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EW-7208APC 

 
 
 

User Manual 

 
09-2014 / v1.0 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for EW-7208APC

Page 1: ...1 EW 7208APC User Manual 09 2014 v1 0...

Page 2: ...III 1 Login 41 III 2 Save Settings 43 III 3 Main Menu Access Point Mode 44 III 3 1 Status 45 III 3 2 Setup Wizard 46 III 3 3 LAN 48 III 3 4 2 4GHz Wireless 5GHz Wireless 49 III 3 4 1 Basic 50 III 3 4...

Page 3: ...III 4 5 1 2 WEP 98 III 4 5 1 3 WPA Pre Shared Key 99 III 4 5 1 4 WPA Radius 100 III 4 5 2 Guest 101 III 4 5 3 WPS 103 III 4 5 4 Access Control 105 III 4 5 5 Schedule 107 III 4 6 Firewall 109 III 4 6 1...

Page 4: ...1 2 Windows Vista 143 IV 1 1 3 Windows 7 145 IV 1 1 4 Windows 8 148 IV 1 1 5 Mac OS 152 IV 1 2 How to modify the IP address of your computer 154 IV 1 2 1 Windows XP 154 IV 1 2 2 Windows Vista 156 IV 1...

Page 5: ...ontents 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 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide Power A...

Page 6: ...hing Factory default state or Ethernet cable not connected or no Internet connection 2 4GHz Wi Fi Blue On 2 4GHz Wi Fi wireless activity transferring receiving data Flashing 2 4GHz WPS is active Off 2...

Page 7: ...I 3 Back Panel LAN Ports 1 4 Power Port 2 4GHz Antenna Wireless Radio ON OFF Switch Reset WPS Button Internet WAN Port 2 4GHz Antenna 5GHz Antenna...

Page 8: ...age will void the warranty of the device 5 The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old Please keep the device out of reach of children 6 Do not place the dev...

Page 9: ...s to the outside and the 5GHz antenna to the center Each antenna is labeled on the base with 2 4GHz or 5GHz 2 Plug the included power adapter into the device s DC power port and the other end into an...

Page 10: ...ne or tablet 5 Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the Get Started screen shown below enter the URL http edimax setup and click Get Started to begin the setup process If you c...

Page 11: ...2 4GHz and or 5GHz network and repeats the wireless signal s Wireless Bridge Mode The device connects to a network device for example TV gaming console or media player via Ethernet cable and acts as a...

Page 12: ...7 Follow the on screen instructions to complete setup Refer to the following chapters if you need help Wi Fi Access Point Other Modes...

Page 13: ...OINT button 2 Connect the yellow LAN port of your EW 7208APC to the LAN port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable then click Next 3 Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency 2 4GHz...

Page 14: ...APC If you are using a static IP enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway Click Next to proceed to the next step Obtain an IP address automatically is the recommended setting for most user...

Page 15: ...nue 6 A summary of your configuration will be displayed as shown below Check that all of the details are correct and then click Next to proceed If you wish to backup the device s settings click Backup...

Page 16: ...moment until the EW 7208APC is ready 8 A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete You can now connect to the device s new SSID s which are shown on the screen then close the...

Page 17: ...9 The EW 7208APC is working and ready for use Refer to IV 2 Connecting to a Wi Fi network if you require more guidance...

Page 18: ...u and click Next 2 Please ensure your EW 7208APC is within Wi Fi range of your existing wireless router Click Next to continue 3 Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency 2 4GHz wireless frequ...

Page 19: ...for the specified frequency and click Next to continue If the Wi Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear try clicking Refresh To connect to a hidden SSID check the Setup extender manually b...

Page 20: ...5 Enter your existing wireless network s security key password in the Security Key field and click Next to continue 6 Wait a moment while the EW 7208APC tests the wireless connection...

Page 21: ...P address subnet mask and default gateway Click Next to proceed to the next step Obtain an IP address automatically is the recommended setting for most users The IP address will be displayed in bracke...

Page 22: ...ails are correct and then click Next to proceed The device will use the same wireless password security key as the existing wireless network If you wish to backup the EW 7208APC s settings click Backu...

Page 23: ...moment until the EW 7208APC is ready 11 A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete You can now connect to the device s new SSID s which are shown on the screen then close the...

Page 24: ...12 The EW 7208APC is working and ready for use Refer to IV 2 Connecting to a Wi Fi network if you require more guidance...

Page 25: ...lease ensure your EW 7208APC is within Wi Fi range of your existing wireless router Click Next to continue 3 Select the frequency 2 4GHz or 5GHz of your existing wireless network In wireless client mo...

Page 26: ...connect to and click Next to continue If the Wi Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear try clicking Refresh To connect to a hidden SSID check the Setup wireless bridge manually box and ente...

Page 27: ...5 Enter your existing wireless network s security key password in the Security Key field and click Next to continue 6 Wait a moment while the EW 7208APC tests the wireless connection...

Page 28: ...ddress subnet mask and default gateway Click Next to proceed to the next step Obtain an IP address automatically is the recommended setting for most users The IP address will be displayed in brackets...

Page 29: ...you wish to backup the EW 7208APC s settings click Backup this configuration to open a new window and save your current configuration to a txt file 9 Please wait a moment until the EW 7208APC is read...

Page 30: ...will indicate that setup is complete Please close the browser window 11 The EW 7208APC is working and ready for use You can now connect the EW 7208APC to your network device using an Ethernet cable an...

Page 31: ...Wi Fi Router from the top menu and click Next 2 Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard recommended to detect your Internet connection type or enter the settings manually Manual configuration is onl...

Page 32: ...rt of your EW 7208APC to the LAN port of your modem using an Ethernet cable and then click Next 4 Please wait a moment while the EW 7208APC tests the connection 5 Click Next to continue and configure...

Page 33: ...d password for your 2 4GHz 5GHz wireless networks then click Next to continue 7 A summary of your configuration will be displayed as shown below Check that all of the details are correct and then clic...

Page 34: ...you wish to backup the device s settings click Backup this configuration to open a new window and save your current configuration to a txt file 8 Please wait while the EW 7208APC applies your setting...

Page 35: ...hat setup is complete You can now connect to the device s new SSID s which are shown on the screen then close the browser window 10 The EW 7208APC is working and ready for use Refer to IV 2 Connecting...

Page 36: ...re your EW 7208APC is within Wi Fi range of your WISP network and click Next to continue 3 Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard recommended to detect your Internet connection type or enter the se...

Page 37: ...ireless frequency 2 4GHz or 5GHz of your WISP network 5 Select the WISP SSID which you wish to connect to and click Next to continue If the Wi Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear try cli...

Page 38: ...en SSID check the Setup WISP manually box and enter the details manually on the next page as shown below 6 Enter your existing wireless network s security key password in the Security Key field and cl...

Page 39: ...7 Wait a moment while the EW 7208APC tests the wireless connection 8 Click Next to continue your Internet service type configuration...

Page 40: ...9 Wait a moment while the EW 7208APC connects to the Internet 10 When the Internet is connected click Next to configure your wireless network...

Page 41: ...d password for your 2 4GHz 5GHz wireless networks then click Next to continue 12 A summary of your configuration will be displayed as shown below Check that all of the details are correct and then cli...

Page 42: ...If you wish to backup the device s settings click Backup this configuration to open a new window and save your current configuration to a txt file 13 Please wait a moment until the EW 7208APC is ready...

Page 43: ...hat setup is complete You can now connect to the device s new SSID s which are shown on the screen then close the browser window 15 The EW 7208APC is working and ready for use Refer to IV 2 Connecting...

Page 44: ...ional wireless devices Please check the instructions for your wireless device for how long you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS II 7 Reset to Factory Default Settings If you experience...

Page 45: ...IP address Refer to IV 1 Configuring your IP address for more information III 1 Login 1 To access the browser based configuration interface enter http edimax setup into the URL bar of a browser on a n...

Page 46: ...3 You will arrive at the Status screen Use the menu down the left side to navigate...

Page 47: ...hen click click here to restart in order to restart the device and bring the changes into effect 3 To make several changes at once use the Save Settings button after each change and then click click h...

Page 48: ...t Mode The main menu displays different options depending on your device s operating mode The default access point mode menu is described below with other modes in the following chapter III 4 Main Men...

Page 49: ...atus The Status page displays basic system information about the device arranged into categories Screenshots displayed are examples The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your con...

Page 50: ...For guidance about using the setup wizard please refer to II Installation Switch to Router Access Point Range Extender Wireless Bridge WISP mode This wizard will help you to switch the device to a di...

Page 51: ...d to setup your device in a different mode Refer to II Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed If you don t see the Get Started screen try reconnecting to the edimax setup SSID and go to http e...

Page 52: ...specify a static IP address and then enter the details below You can access the browser based configuration interface using the device s IP address instead of using the URL http edimax setup IP Addres...

Page 53: ...Hz Wireless 5GHz Wireless The 2 4GHz Wireless 5GHz Wireless menu allows you to configure SSIDs and security settings for your access point WPS access control and scheduling functions can also be manag...

Page 54: ...hat 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n wireless clients can connect to the EW 7208APC Wireless Network Name SSID This is the name of your Wi Fi network for identification also sometimes referred to as SSID T...

Page 55: ...ttacks on clients usernames and passwords Channel Number Select a wireless radio channel or use the default Auto setting from the drop down menu Site Survey Click Show List to display a new window sho...

Page 56: ...ted access points preferably on the WAN side WDS must be configured on each access point using correct MAC addresses All access points should use the same wireless channel MAC Address 1 4 Enter the co...

Page 57: ...Wireless Security Select an encryption type from the drop down menu WPA Pre shared Key is the recommended and most secure encryption type...

Page 58: ...wireless encryption is not recommended When disabled anybody within range can connect to your device s SSID Enable 802 1x Authentication Check the box to enable the 802 1x authentication A RADIUS serv...

Page 59: ...z and A Z or Hex any characters from 0 9 a f and A F Encryption Key Enter your encryption key password according to the format you selected above A complex hard to guess key is recommended Check the H...

Page 60: ...e sure your wireless client supports your selection WPA2 AES is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not support WPA2 AES Pre shared Key Format Choose from Passphrase 8 63 alphanumer...

Page 61: ...2 AES is safer than WPA TKIP but not supported by all wireless clients Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection WPA2 AES is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does...

Page 62: ...which SSID numbered 1 4 to configure Wireless Network Name SSID Enter a reference ID name to separate your wireless network Enable Multiple SSID Check uncheck this box to enable disable the specified...

Page 63: ...el Number Channel number for the guest network is the same as the main SSID and cannot be adjusted independently VLAN ID Set a VLAN ID for the specified SSID see below A VLAN is a local area network w...

Page 64: ...unConfigured depending on whether WPS and SSID security settings for the device have been configured or not either manually or using the WPS button Self PIN Code Displays the WPS PIN code of the devi...

Page 65: ...for 2 minutes Configure via Client PIN Code Enter the wireless client s PIN code here and click Start PIN to activate PIN code WPS Refer to your wireless client s documentation if you are unsure of it...

Page 66: ...o connect to the EW 7208APC it will be denied To enable this function check the box labeled Enable Wireless Access Control MAC address Select a PC name from the drop down list and click to add enter i...

Page 67: ...Add Click Add to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table MAC address entries will be listed in the table as shown below Select an entry using the Select checkbox Delete Selected Delete...

Page 68: ...ion The EW 7208APC must remain connected to the Internet and use an NTP server for the schedule feature to function correctly Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your netw...

Page 69: ...dule to the table of active schedules Active schedules will be displayed in the table as shown below Select an entry using the Select checkbox Delete Selected Delete All Delete selected or all entries...

Page 70: ...familiar with these functions Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio The default value is 2346 RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio The default value...

Page 71: ...points It s recommended to set this option to Auto Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio You may not require 100 output power Setting a lower power output can enhance security since pot...

Page 72: ...S threshold of the wireless radio The default value is 2347 Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio The default value is 100 DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wireless radio The...

Page 73: ...io You may not require 100 output power Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal WMM WMM Wi F...

Page 74: ...Select the time zone of your country or region Time Server Address The travel router supports NTP Network Time Protocol for automatic time and date setup Input the host name of the IP server manually...

Page 75: ...ses Please make a note of the new password In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface see II 7 Reset to factory default settings for...

Page 76: ...window will appear and ask you to confirm and enter your log in details Enter your username and password and click Ok See below for more information III 3 6 4 Upgrade The upgrade page allows you to up...

Page 77: ...III 3 6 5 Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding then it is recommended that you restart the device...

Page 78: ...es The main menu displays different options depending on your device s operating mode For WPS function in Range Extender mode please refer to 2 4GHz Wireless 5GHz Wireless WPS Wi Fi Router Range Exten...

Page 79: ...atus The Status page displays basic system information about the device arranged into categories Screenshots displayed are examples The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your con...

Page 80: ...For guidance about using the setup wizard please refer to II Installation Switch to Router Access Point Range Extender Wireless Bridge WISP mode This wizard will help you to switch the device to a di...

Page 81: ...d to setup your device in a different mode Refer to II Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed If you don t see the Get Started screen try reconnecting to the edimax setup SSID and go to http e...

Page 82: ...layed Enable Disable Enable or disable your WISP connection SSID The name of the WISP network which your EW 7208APC is connected to Manually enter an SSID if you wish or use Site Survey below Site Sur...

Page 83: ...you are unsure about your connection type contact your ISP In WISP mode only Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE are available for WAN Connection Mode III 4 3 1 1 Dynamic IP Select Dynamic IP If your Internet...

Page 84: ...e the following IP address Check with your ISP if you are unsure DNS Address 1 2 3 Enter the DNS address es assigned by your ISP here MTU Enter the maximum transmission unit MTU value of your network...

Page 85: ...d to designate a specific MAC address for the router Please enter the MAC address here If you are connecting the router to a computer press Clone Mac to automatically enter your computer s MAC address...

Page 86: ...ications you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router Please enter the MAC address here If you are connecting the router to a computer press Clone Mac to automatically enter your co...

Page 87: ...uous Connected all the time 2 Connect on Demand Connect when you initiate an Internet connection 3 Manual Connect disconnect manually using the Connect and Disconnect buttons Idle Time Out Specify the...

Page 88: ...4 PPTP Select PPTP if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Then select Obtain an IP address automatically or Use the following IP address depending on...

Page 89: ...ng IP address Check with your ISP if you are unsure DNS Address 1 2 3 Enter the DNS address es assigned by your ISP here Enable Dual WAN Access Enable disable dual WAN access When you enable dual WAN...

Page 90: ...ng Protocol Host Name Enter the host name of your computer here If required MAC Address For some applications you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router Please enter the MAC addre...

Page 91: ...able dual WAN access select an IGMP source and enter a Host Name and MAC Address User ID Input the user name assigned by your ISP here Password Input the password assigned by your ISP here L2TP Gatewa...

Page 92: ...unt please visit the DDNS providers website s examples of which are listed below Enable Disable Enable or disable DDNS Provider Select DDNS service provider Domain Name Enter the domain name provided...

Page 93: ...NS2GO http www ns2go com NO IP http www noip com...

Page 94: ...the default IP address Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask The default value is 255 255 255 0 802 1d Spanning Tree Select Enable or Disable to enable disable 802 1d Spanning Tree This creates a tree of...

Page 95: ...unique MAC address Enable Static DHCP Leases Enable disable static DHCP leases This must be enabled in order to assign any network device a static IP address MAC Address Enter the specified network de...

Page 96: ...you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi Fi network along with a guest Wi Fi network WPS access control and scheduling functions can also be managed from here The Schedule function is n...

Page 97: ...hat 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n wireless clients can connect to the EW 7208APC Wireless Network Name SSID This is the name of your Wi Fi network for identification also sometimes referred to as SSID T...

Page 98: ...ttacks on clients usernames and passwords Channel Number Select a wireless radio channel or use the default Auto setting from the drop down menu Site Survey Click Show List to display a new window sho...

Page 99: ...ted access points preferably on the WAN side WDS must be configured on each access point using correct MAC addresses All access points should use the same wireless channel MAC Address 1 4 Enter the co...

Page 100: ...Select an encryption type from the drop down menu WPA Pre shared Key is the recommended and most secure encryption type In WISP mode WPA RADIUS is unavailable for the wireless band that is used to con...

Page 101: ...wireless encryption is not recommended When disabled anybody within range can connect to your device s SSID Enable 802 1x Authentication Check the box to enable the 802 1x authentication A RADIUS serv...

Page 102: ...z and A Z or Hex any characters from 0 9 a f and A F Encryption Key Enter your encryption key password according to the format you selected above A complex hard to guess key is recommended Check the H...

Page 103: ...e sure your wireless client supports your selection WPA2 AES is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not support WPA2 AES Pre shared Key Format Choose from Passphrase 8 63 alphanumer...

Page 104: ...2 AES is safer than WPA TKIP but not supported by all wireless clients Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection WPA2 AES is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does...

Page 105: ...our guest wireless network Enable Wireless Clients Isolation Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation This prevents wireless clients connected to the EW 7208APC from communicating with each...

Page 106: ...Encryption Please refer to III 3 5 1 Basic Wireless Security for details about security settings WPA RADIUS encyrption type and 802 1x Authentication are not available for the guest network...

Page 107: ...x to enable disable WPS WPS Status Displays Configured or unConfigured depending on whether WPS and SSID security settings for the device have been configured or not either manually or using the WPS b...

Page 108: ...to activate WPS on the access point WPS will be active for 2 minutes Configure via Client PIN Code Enter the wireless client s PIN code here and click Start PIN to activate PIN code WPS Refer to your...

Page 109: ...o connect to the EW 7208APC it will be denied To enable this function check the box labeled Enable Wireless Access Control MAC address Select a PC name from the drop down list and click to add enter i...

Page 110: ...Add Click Add to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table MAC address entries will be listed in the table as shown below Select an entry using the Select checkbox Delete Selected Delete...

Page 111: ...ction This function is not available in WISP mode for the wireless band that is used to connect to WISP s AP The EW 7208APC must remain connected to the Internet and use an NTP server for the schedule...

Page 112: ...nu either Wireless On or Wireless Off Add Add the schedule to the table of active schedules Active schedules will be displayed in the table as shown below Select an entry using the Select checkbox Del...

Page 113: ...ons to improve the security of your wireless network SPI firewall Enable or disable the Stateful Packet Inspection SPI firewall III 4 6 1 URL Blocking This function can block Internet access by either...

Page 114: ...blocked Add Add the URL or keyword to the blocked table Blocked URLs keywords entries will be listed in the table as shown below Select an entry using the Select checkbox Delete Selected Delete All De...

Page 115: ...necting to your wireless router This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted or denied to connect to the EW 7208APC Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address or...

Page 116: ...nd click to add its MAC address into the Client PC Mac Address field Click Refresh in the drop down menu to refresh the list of available MAC addresses If the address you wish to add is not listed ent...

Page 117: ...Filtering Check the box to enable IP filtering and select whether to Deny or Allow access for specified IP address Add PC Opens a new window to add a new IP to the list to deny or allow access servic...

Page 118: ...k the box for each service you wish to select Protocol Select protocol TCP or UDP or Both for a service not included in the Client PC Service list Port Range Enter the port range for the service not i...

Page 119: ...ince it opens the client up to unrestricted two way access Enable DMZ Check uncheck the box to enable disable the device s DMZ function Public Select Dynamic IP or Static IP here For Dynamic IP select...

Page 120: ...elete selected or all entries from the table III 4 6 4 DoS Denial of Service DoS is a common form of malicious attack against a network The router s firewall can protect against such attacks If you ar...

Page 121: ...scard Ping from WAN Check this box and the router will not answer ping requests from the Internet Port Scan Intruders use port scanners to detect open Internet IP address ports Check each type of port...

Page 122: ...rmance QoS is recommended to optimize performance for online gaming III 4 7 1 QoS Check uncheck the box Enable QoS to enable disable the QoS function Click Add to open a new window and setup a QoS rul...

Page 123: ...Enter the bandwidth limit 3 Select whether the bandwidth is a Guarantee minimum or Max maximum Local IP Address Enter the IP address range to which the QoS rule will be applied Enter a starting IP add...

Page 124: ...110 120 Traffic Type Select traffic type as an alternative to specifying a port range above Protocol Select a TCP or UDP protocol type Save Click add button to add a new QoS rule detailed instructions...

Page 125: ...tically disabled Check uncheck the box Enable iQoS to enable disable the iQoS function and then enter your bandwidth limits and arrange the network application icons in priority order in the Current i...

Page 126: ...P BT Downloads FTP Multimedia Online Gaming The iQoS table is ordered left to right high to low priority Click a small icon below the table to insert it into the table and click a large icon in the ta...

Page 127: ...thod of configuring path selection of routers characterized by the absence of communication between routers regarding the current topology of the network The opposite of static routing is dynamic rout...

Page 128: ...nter the default gateway of the destination network Hop Count Enter the hop count the distance between destination network and this broadband router here Interface Enter the interface which leads to d...

Page 129: ...ess of the computer on the local network Computer Name Windows computers on the local network will be listed here select a computer from the list and click to automatically add the IP address to the P...

Page 130: ...Delete Selected Delete All Delete selected or all entries from the table...

Page 131: ...address of the computer on your local network Computer Name Select the name of a Windows computer from the drop down menu and click to auto input its IP address in the Private IP field Private Port S...

Page 132: ...s 2346 RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio The default value is 2347 Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio The default value is 100 DTIM Period Set the DT...

Page 133: ...is option to Auto Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio You may not require 100 output power Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious unknown users i...

Page 134: ...S threshold of the wireless radio The default value is 2347 Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio The default value is 100 DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wireless radio The...

Page 135: ...io You may not require 100 output power Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal WMM WMM Wi F...

Page 136: ...pplications such as IPTV video streaming IGMP Snooping IGMP snooping monitors traffic between hosts and multicast routers to facilitate bandwidth conservation Select enable or disable IGMP Proxy IGMP...

Page 137: ...7 UPnP Universal plug and play UPnP is a set of networking protocols which enables network devices to communicate and automatically establish working configurations with each other Select Enable or D...

Page 138: ...Select the time zone of your country or region Time Server Address The travel router supports NTP Network Time Protocol for automatic time and date setup Input the host name of the IP server manually...

Page 139: ...ses Please make a note of the new password In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface see II 7 Reset to factory default settings for...

Page 140: ...ess Check Enabled to enable the remote access feature and then enter the appropriate values Host IP Address Specify the IP address which is allowed remote access Port Specify a port number 0 65535 use...

Page 141: ...window will appear and ask you to confirm and enter your log in details Enter your username and password and click Ok See below for more information III 4 9 5 Upgrade The upgrade page allows you to up...

Page 142: ...the router malfunctions or is not responding then it is recommended that you restart the device III 4 9 7 Logs You can view the system log and security log here Use the drop down menu in the top right...

Page 143: ...o refresh the log and update any activity III 4 9 8 Active DHCP Client Information about active DHCP clients is shown in the table which displays the DHCP server assigned IP address MAC address and ti...

Page 144: ...order to access http edimax setup The EW 7208APC s default IP address is 192 168 2 1 The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems please follow the guide appr...

Page 145: ...hould be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel Double click the Network and Internet Connections icon click Network Connections and then double click Local Area Co...

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Page 147: ...ork Status and Tasks then click Manage Network Connections Right click Local Area Network then select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties window will then appear select Internet Protocol V...

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Page 149: ...ows 7 1 Click the Start button it should be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks 3 Click Local Ar...

Page 150: ...4 Click Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties...

Page 151: ...6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically should be selected...

Page 152: ...screen you need to switch to desktop mode Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click 2 In desktop mode click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen as shown below 3 R...

Page 153: ...4 In the window that opens select Change adapter settings from the left side 5 Choose your connection and right click then select Properties...

Page 154: ...6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically should be selected...

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Page 156: ...click on System Preferences 2 In System Preferences click on Network 3 Click on Wi Fi in the left panel and then click Advanced in the lower right corner 4 Select TCP IP from the top menu and Using D...

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Page 158: ...erface Please make a note of your static IP before you change it IV 1 2 1 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button it should be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel Do...

Page 159: ...yed in the IP address field before you replace it Please make a note of this IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS server addresses IP address 192 168 2 10 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Preferred...

Page 160: ...window will then appear select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties 2 Select Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS server addresses then input the following...

Page 161: ...ows 7 1 Click the Start button it should be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks 3 Click Local Ar...

Page 162: ...4 Click Properties...

Page 163: ...ver addresses then input the following values Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the IP address field before you replace it Please make a note of this IP address subnet mask default...

Page 164: ...From the Windows 8 Start screen you need to switch to desktop mode Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click 2 In desktop mode click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the...

Page 165: ...3 Right click Network and then select Properties 4 In the window that opens select Change adapter settings from the left side...

Page 166: ...5 Choose your connection and right click then select Properties 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties...

Page 167: ...ng values Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the IP address field before you replace it Please make a note of this IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS server addresses IP...

Page 168: ...ick on System Preferences 2 In System Preferences click on Network 3 Click on Wi Fi in the left panel and then click Advanced in the lower right corner 4 Select TCP IP from the top menu and select Man...

Page 169: ...n the IP address field before you replace it Please make a note of this IP address subnet mask default gateway and DNS server addresses 5 In the IPv4 Address and Subnet Mask field enter IP address 192...

Page 170: ...6 Click Apply to save the changes...

Page 171: ...r operating system If you are using Windows XP or earlier please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key IV 1 3 1 Windows 7 Vista 1 Open Control Panel and click on Ne...

Page 172: ...the profile of your Wi Fi network in the list Right click on your Wi Fi network and then click on Properties 5 Click on the Security tab and then check the box labeled Show characters This will show...

Page 173: ...labeled Utilities and then open the application Keychain Access 2 Select Passwords from the sub menu labeled Category on the left side as shown below Then search the list in the main panel for the SS...

Page 174: ...of your network and you will see the following window 4 Check the box labeled Show password and you will be asked to enter your administrative password which you use to log into your Mac Enter your p...

Page 175: ...k security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled Show password In the example below the network security password is edimax1234 Please make a note of your network securit...

Page 176: ...ind your router s IP address please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system IV 1 4 1 Windows XP Vista 7 1 Go to Start select Run and type cmd then press Enter or click OK 2 A new...

Page 177: ...3 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway...

Page 178: ...m the Windows 8 Start screen move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar 2 Click Search and enter cmd into the search bar Click the Command Prompt app which be dis...

Page 179: ...3 A new window will open type ipconfig and press Enter...

Page 180: ...4 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway...

Page 181: ...nd click on Network 2 If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network your router s IP address will be displayed next to Router 3 If you are using Wi Fi click Wi Fi in the left panel and...

Page 182: ...4 Click the TCP IP tab and your router s IP address will be displayed next to Router...

Page 183: ...is complete follow the guide below Below is an example of how to connect using Windows Vista the process may vary slightly for other versions of Windows 1 Click the network icon or in the system tray...

Page 184: ...3 After correctly entering your password you will be successfully connected to the EW 7208APC s wireless network...

Page 185: ...her the 2 4GHz or 5GHz frequency band is disabled wireless clients devices on the same frequency band will be unable to connect to your range extender 2 In range extender mode if my EW 7208APC is set...

Page 186: ...r an SSID for the EW 7208APC or leave it blank to use a default which consists of your existing router s SSID above _2EX Encryption Select and enter the encryption information for your existing hidden...

Page 187: ...access the web based configuration interface If not please ensure your Wi Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address If you are unsure how to do this try using a computer and refer to IV Appendix f...

Page 188: ...browser to run iQ Setup or configure advanced settings You must be connected to the device by Wi Fi or Ethernet cable Username Password This is the default username and password to access the browser...

Page 189: ...wireless router and the area you would like to be covered by the EW 7208APC If you are too far away from your existing router then it is difficult for the EW 7208APC to receive a wireless signal 10 D...

Page 190: ...u need to modify your computer s IP address to 192 168 2 x where x is any value between 3 and 254 Refer to IV 1 2 How to modify the IP address of your computer if you need guidance to do so From there...

Page 191: ...er is sent to the proper IP address The DNS server IP address used by the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you DSL Modem DSL stands for Digital...

Page 192: ...ted at the ISP s office ISP Internet Service Provider An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations LAN Local Area Network A LAN...

Page 193: ...as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet which must be assigned by InterNIC TCP IP UDP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP and User Datagram Protocol UDP T...

Page 194: ...means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control configure or monitor the device being managed...

Page 195: ...ld or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not this company its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair...

Page 196: ...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 b...

Page 197: ...den Richtlinien 1999 5 EC 2009 125 EC Espa ol El presente equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 1999 5 EC 2009 125 EC Italiano Questo apparecchio conforme ai requisiti essenziali e a...

Page 198: ...um ETSI EN 300 328 V1 8 1 2012 06 ETSI EN 301 893 V1 7 1 2012 06 EMC EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 09 EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 2012 09 Safety LVD IEC 60950 1 2005 2nd Edition Am 1 2009 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009...

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