Edimax Technology Co 9572881411 User Manual
AC450 Wir eless LAN
11ac Band Extender
(IEEE 802.11a/an/ac)
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0
(JUNE, 2014)
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the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents
thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
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.
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.
Operations in the 5.15-5.25 & 5.75-5.85 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage
only.
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FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer
mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet)
during wireless modes of operation.
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.
This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15-5.25 & 5.75-5.85
GHz frequency range.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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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, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the 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.
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CATALOG
Chapter I: Product Information ..................................................................................... 7
1-1 Introduction and safety information ................................................................ 7
1-2 Safety Information ........................................................................................... 8
1-3 System Requirements .................................................................................... 10
1-4 Package Contents ........................................................................................... 11
1-5 Familiar with your new 11ac Band Extender ................................................ 12
Chapter II: System and Network Setup ........................................................................ 13
2-1 Build network connection .............................................................................. 13
2-2 Network setup ................................................................................................ 14
Chapter III WEB GUI configuration ........................................................................... 23
3-1 Setup Wizard .................................................................................................. 23
3-1-1 Access Point mode ............................................................................. 23
3-1-2 Client mode ........................................................................................ 27
3-2 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................. 31
3-3 WPS Setup ..................................................................................................... 33
3-4 Status ............................................................................................................. 34
Chapter IV: Appendix ................................................................................................... 36
4-1 Hardware Specification ................................................................................. 36
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 37
4-3 Glossary ......................................................................................................... 39
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ChapterI:ProductInformation
1‐1Introductionandsafetyinf ormation
Thank you for purchasing this AC450 Wireless LAN 11ac Band Extender!
This cost-effective product is the best choice for Digital Home / Home
Office users, all network devices can share a single xDSL / cable modem
internet connection at 5G 11ac high speed.
With built-in 5GHz radio, this band extender supports IEEE
802.11a/an/ac wireless network capabilities, all wireless-enabled network
devices (including PDA, Smart phone, Game console, T ablet, TV, Set Top
Box and more!) can connect to this wireless band extender without
additional cabling, you can transfer audio / video / file for up to 433Mbps
(transfer data rate)!
Other features of this band extender including:
Supports 5GHz wireless LAN only.
High wireless access throughput, up to 433Mbps (transfer data rate)!
Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line.
Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection.
Access private LAN servers from the internet.
One RJ-45 LAN Fast Ethernet port (10/100M).
Provides IEEE 802.11a/an/ac wireless LAN capability.
Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup.
Support multiple wireless modes like: Access Point, Client.
Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and
management purposes.
Auto MDI / MDI-X function for wired Ethernet port.
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1‐2SafetyInformation
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This band extender is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this
band extender outdoor.
2. DO NOT put this band extender at or near hot or humid places, like
kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this band extender in the car in
summer.
3. DO NOT plug, unplug & rotation LAN port with force.
4. If you want to place this band extender at high places or hang on the
wall, please make sure the band extender is firmly secured. Falling from
high places would damage the band extender and its accessories, and
warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this band extender, like antenna, cable and power supply,
are danger to small children under 3 years old. They may put the small
parts in their nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them.
KEEP THIS BAND EXTENDER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The band extender will become hot when being used for long time
(This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this band
extender on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the band extender. If you found
that the product is not working properly, please contact your dealer of
purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the producy, warranty
will be void.
8. If the product falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your
hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything,
or contact an experienced technician for help.
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9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out
from the product or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the
electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.
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1‐3SystemRequirements
Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45
Ethernet port.
Network devices with wired or 5G wireless network interface card.
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or
Safari web browser).
An available USB Port or USB power adapter (Output: DC5V/0.6A)
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1‐4PackageContent s
Before starting to use this 11ac band extender, please check if there’s
anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to
claim for missing items:
□ 11ac Band Extender (1 pcs)
□ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs)
□ User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs)
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1‐5Familiarwithyournew11acBandExtender
LEDindication&ButtonFunction
LED indicate
RJ-45 Ethernet
Micro USB for power
LED
Definition Function Definition
SMA for Antenna
Reset/WPS
Indication
AP
mode
(Orange)
Client
mode
(Blue)
System
status
(Purple)
Blinking: Wireless LAN activity
(transferring or receiving data)
Blinking: Wireless LAN activity
(transferring or receiving data)
On Solid: Detect WPS button is
pressed and hold for more 3
seconds, Wireless WPS function
is enabled.
Blinking: Detect Reset button is
pressed and hold for more 10
seconds. (do restore all settings
to factory defaults).
RJ-45
Ethernet
Micro USB
Connector
WPS /
Reset
AP mode: LAN Port
Client mode: LAN Port
For 11ac band extender power
supply only.
WPS: Pressed and hold for
more 3 seconds to start WPS.
Reset: Pressed and hold for
more 10 seconds, till LED is
blinking to do restore all settings
to factory defaults.
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ChapterII:SystemandNetworkSetup
2‐1Buildnetworkconnection
Please follow the following instructions to setup 11ac band extender:
1. Please connect the USB cable (Micro USB) to the 11ac band extender.
2. Please connect the USB cable (Type-A) to the Router, TV or Set Top
Box USB Port to getting the power supply, You can also use USB
power adapter to the wall outlet, and then connect USB cable (Type-A)
to the “USB Power Jack” to getting the power supply.
3. First time to setting the band extender, please do not plug band
extender to the Router's LAN port.
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