Edimax AR-7287WnA User manual

AR-7287WnA
Quick Installation Guide
04-2017 / 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-7287WnA)
12V power adapter
1 meter RJ-45 Ethernet cable
1 meter RJ-11 telephone line x 2
Quick installation guide
CD containing setup wizard, user manual & multi-language QIG
Splitter
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, Windows 10 .
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.
ADSL
Green
On
ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use.
Flashing
ADSL line not synchronized.
Internet
Green
On
Internet connected in router mode
Flashing
Internet not connected in router mode
Off
Device in bridged mode.
LAN1–4
Green
On
LAN port connected.
Off
LAN port not connected.
WLAN
Green
On
Successful WLAN connection.
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.
Rear Panel:

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Item
Description
Power On/Off
Button
Switches the router on or off.
Power
Power port for included 12V power adapter.
Wireless / WPS
Button
*Hold for less than 5 seconds to enable wireless signal.
*Hold for more than 5 seconds to activate WPS function.
LAN 1–4
RJ-45 Ethernet ports 1–4.
Reset Button
Hold for less than 3 seconds to reset the device to factory default
settings.
Line
RJ-11 port for standard telephone line.

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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.
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

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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”.
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.

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4. Select the “Local Area Connection” icon and right-click it to open the
sub-menu, then select “Properties”.
5. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click “Properties”
6. Ensure that “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS

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server address automatically” are selected and then press “OK”.
B. Internet Connection
1. Enter the router’s default IP address: “192.168.2.1” into your PC’s web
browser and press “Enter”.
2. The login screen below will appear. Enter the default username “admin”
and default password “1234” and click “OK”.

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3. You will arrive at the system status page as shown below.
4. In the navigation bar across the top of the screen, click “Wizard”and then
“Wizard”. The Wizard page of the web-based interface allows fast
configuration of the Internet connection and other parameters. Please refer
to the user manual for detailed information on these parameters.

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5. Follow the on screen instructions until the wizard is complete.