Edimax CV-7438nDM User manual

CV-7438nDM
User Manual
06-2013 / v1.0

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CONTENTS
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 4
I-1. Package Contents ..................................................................................................................4
I-2. System Requirements............................................................................................................4
I-3. LED Status ..............................................................................................................................4
I-4. Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................5
I-5. Safety Information.................................................................................................................5
II. Installation............................................................................................ 7
II-1. iQ Setup .................................................................................................................................7
II-2. WPS Setup............................................................................................................................11
III. Using the CV-7438nDM ........................................................................14
III-1. Ethernet ...............................................................................................................................14
III-2. Audio Speakers ....................................................................................................................16
III-2-1. Connecting to your speakers ...............................................................................................16
III-2-2. Music Streaming ..................................................................................................................16
III-2-2-1. iTunes & iOS.................................................................................................................17
III-2-2-2. Other............................................................................................................................18
III-3. Reset ....................................................................................................................................21
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................22
IV-1. Home....................................................................................................................................25
IV-2. iQ Setup ...............................................................................................................................27
IV-3. WPS Settings ........................................................................................................................28
IV-4. Wireless Advanced ..............................................................................................................29
IV-5. Administrator.......................................................................................................................32
IV-6. Configuration Tool ...............................................................................................................35
IV-6-1. Upgrade Firmware .............................................................................................................36
IV-6-2. Reboot ...............................................................................................................................37
V. Appendix .............................................................................................39
V-1. Configuring your IP address...............................................................................................39
V-1-1. How to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address ........................................40
V-1-1-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................40
V-1-1-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................41
V-1-1-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................43
V-1-1-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................46
V-1-1-5. Mac OS.......................................................................................................................49

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V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ..............................................................52
V-1-2-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................52
V-1-2-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................53
V-1-2-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................55
V-1-2-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................59
V-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................63
V-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...........................................................................66
V-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista.....................................................................................................66
V-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................68
V-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address...............................................................................71
V-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7...............................................................................................71
V-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................73
V-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................75
V-1-4. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................78
V-1-5. Glossary..............................................................................................................................81

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
I-2. System Requirements
-Ethernet-enabled device
-Existing wireless network (2.4GHz or 5GHz)
-Speaker with 3.5mm audio jack for music streaming
-Web browser for software configuration: Microsoft®Internet Explorer®8.0,
Google Chrome®, Firefox®or Safari®, iOS, Android latest version
-iTunes 10.2 or above, iOS 4.3 or above, or 3rd party AirPlay streaming app
(recommended: Twonky Beam [requires Android 4.0 or above]).
Please ensure your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device
can support AirPlay streaming.
I-3. LED Status
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Red
On
Bridge is powering up or resetting.
Flashing
Bridge is ready to connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
White
On
Bridge is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Flashing
WPS is active.
Off
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Bridge is switched off or LED has been
manually disabled.

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I-3. Rear Panel
I-5. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The wireless bridge is designed for indoor use only; do not place the
wireless bridge outdoors.
2. Do not place the wireless bridge in or near hot/humid places, such as a
kitchen or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
wireless bridge.
4. Handle the wireless bridge with care. Accidental damage will void the
warranty of the wireless bridge.
Power On/Off
Power Port
100Mbps Port
1000Mbps Port
3.5mm
Audio Jack
WPS/Reset Button

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5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the wireless bridge out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the wireless bridge on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials. The wireless bridge may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the wireless bridge. If you
experience problems with the wireless bridge, please contact your dealer of
purchase and ask for help.
8. The wireless bridge is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for
any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply
off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the wireless bridge or
power adapter, then disconnect the wireless bridge and power adapter
immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of
purchase for help.

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II. Installation
There are two ways to setup the wireless bridge. Please follow the
appropriate instructions.
II-1. iQ Setup
1. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, plug the adapter
into a wall socket or available USB port, and press the power on/off button
to switch the device on. The CV-7438nDM may take several minutes to
boot up –the device is ready when the LED is flashing (red).
The CV-7438nDM requires 1 A of current –please ensure that your
USB port can provide sufficient power. If not, use the 5V DC
adapter.

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2. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a
Wi-Fi network with the SSID “Edimaxcv.Setup” and connect to it.
Please disconnect any wired Ethernet connections from your
computer before you continue.
3. Open a web browser and enter the URL http://edimaxcv.setup and you
will see the following screen. Please click “Get Started”.
If you can’t access http://edimaxcv.setup please make sure your
wireless device/computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For
more information, refer to V-1. Configuring your IP address. You
can also use the wireless bridge’s default IP address
http://192.168.9.2 to access the browser based configuration
interface.
You can change the language using the drop down menu in the
top right corner.

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4. iQ Setup will display all available 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. Click
the icons to display the next or previous page as desired. Select a
network for the wireless bridge to connect to and click “Next”.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try
clicking “Refresh”.
If you use a hidden network, to connect to a hidden SSID, check
the “Connect to a hidden network manually” box and enter the
SSID and security key information.

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5. Please wait while the wireless bridge tests the connection.
6. When the connection test is complete, you will see the following screen.
Check the details of your connection and click “Apply” to restart the
CV-7438nDM and continue.
If the wireless bridge cannot obtain an IP address from the
router/access point then click the “Static IP” button to assign an
IP address to the wireless bridge and then click “APPLY”. Please
refer to V-1. Configuring your IP address for more guidance.

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7. A congratulations screen will confirm your wireless bridge has established
a connection.
If you do not see the congratulations screen shown above, check
the LED: if the LED displays on (white)then the wireless bridge
has successfully established a connection. Continue to III. Using
the CV-7438nDM.
When the Wi-Fi bridge’s LED displays on (white), the wireless bridge is now ready
for use with audio speakers or Ethernet devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes or
game consoles. Please see III. Using the CV-7438nDM.
II-2. WPS Setup
WPS setup is an alternative to II-1. iQ Setup.If you already
completed iQ Setup, please continue to III. Using the CV-7438nDM.
The WPS button is a quick and easy method to establish a secure connection
between your wireless bridge and wireless router/access point. The wireless
bridge can connect to either 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi networks via WPS,
depending on which frequency’s WPS is active on your wireless router/access
point.
1. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, plug the adapter
into a wall socket or available USB port, and press the power on/off button
to switch the device on. The CV-7438nDM may take several minutes to
boot up –the device is ready when the LED is flashing (red).
The CV-7438nDM requires 1 A of current –please ensure that your
USB port can provide sufficient power. If not, use the 5V DC
adapter.

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2. Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router/access point for
the correct length of time to activate its WPS.
Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point
to confirm how long you need to hold down its WPS button to
activate WPS for 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Some brands of router/access
point may not support WPS for 5GHz –in this case, please refer to
II-1. iQ Setup instead.
3. Within two minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the CV-7438nDM
for 2 seconds to activate the WPS function. The LED should flash (white)to
indicate that WPS is in progress.
4. The devices will establish a connection. When a connection is successful,
the bridge’s LED will display on (white). If a connection is not successful,
the LED will flash (red)–in this case please return to II-2. WPS Setup Step
1.

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Your wireless bridge is now ready for use with audio speakers or Ethernet
devices such as smart TVs, set-top boxes or game consoles. Please see III.
Using the CV-7438nDM.

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III. Using the CV-7438nDM
Once your CV-7438nDM has established a connection with your wireless
router/access point as described in II. Installation, you can connect the
wireless bridge to any Ethernet device or audio speakers for wireless
connectivity.
III-1. Ethernet
To “bridge” any Ethernet device to your Wi-Fi network, follow the instructions
below.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Wi-Fi bridge to the Ethernet port on
your network device. You can use either of the Wi-Fi bridge’s Ethernet
ports (10/100 or 10/100/1000) depending on your requirements.

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2. Connect the CV-7438nDM’s power supply to a wall socket or an available
USB port, and press the power on/off button to switch the device on.
Ensure the LED is on (white).
The CV-7438nDM requires 1 A of current –please ensure that your
USB port can provide sufficient power. If not, use the 5V DC
adapter.
3. Switch on your network device and connect to your network as usual for a
wired Ethernet connection.

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III-2. Audio Speakers
You can use the wireless bridge to “bridge” any audio speakers to your Wi-Fi
network via a 3.5mm audio jack.
III-2-1. Connecting to your speakers
1. Use an audio cable (not included) to connect the Wi-Fi bridge’s 3.5mm
audio jack to the “audio in” port of your speakers.
2. Connect the CV-7438nDM’s power supply to a wall socket or an available
USB port, and press the power on/off button to switch the device on.
Ensure the LED is on (white).
III-2-2. Music Streaming
After the wireless bridge is correctly connected to your speakers, you can
stream music to your speakers wirelessly. Follow the appropriate instructions
below for iTunes & iOS or other users.
Ensure that your music player (e.g. PC, tablet or smartphone) is
connected to the same router as your CV-7438nDM.

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III-2-2-1. iTunes & iOS
1. Click the AirPlay icon in iTunes.
2. Select the CV-7438nDM from the list of available AirPlay devices.
3. Play music as usual and it should stream to your speakers wirelessly.

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III-2-2-2. Other
For other users (Android, PC) a 3rd party app is necessary to facilitate AirPlay
streaming. Apps such as Twonky Beam for Android offer AirPlay streaming
functionality and can be downloaded from Google Play. An example of AirPlay
streaming using Twonky Beam is shown below:
Twonky Beam requires Android OS 4.0 or above device.
1. Wait for the icon in the top right corner to light up and then tap it.
Depending on your Internet connection, the icon may take several
minutes to light up.

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2. On the next screen, select “This Device” and then select “Music”.
3. Select a track and then swipe the screen right to left.

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4. You should see the CV-7438nDM listed as a “Display Device” amongst any
other wireless displays or speakers connected to your network. Select the
CV-7438nDM as the “Display Device”.
5. Your music should stream wirelessly to the speakers connected to the
CV-7438nDM.