Edimax EW-7128Gn User manual

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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the
FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not
be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels
1-11 only.

R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC
OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTAND 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 inAustria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,
Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Netherlands,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the 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.

C A T A L O G
CHAPTER I: Product Information.............................................................. 1
1-1 Introduction and safety information................................................................1
1-2 Safety Information...........................................................................................2
1-3 System Requirements......................................................................................3
1-4 Package Contents.............................................................................................4
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless network card ...............................................5
CHAPTER II: Driver Installation and Configuration............................... 6
2-1 Network Card Installation ...............................................................................6
2-2 Using the Wireless Configuration Utility......................................................14
2-2-1 Using Ralink Utility...........................................................................15
2-2-1-1 Scan for Other Wireless Devices ............................................17
2-2-1-2 Connect to an Access Point.....................................................22
2-2-1-3 Add an Access Point to Profile................................................26
2-2-2 Using Windows Zero Configuration ..................................................34
2-3 Profile Management ......................................................................................38
2-3-1 Add a profile.......................................................................................39
2-3-2 Edit an existing profile.......................................................................40
2-3-3 Delete an existing profile ...................................................................41
2-3-4 Activate a profile................................................................................42
2-4 Advanced Settings .........................................................................................43
2-5 View Network Statistics ................................................................................46
2-6 WMM Setting................................................................................................47
2-7 WPS Configuration........................................................................................50
2-7-1 WPS Setup - PBC (Push-Button Configuration)................................51
2-7-2 WPS Setup - PIN................................................................................54
2-8 Radio On/Off.................................................................................................56
2-9 About .............................................................................................................57
2-10 On-line Help ................................................................................................58
CHAPTER III: Soft-AP Function .............................................................. 59
3-1 Switch to AP Mode and Basic Configuration................................................59
3-2 Security Setting..............................................................................................64
3-3 Access Control...............................................................................................67
3-4 Connection Table...........................................................................................69
3-5 Event Log ......................................................................................................71
3-6 Statistics.........................................................................................................72
3-7 About .............................................................................................................73

CHAPTER IV: Appendix............................................................................ 74
4-1 Specification..................................................................................................74
4-2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................75
4-3 Glossary.........................................................................................................77

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CHAPTER I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing Edimax wireless high-speed wireless network
PCI card! Excepting common wireless standards 802.11b/g, this wireless
network card is also able to access 802.11n wireless networks - data
transfer rate is 150Mbps(EW-7128Gn)/300Mbps(EW-7722In), and that‟s
three times faster than 802.11g wireless network!
With easy-to-install PCI interface - a very common expansion port of
computers - plug this wireless network card into any empty PCI slot of
your computer, just that simple!
Other features of this wireless network card including:
High-efficiency antenna expands the scope of your wireless
network.
High-speed data transfer rate - Up to 150Mbps (EW-7128Gn).
High-speed data transfer rate - Up to 300Mbps (EW-7722In)
WMM function: control the bandwidth required for different
applications.
Work with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless devices.
Supports major encryption methods like WEP, WPA, and WPA2
encryption.
WPS configuration - You don‟t need an experienced computer
technician to help you to get connected. Utilizing the software
program of the card, you can get your computer connected by
pushing a button or entering an 8-digit code. Pressing the button
on the network card, the WPS connection can be activated as
well.
PCI interface - you can get it installed on your computer in just
few seconds!

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1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This wireless network card is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT
expose this network card to direct sun light, rain, or snow.
2. DO NOT put this network card at or near hot or humid places, like
kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this wireless network card in the
car in summer.
3. This network card will become hot when being used for long time
(This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the network
card on a paper, cloth, or other flammable objects after the network card
has been used for a long time.
4. There‟s no user-serviceable part inside the network card. If you found
that the network card is not working properly, please contact your dealer
of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the network card by
your self, warranty will be void.
5. If the network card falls into water, DO NOT USE IT AGAIN
BEFORE YOU SEND THE CARD TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE
FOR INSPECTION.
6. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out
from the network card, switch the computer off immediately, and call
dealer of purchase for help.

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1-3 System Requirements
An empty PCI slot
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows 7 operating system
CD-ROM drive
At least 100MB of available disk space

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1-4 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this wireless network card, please check if
there‟s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of
purchase to claim for missing items:
□PCI Wireless Network Card (1 pcs) ……………………………. 1
□2dBi Antenna (1 pcs for EW-7128Gn) ……………………..……. 2
3dBi Antenna ( 2 pcs for EW-7722In)
□Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs) ………………………….……. 3
□Driver/Utility/User Manual CD-ROM (1pcs) …..……………… 4

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1-5 Familiar with your new wireless network card
Example : EW-7722In
1. Antennas
One 3dBi dipole antenna is enclosed with the PCI card. Please secure the
antenna to Reverse SMA connector of the card.
2. WPS Button
Press this button and hold for 3 seconds to start WPS function. When
WPS is enabled, the Link and Tx/Rx LEDs will be steadily on.
3. Link and Tx/Rx LED Definitions
LED Name
Light Status
Description
Link
On
Link to a wireless access point
Off
Radio is switched to off.
Tx/Rx
Blinking
Transferring / receiving data
Off
No wireless activity
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CHAPTER II: Driver Installation and Configuration
2-1 Network Card Installation
Please follow the following instructions to install your new wireless
network card:
1. SWITCH THE COMPUTER OFF, remove the cover and insert the
wireless network card into an empty PCI slot of your computer and
then replace the cover.
2. Install the antenna on the wireless network card, and make sure the
antenna is securely installed. To improve radio reception, please adjust
antenna to the proper position.

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3. When you restart the computer, this „Found New Hardware Wizard‟
screen will appear, click „Cancel‟.

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You can install the Wireless Adapter by EZMAX Setup Wizard in the
CD-ROM including in the package. The wizard is an easy and quick
configuration tool for internet connection with series process. When you
start EZMAX Setup Wizard, you will get the following welcome screen.
Please choose the language to start the configuration. The wizard will
guide you to finish your network connection. We will not provide any
instruction for the EZMAX Setup Wizard here.
If you lose the CD ROM or you prefer the traditional setup procedure,
please follow the instruction as following step in this quick installation
guide.

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4. Insert device driver CDROM into the CD/DVD ROM drive of your
computer, and execute „Setup.exe‟program. Please read the end user
license agreement and click „I accept the terms of the license
agreement‟then click „Next‟button, to accept license agreement.
5. It is recommend installing driver and utility if the network card is
installing the first time. If you want to update the driver only,
choose ‟Install driver only‟. Click „Next‟to continue.

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6. You can choose the configuration tool used to configure the wireless
network card here. It‟s recommended to select „Ralink Configuration
Tool‟, which provides fully access to all functions of this wireless
network card. If you prefer to use the wireless configuration tool
provided by Windows XP, please select „Microsoft Zero Configuration
Tool‟then click „Next‟.
7. Please click „Install‟to start utility installation. If you see ‘Found
New Hardware’message again, please ignore it and wait.

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8. Please wait while the install procedure is running. When you see this
message, please click „Finish‟to complete the driver installation
process.

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9. After installation is complete, wireless configuration utility will be
shown in the desktop of your computer automatically. You will also
see an icon at the lower-right corner of your windows system. If you
put the mouse cursor on the icon, the status of wireless card will be
displayed as a popup balloon.
When you want to configure your wireless connection, please right
click on this icon, and a popup menu will appear. You can click
„Launch Config Utility‟to start configuration program.
If you want to close the configuration utility, please click „Exit‟.
Please note that if you stopped config utility by „Exit‟function, you‟ll
not be able to maintain the wireless link to the access point you wish
to use. In this case, you can start config utility again by clicking
„Edimax Wireless Utility‟icon from „Start‟-> „All Programs‟->
„Edimax Wireless‟, as shown below.
HERE!

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