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I-3. LED Status

All LEDs are disabled in green mode.

LED

Color

Status

Description

Blue

Excellent signal
strength: 60 – 100%

Slow

Flashing

Good signal
strength: 40 – 60%

Quick

Flashing

Device is starting up or waiting for
setup

Off

Wi-Fi is off, disconnected or in
green mode

Blue

Excellent signal
strength: 60 – 100%

Slow

Flashing

Good signal
strength: 40 – 60%

Quick

Flashing

Device is starting up or waiting for
setup

Off

Wi-Fi is off, disconnected, or in
green mode

Signal

indicator

Red

Signal strength for either 2.4GHz or
5GHz: 0 – 40%

Slow

Flashing

Signal strength for either 2.4GHz or
5GHz: 40 – 60%

Quick

Flashing

Signal strength for both 2.4GHz or
5GHz: 40 – 60%

Off

Excellent signal
strength for both 2.4GHz & 5GHz:
60 – 100%

Summary of Contents for EW-7438AC

Page 1: ...EW 7438AC User Manual 06 2015 v1 0...

Page 2: ...29 III 2 Save Settings 31 III 3 Main Menu 32 III 3 1 Status 33 III 3 2 Setup Wizard 34 III 3 3 LAN 36 III 3 4 2 4GHz Wireless 5GHz Wireless 37 III 3 4 1 Basic 37 III 3 4 1 1 Disable 40 III 3 4 1 2 WE...

Page 3: ...ta 70 V 1 1 3 Windows 7 72 VII 1 1 4 Windows 8 75 V 1 1 5 Mac OS 79 V 1 2 How to modify the IP address of your computer 81 VII 1 2 1 Windows XP 81 V 1 2 2 Windows Vista 83 VII 1 2 3 Windows 7 84 V 1 2...

Page 4: ...stem Requirements Wi Fi extender Wi Fi bridge mode Existing 2 4GHz and or 5GHz wireless network Access point mode Cable DSL modem router Computer with 802 11 b g n a ac Wi Fi adapter and web browser f...

Page 5: ...in green mode Blue On Excellent signal strength 60 100 Slow Flashing Good signal strength 40 60 Quick Flashing Device is starting up or waiting for setup Off Wi Fi is off disconnected or in green mod...

Page 6: ...ystem is booting up Off Extender is off Blue On WPS connection established LED will remain on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection Flashing WPS in progress waiting for another WPS device...

Page 7: ...t and determine if you still have sufficient Wi Fi coverage using green mode If so you can save some energy Mode Switch Position Description Normal Right 100 Wi Fi power Green Mode Middle 25 Wi Fi pow...

Page 8: ...int for the correct length of time to activate its WPS Please check the instructions for your wireless device for how long you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS 2 Within two minutes pre...

Page 9: ...different operating mode you can reset the device back to its factory settings This resets all settings back to default 1 Press and hold the WPS button for at least 10 seconds and release when the whi...

Page 10: ...anger to small children under 3 years old Please keep the device out of reach of children 6 Do not place the device on paper cloth or other flammable materials The device may become hot during use 7 T...

Page 11: ...eive a good Wi Fi signal from your router access point Wi Fi Bridge Wi Fi Adapter The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a games console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and provides wireless...

Page 12: ...starting up The device is ready when the white power LED displays on 3 Use a Wi Fi device to connect to the SSID EdimaxEXT Setup The last two characters are unique according to your device If you are...

Page 13: ...ick Get Started to begin the setup process If you cannot access http edimaxext setup please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address For more information please refer to Appendix 5 T...

Page 14: ...pter for each mode below if you need more help 7 After setup you can download the EdiRange app by scanning the QR code shown below The EdiRange app allows you to control functions such as Wi Fi schedu...

Page 15: ...ensure your EW 7438AC is within Wi Fi range of your existing wireless router Click Next to continue 2 Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency 2 4GHz wireless frequency or both If you are not...

Page 16: ...xtended 4 Select the Wi Fi network name SSID which you wish to connect to for the specified frequency and click Next to continue If the Wi Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear try clickin...

Page 17: ...work s security key password in the Security Key field and click Next to continue Device SSID will be the SSID of your extender s Wi Fi If using cross band technology this will be 5GHz Wi Fi for your...

Page 18: ...matically or Use the following IP address for your EW 7438AC 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 addre...

Page 19: ...f your configuration will be displayed as shown below Check that all of the details are correct and then click Next to proceed The device will use the same wireless password security key as the existi...

Page 20: ...a moment until the EW 7438AC 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 th...

Page 21: ...18 12 The EW 7438AC is working and ready for use Refer to V 2 Connecting to a Wi Fi network if you require more guidance...

Page 22: ...enu and click Next 2 Connect the network port of your EW 7438AC 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 4G...

Page 23: ...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 For more guidance on static IP addresses ple...

Page 24: ...own 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 this configuration to save your current configuration to a t...

Page 25: ...e that 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 9 The EW 7438AC is working and ready for use Refer to V 2 Connecting...

Page 26: ...Please ensure your EW 7438AC 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 bridge mo...

Page 27: ...h to 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 extender manually box and enter...

Page 28: ...25 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 7438AC tests the wireless connection...

Page 29: ...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 brackets...

Page 30: ...ttings click Backup this configuration to save your current configuration to a txt file 9 Please wait a moment until the EW 7438AC is ready 10 A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup i...

Page 31: ...28 11 The EW 7438AC is working and ready for use You can now connect the EW 7438AC to your network device using an Ethernet cable and connect to your network as usual...

Page 32: ...lease ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address Refer to V 1 Configuring your IP address for more information III 1 Login 1 To access the browser based configuration interface enter...

Page 33: ...30 3 You will arrive at the Status and Information screen Use the menu down the left side to navigate...

Page 34: ...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 Settings button after each change and then click click...

Page 35: ...II 3 Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device s operating mode Please refer to the following chapters for guidance on each mode Wi Fi Extender Access Point Wi Fi Bri...

Page 36: ...ories Screenshots displayed are examples The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration You can click the orange Check the latest version button to open a new screen an...

Page 37: ...ns and settings of the device For guidance about using the setup wizard please refer to II Installation Switch to Access Point Wi Fi Extender Wi Fi Bridge mode This wizard will help you to switch the...

Page 38: ...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 edimaxEXT setup SSID and go to http...

Page 39: ...owser based configuration interface using the device s IP address instead of using the URL http edimaxext setup IP Address Specify the IP address here This IP address will be assigned to the EW 7438AC...

Page 40: ...ic The Basic screen displays settings for your primary 2 4GHz or 5GHz Wi Fi network Band Displays the wireless standard used for the EW 7438AC s 2 4GHz B G N means that 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n wir...

Page 41: ...nments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients usernames and passwords Channel Number Displays the channel number that used by your root AP or router Signal Strength Display...

Page 42: ...39 Wireless Security Access Point Mode Select an encryption type from the drop down menu WPA Pre shared Key is the recommended and most secure encryption type...

Page 43: ...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 ser...

Page 44: ...a 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...

Page 45: ...ake 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 alphanum...

Page 46: ...A2 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 47: ...box to enable disable the guest Wi Fi network Wireless Guest Name Enter a reference ID name for your guest wireless network Hide SSID Enable or disable hide SSID When disabled the SSID will be visibl...

Page 48: ...d passwords Band Displays the wireless standard used for the EW 7438AC s frequency band 2 4GHz B G N Allows 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n wireless clients to connect to the EW 7438AC Channel Number Chan...

Page 49: ...ox 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...

Page 50: ...PIN code III 3 4 4 Access Control Access Point mode only Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router This function allows y...

Page 51: ...er a MAC address of computer or network device 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 consistin...

Page 52: ...schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless radio to switch off at specified times Multiple schedules can be configured Check uncheck the box Enable Wireless Off Schedule to enable disable th...

Page 53: ...ur and minute for the wireless off schedule using the drop down menu Add Add the schedule to the table of active schedules Delete Selected Delete All Delete selected or all entries from the table of a...

Page 54: ...s on this page unless you are already 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...

Page 55: ...l collisions between 802 11b and 802 11g wireless access 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 Set...

Page 56: ...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 DTIM period of wireless radio T...

Page 57: ...of the wireless radio 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...

Page 58: ...r location and required coverage you may not require 100 output power Reducing the output power can enhance security since your Wi Fi signal will not extend to potential malicious unknown users in dis...

Page 59: ...me 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 Daylight Saving If your country region uses dayli...

Page 60: ...poses 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 I 6 Reset to factory default settings fo...

Page 61: ...file and then click Upload to replace your current settings Restore to Factory Default Click Reset to restore settings to the factory default A pop up window will appear and ask you to confirm and ent...

Page 62: ...ically upgrade if a newer version is available After the upgrade the system will restart Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade as this could damage the device It is reco...

Page 63: ...60 III 3 6 6 Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding then it is recommended that you restart the device...

Page 64: ...e EdiRange app is a free smartphone app from which you can manage the extender s functions and check your local Wi Fi environment Please ensure that your smartphone tablet is connected to your extende...

Page 65: ...password 1234 The admin password is the same password used for the browser based configuration interface It is recommended that you change the password from the default 1234 You can change the passwor...

Page 66: ...he top Use the menu of icons across the bottom of the screen to navigate around the app Logout Click the logout icon in the top left corner of the app anytime to log out from the app Help Click the he...

Page 67: ...and then enter a name and password for the network IV 4 Good Night Mode Good Night Mode will put the extender to sleep switch off Wi Fi and LED for a specified number of hours Enter the number of hour...

Page 68: ...schedules are displayed in the table grey areas indicate Wi Fi is off and orange areas indicate Wi Fi is on Touch the time bars on the screen to open the schedule settings and then click Add or Delete...

Page 69: ...er is set to use a dynamic IP address This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following...

Page 70: ...rs please make a note of your static IP before you change it You can assign a new IP address to the device which is within the subnet of your network during setup or using the browser based configurat...

Page 71: ...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 C...

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Page 73: ...work 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 75: ...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 76: ...73 4 Click Properties 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties...

Page 77: ...74 6 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically should be selected...

Page 78: ...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 79: ...76 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 80: ...77 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 82: ...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 84: ...IP before you change it VII 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 Conn...

Page 85: ...82 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 86: ...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 87: ...84 VII 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 88: ...85 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks 3 Click Local Area Connection 4 Click Properties...

Page 89: ...operties 6 Select Use the following IP address 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 thi...

Page 90: ...87 IP address 192 168 9 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when finished...

Page 91: ...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 92: ...89 3 Right click Network and then select Properties 4 In the window that opens select Change adapter settings from the left side...

Page 93: ...90 5 Choose your connection and right click then select Properties 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...94 6 Click Apply to save the changes...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...find your router 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 A ne...

Page 104: ...101 3 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway...

Page 105: ...rom 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 d...

Page 106: ...103 3 A new window will open type ipconfig and press Enter...

Page 107: ...104 4 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway...

Page 108: ...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 a...

Page 109: ...106 4 Click the TCP IP tab and your router s IP address will be displayed next to Router...

Page 110: ...tup 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 t...

Page 111: ...108 3 After correctly entering your password you will be successfully connected to the EW 7438AC s wireless network...

Page 112: ...Ensure that all other Wi Fi Ethernet adapters are disabled or disconnected f Password is case sensitive Make sure the Caps Lock light is not illuminated g b If you do not know your password restore th...

Page 113: ...Connected if it is Disconnected then this means the wireless extender is not connected to your router access point My wireless extender has a poor signal from my access point router The best location...

Page 114: ...ser 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 Digita...

Page 115: ...cated 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 L...

Page 116: ...which must be assigned by InterNIC TCP IP UDP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP and Unreliable Datagram Protocol UDP TCP IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the...

Page 117: ...d 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 118: ...quipment Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibil...

Page 119: ...den Richtlinien 1999 5 EC 2006 95 EC Espa ol El presente equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 1999 5 EC 2006 95 EC Italiano Questo apparecchio conforme ai requisiti essenziali e al...

Page 120: ...I 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 A1 20...

Page 121: ...this license which gives you legal permission to copy distribute and or modify the software Also for each author s protection and ours we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is n...

Page 122: ...ccompany it with a written offer valid for at least three years to give any third party for a charge no more than your cost of physically performing source distribution a complete machine readable cop...

Page 123: ...of this License 9 The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and or new versions of the General Public License from time to time Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present versio...

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