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......3 II. Reset to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address 38 Windows XP ...38 Windows Vista ...40 Windows 7 ...42 III-4-1. III-4-4. Appendix 37 V-1. V-1-1-2. Installation ...4 II-2. Hardware Overview...2 I -3. III-3-1. Login ...11 Save Settings...13 Main Menu ...14 Home...14 iQ Setup ...17 WPS Settings ...17 Advanced Settings ...19 WLAN Security ...20 Scheduling Setting ...21 Guest Network...24 Administration Utility 26 Configuration Tools...28 IV. Good Night Mode ...35 IV...
......3 II. Reset to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address 38 Windows XP ...38 Windows Vista ...40 Windows 7 ...42 III-4-1. III-4-4. Appendix 37 V-1. V-1-1-2. Installation ...4 II-2. Hardware Overview...2 I -3. III-3-1. Login ...11 Save Settings...13 Main Menu ...14 Home...14 iQ Setup ...17 WPS Settings ...17 Advanced Settings ...19 WLAN Security ...20 Scheduling Setting ...21 Guest Network...24 Administration Utility 26 Configuration Tools...28 IV. Good Night Mode ...35 IV...
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...-Fi adapter, and web browser for mobile app I -1. Computer with multi-language QIG & user manual - I -2. Quick installation guide (QIG) - Access key card I . Existing 2.4GHz wireless network - System Requirements - LED Status Color Blue Amber Red Green Status On Flashing Flashing On Description Good signal strength: 60 - 100% Normal signal strength: 40 - 59% Poor signal strength: 0 - 39% Disconnected Flashing Extender is booting up On Successful WPS connection 1 EW-7438RPn Air - iOS 5 or above or Android 4.x or above for software configuration (Internet...
...-Fi adapter, and web browser for mobile app I -1. Computer with multi-language QIG & user manual - I -2. Quick installation guide (QIG) - Access key card I . Existing 2.4GHz wireless network - System Requirements - LED Status Color Blue Amber Red Green Status On Flashing Flashing On Description Good signal strength: 60 - 100% Normal signal strength: 40 - 59% Poor signal strength: 0 - 39% Disconnected Flashing Extender is booting up On Successful WPS connection 1 EW-7438RPn Air - iOS 5 or above or Android 4.x or above for software configuration (Internet...
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Plug the EW-7438RPn Air into a power socket. Installation 1. The device is booting up. The last two characters of the MAC address on (red). 2. II. The LED will be unique numbers according to it. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID "EdimaxEXT.Setup **" and connect to your device e.g."EdimaxEXT.Setup c1". These unique numbers are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables. Installation II-1. For mobile devices, iOS 5 or...
Plug the EW-7438RPn Air into a power socket. Installation 1. The device is booting up. The last two characters of the MAC address on (red). 2. II. The LED will be unique numbers according to it. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID "EdimaxEXT.Setup **" and connect to your device e.g."EdimaxEXT.Setup c1". These unique numbers are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables. Installation II-1. For mobile devices, iOS 5 or...
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... connection test is your existing router/access point's SSID + _2EX. 5. Check the box "Connect to a hidden network" if you wish. If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address from the list and enter the security key/password. By default, the Wi-Fi extender's new wireless network name ( SSID) is complete, click "Apply" to a hidden SSID and manually enter the details. 6. Please wait while the EW-7438RPn Air tests the connection...
... connection test is your existing router/access point's SSID + _2EX. 5. Check the box "Connect to a hidden network" if you wish. If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address from the list and enter the security key/password. By default, the Wi-Fi extender's new wireless network name ( SSID) is complete, click "Apply" to a hidden SSID and manually enter the details. 6. Please wait while the EW-7438RPn Air tests the connection...
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You can now connect to III. Browser Based Configuration Interface) 8 For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface (refer to the extender's new SSID on a wireless device within range such as for your router's SSID. The password for your Wi-Fi extender's SSID is the same as a computer, smartphone or tablet. Android: iOS: 10. Please close the browser window.
You can now connect to III. Browser Based Configuration Interface) 8 For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface (refer to the extender's new SSID on a wireless device within range such as for your router's SSID. The password for your Wi-Fi extender's SSID is the same as a computer, smartphone or tablet. Android: iOS: 10. Please close the browser window.
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This resets all settings back to its factory settings. Reset to Factory Default Settings If you experience problems with your extender or if you want to change the extender to a different operating mode, you can reset the device back to default. 1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button for at least 10 seconds until the LED is ready for the extender to restart. The extender is flashing red. 2.Wait for setup when the LED displays on (red). 10 II-3.
This resets all settings back to its factory settings. Reset to Factory Default Settings If you experience problems with your extender or if you want to change the extender to a different operating mode, you can reset the device back to default. 1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button for at least 10 seconds until the LED is ready for the extender to restart. The extender is flashing red. 2.Wait for setup when the LED displays on (red). 10 II-3.
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... the EW-7438RPn Air in the network, and is the same as SSID. Displays the number of clients connected to identify a wireless network. Displays the EW-7438RPn Air's ESSID, sometimes also known as the device's MAC address. The ESSID/SSID is on . Displays whether wireless scheduling is the name used to the EW-7438RPn Air. Displays the operating mode. Uptime Hardware Version Firmware Version Mode Wireless Scheduling ESSID Channel Number Security BSSID (MAC) Associated Clients Displays the total time since the device was turned on...
... the EW-7438RPn Air in the network, and is the same as SSID. Displays the number of clients connected to identify a wireless network. Displays the EW-7438RPn Air's ESSID, sometimes also known as the device's MAC address. The ESSID/SSID is on . Displays whether wireless scheduling is the name used to the EW-7438RPn Air. Displays the operating mode. Uptime Hardware Version Firmware Version Mode Wireless Scheduling ESSID Channel Number Security BSSID (MAC) Associated Clients Displays the total time since the device was turned on...
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Displays the subnet mask of the default gateway. Displays the IP address of the IP address. The MAC address is a unique, fixed ID for this device. Status Signal Strength IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway MAC address Clients" to the EW-7438RPn Air. Displays the device's MAC address. Displays the IP address of the EW-7438RPn Air. Displays the wireless signal strength from your router/access point to display a new window showing information about wireless clients. Displays the current connection status of this device, it cannot be modified. 16
Displays the subnet mask of the default gateway. Displays the IP address of the IP address. The MAC address is a unique, fixed ID for this device. Status Signal Strength IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway MAC address Clients" to the EW-7438RPn Air. Displays the device's MAC address. Displays the IP address of the EW-7438RPn Air. Displays the wireless signal strength from your router/access point to display a new window showing information about wireless clients. Displays the current connection status of this device, it cannot be modified. 16
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... is a simple way to establish connections between your extender and router/access point, please use of the device. III-3-2. PIN code WPS includes the use the WPS button as described in the correct manner and at the correct time for WPS between WPS compatible devices. WPS Setup. III-3. iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to II-1. For WPS Setup between your extender and a wireless client.
... is a simple way to establish connections between your extender and router/access point, please use of the device. III-3-2. PIN code WPS includes the use the WPS button as described in the correct manner and at the correct time for WPS between WPS compatible devices. WPS Setup. III-3. iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to II-1. For WPS Setup between your extender and a wireless client.
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The submenu options listed under "Advanced Settings" allow you to adjust the power output and LED operation of the EW-7438RPn Air. Reducing the output power can adjust the level of your Wi-Fi signal will not extend to configure security, scheduling, guest network and various administrative and management functions. Check this box to enable "LED Off Mode" which allows you to potential malicious/unknown users in distant...
The submenu options listed under "Advanced Settings" allow you to adjust the power output and LED operation of the EW-7438RPn Air. Reducing the output power can adjust the level of your Wi-Fi signal will not extend to configure security, scheduling, guest network and various administrative and management functions. Check this box to enable "LED Off Mode" which allows you to potential malicious/unknown users in distant...
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... Security The security/encryption type and password for identification, also sometimes referred to clients - On this page you can consist of any combination of your Wi-Fi network for your wireless extender is the same as an available Wi-Fi network. Broadcast SSID Device SSID Security Type Enable or disable ESSID broadcast. clients must manually enter the ESSID in order to clients as your existing router/access point. The security/encryption type...
... Security The security/encryption type and password for identification, also sometimes referred to clients - On this page you can consist of any combination of your Wi-Fi network for your wireless extender is the same as an available Wi-Fi network. Broadcast SSID Device SSID Security Type Enable or disable ESSID broadcast. clients must manually enter the ESSID in order to clients as your existing router/access point. The security/encryption type...
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... security of your network. Select the time zone of your country or region. Time & date and NTP server settings must be configured correctly in order for the scheduling feature to set the date & time automatically, and select "No" to function properly. 21 Scheduling Setting The "Scheduling Settings" page enables you to schedule the extender's Wi-Fi and LED on or off according to configure the EW-7438RPn Air...
... security of your network. Select the time zone of your country or region. Time & date and NTP server settings must be configured correctly in order for the scheduling feature to set the date & time automatically, and select "No" to function properly. 21 Scheduling Setting The "Scheduling Settings" page enables you to schedule the extender's Wi-Fi and LED on or off according to configure the EW-7438RPn Air...
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... new password. 26 Current Password Enter your current password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to factory default settings for security purposes. It is advised to do so for how to the browser-based configuration interface here. Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn Air's IP address. You can change the password used to login to reset the device. Reset to the browser based configuration interface...
... new password. 26 Current Password Enter your current password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to factory default settings for security purposes. It is advised to do so for how to the browser-based configuration interface here. Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn Air's IP address. You can change the password used to login to reset the device. Reset to the browser based configuration interface...
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... Factory Default Click "Save" to replace your computer as config.bin file. Click "Browse" to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click "Upload" to save the current settings on your current settings. You can also upgrade the firmware, reboot the device and export the system log. Enter your log in details. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn Air's settings, restore the settings to a previous version...
... Factory Default Click "Save" to replace your computer as config.bin file. Click "Browse" to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click "Upload" to save the current settings on your current settings. You can also upgrade the firmware, reboot the device and export the system log. Enter your log in details. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn Air's settings, restore the settings to a previous version...
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... properly configured. 37 The EW-7438RPn Air's default IP address is within the subnet of your network during setup or using the browser based configuration interface, so that your static IP before you can assign a new IP address to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can also temporarily modify your IP address back to access http://edimaxext.setup. How to check that you change your computer's IP address to...
... properly configured. 37 The EW-7438RPn Air's default IP address is within the subnet of your network during setup or using the browser based configuration interface, so that your static IP before you can assign a new IP address to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can also temporarily modify your IP address back to access http://edimaxext.setup. How to check that you change your computer's IP address to...
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... device's new Wi-Fi network (SSID) after setup is complete, follow the guide below: Below is an example of your network, you will then be prompted to a network". 2. Click the network icon ( , or ) in the system tray and select "Connect to enter it. 78 If you set a password for other versions of Windows. 1. V-2. the process may vary slightly for your EW-7438RPn Air and then click "Connect...
... device's new Wi-Fi network (SSID) after setup is complete, follow the guide below: Below is an example of your network, you will then be prompted to a network". 2. Click the network icon ( , or ) in the system tray and select "Connect to enter it. 78 If you set a password for other versions of Windows. 1. V-2. the process may vary slightly for your EW-7438RPn Air and then click "Connect...
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... in an IP network. A DSL modem uses your ISP has assigned to you. A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet browser), the user is the location of the DNS server your existing phone lines to transmit data at up to its default gateway, which can be...
... in an IP network. A DSL modem uses your ISP has assigned to you. A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that identifies a single, unique Internet computer host in typing "Broadbandaccess point.com" into your Internet browser), the user is the location of the DNS server your existing phone lines to transmit data at up to its default gateway, which can be...
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.... Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to a network. Below is the hardware address of common applications and protocol/port numbers: 81 This is a business that are represented side by consecutive trailing 0's, such as the product's serial number. ISP: Internet Service Provider. Using the broadband access point's NAT capability, you can also be described simply as a house or an office). It is a unique identifier for Media Access Control. MAC Address: MAC stands for a device with an Ethernet interface...
.... Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to a network. Below is the hardware address of common applications and protocol/port numbers: 81 This is a business that are represented side by consecutive trailing 0's, such as the product's serial number. ISP: Internet Service Provider. Using the broadband access point's NAT capability, you can also be described simply as a house or an office). It is a unique identifier for Media Access Control. MAC Address: MAC stands for a device with an Ethernet interface...
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... area network. WAN: Wide Area Network. Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is based on the other hand is a set of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol. A network that is reliable. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to create IP address numbers used to Control/configure or...
... area network. WAN: Wide Area Network. Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. TCP performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is based on the other hand is a set of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol. A network that is reliable. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to create IP address numbers used to Control/configure or...
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... instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following measures: 1. This device complies with minimum distance 20cm between the equipment and receiver. 3. The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in a particular installation. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of their conformity (R&TTE). Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Operation is connected. 4. This equipment should be determined by turning...
... instructions, may cause harmful interference to the following measures: 1. This device complies with minimum distance 20cm between the equipment and receiver. 3. The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in a particular installation. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of their conformity (R&TTE). Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Operation is connected. 4. This equipment should be determined by turning...
