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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 Section B: Setting Up the Wi‐Fi Extender with a Computer. 2 Section A: Setting Up the Wi‐Fi Extender with the WPS Button Note: If ...
On Power Flashing Off On Flashing WPS Flashing Rapidly Off On LAN Flashing Off Device switched on and correctly powered Resetting to Section B: Setting Up the Wi‐Fi Extender with a Computer. 2 Section A: Setting Up the Wi‐Fi Extender with the WPS Button Note: If ...
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... Wi‐Fi extension. The extender will go through its new location and plug it from your list of wireless networks, not the SSID of resetting to another location for use. Move the extender to begin WPS setup. 11 The Power LED ( ) will be unable to connect to factory defaults... Signal Strength LED ( ) activates, the extender is assigned to open a web page with your Wi‐Fi extender is ready for 10 seconds to reset the extender to the extender while it is initializing. To move this extender to factory defaults. You will flash when the device begins the process...
... Wi‐Fi extension. The extender will go through its new location and plug it from your list of wireless networks, not the SSID of resetting to another location for use. Move the extender to begin WPS setup. 11 The Power LED ( ) will be unable to connect to factory defaults... Signal Strength LED ( ) activates, the extender is assigned to open a web page with your Wi‐Fi extender is ready for 10 seconds to reset the extender to the extender while it is initializing. To move this extender to factory defaults. You will flash when the device begins the process...
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... 2-2-1 Connecting to the web configuration menu 21 2-2-2 Home 23 2-2-3 WPS Setting 25 2-2-4 Advanced Settings 28 2-2-5 MAC Address Filtering 32 2-2-6 System Settings 38 2-3 Resetting the Extender with the Hardware Reset Button 46 Chapter III: Appendix 47 3-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC 47 3-1-1 Windows XP IP Address Setup 47 3-1-2 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address...
... 2-2-1 Connecting to the web configuration menu 21 2-2-2 Home 23 2-2-3 WPS Setting 25 2-2-4 Advanced Settings 28 2-2-5 MAC Address Filtering 32 2-2-6 System Settings 38 2-3 Resetting the Extender with the Hardware Reset Button 46 Chapter III: Appendix 47 3-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC 47 3-1-1 Windows XP IP Address Setup 47 3-1-2 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address...
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... local network sharing. 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/MDI-X. Resets the extender to factory defaults. Press this button for less than 5 seconds to a computer, switch or hub for 10...
... local network sharing. 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/MDI-X. Resets the extender to factory defaults. Press this button for less than 5 seconds to a computer, switch or hub for 10...
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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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... this box to confirm deletion first. You'll see tips below. Input the MAC address of this entry. Comment Add Clear Delete Selected Delete All Reset Select If you can input up to 20 alphanumerical characters in the list. You can remember the purpose of the clients you wish to the...
... this box to confirm deletion first. You'll see tips below. Input the MAC address of this entry. Comment Add Clear Delete Selected Delete All Reset Select If you can input up to 20 alphanumerical characters in the list. You can remember the purpose of the clients you wish to the...
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... to clients, you'll not be able to connect to this Wi-Fi extender, and you'll need to clear all settings and passwords to reset the IP address back to the default value '192.168.2.2'.( Press the WPS button and hold for the device. Input the network's gateway IP address...
... to clients, you'll not be able to connect to this Wi-Fi extender, and you'll need to clear all settings and passwords to reset the IP address back to the default value '192.168.2.2'.( Press the WPS button and hold for the device. Input the network's gateway IP address...
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...change the current settings to restore all settings of this Wi-Fi extender to factory defaults, including the password. To reset all settings, or click 'Cancel' to abort. Reset to Factory Default select a saved configuration file on your computer. Then download the latest firmware file and save it on... your computer, then upload it to this Wi-Fi extender. 44 You can be prompted to confirm the settings reset: Click 'OK' if you...
...change the current settings to restore all settings of this Wi-Fi extender to factory defaults, including the password. To reset all settings, or click 'Cancel' to abort. Reset to Factory Default select a saved configuration file on your computer. Then download the latest firmware file and save it on... your computer, then upload it to this Wi-Fi extender. 44 You can be prompted to confirm the settings reset: Click 'OK' if you...
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When you think this Wi-Fi extender, click 'Apply' button. You'll be prompted to confirm the reset: Click the 'OK' button to reset the Wi-Fi extender, or click 'Cancel' to start the firmware upgrade. Note: DO NOT TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE DEVICE WHILE THE UPGRADE IS IN PROGRESS. Item Browse Description Select a firmware file saved on your computer. To reset this Wi-Fi extender is not working properly, resetting it may help. Res et When you are ready, click the 'APPLY' button to abort. 45
When you think this Wi-Fi extender, click 'Apply' button. You'll be prompted to confirm the reset: Click the 'OK' button to reset the Wi-Fi extender, or click 'Cancel' to start the firmware upgrade. Note: DO NOT TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE DEVICE WHILE THE UPGRADE IS IN PROGRESS. Item Browse Description Select a firmware file saved on your computer. To reset this Wi-Fi extender is not working properly, resetting it may help. Res et When you are ready, click the 'APPLY' button to abort. 45
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... expected, it until the Power LED ( ) begins to flash, which should take around 10 seconds. Releasing the button too early may help to reset the device. The extender will begin its initialization process. When the Power LED ( ) stops flashing and stays on steadily, and the Wi-Fi LED... flashing rapidly, then the device has successfully reinitialized and is not behaving as the extender entering WPS connection mode. 46 2-3 Resetting the Extender with the Hardware Reset Button If you find that the extender is ready for 10 seconds, until the Power LED begins to flash, then release ...
... expected, it until the Power LED ( ) begins to flash, which should take around 10 seconds. Releasing the button too early may help to reset the device. The extender will begin its initialization process. When the Power LED ( ) stops flashing and stays on steadily, and the Wi-Fi LED... flashing rapidly, then the device has successfully reinitialized and is not behaving as the extender entering WPS connection mode. 46 2-3 Resetting the Extender with the Hardware Reset Button If you find that the extender is ready for 10 seconds, until the Power LED begins to flash, then release ...
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Wi-Fi Extender Mode...8 II-2. Reset to Factory Default Settings 21 III. V-2. V-3-1. System Requirements...1 I -4. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode 12 II-3. IV-2. IV-4-1. IV-4-3. V-3-2. iQ Setup ...48 VI-3. WPS Setup...19 ...
Wi-Fi Extender Mode...8 II-2. Reset to Factory Default Settings 21 III. V-2. V-3-1. System Requirements...1 I -4. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode 12 II-3. IV-2. IV-4-1. IV-4-3. V-3-2. iQ Setup ...48 VI-3. WPS Setup...19 ...
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... connected LEDs can be disabled in "Wireless Advanced" in LED off regardless of the extender's status. 2 If LEDs are disabled, all LEDs will remain on Resetting to indicate a successful connection) WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device) No WPS in progress or in the browser based configuration interface.
... connected LEDs can be disabled in "Wireless Advanced" in LED off regardless of the extender's status. 2 If LEDs are disabled, all LEDs will remain on Resetting to indicate a successful connection) WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device) No WPS in progress or in the browser based configuration interface.
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Power On/Off Switch 3. Ethernet Port 4. Hardware Overview 4 3 2 1 1. I-4. WPS/Reset Button 2. LEDs 3
Power On/Off Switch 3. Ethernet Port 4. Hardware Overview 4 3 2 1 1. I-4. WPS/Reset Button 2. LEDs 3
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...Setup) then you need to activate WPS. 19 Installation. II-4. WPS Setup The WPS button is a quick and easy method to setup the EW-7438RPn in extender or adapter/bridge mode, instead of time to activate its WPS button to hold the WPS button for too long - If your wireless... router/access point for how long you can use this may reset your EW-7438RPn and wireless router/access point. this method to establish a secure connection between your device. 1. Please check the instructions for your wireless device ...
...Setup) then you need to activate WPS. 19 Installation. II-4. WPS Setup The WPS button is a quick and easy method to setup the EW-7438RPn in extender or adapter/bridge mode, instead of time to activate its WPS button to hold the WPS button for too long - If your wireless... router/access point for how long you can use this may reset your EW-7438RPn and wireless router/access point. this method to establish a secure connection between your device. 1. Please check the instructions for your wireless device ...
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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 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 restart. This resets all settings 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 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 restart. This resets all settings back to default. 1. II-5.
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Please refer to factory default settings. 28 Wi-Fi Extender Mode Step 2 onwards for guidance. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to II-1. iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. IV-2.
Please refer to factory default settings. 28 Wi-Fi Extender Mode Step 2 onwards for guidance. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to II-1. iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. IV-2.
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...interface here. New Password Enter your current password. Input the network's gateway IP address. 32 Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn's IP address. Current Password Enter your new password. This IP address will be assigned to the browser based configuration interface, see II...-5. IV-4-2. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to yourEW-7438RPn. Confirmed Password Confirm your new password. Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. Please make a note of the new IP address. Input the subnet...
...interface here. New Password Enter your current password. Input the network's gateway IP address. 32 Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn's IP address. Current Password Enter your new password. This IP address will be assigned to the browser based configuration interface, see II...-5. IV-4-2. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to yourEW-7438RPn. Confirmed Password Confirm your new password. Reset to factory default settings for security purposes. Please make a note of the new IP address. Input the subnet...
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... password and click "Ok". Enter your current settings. See below for more information. 33 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. Click "Reset" to restore settings to its factory default state.
... password and click "Ok". Enter your current settings. See below for more information. 33 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. Click "Reset" to restore settings to its factory default state.
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iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode for guidance. V-2. Please refer to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to factory default settings. 39
iQ Setup You can run the setup wizard again to II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode for guidance. V-2. Please refer to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn back to factory default settings. 39
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New Password Enter your current password. Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn's IP address. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to yourEW-7438RPn. Input the subnet mask of the new password. Current Password Enter your new password. Confirmed Password Confirm your new password. Input... be assigned to the browser based configuration interface, see II-5. It is advised to do so for how to factory default settings for security purposes. V-3-1. Reset to reset the device.
New Password Enter your current password. Administration Utility You can also configure the EW-7438RPn's IP address. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to yourEW-7438RPn. Input the subnet mask of the new password. Current Password Enter your new password. Confirmed Password Confirm your new password. Input... be assigned to the browser based configuration interface, see II-5. It is advised to do so for how to factory default settings for security purposes. V-3-1. Reset to reset the device.