Edimax AR-7186WnA User manual

AR-7186WnA / AR-7186WnB
Quick Installation Guide
1-2013 / v1.0

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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Package Contents
Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing
in the package and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
ADSL2+ router (AR-7186WnA or AR-7186WnB)
12V power adapter
1 meter RJ-45 Ethernet cable
1.8M RJ-11 telephone line x 2
Quick installation guide
CD containing setup wizard, user manual & multi-language QIG
Splitter
5dBi antenna
System Requirements
A 10/100 base-T Ethernet card installed in your PC.
A hub or switch (connected to several PCs through one of the Ethernet
interfaces on the device).
Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows
7, Windows 8.
Internet Explorer V5.0 or higher, Netscape V4.0 or higher or Firefox
1.5 or higher.
LED Status
Front Panel:

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LED
Color
Status
Description
Power
Green
On
ADSL2+ router is on.
Off
ADSL2+ router Is off.
Red
On
ADSL broadband initial self-test failed or upgrading
firmware.
ADSL
Green
On
ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
Slow Flashing
ADSL synchronization failed ( please refer to
Note i. below)
Quick Flashing
ADSL negotiation is in progress.
Internet
Green
On
Internet connected in router mode
Flashing
Internet activity (transferring/receiving data) in
router mode.
Off
Device in bridged mode.
Red
On
Internet not connected in router mode
(Please refer to Note ii. below).
LAN1–4
Green
On
LAN port connected.
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring/receiving data).
Off
LAN port not connected.
WLAN
Green
On
Successful WLAN connection.
Flashing
WLAN activity (transferring/receiving data).
Off
WLAN connection failed.
WPS
Green
Off
WPS is disabled.
Flashing
WPS is enabled and waiting for client to negotiate.
Note i. If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet
connection. Refer to A. Hardware Installation for more
information about how to connect the router correctly. If
all connections are correct, please contact your ISP to
check if there is a problem with your Internet service.

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ii.If the Internet LED is red, please check your ADSL LED first.
If the ADSL LED is off, refer to Note 1. If the green ADSL
LED is ON, please check your Internet configuration. You
may need to check with your ISP that your Internet is
configured correctly.
Rear Panel:
Item
Description
Power On/Off
Button
Switches the router on or off.
Power
Power port for included 12V power adapter.
Wireless
On/Off Button
Switch the wireless signal on or off.

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Item
Description
WPS Button
Activate WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
LAN 1–4
RJ-45 Ethernet ports 1–4.
Reset Button
Hold for less than 5 seconds to restart the device, and hold for more
than 10 seconds to reset the device to factory default settings.
Line
RJ-11 port for standard telephone line.
GETTING STARTED
A. Hardware Installation
1. Connect the ADSL line.
Connect the line port of the router of the device to the modem interface of
a splitter using a telephone cable. Connect a telephone to the Phone
interface of the splitter using a telephone cable. Connect the Line interface
of the splitter to your existing, incoming line.
The splitter has three interfaces:
Line: Connect to a wall phone jack (RJ-11 jack).
Modem: Connect to the ADSL jack of the device.
Phone: Connect to a telephone set.
2. Connect the router to your LAN network.
Connect the LAN interface of the router to your PC, hub or switch using an
Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the power adapter to the router.
Plug one end of the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect the other
end to the 12V interface of the device. The following diagram shows how to
correctly connect the router, PC, splitter and telephone sets.

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4. Check the ADSL LED status.
Please check the ADSL LED on the front panel. This light indicates the status
of your ADSL broadband through your telephone line. If the light is on, you
can continue setup. However if the light is flashing, there is no broadband
line detected. Please call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and inform
them about the flashing ADSL light to resolve the issue.
5. Firewall settings.
Please turn off all personal firewalls before you continue the setup –firewalls
can block communication between your PC and router.
Note: You must use the power adapter included in the package with the
router, do NOT attempt to use a third-party power adapter.
6. PC LAN IP configuration.
Configure your PC’s LAN settings to automatically obtain an IP address from
the router by following the steps below:
1. Click “Start” and then select “Control Panel”.

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2. Click “Switch to Classic View” in the top left to show additional setting
icons.
3. Locate the “Network Connections”icon and double-click to open
network connection settings.
4. Select the “Local Area Connection” icon and right-click it to open the
sub-menu, then select “Properties”.

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5. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click “Properties”
6. Ensure that “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
server address automatically” are selected and then press “OK”.