will use no password.

Note: If the device is not set to “Obtain an IP address automatically”, then please select that

option by clicking on the radio button circled in the above image.

4. Click ‘APPLY’ when you are done. You will see a confirmation screen, with

your Wi-Fi settings.

5. Click ‘APPLY’ and the device will save settings and restart. When it has

finished, you will see a final congratulations screen.

6. Disconnect the access point from your computer via Ethernet cable and

connect the access point to a router or PoE switch. See I-7-I. Connecting the Access Point to a Router or Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch.

In the diagram below, the access point is connected to a PoE switch:

7. You may now connect to the device wirelessly by selecting its ID from your

list of Wi-Fi networks, and entering the password you set (if you set one).

II-2. Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode

Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode allows you to extend the range of an existing Wi-Fi network; expanding wireless coverage and eliminating dead spots.

1. Select Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode from the list. iQ Setup will start

detecting available Wi-Fi networks automatically. All detected Wi-Fi networks will be displayed in the list. Select the one you wish to connect to.

Note: If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to

does not appear, click “Refresh” to detect again or

try to move the device closer to the root wireless access point.

2. Input the password of the existing Wi-Fi network in the “Key” field and click

“Next” to continue. The device must have the same Wi-Fi password as the root wireless access point.

Note: The device will be unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network if you enter the wrong password. If you do not know your Wi-Fi password, you may find it via your Wi-Fi router’s configuration, or consult the network administrator who set up the Wi-Fi

network.

3. By default, the device’s SSID is the root access point’s SSID plus the last six

characters of the device’s access key. You can change the device’s SSID if you want. Click “Next” to complete the setup.

4. The device will test the connection between itself and the root wireless

access point.

If the connection is successful, the message “Connection Test Successfully” will appear on-screen. Click “Next” to save settings.

If the connection failed, the message “Connection Test Failed” will appear

on-screen. Click “Back” to restart the setup process.

5. The device will show a brief summary of the name of the root wireless

access point, the name of the device, and the security type used. Click “APPLY” to continue, or click “Back” to restart the setup process.

6. After you click “APPLY” the device will restart and save its settings. You will

see a final congratulations page. Your computer will be disconnected from the extender at this time. To reconnect to the extender, select its SSID from your list of Wi-Fi networks.

7. You may test the connectivity of the device by disconnecting the Ethernet

cable from your computer’s Ethernet port, and then attempting to connect

to the device wirelessly (select its SSID from your list of wireless networks, not the SSID of your root Wi-Fi access point). Then, attempt to open a web page with your web browser.

8. After you have connected the device to the existing Wi-Fi network and

confirmed it works, you can move this device to another location for optimal Wi-Fi extension. To move the device, turn it off and unplug it from its socket. The device will remember the Wi-Fi network it is assigned to. Move the device to its new location and plug it in, then turn the device on again. It will go through its initialization process after being turned on. You will be unable to connect to the device while it is initializing.

II-3. Wireless Client Mode

Wireless Client Mode allows Ethernet devices such as smart televisions and video game consoles to connect to a wireless access point.

1. Select Wireless Client Mode from the list. iQ Setup will start detecting

available Wi-Fi networks automatically. All detected Wi-Fi networks will be displayed in the list. Select the one you wish to connect to.

Note: If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to

does not appear, click “Refresh” to detect again or

try to move the device closer to the root wireless access point.

2. Input the password of the existing Wi-Fi network in the “Key” field and click

“Next” to continue. The device must have the same Wi-Fi password as the root wireless access point.

3. The device will test the connection between itself and the root wireless

access point.

If the connection is successful, the message “Connection Successfully” will appear on-screen. Click “Next” to save settings.

If the connection failed, the message “Connection Test Failed” will appear

on-screen. Click “Back” to restart the setup process.

4. The device will show a brief summary of the name of the root wireless

access point, the name of the device, and the security type used. Click “APPLY” to continue, or click “Back” to restart the setup process.

5. After you click “APPLY” the device will restart and save its settings. You will

see a final congratulations page.

6. You may now transfer this device to another Ethernet appliance, such as a

computer, a smart TV or a game console, by disconnecting the Ethernet

cable from your computer’s Ethernet port, and then connecting it to the appliance’s Ethernet port. The device will remember the wireless network it

is assigned to.

III. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE

9. The configurations and settings of this device may be accessed through the

browser-based configuration interface. Enclosed in the product box is an Access Key card to indicate device factory default information, containing a URL to access the device’s browser-based configuration interface, similar to the example below. “Web browser access” is necessary information for you to login web-based firmware. “Wi-Fi Client access” is necessary information for your wireless client device(for example your computer, tablet, smart phone) to connect to this device.

Note: The URL on your card will likely differ from the example shown in this guide. Please enter the URL you see on your card, and not the URL used in the examples here.

Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. Enter the access key (http://edimax******) or default IP address into the browser URL bar. (Windows PCs only)

For Mac users, enter the default IP address (http://192.168.2.2) into your

browser’s address bar. (MacOS and Linux)

Note: The access point uses the default IP address

192.168.2.2, which may not be in the same IP address subnet of your network. Accordingly, you may need to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh to

192.168.2.10, before you can access the browser-based configuration interface.

In the event that you cannot access the browser-based configuration interface using either the access key or the default IP address, please refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP Address for guidance on how to modify your IP address.

Note: For guidance on how to assign a new IP address to the access point, so that it is within the same IP address subnet of your network, please refer to III-6-1. Administrator. If the default IP of the access point remains unchanged, you may need to repeat this process and modify the IP of your PC or Macintosh every time you wish to configure the access point.

You will be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is 1234.

Options are listed in the sidebar on the left side of the interface. .

III-1. Home

The Home page shows the basic status and information of the device.

Uptime

Displays the total passed time since the device was turned on

Hardware Version

Displays the hardware version. This information is helpful when you need online help from the dealer of purchase.

Runtime Code Version

Displays the current firmware version. If you want to perform a firmware upgrade, this number will help you to determine if you have the latest version of the firmware.

Mode

Displays the current wireless operating mode (see next section)

ESSID

Displays the current ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point)

Channel

Displays the current wireless channel

Note: This screenshot is an example. The information you see on your screen will likely differ from this screenshot.

Number

number

Security

Displays the current wireless security setting

BSSID (MAC)

Displays the device’s MAC address. A MAC address is a unique identifier for this device, it cannot be modified by users)

Associated Clients

Displays the number of connected wireless client

Show Active Clients

Displays a list of connected devices, along with relevant information on each one

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 MAC address of the LAN interface

III-2. iQ Setup

If you wish to perform the initial setup process again, for example to change the operation mode of the device, select iQ Setup to restart the setup process.

This will bring you back to the initial setup screen.

III-3. Basic Setting

This device can be set to operate in different modes. You can select the mode you want by selecting Basic Setting from the sidebar.

You can select a mode of operation from the drop-down menu.

Access point mode, allows wireless clients to connect to this device and exchange data with the 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

There are six modes available:

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 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.

III-3-1. AP Mode

When in AP mode, this device acts as a bridge between IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless devices and a wired Ethernet network, and exchanges data between them.

When you select AP Mode, the following appears:

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