Edimax Technology Co 9574761414 User Manual
N300 Wireless LAN 11n
Ceiling-Mount Access Point
User’s Manual
EW-7679WAUser Manua
Version: 1.0
(October, 2014)
CONTENTS
I. Product Information .............................................................................. 4
I-1. Package Contents .................................................................................................................. 4
I-2. System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 4
I-3. Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................... 5
I-4. LED Status .............................................................................................................................. 6
I-5. Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 7
I-6. Multi-Region Power Adapter ................................................................................................. 8
I-7. Safety Information ................................................................................................................. 9
II. Quick Setup .......................................................................................... 10
II-1. Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................... 10
II-2. Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................... 12
II-3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................................................................... 15
III. Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 16
III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch ..................................................... 16
III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling .............................................................................. 18
III-3. T-Rail Mount ...................................................................................................................... 21
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 23
IV-1. System Setup ..................................................................................................................... 25
IV-1-1. Status ................................................................................................................................. 25
IV-1-2. LAN Settings ....................................................................................................................... 27
IV-1-3. System Log ......................................................................................................................... 29
IV-2. Wireless Setting ................................................................................................................. 30
IV-2-1. Status ................................................................................................................................. 30
IV-2-2. 2.4GHz ................................................................................................................................ 32
IV-2-2-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 32
IV-2-2-2. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 34
IV-2-2-3. Security ........................................................................................................................ 36
IV-2-2-3-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 38
IV-2-2-3-2. WEP ............................................................................................................................ 38
IV-2-2-3-3. WPA Pre-shared Key .................................................................................................. 39
IV-2-2-3-4. WPA RADIUS .............................................................................................................. 39
IV-2-2-3-5. 802.1x (WEP) .............................................................................................................. 40
IV-2-3. MAC Filter .......................................................................................................................... 41
III-2-3-1. WPS ....................................................................................................................................42
IV-2-3-2. Client List ............................................................................................................................ 44
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IV-3. Toolbox ............................................................................................................................... 45
IV-3-1. Admin ................................................................................................................................. 41
IV-3-2. Time Setting ....................................................................................................................... 42
IV-3-3. Diagnosis ............................................................................................................................ 44
IV-3-4. Firmware .............................................................................................................................. 45
IV-3-5. System Setting...................................................................................................................... 45
IV-3-6. Reboot .................................................................................................................................. 46
IV. Appendix ............................................................................................. 51
IV-1. Configuring your IP address ............................................................................................... 51
IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 52
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ........................................................................................................... 54
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 56
IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................................. 60
IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................ 64
IV-1-5. Glossary................................................................................................................................ 66
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I. Product Information
1. Access Point
2. Ceiling Mount Bracket
3. T-Rail Mounting Kit &
Screws
4. Quick Installation Guide
5. Power Adapter (see I-6.
Multi-Region Power Adapter)
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I-1. Package Contents
I-2. System Requirements
- Existing cable/DSL modem & router
- Computer with web browser for access point configuration
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I-3. Hardware Overview
Ethernet Port
Power Port
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I-4. LED Status
Blue
Amber
Status
Off
Off
AP is off
On
On
Booting up, Going to Reboot
On
Off
AP is up and every function
working properly
Long Flashing
OFF
Firmware upgrading
Short Flashing
Off
Ready to reset to factory default
Off
Flashing
Error
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I-5. Reset
If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device
back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds
then release the button.
You may need to use a pencil or similar sharp object to push the
reset button.
2. Wait for the access point to restart. The access point is ready for setup
when the LED is blue.
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I-6. Multi-Region Power Adapter
The included power adapter has four changeable heads for different AC
sockets according to your region.
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I-7. 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. Handle the access point with care. Accidental damage will void the
warranty of the access point.
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 may 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 the access point or power
adapter, then disconnect the access point and power adapter immediately,
as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.
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I. Quick Setup
Please follow the instructions in the chapters below to setup your access point
and then configure its basic settings.
II-1. Initial Setup
1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12V DC port and plug the
power adapter into a power supply.
3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is
ready when the LED is blue.
4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is a number in the
range 3 – 100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to IV-1.
Configuring your IP address for more information.
Please ensure there are no other active network connections on
your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet
cables).
5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.1 into the URL bar of
a web browser.
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6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default
username “admin” and the default password “admin”.
7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.
8. Next, please follow the instructions below in II-1. Basic Settings to
configure the access point’s basic settings.
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For more advanced configurations, please refer to IV. Browser
Based Configuration Interface.
II-2. Basic Settings
The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings
of the access point:
It is recommended you configure these settings before using the
access point.
- LAN IP Address
- 2.4GHz SSID & Security
- Login Password
- Time & Date
1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” >
“LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below.
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2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. Click
“Apply” to save the changes the wait a few moments for the access point
to reload.
When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use
the new IP address to access the browser based configuration
interface instead of the default IP 192.168.2.1.
3. To change the SSID and password of your access point’s wireless
network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz” > “Basic”. Enter the new
SSID for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click
“Apply”.
4. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz” > “Security”. Enter a new password
for your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.
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5. To change the login password for the browser based configuration
interface, go to “Toolbox” > “Admin”.
6. Complete the “Current Password”, “New Password” and “Confirm
Password” fields and click “Apply”.
7. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Toolbox” > “Time
Setting”.
8. Select the correct time zone for your access point from the drop down list.
The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) so
alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server.
Click “Apply” when you are finished.
9. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Please refer to
III. Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access point to a
router or PoE switch and/or fixing your access point to a ceiling. Or refer to
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface for help with advanced
configurations.
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II-3. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS
compatible devices.
After you have set up the access point as explained in II. Installation you can
use the WPS button to establish a connection between the access point and a
WPS-compatible wireless device/client.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the front of the access point for
2 seconds.
2. Within two minutes, activate WPS on your WPS-compatible wireless
device. Please check the documentation for your wireless device for
information regarding its WPS function.
3. The devices will establish a connection.
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II. Hardware Installation
III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch
1. Connect the access point to a router or PoE switch via Ethernet cable.
2. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access
point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply.
3. If you are using a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch then it is not
necessary to use the included power adapter, the access point will be
powered by the PoE switch.
Do not use the power adapter if you are using a PoE switch.
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III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling
To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below
and refer to diagram A & B.
For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A):
1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and
insert screw iii through hole i (x 2)and tighten to fix the bracket in place.
2. When the ceiling bracket is in place, inset screw iv into hole v (x 2) on the
access point.
3. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws
iv into hole vi and twisting the access point.
4. Lock the access point firmly into place when by twisting it to align screws
iv with the grooves in the ceiling mount.
For Other Ceilings (refer to diagram B):
1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and
Insert screw ii through hole i (x 2) and tighten to fix the bracket in place, as
shown in A.
2. Insert screw iii through hole i and into the rear of screw ii and tighten to
provide additional strength.
3. When the ceiling bracket is in place, insert screw iv into hole v (x 2) on the
access point.
5. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws
iv into hole vi and twisting the access point.
6. Lock the access point firmly into place by twisting it to align screws iv with
the grooves in the ceiling mount.
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A
i
ii
iii
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B
III-3. T-Rail Mount
To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below
and refer to diagram C, D & E.
1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are
included in the package contents.
2. Attach the T-Rail bracket i to hole ii using screw iii (x 2) as shown in C.
If you need more space between the access point and the T-Rail,
then additionally use bracket iv between bracket i and hole ii (x 2),
and use the longer screws (x 2) included in the package contents.
3. Clip the access point onto your T-Rail using the now attached T-Rail
bracket.
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IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface
You can use the browser-based configuration interface to configure advanced
settings.
1. Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter your access point’s IP address in the URL bar of a web browser. The
access point’s default IP address is 192.169.2.2.
3. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default
username is “admin” and the default password is “admin”, though it was
recommended that you change the password during setup (see II-2. Basic
Settings).
If you cannot remember your password, reset the access point
back to its factory default settings. Refer to I-5. Reset
4. You will arrive at the “System Setup” screen shown below.
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