Edimax CV-7428nS User manual

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CV-7428nS
User Manual
09-2012 / v1.0

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CONTENTS
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION............................................................................................................. 4
I-1. Package Contents.....................................................................................................................4
I-2. Top Panel..................................................................................................................................4
I-3. LED Status ................................................................................................................................5
I-4. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................6
I-5. Safety Information ...................................................................................................................6
I-6. System Requirements ..............................................................................................................7
II. QUICK SETUP............................................................................................................................... 8
II-1. WPS Button Setup....................................................................................................................8
II-2. iQ Setup .................................................................................................................................10
II-3. Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................14
II-4. Resetting the Wireless Bridge............................................................................................15
III. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE .......................................................................... 16
III-1. Home....................................................................................................................................19
III-2. iQ Setup ...............................................................................................................................20
III-3. WPS Setting..........................................................................................................................21
III-4. Wireless Advanced...............................................................................................................23
III-5. Administrator.......................................................................................................................26
III-6. Configuration Tool................................................................................................................29
III-7-2. Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................30
III-7-3. Reboot..........................................................................................................................31
IV. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................. 33
IV-1. Configuring your IP address...............................................................................................33
IV-1-1. How to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address...........................................34
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP.....................................................................................................................34
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista.................................................................................................................35
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7.......................................................................................................................37
IV-1-1-4. Mac OS.........................................................................................................................40
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh......................................................41
IV-1-2-1. Windows XP.....................................................................................................................41
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista.............................................................................................................43
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7...................................................................................................................45
IV-1-2-4. Mac OS.........................................................................................................................49
IV-1-3. How to Find your Network Security Key............................................................................52
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Windows Vista....................................................................................52
IV-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................55
IV-1-4. How to Find your Router’s IP Address ...............................................................................58
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7...............................................................................................58
IV-1-4-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................59
IV-2. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................61
IV-3. Glossary .......................................................................................................................................63

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I. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing the Edimax CV-7428nS N300 Universal Wi-Fi Bridge.
For smart TV’s, Blu-ray, gaming or other home entertainment devices, the
CV-7428nS enables you to bridge a Wi-Fi connection to a wired-only device.
Eliminate Ethernet cables and enjoy 802.11n Wi-Fi connection across multiple
entertainment devices.
I-1. Package Contents
Before you start using the wireless bridge, please check if there’s anything
missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim any
missing items.
-CV-7428nS wireless bridge
-Power adapter
-Quick installation guide
-CD with multi-language QIG and user manual
-RJ45 Ethernet cable
-Access key card
I-2. Top Panel

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I-3. LED Status
Item
Color
Status
Description
PWR
(Power)
Green
On
Wireless bridge is on.
Flashing
Device is booting up.
Off
Wireless bridge is off.
WLAN
(Wireless LAN)
Orange
On
WPS connection has been
established successfully. The
LED will remain on for 5
minutes.
Flashing
WLAN activity –transferring
or receiving data.
Slow
Flashing
WPS is activated and waiting
for WPS connection. The
LED will flash two seconds
on, two seconds off. The
wireless bridge will wait for
a WPS connection for two
minutes.
Off
Wireless network is off.
1 to 5
(LAN Ports 1 to 5)
Green
On
Corresponding Ethernet port
is connected to a device.
Flashing
Data is being transmitted
through the Ethernet cable.
Off
Corresponding Ethernet port
is not connected to a device.

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I-4. Rear Panel
a. Antenna
Fixed dipole antenna.
b. 10/100M LAN Ports
Connect computers or other network devices to these ports using an
Ethernet cable.
c. Power Port
Connect the included 5V DC power adapter here.
d. WPS/Reset Button
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate the WPS function. Press
and hold this button for 10 seconds, until the PWR LED starts flashing, to
reset the wireless bridge to factory default settings.
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
(a) Antenna
(1 of 2)
(b) LAN Ports
(c) Power Port
(d) WPS/Reset
Button
(a) Antenna
(2 of 2)

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kitchen or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
wireless bridge.
4. Ensure that the wireless bridge is firmly secured to a wall or ceiling. In the
event of damage due to the wireless bridge falling from its location, the
warranty of the wireless bridge is void.
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 will 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 A/C
power adapter, then disconnect the wireless bridge and A/C power adapter
immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of
purchase for help.
I-6. System Requirements
-Network device with Ethernet port e.g. smart TV, Blu-ray or DVD player,
NAS, games console or other devices.
-Existing 2.4GHz wireless network (11b, 11g, 11b/g/n)
-Computer with Ethernet port and web browser (Internet Explorer 7 or
above, Google Chrome, Firefox or the latest version of Safari).

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II. QUICK SETUP
Your wireless bridge can be up and running in a matter of minutes. There are
two ways you can quickly setup your wireless bridge - using the WPS button or
using iQ Setup on your computer.
II-1. WPS Button Setup
Note: If your root network access point/router does
not have a WPS button or if you encounter
difficulties establishing a WPS connection, please
refer to II-2. iQ Setup as an alternative.
1. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, and plug the
adapter into a wall socket. The PWR LED will light up as on when the device
is ready.
2. Press and hold the WPS button on the wireless bridge for 2 seconds to
activate the WPS function. The WLAN LED should flash slowly (two seconds
on, two seconds off) to indicate that WPS is in progress.
Press for two
seconds
WLAN LED should
flash slowly

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3. The WPS function of the wireless bridge will now be active for 2 minutes.
So, within 2 minutes, please press the WPS button on the wireless
router/access point of your root network, to activate its WPS function also.
Note: Different routers/access points may require
you to press and hold the WPS button for different
lengths of time –if you are unsure, please consult
the user manual of your device.
Note: Please take care not to hold the WPS button
for too long. It is common for a WPS button to have
a secondary function as a reset button, depending
on the length of time which the button is held for.
Holding the WPS button for too long may result in
inadvertently resetting the device.
4. A WPS connection will now be established between your wireless bridge
and root network router/access point within two minutes. The WLAN LED
will stop flashing, and display on to indicate a successful connection. The
WLAN LED will remain on for 5 minutes.
Note: If the WPS function on your wireless bridge
timed out after 2 minutes, before you activated
WPS on your router/access point, then please
return to step 2 and try again.
Your wireless bridge is now configured and ready for use with your wired
network device, such as smart TV, Blu-ray player or games console. Please see

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Hardware Installation for guidance on using the wireless bridge with your
network device.
II-2. iQ Setup
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included in the package contents) to
the Ethernet port on your computer. Connect the other end to an LAN port
on the wireless bridge.
2. Plug the power adapter into the device’s 5V power port, and plug the
adapter into a wall socket. The PWR LED should light up.
Note: Before you use the wireless bridge, please make
sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address.
This is a simple procedure, and step by step instructions
for how to do this, can be found in IV-1-1. How to
configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address.
3. Open a web browser, and you will be prompted for a username and
password.
Note: If you are not prompted for a username and
password, please enter “http://edimax.go” into the
URL bar.
4. Please enter the default username “admin” and the default password
“1234”.

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Windows:
Mac:
5. You will see the iQ Setup screen, as shown below. All available Wi-Fi
networks will be listed –please select the Wi-Fi network you would like the
wireless bridge to connect to. If your selected Wi-Fi network requires a
security key, a new field will appear when you select your Wi-Fi network.
Please enter your security key.
Note: If you do not know your network security key,
please refer to IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network
Security Key for guidance on how to find it.

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Note: If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to is
not listed, try clicking “Refresh” to refresh the list.
6. Click “NEXT” to continue, and Internet Explorer and Firefox users will be
asked to confirm if you wish to add “http://edimax.go” to your bookmarks.
We recommend that you do so for future use.
Note: If you are using a different browser, it is
recommended that you copy the URL
“http://edimax.go” and add it to your bookmarks
manually.
7. Next, please wait while the wireless bridge tests the connection.
8. When the test has finished, the following screen will be displayed. Please
click “NEXT” to continue.

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9. The device name and security type will be displayed on the screen. Click
“APPLY” to restart the wireless bridge and make the settings take effect, or
click “Back” to go back to the previous screen.
10. When you click “APPLY”, the system will restart. Please wait until the
restart completes.
11. The following screen will confirm that your wireless bridge is connected to
your Wi-Fi network, and the root AP name and security key will also be
displayed.

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Your wireless bridge is now configured and ready for use with your wired
network device, such as smart TV, Blu-ray player or games console. Please see
Hardware Installation for guidance on using the wireless bridge with your
network device.
II-3. Hardware Installation
I. After WPS button setup
Connect the wireless bridge to one or more of your network devices, using
an Ethernet cable (included). Switch on your network device and connect
to your network as usual. See Figure i & Figure ii.
II. After iQ Setup
After you have completed iQ Setup, disconnect the wireless bridge from
your computer and power supply. Connect the wireless bridge to one or
more of your network devices, using an Ethernet cable (included) and
reconnect the power supply –remember to wait for the PWR LED to
display on to indicate that the device has finished booting up. Switch on
your network device and connect to your network as usual. See Figure i &
Figure ii.
Figure i

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Figure ii
II-4. Resetting the Wireless Bridge
In the event that the wireless bridge malfunctions or stops responding, you
can reset the device back to its factory settings. To do so, press and hold the
WPS/Reset button on the rear panel of the device for at least 10 seconds.
When the green PWR LED begins to flash, release the WPS/Reset button and
wait for the device to restart. The device is ready when the PWR LED has
stopped flashing, and displays on.

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III.BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE
Once you have setup the wireless bridge as detailed in II. Quick Setup or the
included QIG, you can further configure the settings of the wireless bridge
anytime using the browser based configuration interface.
Note: Before you use the wireless bridge, please make
sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address.
This is a simple procedure, and step by step instructions
for how to do this, can be found in IV-1-1. How to
configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address.
Ensure that your wireless bridge is powered on and connected to your
computer via an Ethernet cable as explained in II-2. iQ Setup steps 1 –2.
Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system:
Windows
Open a web browser (Internet Explorer is recommended) and enter
“http://www.edimax.go”into the URL bar. You will be prompted for a
username and password, please enter the default username “admin”and the
default password “1234”.
Mac:
Open a web browser and enter “http://www.edimax.go”into the URL bar. You
will be prompted for a username and password, please enter the default
username “admin”and the default password “1234”.

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Note: Mac users can also use the Bonjour function of
Safari to access the browser based configuration
interface, as explained below.
Open Safari web browser and open the “Bookmarks”menu across the top of
the screen, and select “Show All Bookmarks”. Or you can click on the
bookmarks icon under the URL bar.
Then, select “Bonjour”from the menu in the left panel. Finally, click on
“edimax.go”in the lower panel on the right side.

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You will be prompted for a username and password. Please enter the default
username “admin”and the default password “1234”.
Both Windows and Mac users will now arrive at the browser based
configuration interface home screen. You can navigate around this interface
using the menu down the left side, which contains 6 categories:
-III-1. Home
-III-2. iQ Setup
-III-3. WPS Setting
-III-4. Wireless Advanced
-III-5. Administrator
-III-6. Configuration Tool

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III-1. Home
The Home page shows the basic status and information of the wireless bridge.
Note: This screenshot is an example. The
information you see on your screen will likely differ
from this screenshot.
Uptime
Displays the total passed time since the
device was turned on.
Hardware
Version
Displays the hardware version. This
information is helpful when you need online
help from the dealer of purchase.
Runtime Code
Version
Displays the current firmware version. If you
want to perform a firmware upgrade, this
number will help you to determine if you
have the latest version of the firmware.
Mode
Displays the current wireless operating
mode.

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ESSID
Displays the current ESSID (the name used
to identify this wireless bridge).
Channel
Number
Displays the current wireless channel
number
Security
Displays the current wireless security
setting.
BSSID (MAC)
Displays the device’s MAC address. A MAC
address is a unique, fixed ID for this device,
it cannot be modified.
State
Displays the current status of the wireless
bridge.
IP Address
Displays the IP address of this device.
Subnet Mask
Displays the subnet mask of the IP address.
Default
Gateway
Displays the IP address of the default
gateway.
MAC address
Displays the MAC address of the LAN
interface.
III-2. iQ Setup
If you wish to perform the initial setup process again,
select iQ Setup to restart the setup process.
When you select “iQ Setup”from the menu you will see
the screen below. Please refer back to II-2. iQ Setup for
guidance on the iQ Setup process.