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EW-7438AC 

 
 
 

User Manual 

 
06-2015 / v1.0 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Содержание EW-7438AC

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 88: ...85 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks 3 Click Local Area Connection 4 Click Properties...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 97: ...94 6 Click Apply to save the changes...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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