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Installation

Plug in the EW-7288APC using either the included power adapter or USB
cable.

Use the switch on the base of the EW-7288APC to select access point
mode or Wi-Fi bridge mode.

Access Point Mode

The device connects to an existing router via
Ethernet cable and provides 5GHz wireless
Internet access for your network devices.

Wi-Fi Bridge Mode

The device connects to a network device for
example: TV, gaming console, or media player via
Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver,

Summary of Contents for EW-7288APC

Page 1: ...1 EW 7288APC User Manual 04 2014 v1 0...

Page 2: ...III 3 1 Home 23 III 3 2 iQ Setup 24 III 3 3 Basic Settings 27 III 3 4 WPS Setting 29 III 3 5 Advanced Setting 31 III 3 5 1 Security 33 III 3 5 1 1 Disable 34 III 3 5 1 2 WEP 34 III 3 5 1 3 WPA Pre Sha...

Page 3: ...8 V 1 2 3 Windows 7 59 V 1 2 4 Windows 8 64 V 1 2 5 Mac 68 V 1 3 How to Find Your Network Security Key 71 V 1 3 1 Windows 7 Vista 71 V 1 3 2 Mac 73 V 1 4 How to Find Your Router s IP Address 76 V 1 4...

Page 4: ...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 Quick Installation Guide CD ROM USB Cable Power...

Page 5: ...conds Flashing Internet is disconnected Green On Wi Fi is in standby mode or no data transmission from wireless clients Bright Green On EW 7288APC is ready after booting and Ethernet cable is connecte...

Page 6: ...6 I 3 Back Panel LAN Port Mode Switch WPS Reset Button Power Port...

Page 7: ...mage 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 de...

Page 8: ...elect access point mode or Wi Fi bridge mode Access Point Mode The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 5GHz wireless Internet access for your network devices Wi Fi Br...

Page 9: ...your existing Wi Fi network The device also repeats the 5GHz wireless signal for extended range for other network devices 3 Ensure the LED is on and flashing red Refer to the appropriate following ch...

Page 10: ...e 1 Connect the EW 7288APC to your router using an Ethernet cable 2 Ensure the LED is on and green 3 Use a Wi Fi device e g computer tablet smartphone to search for a Wi Fi network with the SSID Edima...

Page 11: ...ich is displayed along with the full SSID on the label on the underside of the EW 7288APC 4 Enter the Wi Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside of the EW 7288APC see above 5 Once...

Page 12: ...ding to your device e g Edimaxc2 5GHz These unique numbers are the last two characters of the EW 7288APC s MAC address which is displayed along with the full SSID on the label on the underside of the...

Page 13: ...click NEXT to continue You can check your signal strength on the next page 5 Select your 5GHz Wi Fi network from the list and enter the security key password You can also enter a new Wi Fi network nam...

Page 14: ...14 6 Please wait while the EW 7288APC tests the connection...

Page 15: ...15 7 When the connection test is complete click Apply to restart the extender 8 Please wait a moment until the EW 7288ACP is ready...

Page 16: ...ose the browser window You can now connect to the EW 7288APC s new SSID on a wireless device within range such as a computer smartphone or tablet The password for your EW 7288APC s SSID is the same as...

Page 17: ...existing 5GHz Wi Fi 1 Press the WPS button on the EW 7288APC for 2 5 seconds to activate WPS The LED will flash blue to indicate that WPS is active 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on the wi...

Page 18: ...old the WPS Reset button found on the back panel for at least 10 seconds until the LED displays on and red 2 Release the button and the LED will display white and then flash purple 3 Wait for the EW 7...

Page 19: ...haracters of the EW 7288APC s MAC address The MAC address is displayed on the label on the bottom of the EW 7288APC If you can not access edimax setup connect the EW 7288APC to a computer using an Eth...

Page 20: ...will arrive at the Status and Information screen Use the menu down the left side to navigate Screenshots displayed are examples The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configu...

Page 21: ...Then 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 button after each change and then click click here to r...

Page 22: ...22 III 3 Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device s operating mode Access Point Wi Fi Bridge...

Page 23: ...Status and Information 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...

Page 24: ...8APC 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 use...

Page 25: ...25 3 Check that the settings are correct and click Apply to continue 4 Please wait a moment until the EW 7288APC is ready...

Page 26: ...mplete You can now connect to the device s new SSID which is displayed on the screen and close the browser window Wi Fi Bridge Mode In Wi Fi bridge mode iQ Setup here is the same as the initial setup...

Page 27: ...t to the EW 7288APC Main SSID This is the name of your Wi Fi network for identification also sometimes referred to as SSID The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters...

Page 28: ...adio channel or use the default Auto setting from the drop down menu Wireless Clients Click Show List to display a new window showing information about wireless clients Please disable any pop up block...

Page 29: ...in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices they will automatically connect PIN code WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification Enable WPS...

Page 30: ...istrar means the device acts as an access point for a wireless client to connect to and the wireless client s will follow the device s wireless settings Configure via Push Button Click Start PBC Push...

Page 31: ...ers only please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions Other advanced features of your EW 7288APC can be configured from the submenu such as...

Page 32: ...audio video streaming network telephony VoIP and others When WMM is enabled the device will prioritize different kinds of data and give higher priority to applications which require instant responses...

Page 33: ...n distant areas will not be able to access your signal Enable LED Off Mode Enable or disable the EW 7288APC s LED III 3 5 1 Security The EW 7288APC provides various security options wireless data encr...

Page 34: ...ed anybody within range can connect to your device s SSID III 3 5 1 2 WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a basic encryption type For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption Key Lengt...

Page 35: ...han 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 not support WPA2...

Page 36: ...ermitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the EW 7288APC it will be denied To enable this function check the box labeled Enable Wireless Access Control MAC address entries will be listed in the MA...

Page 37: ...manually without dashes or colons e g for MAC address aa bb cc dd ee ff enter aabbccddeeff Comment Enter a comment for reference identification consisting of up to 16 alphanumerical characters Add Cli...

Page 38: ...gs for how to reset the device Current Password Enter your current password New Password Enter your new password Confirmed Password Confirm your new password III 3 5 4 Administration Utility You can c...

Page 39: ...s IP address will be assigned to the BR 6208AC and will replace the default IP address Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask The default value is 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address Specify a gateway address Fo...

Page 40: ...device Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade as this could damage the device It is recommended that you use a wired Ethernet connection for a firmware upgrade In the ev...

Page 41: ...re information Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website After the upgrade the system will restart Brow...

Page 42: ...IP address subnet e g 192 168 9 x x 3 254 as the EW 7288APC in order to access http edimax setup The EW 7288APC s default IP address is 192 168 9 2 The procedure for modifying your IP address varies...

Page 43: ...should 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...

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Page 45: ...twork 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...

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Page 47: ...dows 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 A...

Page 48: ...48 4 Click Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties...

Page 49: ...49 6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically should be selected...

Page 50: ...t 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...

Page 51: ...51 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 52: ...52 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 54: ...d 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...

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Page 56: ...IP before you change it V 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 Double click the Network and Internet Conne...

Page 57: ...57 address subnet mask default gateway and DNS server addresses IP address 192 168 9 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when finished...

Page 58: ...es The Local Area Connection Properties window will then appear select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties 2 Select Use the following IP address then input the following val...

Page 59: ...59 V 1 2 3 Windows 7 1 Click the Start button it should be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel...

Page 60: ...60 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks 3 Click Local Area Connection...

Page 61: ...61 4 Click Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties...

Page 62: ...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 add...

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Page 64: ...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 65: ...65 3 Right click Network and then select Properties 4 In the window that opens select Change adapter settings from the left side...

Page 66: ...66 5 Choose your connection and right click then select Properties 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties...

Page 67: ...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 add...

Page 68: ...lick 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 Ma...

Page 69: ...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 5 In the IPv4 Address and Subnet Mask field enter IP address 19...

Page 70: ...70 6 Click Apply to save the changes...

Page 71: ...are using Windows XP or earlier please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key V 1 3 1 Windows 7 Vista 1 Open Control Panel and click on Network and Internet in the...

Page 72: ...i 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 your network security key...

Page 73: ...r 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 S...

Page 74: ...D 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...

Page 75: ...ork 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 secur...

Page 76: ...find your EW 7288APC s IP address please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system V 1 4 1 Windows XP Vista 7 1 Go to Start select Run and type cmd then press Enter or click OK 2...

Page 77: ...77 3 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway...

Page 78: ...om 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 di...

Page 79: ...79 3 A new window will open type ipconfig and press Enter...

Page 80: ...80 4 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway...

Page 81: ...and 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 an...

Page 82: ...82 4 Click the TCP IP tab and your router s IP address will be displayed next to Router...

Page 83: ...up 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 tr...

Page 84: ...84 3 After correctly entering your password you will be successfully connected to the EW 7288APC s wireless network...

Page 85: ...ting 5GHz router is required 3 In Wi Fi Bridge mode how do I connect to a network which has a hidden SSID a During iQ Setup check the box labeled Connect to hidden SSID and you can manually enter a SS...

Page 86: ...ed configuration interface a 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 the user manual for guidance 6 How do...

Page 87: ...the corner of a room or under nearby metal c Ensure there are as few obstacles as possible between the EW 7288APC and your wireless network device In Wi Fi bridge mode the EW 7288APC s weak wireless...

Page 88: ...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 Ethernet A standard for computer ne...

Page 89: ...a device connected to a network The MAC address is a unique identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface It is comprised of two parts 3 bytes of data that corresponds to the Manufacturer ID uni...

Page 90: ...cities countries The Internet is a wide area network Web based management Graphical User Interface GUI Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser This means the...

Page 91: ...old 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 repai...

Page 92: ...anges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement T...

Page 93: ...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...

Page 94: ...N 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 A1 2010...

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