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EW-7428HCn User Manual 08-2012 / v1.
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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.
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CONTENTS I. PRODUCT INFORMATION......................................................................................... 5 I-1. Package Contents ............................................................................................ 5 I-2. Physical Description ......................................................................................... 5 I-3. Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 5 I-4. Back Panel ...............
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IV-1-4. Mac OS ................................................................................................. 82 IV-2. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 86 IV-3. Glossary........................................................................................................
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I. PRODUCT INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing the Edimax EW-7428HCn N300 High Power Ceiling Mount Wireless PoE Range Extender/Access Point! This device is an ideal choice for users looking to expand their home or office networking environment. Its easy installation procedure also allows any computer user to set up a network environment in a matter of minutes. I-1.
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Flashing On (2)Wi-Fi Flashing On Off (3)LAN Flashing Item Function (4)Reset/ WPS WPS Reset Device is resetting to factory default settings. WPS is activated and the device is waiting for a WPS signal from another device. Wi-Fi activity (transferring data). Connected to a local area network. Not connected to a local area network. LAN activity (transferring data).
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I-5. 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 access point is designed for indoor use only; do not place the access point outdoors. 2. Do not place the access point 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 access point. 4.
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I-6. System Requirements - Computer or network device with wired or wireless network interface card. - Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser). - Available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz) or 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Switch. I-7. Hardware Installation The access point can be attached to a ceiling, or connected to a router or PoE switch.
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3. If you are using a router then plug the power adapter into a wall socket, and connect it to the 5V DC power port on the access point. Reattach the back panel cover, twisting it clockwise to secure it into place. 4. If you are using a PoE switch then it is not necessary to connect the access point to a power source via the 5V DC power adapter. The device will be powered by the PoE switch. Reattach the back panel cover, twisting it clockwise to secure it into place.
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I-7-2. Fixing the Access Point to a Ceiling 1. To attach the device to the ceiling in its final location, attach the device’s back panel to the ceiling with the included screws (mounting kit). Then, attach the rest of the device to the back panel, twisting it clockwise to lock it into place.
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II. GETTING STARTED 1. Carefully remove the back panel cover by twisting it counter-clockwise. This enables easier access to the LAN port and the power adapter. 2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the device’s Ethernet port, plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet port. 3. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket, then connect it to the 5V DC power port. Reattach the back panel cover, twisting it clockwise to secure it into place. 4. The device will begin to initialize.
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Note: The URL on your card will likely differ from the example shown in this guide. Please enter the URL you see on your card, and not the URL used in the examples here. 6. Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer. Enter the access key into the browser URL bar. (Windows PCs only) Or enter the default IP address (http://192.168.2.2) into your browser’s address bar. (MacOS and Linux) 7. You will be prompted to enter a username and password.
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8. You will then enter the iQ Setup screen, where you can choose which mode to activate. The default mode for the device is Access Point Mode. 1. For Access Point Mode, please see section II-1. Access Point Mode 2. For Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode, please see section II-2. Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode 3. For Wireless Client Mode, please see section II-3.
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II-1. Access Point Mode Access Point Mode allows the device to broadcast a wireless Internet signal, which your wireless devices – such as a notebook computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer – can connect to. 1. Select Access Point Mode from the iQ Setup list. 2. You will be asked if you want to change the login information for this device. For now, simply click ‘NEXT’ without changing anything. You will later have an opportunity to change this in the browser-based setup, should you wish.
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Note: If the device is not set to “Obtain an IP address automatically”, then please select that option by clicking on the radio button circled in the above image. 4. Click ‘APPLY’ when you are done. You will see a confirmation screen, with your Wi-Fi settings. 5. Click ‘APPLY’ and the device will save settings and restart. When it has finished, you will see a final congratulations screen. 6.
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7. You may now connect to the device wirelessly by selecting its ID from your list of Wi-Fi networks, and entering the password you set (if you set one). II-2. Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode allows you to extend the range of an existing Wi-Fi network; expanding wireless coverage and eliminating dead spots. 1. Select Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode from the list. iQ Setup will start detecting available Wi-Fi networks automatically.
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network. 3. By default, the device’s SSID is the root access point’s SSID plus the last six characters of the device’s access key. You can change the device’s SSID if you want. Click “Next” to complete the setup. 4. The device will test the connection between itself and the root wireless access point. If the connection is successful, the message “Connection Test Successfully” will appear on-screen. Click “Next” to save settings.
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7. You may test the connectivity of the device by disconnecting the Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port, and then attempting to connect to the device wirelessly (select its SSID from your list of wireless networks, not the SSID of your root Wi-Fi access point). Then, attempt to open a web page with your web browser. 8. After you have connected the device to the existing Wi-Fi network and confirmed it works, you can move this device to another location for optimal Wi-Fi extension.
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II-3. Wireless Client Mode Wireless Client Mode allows Ethernet devices such as smart televisions and video game consoles to connect to a wireless access point. 1. Select Wireless Client Mode from the list. iQ Setup will start detecting available Wi-Fi networks automatically. All detected Wi-Fi networks will be displayed in the list. Select the one you wish to connect to.
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If the connection is successful, the message “Connection Successfully” will appear on-screen. Click “Next” to save settings. If the connection failed, the message “Connection Test Failed” will appear on-screen. Click “Back” to restart the setup process. 4. The device will show a brief summary of the name of the root wireless access point, the name of the device, and the security type used. Click “APPLY” to continue, or click “Back” to restart the setup process. 5.
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III. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE 9. The configurations and settings of this device may be accessed through the browser-based configuration interface. Enclosed in the product box is an Access Key card to indicate device factory default information, containing a URL to access the device’s browser-based configuration interface, similar to the example below. “Web browser access” is necessary information for you to login web-based firmware.
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For Mac users, enter the default IP address (http://192.168.2.2) into your browser’s address bar. (MacOS and Linux) Note: The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2, which may not be in the same IP address subnet of your network. Accordingly, you may need to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh to 192.168.2.10, before you can access the browser-based configuration interface.
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Options are listed in the sidebar on the left side of the interface. . III-1. Home The Home page shows the basic status and information of the device.
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Note: This screenshot is an example. The information you see on your screen will likely differ from this screenshot. Uptime Hardware Version Runtime Code Version Mode ESSID Channel Displays the total passed time since the device was turned on Displays the hardware version. This information is helpful when you need online help from the dealer of purchase. Displays the current firmware version.
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Number Security BSSID (MAC) Associated Clients Show Active Clients IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway MAC address III-2. number Displays the current wireless security setting Displays the device’s MAC address.
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III-3. Basic Setting This device can be set to operate in different modes. You can select the mode you want by selecting Basic Setting from the sidebar.
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You can select a mode of operation from the drop-down menu. There are six modes available: AP Access point mode, allows wireless clients to connect to this device and exchange data with the devices connected to the wired network. Station-Infrastructure Also known as wireless client mode.
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AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point AP Bridge-WDS Universal Repeater III-3-1. same mode, and links any wired networks connected to these two wireless access points together. Only one access point can be connected in this mode. Establishes a wireless connection with other wireless access points using the same mode, and links any wired networks connected to these wireless access points together. Up to 4 access points can be connected in this mode.
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Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band settings, you’ll be able to allow or deny wireless clients using certain bands. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point. If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using the 802.11b and 802.11g bands will be able to connect to this access point.
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Channel Number Associated Clients access point’s SSIDs. You can input a numeric VLAD ID value between 1 – 4094 for the MAIN ESSID. Please select a channel number you wish to use. If you know a certain channel number is being used by other wireless access points nearby, please refrain from using the same channel number Click the “Show Active Clients” button and a new window will appear, which contains information about all wireless clients connected to this access point.
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No. Enable SSID Broadcast SSID WMM Band Displayed here is the number of each additional ESSID. Check the box to enable or disable a specific ESSID accordingly. Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. Please note that the ESSID is case sensitive. Decide if the device will broadcast its own ESSID.
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you’ll be able to allow or deny wireless clients using certain bands. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point. If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using the 802.11b and 802.11g bands will be able to connect to this access point. AP Isolation SSID Isolation If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.
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III-3-2. Station-Infrastructure Mode When in Station-Infrastructure mode, the device acts as a wireless client, and can be connected to Ethernet-only Internet devices, such as smart televisions or video game consoles. This gives these devices the capability to connect to the Internet wirelessly. Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band settings, you’ll be able to allow or deny access points using certain bands. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.
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Site Survey When you use this device to give an Ethernet network device wireless capability, you have to associate it with a working access point. Click the “Select Site Survey” button, and a “Wireless Site Survey Table” will pop up. It will list all available access points nearby. Select one access point in the table for this device to connect to. (Please see below) Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet.
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its SSID, in which case you will need to manually enter the SSID in the “MAIN SSID” field on the previous page. III-3-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode In this mode, the access point connects to another wireless access point in the same mode, and all connected Ethernet clients of both devices will be connected together. This allows two physically isolated networks to communicate with each other. Note: When you set the device to this mode, it will not accept regular wireless clients any more.
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Number MAC address 1 Set Security to use. The channel number must be same as the other wireless access point you wish to connect to. Please input the MAC address of the wireless access point you wish to connect to. Click this button to select an encryption mode for this wireless link. A popup window with security options will appear. Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet.
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Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band settings, you’ll be able to allow or deny access points using certain bands. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only access points using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this device. If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only access points using the 802.11b and 802.11g bands will be able to connect to this device.
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with security options will appear. Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based management interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-3-5.
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Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band settings, you’ll be able to allow or deny devices using certain bands. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only devices using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this device. If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only devices using the 802.11b and 802.11g bands will be able to connect to this device.
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Channel Number Associated Clients MAC address 1-4 Set Security access point’s SSIDs. You can input a numeric VLAD ID value between 1 – 4094 for the MAIN ESSID. Please select a channel number you wish to use. The channel number must be same as the other wireless access points you wish to connect to. Click the “Show Active Clients” button and a new window will appear, which contains information about all wireless clients connected to this access point.
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multiple ESSID’s. Note: The security settings for multiple ESSID’s can be configured from the Security screen. Please see III-5-1. Security for more information. No. Enable SSID Broadcast SSID WMM Displayed here is the number of each additional ESSID. Check the box to enable or disable a specific ESSID accordingly. Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. Please note that the ESSID is case sensitive.
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Band kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require instant responses. This improves the performance of such network applications. Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different band settings, you’ll be able to allow or deny wireless clients using certain bands. If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b, 802.11n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this access point.
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Click “OK” to return to the “Basic Setting” screen. III-3-6. Universal Repeater Mode In this mode, this device acts as a wireless extender, simultaneously performing the functions of a client and an access point. It can extend the wireless signal of an access point, thus expanding Wi-Fi coverage and eliminating dead spots. Note: In repeater mode, this device will demodulate the received signal, check the noise level, then modulate and amplify the signal again.
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If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only devices using the 802.11b and 802.11g bands will be able to connect to this device. MAIN SSID Multiple ESSID AP Isolation SSID Isolation Channel Number Associated Clients Root AP SSID If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices to connect to this device, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N). Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
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Select Site Survey act as a station and connect to a root AP. Enter the SSID of the root AP here, or click the “Select Site Survey” button to choose a root AP. Click the “Select Site Survey” button, and a “Wireless Site Survey Table” will pop up. It will list all available access points nearby. Select one access point in the table for this device to connect to. (Please see below) Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect.
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SSID” field on the previous page. Multiple ESSID When you click the “Multiple ESSID” button, a new window will open, as shown below. This page allows you to configure the wireless settings for multiple ESSID’s. Note: The security settings for multiple ESSID’s can be configured from the Security screen. Please see III-5-1. Security for more information. No. Enable SSID Broadcast SSID Displayed here is the number of each additional ESSID. Check the box to enable or disable a specific ESSID accordingly.
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WMM Band WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you enable WMM, the access point will define the priority of different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require instant responses. This improves the performance of such network applications. Please select the wireless band you wish to use.
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access point’s SSIDs. You can input a numeric VLAD ID value between 1 – 4094 for each specific ESSID. Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “OK” to return to the “Basic Setting” screen. III-4. WPS Setting Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build a connection between wireless network clients and this access point.
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Enable WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Information WPS Status Check this box to enable or disable WPS All information related to WPS will be displayed here. Displays WPS status. If data encryption settings for this access point have never been set, “unConfigured” will be shown here. If data encryption settings have been set, “Configured” will be shown here. Device PIN Code This is the WPS PIN code of this access point.
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Passphrase Key Device Configuration Config Mode Configure via Push Button Input Client PIN Code Shows the WPA passphrase here, though all characters will be replaced by asterisks for security reasons. If encryption is not set on this access point, this field will be blank. Configuration options for the device’s WPS settings can be found here. There are “Registrar” and “Enrollee” modes for the WPS connection.
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III-5. Wireless Advanced This device has many advanced wireless features, which can be found in the Wireless Advanced menu. Note: The settings in the Wireless Advanced menu are for experienced users only. Please do not change the settings in this menu unless you are sure what they do.
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Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. Please do not modify the default value if you don’t know what this does, the default value is 2346 RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. Please do not modify the default value if you don’t know what this does, the default value is 2347 Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio.
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WMM CTS Protect TX Power connect to it. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you enable WMM, the access point will define the priority of different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require instant responses. This improves the performance of such network applications.
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encryption). When the data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. Note: It is very important to set up wireless security. Without security enabled, hackers or intruders may gain access to your local network and cause damage to your computers and servers. Tips: There are several things you can do to improve your wireless security. 1. Use complicated, hard-to-guess phrases as your security password.
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WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common encryption mode, it’s generally safe enough for home and personal use. But if you need a higher level of security, please consider using WPA encryption (see next section). However, some wireless clients don’t support WPA, but only support WEP, so WEP is still a good choice if you have such a client in your network environment. Key Length Key Format Default Key Key There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and 128-bit.
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Enable 802.1x Authentication format, you can use the characters 0-9, a-f, and A-F. You must enter at least one encryption key here, and if you entered multiple WEP keys, they should not be same as each other. Check this box to enable 802.1x user authentication. Please refer to Section 2-7-5 for detailed instructions. WPA pre-shared key WPA pre-shared key is the safest encryption method, and it’s recommended to use this encryption type to safeguard the integrity of your data.
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WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can check the identity of every wireless client by using a user database. WPA Unicast Cipher Suite RADIUS Server IP address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Password Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES), and WPA2 Mixed. AES is safer than TKIP, but not every wireless client supports it. Please make sure your wireless client supports the cipher you selected.
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Enable 802.1x Authentication RADIUS Server IP Address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Password Enable or disable the use of 802.1x user authentication. Enter the IP address of the RADIUS authentication server here. Enter the port number of the RADIUS authentication server here. Default value is 1812. Enter the password of the RADIUS authentication server here. After you’ve set your security options, click “APPLY” to make changes take effect.
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Select SSID (1) Address filtering table (2) Add new entries here (3) (1)Select SSID: Here you select the SSID you wish to configure. (2)MAC Address Filtering Table: This table lists the MAC addresses you have currently added to the white list. (3)Here you enter the information for new MAC addresses to add to the white list. Select Check this box to select one or more MAC address(es) for deletion. Delete Selected Click this button to delete all selected MAC address(es).
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Comment Add Clear You can input any text here as the comment of this MAC address, such as “ROOM 2A Computer” or something else to identify the MAC address. You can enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters here. This is optional and you can leave it blank, however, it’s recommended to use this field to write a comment for every MAC addresses as a memory aid. When you finish entering the MAC address and (optional) comment, click this button to add the MAC address entry to the list.
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“System Utility” consists of four main functions. The default screen you will see upon selecting “System Utility” is the “Administrator” screen. III-6-1. Administrator Password Settings You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. Current Password Enter your current password. The default password is 1234.
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New Password Re-Enter Password Enter your desired new password here. You can use any combination of letters, numbers and symbols up to 20 characters. Confirm your new password. Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based management interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes.
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IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Specify an IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your access point, and will replace the default IP address 192.168.2.2. Input the subnet mask of the new IP address. Input the network’s gateway IP address. Typically, your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask and gateway address. Note: Please write down and remember the new IP address you assigned to the access point.
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Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based management interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. DHCP Server The access point can be configured to act as a DHCP server for your network. By default DHCP is disabled. DHCP Server Select “Enabled” to enable DHCP server functionality.
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Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based management interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-6-2. Time Setting You can configure the time zone settings of your access point here.
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Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based management interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-6-3. Power Saving You can configure the operation of the LEDs and wireless capability of the access point in order the conserve power.
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Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based management interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-6-4. Scheduling setting The access point includes a scheduling function, where power saving functions and an automatic reboot can be automated for specific times. By default, scheduling setting is disabled.
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Service Schedule Description Start Time End Time Select Select the event to be scheduled from the drop down menu. “Wireless off” will disable the wireless capability of the access point, “Led off” will switch off the LEDs and “Auto reboot” will restart the device. Assign the event a name or description for reference (optional). Specify a start time (hh.mm) for the event, for a specific day or to recur every day. Specify an end time (hh.mm) for the event, for a specific day or to recur every day.
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Delete Click “Delete” to delete the event permanently. Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based management interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself.
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III-7. Configuration Tool The access point’s configuration tool enables you to back up the settings, upgrade the firmware and reset the device. Select “Configuration tool” from the sidebar. You will see the following screen: Backup Settings Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Restore Settings Click the browse button to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace your current settings.
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password and click “Ok”. See below for more information. Note: Restoring settings to the factory default will restore all settings, configurations and passwords back to the factory default. Note: You can also reset the device to the factory default by pressing and holding the Reset/WPS button for 10 seconds, until the Power LED ( ) goes out. The Reset/WPS button is located on the front panel of the device.
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III-7-1. Diagnosis Using the diagnosis tool, you can ping a specific IP address and automatically reboot the device if there is no response. Watchdog and reboot device Ping Address Time interval Select “Enable” or “Disable” for the automatic reboot function. Specify the IP address to ping. Specify the frequency of the ping as a time interval, in minutes. Enter a value from 1-60. Click “APPLY” to make changes take effect.
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III-7-2. Firmware Upgrade Selecting “Firmware upgrade” from the “Configuration Tool” menu allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. Note: Do not turn off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Note: It is recommended that you use a wired Ethernet connection to upload the firmware file.
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III-7-3. Reboot If the access point malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device. This is useful if the location of the access point is not convenient. Note: If the access point is still not responding after a system reboot, switch off the device by unplugging the power supply. Plug it back in after 10 seconds. Note: Rebooting the access point will not affect the current configuration of the device.
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IV. IV-1. APPENDIX Configuring your IP address The access point uses the default IP address 192.168.2.2, which may not be in the same IP address subnet of your network; meaning you are unable to access the browser based configuration interface. In this case, you need to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh to 192.168.2.10, in order to access the browser-based configuration interface.
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2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished. IV-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”.
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2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
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IV-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer). 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
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4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
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6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
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IV-1-4. Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Here you will see all of your network connections. You need to remove any Ethernet cable that may be connected, so that the “Ethernet” status in the left sidebar displays “Not Connected”, as shown below. Then, you need to switch off your Macintosh’s Wi-Fi. Select “Wi-Fi” from the left sidebar. 4.
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5. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the access point. 6. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, and plug the adapter into a wall socket. The PWR LED and corresponding LAN LED should light up. 7. Network Preferences will now display an Ethernet adapter, as shown below. The status of “Ethernet” should be “Connected”.
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8. 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 “Manually”. 9. In the panel on the right side, enter IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply”.
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10. In the left sidebar, “Ethernet” should now display “Connected” as shown below. In the right panel, you should see the IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
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IV-2. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your access point, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help. Scenario I can’t log onto the browser-based configuration interface: the access point is not responding. I can’t establish a connection to my wireless access point. I can’t locate the access point with Solution a. Please check the connection of the power cord and network cable.
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my wireless client. File downloads are very slow or frequently interrupted. I can’t log onto the browser-based configuration interface: incorrect password. The access point is extremely hot. browser-based configuration interface) is “Enabled” or “Disabled”. If “Disabled” you need to input the ESSID into your wireless client manually. b. Try moving closer to the wireless access point. a. Reset the access point. b. Try again later.
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IV-3. Glossary Default Gateway (Access point): 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, which 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.
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separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can either be 0 or 1. A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.
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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 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 PPPoE: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.
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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.
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