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On Power Flashing Off On Flashing WPS Flashing Rapidly Off On LAN Flashing Off Device switched on and correctly powered Resetting to factory defaults Device not powered, not correctly powered, or in LED off mode LAN port connected LAN activity (transferring data) LAN port not connected GETTING STARTED ...
On Power Flashing Off On Flashing WPS Flashing Rapidly Off On LAN Flashing Off Device switched on and correctly powered Resetting to factory defaults Device not powered, not correctly powered, or in LED off mode LAN port connected LAN activity (transferring data) LAN port not connected GETTING STARTED ...
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..., you want to run iQ Setup again, press and hold the WPS button for use. This indicates it is ready for 10 seconds to reset the extender to factory defaults. When the Power LED ( ) stays on . The extender will go through its socket. Move the extender to the extender while it ...your Wi‐Fi extender is ready for optimal Wi‐Fi extension. Note: Releasing the WPS button too soon may test the connectivity of resetting to factory defaults. 12. You may result in , then turn off the device and unplug it in unintended behavior, such as the extender attempting to open...
..., you want to run iQ Setup again, press and hold the WPS button for use. This indicates it is ready for 10 seconds to reset the extender to factory defaults. When the Power LED ( ) stays on . The extender will go through its socket. Move the extender to the extender while it ...your Wi‐Fi extender is ready for optimal Wi‐Fi extension. Note: Releasing the WPS button too soon may test the connectivity of resetting to factory defaults. 12. You may result in , then turn off the device and unplug it in unintended behavior, such as the extender attempting to open...
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Resets the extender to start the WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings) or starts the WPS function. This is the power on/off the extender, flip the switch to factory defaults. If you want to switch off switch. Press this...sharing. Connects to a computer, switch or hub for less than 5 seconds to factory default settings (clears all settings to OFF. 5 1-4 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New Wi-Fi Extender Interface Descriptions A B C Item Item Name A LAN Port B Reset / WPS C ON/OFF Description 10/100M Ethernet LAN Port with Auto-MDI/...
Resets the extender to start the WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings) or starts the WPS function. This is the power on/off the extender, flip the switch to factory defaults. If you want to switch off switch. Press this...sharing. Connects to a computer, switch or hub for less than 5 seconds to factory default settings (clears all settings to OFF. 5 1-4 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New Wi-Fi Extender Interface Descriptions A B C Item Item Name A LAN Port B Reset / WPS C ON/OFF Description 10/100M Ethernet LAN Port with Auto-MDI/...
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LED Definitions LED Name LED Status Description On Excellent signal reception (Signal strength 50 - 100%) Signal Flashing Strength Flashing Rapidly Off Flashing Wi-Fi Off On Power Flashing Off Good signal reception (Signal strength 25 - 50%) Poor signal reception (Signal strength < 25%) No signal detected, disconnected, or in LED off mode Transferring data Wi-Fi not activated or in LED off mode Device switched on and correctly powered Resetting to factory defaults Device not powered, not correctly powered, or in LED off mode 6
LED Definitions LED Name LED Status Description On Excellent signal reception (Signal strength 50 - 100%) Signal Flashing Strength Flashing Rapidly Off Flashing Wi-Fi Off On Power Flashing Off Good signal reception (Signal strength 25 - 50%) Poor signal reception (Signal strength < 25%) No signal detected, disconnected, or in LED off mode Transferring data Wi-Fi not activated or in LED off mode Device switched on and correctly powered Resetting to factory defaults Device not powered, not correctly powered, or in LED off mode 6
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... IP address of the default gateway. Enter the starting IP address. Enter the domain name for 10 seconds to restore all settings and passwords to reset the IP address back to clients, you 're using. Select the lease time of the DHCP server. 41 If you forget this IP address and... you 'll need to clear all settings to factory defaults) Subnet Mask Gateway Address Input the subnet mask of the IP address you 'll not be able to connect to deactivate it. Enter the...
... IP address of the default gateway. Enter the starting IP address. Enter the domain name for 10 seconds to restore all settings and passwords to reset the IP address back to clients, you 're using. Select the lease time of the DHCP server. 41 If you forget this IP address and... you 'll need to clear all settings to factory defaults) Subnet Mask Gateway Address Input the subnet mask of the IP address you 'll not be able to connect to deactivate it. Enter the...
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Upgrade The software running in this Wi-Fi extender to factory defaults, including the password. To reset all settings, or click 'Cancel' to abort. You'll be upgraded to improve the functionality ...firmware') can visit our website to look for the latest firmware file. You can be prompted to confirm the settings reset: Click 'OK' if you really want to restore all settings of this Wi-Fi extender. 44 Then download the .... Then click the 'Upload' button to change the current settings to saved ones. Reset to Factory Default select a saved configuration file on your computer.
Upgrade The software running in this Wi-Fi extender to factory defaults, including the password. To reset all settings, or click 'Cancel' to abort. You'll be upgraded to improve the functionality ...firmware') can visit our website to look for the latest firmware file. You can be prompted to confirm the settings reset: Click 'OK' if you really want to restore all settings of this Wi-Fi extender. 44 Then download the .... Then click the 'Upload' button to change the current settings to saved ones. Reset to Factory Default select a saved configuration file on your computer.
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... 1 I . IV-4-1. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode 37 V-1. Home...37 iQ Setup ...39 Wireless Advanced ...40 Administration Utility 41 Configuration Tools...42 VI. Basic Settings ...49 Reset to Factory Default Settings 21 III. V-3-2. Home...46 VI-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode 12 II-3. Main Menu ...25 IV. IV-2. V-2. Login ...22 III-2. LED Status...
... 1 I . IV-4-1. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode 37 V-1. Home...37 iQ Setup ...39 Wireless Advanced ...40 Administration Utility 41 Configuration Tools...42 VI. Basic Settings ...49 Reset to Factory Default Settings 21 III. V-3-2. Home...46 VI-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode 12 II-3. Main Menu ...25 IV. IV-2. V-2. Login ...22 III-2. LED Status...
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... data Off Wi-Fi not active or in LED off regardless of the extender's status. 2 If LEDs are disabled, all LEDs will remain on Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up Extender is off or in LED off mode WPS connection established (LED will be disabled in "Wireless Advanced...
... data Off Wi-Fi not active or in LED off regardless of the extender's status. 2 If LEDs are disabled, all LEDs will remain on Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up Extender is off or in LED off mode WPS connection established (LED will be disabled in "Wireless Advanced...
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The extender is flashing. 2.Wait for setup when the green power LED displays on. 21 Press and hold the WPS/Reset button for at least 10 seconds until the green power LED is ready for the extender to restart. 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. II-5.
The extender is flashing. 2.Wait for setup when the green power LED displays on. 21 Press and hold the WPS/Reset button for at least 10 seconds until the green power LED is ready for the extender to restart. 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. II-5.
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If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to II-1. Please refer to factory default settings. 28 Wi-Fi Extender Mode Step 2 onwards for guidance. IV-2. iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device.
If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to II-1. Please refer to factory default settings. 28 Wi-Fi Extender Mode Step 2 onwards for guidance. IV-2. iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device.
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.... New Password Enter your current password. Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. Please make a note of the new IP address. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to reset the device. Input the subnet mask of... the new password. This IP address will be assigned to do so for how to the browser based configuration interface, see II-5. It is advised to yourEW-7438RPn. Input the network's gateway IP address. 32 Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn...
.... New Password Enter your current password. Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. Please make a note of the new IP address. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to reset the device. Input the subnet mask of... the new password. This IP address will be assigned to do so for how to the browser based configuration interface, see II-5. It is advised to yourEW-7438RPn. Input the network's gateway IP address. 32 Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn...
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IV-4-3. Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Click "Save" to save the current settings on your current settings. Click "Browse" to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click "Upload" ... information. 33 Enter your log in details. Click "Reset" to restore settings to its factory default state. Configuration Tools The "Configuration Tools" menu allows you to replace your computer as config.bin file. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn's settings, restore the settings to a previous version or...
IV-4-3. Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Click "Save" to save the current settings on your current settings. Click "Browse" to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click "Upload" ... information. 33 Enter your log in details. Click "Reset" to restore settings to its factory default state. Configuration Tools The "Configuration Tools" menu allows you to replace your computer as config.bin file. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn's settings, restore the settings to a previous version or...
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If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode for guidance. V-2. Please refer to factory default settings. 39 iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device.
If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode for guidance. V-2. Please refer to factory default settings. 39 iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device.
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...Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. New Password Enter your current password. Please make a note of the new IP address. Current Password Enter your new password. Input the subnet mask of the new password. This IP address will be assigned to reset...7438RPn. Confirmed Password Confirm your new password. Input the network's gateway IP address. 41 It is advised to the browser based configuration interface, see II-5. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Specify an IP address here. Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn...
...Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. New Password Enter your current password. Please make a note of the new IP address. Current Password Enter your new password. Input the subnet mask of the new password. This IP address will be assigned to reset...7438RPn. Confirmed Password Confirm your new password. Input the network's gateway IP address. 41 It is advised to the browser based configuration interface, see II-5. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Specify an IP address here. Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn...
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...Reset" to restore settings to its factory default state. Enter your current settings. See below for more information. 42 Click "Browse" to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click "Upload" to replace your username and password and click "Ok". A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn...'s settings, restore the settings to a previous version or restore the EW-7438RPn back to the factory default. V-3-2. Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Click "Save" to confirm and enter...
...Reset" to restore settings to its factory default state. Enter your current settings. See below for more information. 42 Click "Browse" to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click "Upload" to replace your username and password and click "Ok". A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn...'s settings, restore the settings to a previous version or restore the EW-7438RPn back to the factory default. V-3-2. Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Click "Save" to confirm and enter...
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iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to factory default settings. 48 Wi-Fi Access Point Mode Step 3 onwards for guidance. VI-2. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. Please refer to II-3.
iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to factory default settings. 48 Wi-Fi Access Point Mode Step 3 onwards for guidance. VI-2. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. Please refer to II-3.
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It is advised to the browser-based configuration interface here. Current Password Enter your new password. 62 Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn's IP address. Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. Confirmed Password Confirm your current password. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget...
It is advised to the browser-based configuration interface here. Current Password Enter your new password. 62 Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn's IP address. Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. Confirmed Password Confirm your current password. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget...
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... "Ok". Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Click "Save" to the factory default. Click "Reset" to restore settings to save the current settings on your current settings. See below for more information. 64 A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn's settings, restore the settings to a previous version...
... "Ok". Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Click "Save" to the factory default. Click "Reset" to restore settings to save the current settings on your current settings. See below for more information. 64 A pop-up window will appear and ask you to backup the EW-7438RPn's settings, restore the settings to a previous version...
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... Try moving closer to connect the wireless extender using the full, correct URL: http://edimax.setup c. Change channel number. Scenario Solution I can 't log onto the a. If ... an IP address. b. c. Switch off or restarted, wait for the wireless extender to factory settings. d. Please check that the extender is not illuminated. Your local network may be ...high interrupted. Make sure you are using a different computer. e. I can 't establish a a. Reset the wireless extender very slow or b. VII-3. switched off the extender and switch it back on the...
... Try moving closer to connect the wireless extender using the full, correct URL: http://edimax.setup c. Change channel number. Scenario Solution I can 't log onto the a. If ... an IP address. b. c. Switch off or restarted, wait for the wireless extender to factory settings. d. Please check that the extender is not illuminated. Your local network may be ...high interrupted. Make sure you are using a different computer. e. I can 't establish a a. Reset the wireless extender very slow or b. VII-3. switched off the extender and switch it back on the...