Edimax EW-7438PTn User manual

EW-7438PTn
Quick Installation Guide
03-2015 / v1.0

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
-EW-7438PTn
-CD with multi-language QIG & user manual
-Quick installation guide (QIG)
-Access key card
I-2. System Requirements
-Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz wireless network
-Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router
-Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11/b/g/n Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for
software configuration (Internet Explorer®, Google Chrome®, Firefox®or
Safari®latest version)
-Smartphone setup: iOS 6 or Android 4.x and above
I-3. LED Status
LED
Color
Status
Description
Signal
Strength
Amber
On
Excellent signal
Signal strength: 60 –100%
Slow
Flashing
Good signal
Signal strength: 40 –60%
Quick
Flashing
Poor signal
Signal strength: 0 –40%
Off
No signal detected, disconnected,
or in LED off mode

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Wi-Fi
Green
Flashing
Transferring data
Off
Wi-Fi not active or in LED off mode
Power
Green
On
Extender is on
Flashing
Resetting to factory default settings
or extender is starting up
Off
Extender is off or in LED off mode
Green
On
WPS connection established (LED
will remain on for 5 minutes to
indicate a successful connection)
Flashing
WPS in progress (waiting for
another WPS device)
Off
No WPS in progress or in LED off
mode
LAN
Green
On
LAN port connected
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data)
Off
LAN port not connected
LEDs can be disabled in “Advanced Setting  Scheduling setting” in
the browser based configuration interface. If LEDs are disabled,
all LEDs will be off regardless of the extender’s status.

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I-4. Slide switch
The EW-7438PTn includes a hardware slide switch
on the side of the device which can switch
between normal, green mode and off as shown in
the table below. “Wi-Fi power” refers to the
strength of the extender’s wireless radio signal.
If you are using the extender in a small or medium
sized space, you may not need the full power of
the wireless radio. Try it, and determine if you still
have sufficient Wi-Fi coverage using green mode.
If so, you can save some energy.
Mode
Switch Position
Description
Normal
Top
100% Wi-Fi power
Green Mode
Middle
25% Wi-Fi power
Off
Bottom
Power off

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II.Installation
The EW-7438PTn has three different operating modes:
Wi-Fi Extender
The device connects wirelessly to your existing network
and repeats the wireless signal.
Location: The best location for your extender is roughly
in the middle between your existing wireless
router/access point and the dead zone. The extender
needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your
router/access point.
Wi-Fi Adapter/
Wi-Fi Bridge
The device connects to an Ethernet device such as a
games console or smart TV via Ethernet cable and
provides wireless Internet access for that device.
Location: Within Wi-Fi coverage, close to your wired
network device.
Wi-Fi Access
Point
The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet
cable and provides wireless Internet access for your
network devices.
Location: Connected to your router via Ethernet cable.
1. Plug the EW-7438PTn into a power socket.

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2. The green power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The
device is ready when the green power LED displays on.
3. Use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the SSID EdimaxEXT.Setup **.The last
two ** characters are unique according to your device.
If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet
cables.

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4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimaxext.setup and
click “Get Started” to begin the setup process.
If you cannot access http://edimaxext.setup, please make sure
your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more
information please refer to the user manual.
5. Select an operating mode for your EW-7438PTn.

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6. Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete
setup.
7. After setup, you can download the EdiRange app by scanning the QR code
shown below. The EdiRange app allows you to control functions such as
Wi-Fi scheduling and guest network when using range extender mode.
Android: iOS:
For more advanced configurations, use the browser based
configuration interface at http://edimaxext.setup (refer to
the user manual for more information).

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III.Reset the Extender
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 its
factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset
button for at least 10 seconds and
release when the green power LED is
flashing.
2.Wait for the extender to restart. The
extender is ready for setup when the
green power LED displays on.
IV.WPS
If your wireless router/access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
then you can use this method to setup your wireless extender.
1. Press the WPS button on your
wireless router/access point to
activate its WPS.
Please check the instructions for
your wireless router/access point
for how long you need to hold
down its WPS button.
2. Within two minutes, press and hold
the WPS button on the wireless
extender for two seconds. The
extender’s green WPS LED should
flash to indicate that WPS is in progress.
3. The devices will establish a connection. The extender’s green WPS LED
should display on for 5 minutes to indicate a successful connection.

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R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND
THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special
attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI
version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and
Switzerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None