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1. 73 IV 1 4 How to Find Your Router s IPAddress ucc skru e eye best N Kabe e e Com pe ee ape toten 76 IV I1 451 WINDOWS XP VISAS il AA A EEE dies 76 IV I 4 2 NVC OWS Suri iio 77 IV 1 4 3 IV 2 TOU SON oociebsscto amicas sc Ve toma oui a ccn cM IUIS N ELE C REIR ERE IV 3 Glossary PRODUCT INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing the Edimax EW 7238RPD N300 Dual Band Universal Wi Fi Extender Extend dual band coverage anywhere around your home and enjoy Wi Fi on all your devices l 1 Package Contents CD with User Manual amp Quick Installation Guide Quick Installation Guide l 2 Hardware J Reset WPS Button ON OFF Switch LAN Port ItemName Description Reset WPS Button Resets the extender to factory default settings clears all settings or starts the WPS function Reset Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults WPS Press this button for less than 5 seconds to start the WPS function LAN Port 10 100M Ethernet LAN Port with Auto MDI MDI X Connects via Ethernet cable to a computer for configuration or to other wired network devices such as printers smart TVs or Blu ray players to act as a wireless client Note Please do not connect the LAN port of the extender to your router access point l 3 LED Status On Excellent signal Signal Strength Signal strength 60 100 Off Off mode
2. 2 4GHz Connected 5GHz Connected Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled O Matt2 4GHz 100 A E mmHQsG 0 8 EdimaxHQ 100 Device SSID EdimarHQ_55_5Ex 6228NC 100 AirPortExpress Jimmy 92 EdimaxHQ 9276 e OBM AirPort 2 4G 00 Device SSID OBM AirPort 24 EX Security Key abed Setup extender manually repeater4288 60 MEETING ROOM 6F 5596 EdimaxHQ 56 BR 6256GN Test 5595 EdimaxHQ 52 DemoRoom_ Router 52 EdimaxHQ 40 EdimaxHQ 52 DemoRoom_Router1 525b EdimaxHQ 40 logitec 8d3003 40 logitec2znd69 36 AirPort38844 36 Setup extender manually Add http edimax setup to your bookmarks IE and Firefox only Please copy http edimax setup to bookmark manually if you use other browser REFRESH 28 Ill 3 WPS Settings WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices WPS devices feature a WPS function which can be activated by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device s firmware configuration interface When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices they will automatically connect WPS Settings The WPS Settings page displays settings for WPS between your extender and a wireless client For WPS Setup between your extender and router access point please refer back to Il 2 WPS Setup The wireless extender supports two types of WPS for
3. DOI NETWORKING PEOPLE TOGETHER EW 7238RPD User Manual 12 2012 v1 0 e 385 NETWORKING PEOPLE TOGETHER COPYRIGHT Copyright Edimax Technology Co Ltd all rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission from Edimax Technology Co Ltd Edimax Technology Co Ltd makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold 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 and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Edimax Technology Co Ltd reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without the obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes The product you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly different from those shown in this QIG For more information about this product pleas
4. W VO DU r Add a wireless device to the network HomeGroup Choose homegroup and sharing options Internet Options Change your homepage Manage browser add ons Delete browsing history and cookies Control Panel Home Manage wireless networ Change adapter settings Change advanced sharing settings See also HomeGroup Internet Ontinn lt View your basic network information and set up connections i 5 TS PC HomeNetwork 2 Internet This computer See full map _ View your active networks Connect or disconnect Internet Connections J Wireless Network Access type HomeNetwork 2 4 You should see the profile of your Wi Fi network in the list Right click on your Wi Fi network and then click on Properties Add Remove Move down Adapter properties Profile types Networks you can view modify and reorder Wi HomeNetwork ERR Security WPA2 Personal Properties Remove network Rename Move down 5 Click on the Security tab and then check the box labeled Show characters This will show your network security key Click the Cancel button to close the window 69 ocn type Network security kev 1234567850 IV 1 3 2 Windows 8 8 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 FAE PC a I AE A m V Rio de Janeiro Brazil ESPN Bret
5. Note You can also reset the device to the factory default by pressing and holding the Reset WPS button for at least 10 seconds See Il 3 Resetting The Wireless Extender Upgrade Firmware Click Browse to open a window and locate the firmware file Click CANCEL to cancel and clear the selected file from the Browse box APPLY Click APPLY to upgrade to the selected firmware file A pop up window will ask you to confirm and inform you that the device may not respond for up to a minute after the upgrade Please click OK A status bar will show the progress of the upgrade Note It is recommended that you use a wired Ethernet connection to upload the firmware file Note Do not turn off or disconnect the extender during a firmware upgrade as this could damage the device 39 Reboot A system reboot will restart the device without affecting existing settings In the event that the device malfunctions or is not responding a system reboot is recommended Click APPLY to reboot the system You will be asked to confirm and informed that the reboot may take a while A status bar will indicate the progress of the reboot system Restarting Please wait for a while 40 IV APPENDIX IV 1 Configuring your IP address Before you use the wireless extender please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address This means your computer can obtain an IP address automaticall
6. Slow Good signal Flashing Signal strength 60 40 i Amber Quick Poor signal Flashing Signal strength below 40 2 4 GHz of No signal detected or in LED Excellent signal Signal strength 60 100 O Signal Strength Slow Good signal Flashing Signal strength 60 40 iul Amber Quick Poor signal Flashing Signal strength below 4096 GHz No signal detected or in LED otf off mode Wi Fi extender is on O Power Resetting to factory defaults Y ind Here or system is booting up Wi Fi extender is off or in LED off mode WPS connection established LED remains on for 5 minutes after connection is made n Off WPS in progress waiting for another WPS device s connection Green Slow Flashing gt Off No WPS in progress or in LED off mode LAN port connected Flashin LAN activity transferring or Green receiving data LAN port not connected 1 4 Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions 1 The wireless extender is designed for indoor use only do not place the wireless extender outdoors N Do not place the wireless extender in or near hot humid places such as a kitchen or bathroom 3 Do not pull any connected cable with force carefully disconnect it from the wireless extender 5 The device contains small parts which are
7. Wi Fi Edimax_james Matt2 4GHz Matt5GHz OBM AirPort 2 4G 2EX Es Connect automatically Edimax Setup Q l EdimaxHQ 9ul Mac KH 92 Tue 10 46AM Q z Wi Fi On Turn Wi Fi Off EdimaxHQ EdimaxHQ EdimaxHQ EdimaxHO EdimaxHO OBM AirPort 2 4G_2EX BR 6475nD5GHz Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences Il 2 WPS Setup Note The next section WPS Setup describes an alternative setup method to iQ Setup If you already completed iQ Setup it is not necessary to perform WPS Setup Note Please ensure the extender is ready power LED on not flashing before activating WPS If your wireless router access point supports WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup then you can use this method to set up your Wi Fi extender s 2 4GHz amp 5GHz network The extender s WPS is dependent on your router s access point WPS so if you activate WPS for 2 4GHz Wi Fi on your router access point the extender will connect to 2 4GHz Wi Fi when you activate its WPS To additionally set up your extender s 5GHz Wi Fi you would then need to repeat the process but activate WPS for 5GHz Wi Fi not 2 4GHz Wi Fi on your router access point For the EW 7238RPD the WPS setup process is the same for 2 4GHz and or 5GHz Wi Fi Whether the extender connects to 2 4GHz Wi Fi or 5GHz Wi Fi is entirely dependent on your router access point and which of its frequency bands you activate WPS for Note Ple
8. 192 168 10 254 DNS Server 192 168 1 12 192 168 1 2 Search Domains TEZ Advanced i T id Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert Apply 3 If you are using Wi Fi click Wi Fi in the left panel and then Advanced in the bottom right corner eoo Network 4 gt Show All c Location Automatic Status Connected f Turn Wi Fi Off Wi Fi is connected to EdimaxHQ and has the g Ethernet Que IP address 10 0 20 97 Not Connected a E 2g HHH dolida mae i Network Name EdimaxHQ Not Connected A aE USB Ne terface dese V Automatically join this network Mot Connected V Ask to join new networks e Bluetooth PAN Known networks will be joined automatically Not Connected If no known networks are available you will be asked before joining a new network Advanced le V Show Wi Fi status in menu bar DN id Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert Apply 4 Click the TCP IP tab and your router s IP address will be displayed next to Router 80 OC Network Wi Fil fam NS WINS 802 1X Proxies Hardware Configure IPv4 Using DHCP IPv4 Address 10 0 20 97 Renew DHCP Lease Subnet Mask DHCP Client ID lf required Rawter Configure IPv6 Automatically gt Router IPv6 Address Prefix Length Cancel OK IV 2 Troubleshooting If you are e
9. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area such as a house or an office Your home network is considered a LAN MAC Address MAC stands for Media Access Control A MAC address is the hardware address of 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 unique for each manufacturer plus 3 bytes that are often used as the product s serial number NAT Network Address Translation This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address Using the broadband access point s NAT capability you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP Port Network Clients LAN PC uses port numbers to distinguish one network application protocol over another Below is a list of common applications and protocol port numbers Application Protocol Port Number Telnet TCP 23 FTP TCP 21 SMTP TCP 25 POP3 TCP 110 H 323 TCP 1720 SNMP UCP 161 SNMP Trap UDP 162 HTTP TCP 80 PPTP TCP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 85 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses Subnet Mask A subnet mask which may be a par
10. Em Administrator C Windows system32 cmd exe REA Ethernet adapter RALES Connection specific DMS Suffix Link local IPvu6 Address I Feb 4cde 3e90 bab6 1722x9 IPu4d Address 192 168 1H 14 TIT T EU le HRH momo sm J A 255 255 8 Default Gateway aa 2 2 8 a Cot Deed bie cs eS 7h 192 168 180 254 Wireless LAN adapter eee Sc SE sm 2 Media State a a 2 Media disconnected Connection specific DHS Suffix edimax com Tunnel adapter ea Jul pr 6 Media State Media disconnected Connection specific DNS Suffix Tunnel adapter oa Fay Se Sip Y Media State a Media disconnected Connection specific DHS Suffix EO IV 1 4 2 Windows 8 1 From the Windows 8 Start screen move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar Start Trending Rick Majerus Katt Williams slap Hugh Hefner Bing S amp P 500 1416 18 A 0 02 0 23 11 30 2012 4 38 PM EST a Games 2 xaza 0 pus Monday N Bu N E Settings linked group plays DE CE mMm b e r 3 or Syrian rebels Music N D uy os TI 12 Click Search and enter cmd into the search bar Click the Command Prompt app which be displayed on the left side Apps Results for cmd Command Prompt _ o Settings L1 Files Bing Finance i Games Internet Explorer ET
11. Network and Internet Network Connections Search Network Connections S Recent places Organize v Disable this network device Diagnose this connection Rename this connection gt SS m e Libraries r Ethemet C Documents Network J a Music GE Broadcom 440x 10 100 Jo j Disable i Pictures Status B Videos Diagnose Bridge Connections r Computer Create Shortcut Cu Network Delete Dieiis litem 1 item selected B B gj a 2 55 PM lt 3 EE Te 12 3 2012 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv6 and then click Properties 50 ias Network Bloc Network View v O T Cu Network v Search Network 2 Network discovery and file sharina are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to chanqe x u Network and Sharing Center Es Favorites c ml BE Desktop E Network Connections E de Downloads T 4e Network and Internet Network Connections v Search Network Connections 9 S Recent places ion Rename this connection oS E e Libraries i Es Documents Networking 2 Music ES Pictures n gt Bl Videos amp Broadcom 440x 10 100 Integrated Controller jM Computer This connection uses the following items de File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Gia Network C amp Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol 4 Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver Y ini
12. Y Maps Music 13 A new window will open type ipconfig and press Enter ics Command Prompt EY a kx Toone 2 9200 in 2012 Microsoft Corporati All rights reserve SiNUsersWin8 gt ipconf ig SiS oen 78 14 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway E Command Prompt Jindows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Ethernet Connection specific DNS Suffix Link local IPv6 Address fe88 b896 dcOb 19e7 3685412 TD 4 PW NI ak 192 AM PN T NM m Subnet Mask P295 255 255 6 Default Gateway gt 192 168 12 252 Tene adantern cogs lt DEAG2143 5AB4 P NS A AC4ARE Media State Media disconnected Connection specific DNS Suffix nnel adapter Teredo Tunneling Pseudo Interface Connection specific DNS Suffix 2061 6 9d38 2953c 28f6 264c 3f 57 38c fe8bB 28 f6 2M4c 3 f57 f38c 16 Default Gateway s ss a ea IV 1 4 3 Mac 1 Launch System Preferences 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 79 eoo Metwork Status Connected Ethernet is currently active and has the IP i address 192 168 10 179 Not Connected Wi Fi e gt Configure IPv4 Manually USE Ne terface gt IP Address Not Connected Bluetooth PAN J Mot Connected Subne Router
13. click Properties 53 l Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using iei Chent tor Microsoft Networks a File spd Saure for Microsoft Networks vi os Packet Scheduler e Description eoe PT d Transmission Control Pratacol Intermet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 2 Select Use the following IP address then input the following values Note 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 address 192 168 9 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when finished 54 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties EEE General ou can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othenvise vau need to ask pour network administrator For the appropriate IP settings n Q Obtain an IP address automatically u xu u l LI HMI IM HM HM U HM UM HM UW UW HM UM UM UM HM HI HI HI HI HI Hi HI HI n 3 Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 9 20 Subnet mask 255 255 255 D Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred ONS server s s Alternate DNS serv
14. MAC Address Mode Tx Packet ze Packet k n 00 1c bE10 cb 68 11g 3580 3300 Refresh Displays the current status of the wireless extender network Configuration values IP Address Mac Address refer to Displays the IP address of this device Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the IP address Default Gateway Displays the IP address of the default gateway 26 MAC address Displays the MAC address of the LAN interface Active Wireless Client Table MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless client Mode Displays the transmission mode 802 11b 802 11n or 802 11g Tx Packet Tx Transmission packet counter Rx Packet Rx Received packet counter Tx Rate Mbps Transmission Rate is displayed here in Mbps Power Saving Yes or No is displayed here according to whether power saving feature is active Expired Time s If the wireless client is idle for longer than the expired time the access point will disassociate with it When the wireless client becomes active it will have to re associate with the access point 27 Ill 2 iQ Setup To perform iQ Setup again and configure the Wi Fi d networks which the extender will connect to select iQ o iQ Setup Setup You will see the screen below Please refer back to II 1 iQ Setup onwards for guidance on iQ Setup iQ Setup Please select a 2 4GHz and a 5GHz Wi Fi network for this device to connect to
15. a danger to small children under 3 years old Please keep the wireless extender out of reach of children 6 Do not place the wireless extender on paper cloth or other flammable materials The wireless extender will become hot during use 7 There are no user serviceable parts inside the wireless extender If you experience problems with the wireless extender please contact your dealer Of purchase and ask for help 8 The wireless extender is an electrical device and as such if it becomes wet for any reason do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help O If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the wireless extender then unplug the extender immediately as far as it is safely possible to do so Call your dealer of purchase for help l 5 System Requirements Existing wireless home network 2 4GHz or 5GHz Computer with Ethernet port and web browser Internet Explorer 8 or above or latest version of Google Chrome Firefox or Safari lI QUICK SETUP There are two ways you can quickly setup the Wi Fi extender using browser based iQ Setup Il 1 iQ Setup or using the WPS button Il 2 WPS Setup amp Il 1 IQ Setup PY 1 Plug the Wi Fi extender into a power outlet close to the root wireless access point and switch it on The power LED will flash while the extender initializes please wait The extender is read
16. cm TEN Beeconde Ys emet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 4 Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks denn litem 1 item selected E p z 4 2 55 PM a B 5 x dk 15 3 9012 4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically then click OK Qa 2 li Network RES Network View v O E Network v Search Network 2 Network discovery and file sharina are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to chanqe x S Network and Sharing Center CES Favorites dm Bl Desktop ae Network Connections Eg r Downloads T us Network and Internet Network Connections yv Search Network Connections 9 YE Recent places Mrnaniza w Dicabla thir nehwark device Diannaca thir connection Rename this connection gt oS LH Gg Libraries y Ethernet Properties Es Documents 2 Music E Pictures General Alternate Configuration B Videos You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator Computer or tha E NAW 8 Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway 8 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use th
17. extender back to factory default settings This resets all settings back to default To reset the extender press and hold the WPS Reset button for 10 seconds until the power LED is flashing The extender will re initialize and the power LED will display on when the extender is ready see l 3 LED Status 20 Il 4 Connection Problems If the extender s 2 4GHz or 5GHz Wi Fi is disconnected from its root network your browser will forward to the page shown below Go to Web Control Panel Uptime day h 1m 27s Hardware Version Rev A 1 06 Firmware version Upgrade Firmware Wireless Configuration ESSID Matt2 4GHz 2EX Channel Number 11 44 Security WPA shared key Disable 80 1F 02 70 41 EF Associated Clients show Active Clients 0 show Active Chents Stati Disconnected 10 0 20 138 Oops Your internet is disconnected First please check your WAN connection and make sure your broadband router is working properly If you want to configure Wi Fi Extender please click Go to Web control panel to enter into its web setting page The status of the extender will be displayed please check your WAN connection and ensure that your router access point is working properly To configure the settings of the extender click Go to Web Control Panel at the top of the screen and you will arrive at the home screen of the browser based configuration interface see III Browser Based Configuration Int
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19. password Obtain an IP address Assign an automatic IP address to the wireless automatically extender s 2 4GHz Wi Fi band from your broadband gateway DHCP server device Use the following IP Use a specified IP address for the wireless extender s address 2 4GHz Wi Fi band if there is no DHCP server available IP Address Specify an IP address here This IP address will be assigned to wireless extender s 2 4GHz Wi Fi band The default value is 192 168 9 2 Input the subnet mask of the new IP address The default value is 255 255 255 0 Input the network s gateway IP address typically your broadband gateway s IP address Obtain an IP address Assign an automatic IP address to the wireless automatically extender s 5GHz Wi Fi band from your broadband gateway DHCP server device Use the following IP Use a specified IP address for the wireless extender s address 5GHz Wi Fi band if there is no DHCP server available 36 IP Address Specify an IP address here This IP address will be assigned to wireless extender s 5GHz Wi Fi band The default value is 192 168 9 2 default value is 255 255 255 0 Input the network s gateway IP address typically your broadband gateway s IP address Note For static IP users the wireless extender needs to have an IP address in the same subnet as your network in order that you can access the browser based configuration interface For example if your static IP is 192 168 9 2 the
20. s Wi Fi network and security key information Check the Hide SSID box if you wish for the extender s SSID to remain hidden Setup extender manually SHD Device SSID Hide SSID Encryption WPA pre shared key WPA Type WPA TKIP WPA2 AES Key Format Passphrase Security KEY 6 For each network you select you can enter a Device SSID which is a name to identify the EW 7238RPD s Wi Fi network If the root SSID requires a security key you will also be required to enter it here Note If you do not know your existing network A security key please refer to IV 1 3 How to Find Your Network Security Key 2 4GHz Disconnected 5GHz Disconnected Enable C Disable Enable Disable EEE En E ES O Matt2 4GHz EdimaxHQ 52 a SSID 56 SEX 6228NC 60 3 EDIMAX 56 8 OBM AirPart 2 4G 5296 Device SSID OBM AiPort Adi EX Security Key 12 Note In the example above the EW 7238RPD will connect to the root Wi Fi network OBM Airport 2 4G The EW 7238RPD will extend this Wi Fi network and use the new SSID OBM Airport 2 4G 2EX to identify itself 7 Click Next to continue and you will be prompted to add http edimax setup to your bookmarks Internet Explorer and Firefox only This is the URL to access the extender s browser based configuration interface to further configure the settings of the extender or to run iQ Setup again If you do not wish to add this URL
21. the wireless extender an IP address in the range 192 168 9 x where x 3 254 Please refer to IV 1 Configuring your IP address for more information Note To ensure that you assign a correct IP address to the wireless extender you can check the IP address of your computer and or router Please refer to V 1 2 How to Modify the IP Address of Your PC or Macintosh and IV 1 4 How to Find Your Router s IP Address for guidance on how to do so Your ISP can also provide you with such information as IP address subnet mask and gateway address 10 Please wait while the device restarts gt DIMAX NETWORKING PEOPLE TOGETHER System restarting Please wait for a moment Note After the system has restarted if you do not see the congratulations screen in Step 11 then please skip straight to step 12 Typically this may occur for smartphone users who setup the extender via a wireless connection as shown in Il 1 iQ Setup 2 ii It is likely that after the extender restarted your smartphone re connected to the Edimax Setup SSID which is now upon completion of setup redundant 15 11 After the device has restarted you will see a congratulations screen as shown below displaying the name and security key for each of the extender s Wi Fi networks 2 DIMAX NETWORKING PEOPLE TOGETHER Congratulations Your extender has successfully established a connection 2 4GHz Extender Name OBM AirPort 2 4G_2EX Secu
22. to your bookmarks click Cancel or select No from the drop down menu shown below before you click Next Add http ed Yes T e copy http edimax setup to bookmark manually if you use other browser REFRESH 8 Please wait while the Wi Fi extender tests the connection imax setup to your bookmarks lE and Firefox only 2 4GHz Connection Test 7 5GHz Connection Test 9 When the test is complete click Apply to restart the device 13 Connection test complete Apply to restart the device y 2 4GHZ GHZ Security Key Open Security lt MR IP 10 0 20 180 lt IP 192 168 77 200 Note If the extender cannot obtain an IP address from the router access point then you will see the screen below Click the Static IP button to assign an IP address to the extender and then click APPLY to restart the device Connection test complete Wireless security key is correct but Wi Fi extender can not obtain an IP from your router you can click static IP to assign an IP to extender manually After IP is input click Apply to restart the device 2 4GHz IGHZ Security Key Open Security E gt e IP IP 192 168 7 7 128 14 Note When assigning a static IP address to the wireless extender you need to ensure that you assign an IP address in the same subnet as your network For example if your static IP is 192 168 9 2 then you need to assign
23. wireless clients PBC Push Button Configuration and PIN code For PBC you can activate WPS on the wireless extender by clicking the Start PBC button on the screen A Note Click the Start PBC button to activate WPS do not push the WPS Reset button on the extender PIN code setup varies slightly in that it requires you to manually enter a PIN code into each device via the WPS Settings before activating WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Settings This page allows you to change the setting for WPS WI Fi Protected Setup WP5S can help your wireless client automatically connect to the Access Point Note WPS function will be disabled if your wireless security uses WEP or WPA TKIP encryption WPS Settings 2 4GHz 5GHz Note Depending on your WPS Settings selection above either 2 4G or 5G Wi Fi Protected Setup Information will be displayed on your screen Both are shown below for demonstration purposes 29 2 4G Wi Fi Protected Setup Information WPS Status Configured Self PinCode 08115484 5G Wi Fi Protected Setup Information WPS Status Configured Self PinCode 09115464 Device Configure Configuration Mode Device is as a AP Configure via Push Button Start PBC Registrar Input Client PIN Code Start PIN wish to configure WPS settings for 2 4G 5G Wi Fi Protected Setup Information 2 4G or 5G Wi Fi Protected Setup Information will be displayed here depending o
24. B DEVICES Bluetooth File Exchange 2012 2 2 TLF 7 08 1 8 MB E 10 5 amp Boot Camp Assistant 2012 2 2 TF7 08 13 7 MB ColorSync Utility 2012 2 2 T F7 08 17 MB EB Console 2012 2 2 TF7 08 7 5 MB DigitalColor Meter 2012 2 2 T F 7 08 2 2 MB En Disk Utility 2012 2 2 TF7 08 27 MB E Grab 2012 2 2 7 08 3 5 MB Grapher 2012 2 23 T F7 08 37 3 MB XM PT TIT 2012 7 17 E F10 54 719 KB 2012 2 2 FF7 08 14 6 MB 2012 2 2 TF7 08 5 7 MB MUR Kl amp u u am ar Elie T0 n T 073 Ter a O T c 4 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 SSID of your network In this example the SSID is EdimaxWireless though your SSID will be unique to your network 73 600 d Click to lock the login keychain Keychains amp login amp System E System Roots EdimaxWireless Account AirPort Keychain Access Kind AirPort network password Where com apple network wlan ssid EdimaxWireless Modified Today F45 45 A Apple ID Authentication A Apple Persistent State Encryption jy EDIMAX 6475 Category UM EdimaxWireless m e Matt A PP 6574 Demo Passwords My Certificates P Keys Certificates r ETE Kind application password application password AirPort network password AirPort network password AirPort network password application password AirPort n
25. Bielema takes Arkansas job T m ao Sa Mars redux NASA to launch another rover 9 In desktop mode click the network icon in the bottom right corner 70 wd 10 Select your Wi Fi connection from the list and right click Select View connection properties Recycle Bin id az m ZE Qe h Ma 4GHz 2bEX Connected Matt2 4GHz Matt5GHz Edimax Setup EdimaxHQ 6228NC AirPortExpress Jimmy Edimax_james Ken iBuddy OBM AirPort 2 4G EdimaxHQ 5G 5G Booster AirPortExpress Jimmy 5 GHz e BR 6258GN Test hep 11 In the window that opens click the Security tab and check the box labeled Show characters Your network security key will be displayed in the field Network security key 71 V Show characters Windows 8 Build 9200 12 13 AM 12 5 2012 72 IV 1 3 3 Mac 1 Open a new Finder window and select Applications from the menu on the left side Open the folder labeled Utilities and then open the application Keychain Access 606 Applications ale fa En om 6 S m a FAVORITES Date Modified size iz TextEdit 2012 2 2 T F7 08 11 1 MB kal Desktop achine 2012 2 2 TF7 08 379 KB 2012 2 2 TF 3 32 ity Monitor 2012 2 2 TF F7 08 10 6 MB AirPort Utility 2012 2 2 F7 08 33 5 MB plas 4 AppleScript Editor 2012 2 2 TF7 08 12 8 MB Im Audio MIDI Setup 2012 2 2 T F7 08 11 8 M
26. Disable this network device Diagnose this connection Rename this connection gt fl e Libraries E Ethemet CA Documents q A Network d Music mee Broadcom 440x 10 100 Ii Disable ES Pictures Status B Videos Diagnose Bridge Connections l Computer Create Shortcut Cu Network Delete ds litem 1item selected B mj y4 a Ou N 2 55 PM gt e x sl amp 1273 2012 63 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties Gl 2 ji Network B Network View y Eu Network Yv Search Network 2 Network discovery and file sharina are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to chanqe x ut Network and Sharing Center 0 X Favorites g N i E E ll Desktop etwork Connections Je Downloads T di Network and Internet Network Connections vw v Search Network Connections 0 Recent places section Rename this connection gt 3 m e A Libraries E Documents Networking 2 Music j Connect using i Pictures H dos amp Broadcom 440x 10 100 Integrated Controller jM Computer This connection uses the following items v fil File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks E Network J 4 Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol iv Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver vV 4 Link Layer Topology Discovery Mapper 1 0 Driver v ig S MGE RUE eenonder Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area netw
27. LY Click CONTINUE to save the changes and continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect Ill A 2 WLAN 5GHz Security PT SERIES Security settings for your extender s 5GHz Wi Fi network can be configured here If you disable the extender s 5GHz band during iQ Setup then this option will not be displayed in the Advanced Settings menu Note It is important to configure security to prevent intruders from accessing your local network and causing damage to computers and servers Use complicated hard to guess security keys which include combinations of letters and numbers and change your security key regularly WLAN 5GHz Security security settings for your extenders 5GHz Wi Fi network can be configured below independent of your root Wi Fi network s security settings Broadcast SSID Enable Disable Device SSID EdimaxHQ 5G 5EX Security Type Open Security CANCEL APPLY 33 extender s 5GHz Wi Fi network this is a name used to identify the Wi Fi network Security Type The extender will set the same security type as the root access point router This security type will be displayed here Security Key Enter a security key for your Wi Fi extender s 5Ghz network This security key does not have to be the same as the root access point router s security key Click APPLY to make changes take effect The following message wi
28. Notes Se Snipping Tool Ey Paint A Remote Desktop Connection As Magnifier Em e Solitaire gt All Programs Search programs and files e e o eaenee Shut down if your network supports ed in the lower left corner of your Edimax Documents Pictures Music Games Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs Help and Support ers 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks 3 STE Gil Control Panel Adjust your computer s settings System and Security Review your computer s status Back up your computer e e Network and Internet H a View network status and tasks E Choose homegroup and sharing options e at a ET ae gt View devices and printers Add a device Programs Uninstall a program Click Local Area Connection Search Control Pane View by Category Y User Accounts and Family Safety a Add or remove user accounts ay Set up parental controls for any user Appearance and Personalization Change the theme Change desktop background Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Change display language Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display View your basic network information and set up connections TS WIN7 This computer View your
29. Port network password Account AirPort Where com apple network wlan ssid EdimaxWireless Comments edimax1234 gl Save Changes 75 IV 1 4 How to Find Your Router s IP Address To find your router s IP address please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system IV 1 4 1 Windows XP Vista amp 7 1 Go to Start select Run and type cmd then press Enter or click OK eu ts Mozilla Firefox E mail AlanChiu Microsoft Office Outlook a Documents e Internet Explorer 7 3 Pictures 3 Type the name of a program folder document or Internet us resource and Windows will open it for you 7e XnView Microsoft Office Word 2007 Recent Items Y This task will be created with administrative privileges Google Chrome Computer Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 Cane Browse Network i E Adobe Reader 9 Connect To Command Prompt Control Panel nr ER Microsoft Office X 3 ba Audacity gt Default Programs All Programs 2 Anew window will open type ipconfig and press Enter El Administrator C Windows system32 cmd _exe eje ss Microsoft Windows version 6 040 662 Copyright lt c 2666 Microsoft Corporation ji i rights reserved Co Wsers AlanChi u ipconfig 76 3 Your router s IP address will be displayed next to Default Gateway
30. RPD e tu Get Started 4 iQ Setup will display all available 2 4GHz and 5GHz Wi Fi networks listed under SSID Please select one or both root Wi Fi networks that your extender will connect to and subsequently extend If you don t wish to use either the 2 4GHz or 5GHz band you must select Disable in order to continue iQ Setup Please select a 2 4GHz and a 5GHz Wi Fi network for this device to connect to 2 4GHz Disconnected 5GHz Disconnected Enable Disable Enable Disable aos Matt2 4GHz 88 0 EdmaHQsG 80 EdimaxHQ 6296 6228NC 60 EDIMAX 56 OBM AirPort 2 4G 5296 AirPortExpress Jimmy 5096 BR 6258GN Test 3896 MEETING ROOM 6F 3896 Setup extender manually EdimaxHQ 38 EdimaxHQ 28 EdimaxHQ 26 EdimaxHQ 26 tim 22 Setup extender manually Note If the Wi Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear click Refresh to search again Please also be aware that for the 5GHz band subject to local RF regulations the EW 7238RPD only supports channels 11 36 40 44 amp 48 Europe and channels 36 40 44 48 149 153 157 161 amp 165 U S If you do not see your 5GHz network listed you may need to change your router access point s 5GHz channel 5 f the network you wish to connect to has a hidden SSID select Setup extender manually for 2 4GHz or 5GHz and enter the SSID manually Then input a Device SSID name to identify the extender
31. Rene eai N N n ka aa aa IF address 192 168 Subnet mask 255 255 255 Default gatewa nn nn a a aa li nn nnn a nnn xxx a xala e Obtain DNS server address automatically u m mb mun n c kok OP M danen cn BC CS mm Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Pl Validate settings upon exit IV 1 1 4 Windows 8 1 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 f S Store 15 de SkyDrive ESPN Bret Bielema takes Arkansas job E TL ABS London la gt a a gt Mostly Cloudy p 39 287 Mars redux NASA to launch Weather another rover v INSTA LN i Y f J FAE PC amp 2 In desktop mode click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen as shown below 48 RECYCIE DIT e a a e Yel 3 Right click Network and then select Properties 4 Network 0 ELS Network View Y Gm gt Network vV Search Networl p Network discovery and file sharing are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to change 4 Favorites EE Desktop 8 Downloads i Recent places This folder is empty 4 Libraries Documents Music i Pictures B Videos gal Computer Network Expand Open in new window Pin to Start Map network drive Disconnect network drive Delete Pro
32. Transmission Control Protacal Intermet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically then click OK Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration ou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othenvise vau need to ask pour network administrator For the appropriate IP settings btan an IP address automatically H Use the following IP address za ET Ea 2 Obtain ONS server address automatically C Use the following DNS server addresses es ge nN5 9 jA X oon A e e j Cancel 2e 43 IV 1 1 2 Windows Vista 1 Click the Start button it should be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel Click View Network 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 Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties amp Local Area Connection Properties x Networking Conne
33. active networks Home network Home network 4 Click Properties x Home network 46 Access type See Tull map Internet Connect or disconnect No Internet access ae c Connectigns H Local Area Connection gt a oo gt e Soano o o ce ec o c e e No Internet access No network access Media State Enabled Duration 02 08 52 Speed 100 0 Mbps Sent A Received Bytes 951 332 4 398 184 092222 Tanan Q eo m o Networking Connect using amp Broadcom 44 x 10 100 Integrated Controller This connection uses the following items o Client for Microsoft Networks dallaoS Packet Scheduler File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks o Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 T wi Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder eee erm mean e Pd Uninstall d v Description odan TCP IP version 6 The latest version of the intemet protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected e e ce e e 3 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically then click OK 47 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings j Obtain an IP address automatically a om Ej net ninen fol
34. ase take care not to hold the WPS button for too long this may result in inadvertently resetting the extender or router access point 18 1 Press and hold the WPS Reset button on the wireless router access point for the correct length of time check router access point s user manual to activate its WPS for 2 4GHz or 5GHZz Router 2 Within two minutes press and hold the WPS button on the extender for two seconds to activate WPS The WPS LED cS will flash slowly to indicate WPS is activated see LED Status Press for two seconds 3 The devices will establish a connection When a connection is successful the extender s WPS LED will display on and remain on for 5 minutes see I 3 LED Status 4 Please wait for 5 minutes until the extender s WPS LED S is off and repeat this process to set up your dual band extender s additional second 19 frequency band In step 1 please activate WPS on your router access point for the alternate frequency 2 4GHz or 5GHz depending on which frequency you previously set up Note Please check the instructions for your wireless router access point to confirm how long you need to T hold down its WPS button to activate WPS for 2 4GHz or 5GHz Some brands of router access point may not support WPS for 5Ghz in this case please use iQ Setup instead Il 3 Resetting the Wireless Extender If you experience problems with your Wi Fi extender you can reset the
35. atically 19 Use the folloWihg IP addlesss eese umm mmm mm IP address 192 168 9 20 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 LL RNG ak w u W deas bua A J ls Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Cancel IV 1 2 4 Windows 8 1 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 zu A am wi Rio de Janeiro Brazil ESPN Bret Bielema takes Arkansas job o 4 v a gt SN Rie g r London ry PA Mostly Cloudy L E 39 28 Mars redux NASA to launch over Weather 2 In desktop mode click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the 61 screen as shown below Recycle Bint 3 Right click Network and then select Properties A NE Network Network View Y i gt Network Network discovery and file sharing are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to change a jjc Favorites This folder is empty EE Desktop Downloads Recent places 4 Libraries Documents Music i Pictures B Videos amp amp Network Open in new window Pin to Start Map network drive Disconnect network drive Properties D items e 62 AS AOS 4 In the window that opens select Change adapter settings from th
36. ce in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help FCC Caution This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment For product available in the USA Canada market only channel 1 11 can be
37. ct using amp Intel R PRO 1000 MT Network Connection This connection uses the following items v 0 Client for Microsoft Networks vl E QoS Packet Scheduler v a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Made Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Mese Lii ayer Topology Discovery Mannari Driver Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Install 1 Properties Description e eT tt Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 2 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically then click OK 44 General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings B M O 6 0000000000000000000 00 0 00 0 0 0 80 0 0000 0 006 000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 09 0 9 0 6 0 9 9 9 n E IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically TAC URE ME FolloWirid DNS seNe Jlij ESSERI Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server IV 1 1 3 Windows 7 1 Click the Start button it should be locat computer then click Control Panel EN Getting Started Windows Media Center 4 Calculator m Sticky
38. dress of the wireless bridge Static IP address how using the browser based configuration interface do assign an IP Please refer to IIl 4 3 Administration Utility address to my wireless extender My wireless extender The best location to place the Wi Fi extender is one has a poor signal which is an open space roughly in the middle from my access between your router and the Wi Fi dead zone and point router where the Wi Fi extender LED displays Excellent signal strength See Il 5 Choosing the Best Location for Your Wi Fi Extender Keep the extender away from other radio devices such as microwaves or wireless telephones Do not put the extender in the corner of a room or under nearby metal Itis recommended to plug the extender directly into a wall socket If it is necessary to use a multiple socket adapter then avoid placing the adapter on the floor Ensure there are as few obstacles as possible between the extender and the access point router Can use the same Yes but it is not recommended as it will be difficult to SSID as my current distinguish between two SSIDs with the same name gateway router for my Wi Fi extender IV 3 Glossary Default Gateway Wireless bridge Every non access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway s IP address When the device sends out an IP packet if the destination is not on the same network the device has to send the packet to its default gateway whic
39. e following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit 0 items a Ej g y x 2 55 PM B t xn 12 3 2012 51 IV 1 1 5 Mac OS Note Please ensure that your wireless extender is switched on and connected to your Macintosh via Ethernet cable before you begin 1 Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual and click on System Preferences System Preferences 2 In System Preferences click on Network Internet amp Network MobileMe Network QuickTi me Sharing 3 Here you will see all of your network connections Network Preferences will now display an Ethernet adapter as shown below The status of Ethernet should be Connected eoo Network gt ShowAll Q Location Automatic A o Ethernet Connected e D Status Connected 2 9 Ethernet is currently active and has the IP e FireWire address 169 254 120 253 e Wi Fi Configure IPv4 Using DHCP o Bluetooth PAN IP Address 169 254 120 253 4 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Router DNS Server Search Domains Advanced LT U 2 Click the lock to make changes Assist me Revert Apply 52 4 Click on Ethernet in the left panel and then click the drop down arrow for the menu labeled Configure IPv4 in the right panel From the drop down menu select Using DHCP and then click Apply 00 Net
40. e left side mi D li Library Tools Picture Tools Pictures CRES Home Share View Manage Manage hd gd S T ka gt Libraries Pictures gt v Search Pictures 2 Ft Favorites BE Desktop Ji Downloads T 55 Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center v Search Control Panel YE Recent places View your basic network information and set up connections Libraries View your active networks 3 Documents Change adapter settings A Music Change advanced sharing Network Access type Internet ES Pictures Public network Connections Ethernet B Videos Change your networking settings mi Set up a new connection or network Set up a broadband dial up or VPN connection or set up a router or access point E Network Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information See also HomeGroup Internet Options Windows Firewall litem 1item selected Library includes 2 locations B E od B 12 3 2012 5 Choose your connection and right click then select Properties Ge 3 ji Network CES Network View Network C Search Network P Network discovery and file sharina are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to chanqe x E Network and Sharing Center NNI wr Favorites BE Desktop r Downloads T 4e Network and Internet Network Connections gt yv Search Network Connections S Recent places Organize v
41. e refer to the user manual on the CD ROM The software and specifications are subject to change without notice Please visit our website www edimax com for updates All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Edimax Technology Co Ltd Add No 3 Wu Chuan 3rd Rd Wu Ku Industrial Park New Taipei City Taiwan Tel 886 2 77396888 Email sales edimax com tw This product includes software that is subject to the GNU General Public License version 2 The program is free software and distributed without any warranty of the author We offer valid for at least three years to give you for a charge no more than the costs of physically performing source distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code CONTENTS l PRODUCT INFORMATION isa Roe EAS ERE E PRESSE ey n a EPA s kw H W kad WEN k hak dak W k s W B W W N ce W hO W k n 5 l 1 Pa KIBE o gurc j bi ear E r E N DI N 5 l 2 HardWare eraa rcr 6 I 3 DS N D N DM 7 l 4 SHEMO ON eara DD E E AG 8 l 5 SUSTO MRS UI Mens ori e LUE 8 li QUICK SETUP sia 9 Il 1 ETOD ere A A E O E EEO 9 Il 2 WES oe le SN DD vr rr ge 18 Il 3 Re setting the Wireless Extender A i n 20 Il 4 Connection Proble T i yl si kanek delal AAA 21 Il 5 Choosing the Best Location
42. er ls se se u xu u u u lu Hl HI U MI MI U MI U MM HM U e eee eee eee eee ee eee eee Advanced n u u u u u i II II II II II II II II II II II II IE II E E E E E BE BI BIH u u u u u u u l lI i II II II Il II SI ZI SI SI SI SI SI SI SI EI ee eee E E EB k IV 1 2 2 Windows Vista 1 Click the Start button it should be located in the lower left corner of your computer then click Control Panel Click View Network 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 Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then click Properties 55 Local Area Connection Properties x Networking Connect using amp Intel R PRO 1000 MT Network Connection This connection uses the following items iv 0 Client for Microsoft Networks vl E QoS Packet Scheduler iv dil File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks V dudelenst 110325093558 ETTER e intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 y Tene me kopekawa Di so ere A200 1 0 Driver amp Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder TN ru Sen QO r Install j Properties Description ad Y A o o Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 2 Select Use the fo
43. erface 21 Il 5 Choosing the Best Location for Your Extender The best location to place the Wi Fi extender is one which is an open space roughly in the middle between your router and the Wi Fi dead zone and where the Wi Fi extender LED displays Excellent signal strength Please consider that Wi Fi performance can be affected by environmental factors such as the thickness and proximity of walls or interference from other devices such as microwaves or wireless telephones and choose the location of your extender accordingly Excellent signal Signal Strength Signal strength 60 100 Slow Good signal Signal strength 60 40 i Quick Poor signal Flashing Signal strength below 4096 2 4 GHz No signal detected or in LED f off mode n O Excellent signal An_ Signal Strength Signal strength 60 100 Slow Good signal Flashing Signal strength 60 40 iul Quick Poor signal Flashing Signal strength below 4096 gt GHz No signal detected or in LED off off mode 22 Ill BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE Once you have setup the wireless extender as detailed in Il Quick Setup or the included QIG you can further configure the settings of the wireless extender or run iQ Setup again using the browser based configuration interface To access the browser based configuration interface enter http edimax setup into the URL bar of a web browser on a computer which is connected
44. etwork gt ShowAll Q Location Automatic Status Connected Ethernet is currently active and has the IP address 192 168 9 20 e poa Configure IPv4 Manually P Address 192 168 9 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router o Bluetooth PAN d DNS Server Search Domains T ltr Advanced 2 Tl Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert Apply IV 1 3 How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system Note 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 amp Windows Vista 1 Open Control Panel and click on Network and Internet in the top menu Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections File Edit View Tools Advanced Help Organize hi Kk al Xa ll Local Area Wireless Connection Network Connection 19 2 Click on View network status and tasks which is under the heading Network and Sharing Center 68 rox e gt LE Control Panel Network and Internet Y Search Control Pane JO File Edit View Tools Help Control Panel Home System and Security Network and Internet Hardware and Sound Programs User Accounts and Family Safety Appearance and Personalization File Edit View Tools Help
45. etwork password AirPort network password B items Date Modified 2012 7 17 EF 10 16 79 2012 7 16 FF5 15 20 2012 7 17 EF 11 08 03 2012 8 27 LF 10 24 59 Today FF5 45 2012 7 17 F 10 16 23 Today FF5 28 2012 7 17 T F2 21 30 keychain login login login login login login login login 3 Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window eoo Attributes EdimaxWireless Mame EdimaxWireless Kind AirPort network password Account AirPort Access Control Where com apple network wlan ssid EdimaxWireless Comments Show password Save Changes 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 password and click Allow 74 Keychain Access wants to use your confidential information stored in EdimaxWireless in your keychain To allow this enter the login keychain password Always Allow Deny com apple network wlan ssid EdimaxWireless Comments Save Changes Your network 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 security password eoo EdimaxWireless feces Access Control Name EdimaxWireless Kind Air
46. h will then send it out towards the destination DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address DNS Server IP Address DNS stands for Domain Name System which allows Internet servers to have a domain name such as www Broadbandaccess 83 point com and one or more IP addresses such as 192 34 45 8 A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses so that when a domain name is requested as in typing Broadbandaccess point com into your Internet browser the user 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 Subscriber Line A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds Ethernet A standard for computer networks Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs and move data around at up to 10 100 million bits per second Mbps IP Address and Network Subnet Mask IP stands for Internet Protocol An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods that identifies a single unique Internet computer host in an IP network Example 192 168 2 1 It consists of 2 portions the IP network address and the host identifier The IP address is a 32 bit binary pattern which can be represented as fo
47. ion will not be displayed in the Advanced Settings menu Note It is important to configure security to prevent intruders from accessing your local network and causing damage to computers and servers Use complicated hard to guess security keys which include combinations of letters and numbers and change your security key regularly WLAN 2 4GHz Security security settings for your extenders 2 4GHz Wi Fi network can be configured below independent of your root Wi Fi network s security settings Broadcast SSID Enable Disable Device SSID OBM AirPort 2 4G 2EX Security Type WPA pre shared key security Key CANCEL APPLY Broadcast SSID Choose whether to broadcast the SSID for your extender s 2 4GHz Wi Fi network Device SSID Enter the SSID for the extender s 2 4GHz Wi Fi network this is a name used to identify the Wi Fi network Security Type The extender will set the same security type as the root 32 EEE access point router This security type will be displayed here Security Key Enter a security key for your Wi Fi extender s 2 4Ghz network This security key does not have to be the same as the root access point router s security key Click APPLY to make changes take effect The following message will appear Settings saved successfully Click CONTINUE to continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect CONTINUE APP
48. l IP 4 Connectivity No Internet access IPv6 Connectivity No network access Media State Enabled Duration 02 08 52 Speed 100 0 Mbps Sent A Received Bytes 951 332 4 398 184 ce cc lt ce e 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv6 and then click Properties 59 m W Local Area Connection Properties Connect using amp Broadcom 44 x 10 100 Integrated Controller This connection uses the following items ME Client for Microsoft Networks dallaoS Packet Scheduler a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks wi Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Install e Uninstal Description TCP IP version 6 The latest version of the intemet protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 6 Select Use the following IP address then input the following values Note 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 address 192 168 9 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when finished 60 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address autom
49. lect Manually eoo Network P lt gt Show All Location Automatic Ethernet Za Connected Status Connected Ethernet is currently active and has the IP e AM Configure IPv4 Y Using DHCP Using DHCP with manual address IP Address Using BootP Manually O o Tris PAN Routet DNS Servet Create PPPoE Service Search Domains Lv Advanced 3 id Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert Apply 66 5 In the panel on the right side enter IP address 192 168 9 20 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Click on Apply Note 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 router IP and DNS server address 60 Network gt ShowAll Q Location Automatic e Qoo Status Connected od Ethernet is currently active and has the IP e FireWire o address 169 254 41 103 m Configure IPv4 Manually Bluetooth PAN J B RE een SPA Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Q Router DNS Server Search Domains P m rm Advanced 7 Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert Apply 6 In the left sidebar Ethernet should now display Connected as shown below In the right panel you should see the IP address 192 168 9 20 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 67 e00 N
50. less extender Status and Information Basic system information and the network configuration status of this device are displayed below Status and Information Basic system information and the network configuration status of this device are displayed below System 0day 5h 45m 50s 1 06 J Mode Range Extender Configuration PE ChanelNumbe D O 44 METTE E LAN Configuration 2 4GHz DefautGateway _ _ _ o Note Screenshots shown in this manual are examples The information you see on your screen will be unique to your configuration 25 Displays the total passed time since the device was turned on Displays the hardware version Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version Click Upgrade Firmware to open a new window to upgrade to a new firmware version Configuration values ESSID Signal Strength refer to wireless extender s Wi Fi network Displays the current wireless channel number Number Displays the current wireless security setting unique fixed ID for this device which cannot be modified Associated Clients Displays the number of clients connected to the wireless extender Click the Show Active Clients button to display active clients in a new window see below for full description Active Wireless Client Table This table shows the MAC address transmission receiption packet counters for each associated wireless client
51. ll appear settings saved successfully Click CONTINUE to continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect CONTINUE APPLY Click CONTINUE to save the changes and continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect 34 Ill A4 3 Administration Utility Advanced Settings The Administration Utility page enables you to modify 2 the wireless extender s password and IP address Administration Utility The extenders password and IP address can be modifled below Password Settings Current Password New Password Re Enter Password 2 4GHz e Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address 2 4GHz Obtain an IP address automatically amp Use the following IP address IP Address 192 168 92 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Address bGHz e Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address 35 5GHz Obtain an IP address automatically amp Use the following IP address IP Address 192 168 9 3 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 Q0 Gateway Address CANCEL APPLY Password Settings Current Password Enter your current password The default password is 1234 New Password Enter your desired new password here You can use any combination of letters numbers and symbols up to 20 characters Re Enter Password Confirm your new
52. llowing IP address then input the following values Note 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 address 192 168 9 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when finished 56 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically 9 Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 9 20 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 A LL LL ETA m S nia TYA meas am Lo mum m mm m de yen B j Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server IV 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 57 Getting Started e Windows Media Center Cal zi m Sticky Notes EA Snipping Tool P Paint A Remote Desktop Connection E Magnifier gu e y Solitaire Calculator gt All Programs Search programs and files wr Edimax Documents Pictures Music Games Computer Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs He
53. lp and Support Shut down m 2 Under Network and Internet click View network status and tasks n e o e Gil Control Panel Adjust your computer s settings ii i Find and fix problems e Network and Internet V ew network status and tasks Choose homegroup and sharing options II aa View devices and printers Add a device System and Security Review your computer s status Back up your computer e Mme m e of a Programs Uninstall a program 3 Click Local Area Connection a Ae 9 e 58 E AN Search Control Pane 2 27 View by Category Y User Accounts and Family Safety j Add or remove user accounts Set up parental controls for any user Appearance and Personalization Change the theme Change desktop background Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Change display language Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display View your basic network information and set up connections Me SA d x See full map TS5 WIN7 Home network Internet This computer View your active networks Connect or disconnect Access type Mo Internet access Home network H G A omebroup ui Home network P eec meen Connectiogf Local Area Connection a e e p gt Sono ecoc Genera
54. mp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 Safety 87 This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Turkey and United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU Countries Not Intended for Use None 88 DIMAX NETWORKING PEOPLE TOGETHER Edimax Technology co Ltd Edimax Technology Europe B V Edimax Computer Company 6F No 3 Wu Chuan 3rd Road Wu Gu Nijverheidsweg 25 5683 CJ Best 3350 Scott Blvd Bldg 15 Santa Clara New Taipei The Netherlands CA 95054 USA www edimax com
55. n 9 Advanced Settings Q e N Configuration Tool Manage Settings Save the current settings of the device to a _bin file restore the settings of the device to a previously saved bin file or reset the device to its factory default settings Backup Settings Save Restore Settings Browse Upload Restore to Factory Default Reset Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware to the most recent version it is recommended that you use a wired connection for the procedure Browse CANCEL APPLY Reboot In the event that the device malfunctions or is not responding you can perform a system reboot Click on APPLY this will restart the device without affecting your existing settings APPLY Manage Settings Backup Settings Click Save to save the current settings of the extender as a config bin file to your specified location Restore Settings Click the browse button to locate a previously saved config bin file and then click Upload to upload the file and replace your current settings Restore to Factory Click Reset to restore settings to the factory default 38 Defaults A pop up window will appear and ask you to confirm please click Ok A status bar will indicate the progress of the reset System restarting Please wait for a moment Note Restoring settings to the factory default will restore all settings configurations and passwords back to the factory default
56. n you need to assign the wireless extender an IP address in the range 192 168 9 x where x 3 254 Each network device has a unique IP address Note To ensure that you assign a correct IP address to the wireless extender you can also check the IP address of your router Please refer to IV 1 4 How to Find your Router s IP Address Your ISP can also provide you with such information as IP address subnet mask and gateway address Note If you are unable to connect to the browser based configuration interface using http edimax setup it is possible that you assigned an incorrect IP address to the extender In this case you can reset the wireless extender back to its default IP address See Il 4 Resetting The Wireless Extender Click APPLY to make changes take effect The following message will appear settings saved successfully Click CONTINUE to continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect CONTINUE APPLY Click CONTINUE to save the changes and continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect 37 Ill 4 4 Configuration Tools The wireless extender s configuration tools page enables you to back up or restore the settings upgrade the firmware and reset or reboot the device The latest firmware can be downloaded from the Edimax website You will see the following scree
57. n your selection for WPS Settings above WPS Status Displays Configured or unConfigured depending on whether WPS Settings for the extender have been configured or not either manually or using the WPS button Self PIN Code This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless extender for use with other WPS enabled wireless devices Device Configure Configuration options for the device s WPS settings can be found here Configuration Mode The configuration mode of the extender s WPS setting Device is as a AP is displayed here Registrar means the device acts as an access point for a wireless client to connect to and the wireless client s will follow the extender s wireless settings Configure via Push Click Start PBC to activate WPS on the extender Button Input Client PIN Code Input 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 its PIN code The WPS LED cS will flash slowly to indicate WPS is active WPS will remain active for two minutes Within two minutes activate WPS on your client 30 device refer to client device s user manual for guidance on how to do so in order to establish a connection The WPS LED will display ON to indicate a successful connection and will remain ON for 5 minutes see l 3 LED Status 111 4 Advanced Settings When you select Advanced Settings
58. operated Selection of other channels is not possible This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz frequency range X FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 15 to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems This device will not permit operations on channels 116 128 for 11na and 120 128 for 11a which overlap the 5600 5650MHz band For a product that has the potential to be used in a body worn configuration and has not been certified with a specific accessory device s For body worn operation this EUT name has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of specified distance from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999 5 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R a
59. ork protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks litem 1 item selected ez l m PA 0 items 3 a 2 55 PM 12 3 2012 EIA tx 7 Select Use the following IP address then input the following values Note 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 address 192 168 9 20 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Click OK when finished 64 Gg 4 lli Network O Network View id 9 T Gi gt Network v vi Search Network p Network discovery and file sharina are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to chanae x ut Network and Sharing Center 4 E Y Favorites m N kC n BS etwor nnections xx BE Desktop sai de Downloads 1 us Network and Internet Network Connections v Search Network Connections Y El Recent places Dnaniza w Dicahle thie nabha nrl device Diannara thir conne ction Rename this connection gt z E Ti 7 Libraries C Documents 2 Music Pictures 3 You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports m Vid this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator n for the appropriate IP settings E Computer n 8 Use the following IP address ii Network IP address 25 25 25 8 Default gateway Obtain DNS ser
60. perties P od 4 In the window that opens select Change adapter settings from the left side 49 E 2 Library Tools Picture Tools Pictures 0 ES Home Share View Manage Manage v ae 3 T ka gt Libraries Pictures gt v v Search Pictures 2 YX Favorites BE Desktop J Downloads T EE Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Search Control Panel S Recent places View your basic network information and set up connections Libraries iew your active networks 3 Documents Change adapter settings RU Music ange advanced sharing Network Access type Internet Pictures i Public network Connections Ethernet B Videos Change your networking settings C ut mop Set up a new connection or network Set up a broadband dial up or VPN connection or set up a router or access point E Network Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information See also HomeGroup Internet Options Windows Firewall litem litemselected Library includes 2 locations gez E 2 54 PM 12 3 2012 Pz T tk 5 Choose your connection and right click then select Properties Ge 3 i Network CES Network View id t GH gt Network v Search Network 2 Network discovery and file sharina are turned off Network computers and devices are not visible Click to chanae x E Network and Sharing Center oe 3 Favorites BE Desktop r Downloads T UE
61. please re check WEP or WPA passphrase settings on your wireless client The password is case sensitive Make sure the Caps Lock light is not illuminated b Try moving closer to the wireless extender Switch off the extender and switch it back on after 10 seconds Please check that the extender is correctly inserted into a power socket and check the LEDs on the front panel Reset the wireless extender Try again later Your local network may be experiencing technical difficulties or very high usage Change channel number Itis normal for the wireless extender to heat up during frequent use If you can safely place your hand on the wireless extender the temperature of the device is at a normal level If you smell burning or see smoke coming from wireless extender then disconnect the extender immediately as far as it is safely possible to do so Call your dealer of purchase for help Ensure that your broadband router is fully functional Switch off both your network device and wireless extender and switch back on again Ensure that the wireless extender is powered on check the PWR LED On the browser based configuration interface home page check Status under Wireless Settings It should be Connected if itis Disconnected then this means the wireless extender is not 82 cc connected to your router access point My network is using a You can modify the IP ad
62. rity Key ee 5GHz Extender Name EdimaxHQ 5G 5EX Te Open Security 12 The extender is now functional and ready for use If you wish to move the extender to another location remember to switch off the extender before you unplug it For the best coverage select a location where the extender s signal strength LED Il displays a strong signal See Il 5 Choosing the Best Location For Your Extender 13 To connect to the extender s Wi Fi networks Windows Click the network icon Hi or in the system tray and select Connect to a network Windows Vista 7 Currently connected to LY edimax com tw Windows 8 Access Local only Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center Windows 8 Build 9200 ag tees 12 46 AM Peo lal all Per f icon along the top right of UPS TAL NE DE DRE ME Mac View available Wi Fi networks by clicking the your screen 14 Select the SSID which you named your extender s Wi Fi network in Step 5 or 6 and enter your password security key if you set one Note Remember to select the SSID of your extender s Wi Fi network not your existing root Wi Fi network Windows Windows Vista 7 Ww n Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network A AirPortExpress Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 17 Windows 8 Networks Airplane mode Off li
63. t of the TCP IP information provided by your ISP is a set of four numbers e g 255 255 255 0 configured like an IP address It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network 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 Unreliable Datagram Protocol UDP TCP IP is the standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocol TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery and thus is reliable UDP on the other hand is not reliable They both run on top of the IP Internet Protocol a network layer protocol WAN Wide Area Network A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas e g different buildings 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 user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control configure or monitor the device being managed 86 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen
64. to the extender s Wi Fi network You will be prompted for a username and password The default username is admin and the default password is 1234 Windows Windows Vista 7 Windows 8 iexplore The server edimaz setup at Default admin 1234 requires a username and The server edimax setup at Default admin 1234 requires a password username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection Liser name admin admin e Remember my credentials Password Remember my password Cancel Cancel To view this page you must log in to area Default admin 1234 on edimax setup 80 Your password will be sent unencrypted Name admin Remember this password in my keychain Cancel 23 You will arrive the at Home page use the menu on the left side of the screen to navigate You can also change the language using the drop down menu in the top right corner a e 2200000 eo 3 DIMAX HETWORKING PEOPLE TOGETHER Ill 1 Home 111 2 iQ Setup 111 3 WPS Settings 111 4 Advanced Settings 24 111 1 Home The Home page shows the basic status and information of the wire
65. ur cascaded decimal numbers separated by aaa aaa aaa aaa where each aaa can be anything from 000 to 255 or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by bbbbbbbb bbbbbbbb bbbbbbbb bbbbbbbb where each b can either be O or 1 A network mask is also a 32 bit binary pattern and consists of consecutive leading 1 s followed by consecutive trailing O s such as 11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as x number of leading 1 s When both are represented side by side in their binary forms all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1 s in the network mask become part of the IP network address and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID For example if the IP address for a device is in its binary form 11011001 10110000 10010000 00000111 and if its network mask is 11111111 11111111 11110000 00000000 It means the device s network address is 11011001 10110000 10010000 00000000 and its host ID is 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000111 This is a convenient and efficient method for access points to route IP packets to their destination 84 ISP Gateway Address see ISP for definition The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet access point located 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
66. ver address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit i litem litem selected 0 items B el 2 56 PM P B 0 Px T x 12 3 2012 IV 1 2 5 Mac OS Note Please ensure that your wireless extender is switched on and connected to your Macintosh via Ethernet cable before you begin 1 Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual and click on System Preferences System Preferences 2 In System Preferences click on Network Internet amp Network Sy a Network QuickTime 5haring MobileMe 65 3 Here you will see all of your network connections Network Preferences will now display an Ethernet adapter as shown below The status of Ethernet should be Connected eoo Network lt gt Show All Q Location Automatic Ethernet N Connected Status Connected Ethernet is currently active and has the IP pm address 169 254 120 253 o Wi Fi Configure IPv4 Using DHCP IP Address 169 254 120 253 4 d o Bluetooth PAN E Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Router DNS Server Search Domains Advanced 7 jr 2 Click the lock to make changes Assist me Revert Apply 4 Click on Ethernet in the left panel and then click the drop down arrow for the menu labeled Configure IPv4 in the right panel From the drop down menu se
67. w the guide appropriate for your operating system in IV 1 2 How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh amp IV 1 1 Note For guidance on how to assign a new IP address to the wireless extender so that it is within the same IP address subnet of your network please refer to I 4 3 Administration Utility In cases where you need to modify the IP of your PC or Macintosh in order to access the browser based configuration interface if the default IP of the wireless extender remains unchanged you may need to repeat this process and modify the IP of your PC or Macintosh every time you wish to configure the wireless extender How to Configure Your Computer to Use a Dynamic IP Address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system IV 1 1 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 Connections icon click Network Connections and then double click Local Area Connection The Local Area Connection Status window will then appear click Properties 42 l Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using ll Client for Microsoft Networks El File and Printer Sharing For Microsoft Networks E atep aaea a Install Ing r Properties a of a ce e e Description
68. work gt ShowAll Q Location Automatic Gas e S Status Connected Ethernet is currently active and has the IP 1 e FireWire 2 address 192 168 10 179 ger Configure IPM TET ipsa gu Using DHCP with manual address press Using BootP Manually D Router e USB Ne terface do q i e Bluetooth PAN d Subnet Create PPPoE Service DNS Servet Search Domains Advanced 2 kv id Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Revert wow IV 1 2 How to Modify the IP Address of Your PC or Macintosh Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system In the following examples we use the IP address 192 168 9 20 though you can use any IP address in the range 192 168 9 x x 3 254 in order to access the browser based configuration interface amp IV 1 2 1 Windows XP Note Please make a note of your static IP before you change it This is for your convenience if you wish to modify the IP address of the wireless extender in future To modify the IP address of the wireless extender please refer to I11 4 3 Administration Utility 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 Connections icon click Network Connections and then double click Local Area Connection The Local Area Connection Status window will then appear
69. xperiencing problems with your wireless extender please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help Note If you are experiencing problems immediately after a firmware upgrade please contact your dealer of purchase for help Scenario Solution can t log onto the a Please check that the extender is correctly inserted browser based into a power socket and check the LEDs on the front configuration panel If the extender is initializing after being interface switched off or restarted wait for a 2 minutes and try again Make sure you are using the full correct URL http edimax setup If you are using a MAC or IP address filter try to connect the wireless extender using a different computer Set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically DHCP and see if your computer can 81 can t log onto the browser based configuration interface incorrect password can t establish a connection to my wireless extender File downloads are very slow or frequently interrupted The wireless extender is extremely hot My network device can t access the Internet obtain an IP address Ensure that all other Wi Fi Ethernet adapters are disabled or disconnected Password is case sensitive Make sure the Caps Lock light is not illuminated If you do not know your password restore the device to factory settings If encryption is enabled
70. y from a DHCP server This is a simple procedure which is explained step by step in IV 1 1 How to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address Note If your existing network setting is to use a static IP address then please and make a note of your static IP before you switch to a dynamic IP address This is for your convenience if you wish to modify the IP address of the wireless extender in future You can find your existing static IP by following the steps in IV 1 2 How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh Your static IP will be displayed in Step 2 Windows XP Step 2 Windows Vista Step 6 Windows 7 Step 7 Windows 8 Step 5 Mac Note Also make a note of your static IP if you are going to modify the IP of your PC or Mac as shown in IV 1 2 How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh Unfortunately not all networks support DHCP capability In this case you need to use a static IP address for the wireless extender and your PC or Macintosh The wireless extender uses the default IP address 192 168 9 2 which may not be in the same IP address subnet of your network meaning you are unable to access the browser based configuration interface So you need to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh to 192 168 9 x x 2 1 254 in order to access the browser based configuration interface The procedure for doing so varies across different operating systems please 41 follo
71. y when the power LED is on Note It is recommended that you plug in the extender close to your router access point for the setup process You need to establish a connection between your extender and router access point After setup is complete and a connection is established you can move the extender to your preferred location Note Before you use the wireless extender please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address This is a simple procedure and step by step instructions for how to do this can be found in IV 1 1 How to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address 2 You can connect to the Wi Fi extender using a i wired or ii wireless connection Note Please disable any other Wi Fi adapters you may have and or disconnect disable any other Ethernet cables adapters from your computer i Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Wi Fi extender s Ethernet port Plug the other end of the cable into your computer s Ethernet port ii Use your Wi Fi device e g computer tablet smartphone to search for a Wi Fi network with the SSID Edimax Setup and connect SSID Edimax Setup y T D 3 Open a web browser and you will see the following screen please click Get Started A Note You can change language using the drop down menu in the top right corner 10 EDIMAX N300 Concurrent Dual band Universal Wi Fi Extender EW 238
72. you will see the screen below A submenu with four furthur categories you can select will also be displayed Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Advanced function of the extender can be configured below Tx Power 10 Enable LED Off Mode Turn off all LED indicators Turn off all LED indicators except the power LED CANCEL Tx Power You can adjust the level of wireless output power as a percentage Depending on the size of your location and required coverage you may not require 10096 output power Reducing the output power can enhance security since your Wi Fi signal will not extend to potential malicious unknown users in distant areas Enable LED Off Mode Check this box to enable LED Off Mode which allows you to select Turn off all LED indicators or Turn off all LED indicators except the power LED accordingly Click APPLY to make changes take effect The following message will appear 31 Settings saved successfully Click CONTINUE to continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect CONTINUE APPLY Click CONTINUE to save the changes and continue configuring other settings or click APPLY to restart the system and make the changes take effect Ill 4 1 WLAN 2 4GHz Security mount Security settings for your extender s 2 4GHz Wi Fi network can be configured here If you disable the extender s 2 4GHz band during iQ Setup then this opt

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