Edimax EW-7208APC User manual

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EW-7208APC
User Manual
09-2014 / v1.0

CONTENTS
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1
I-2. LED Status ......................................................................................................................2
I-3. Back Panel......................................................................................................................3
I-4. Safety Information.........................................................................................................4
II. Installation............................................................................................ 5
II-1. Access Point Mode ........................................................................................................9
II-2. Range Extender Mode .................................................................................................14
II-3. Wireless Bridge Mode .................................................................................................21
II-4. Wi-Fi Router Mode ......................................................................................................27
II-5. WISP Mode ..................................................................................................................32
II-6. WPS Setup....................................................................................................................40
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................40
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................41
III-1. Login.............................................................................................................................41
III-2. Save Settings................................................................................................................43
III-3. Main Menu: Access Point Mode..................................................................................44
III-3-1. Status ...........................................................................................................................45
III-3-2. Setup Wizard................................................................................................................46
III-3-3. LAN...............................................................................................................................48
III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless...............................................................................49
III-3-4-1. Basic .............................................................................................................................50
III-3-4-1-1. Disable .........................................................................................................................54
III-3-4-1-2. WEP..............................................................................................................................55
III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key....................................................................................................56
III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius..................................................................................................................57
III-3-4-2. Multiple SSID................................................................................................................58
III-3-4-3. WPS..............................................................................................................................60
III-3-4-4. Access Control .............................................................................................................62
III-3-4-5. Schedule.......................................................................................................................64
III-3-5. Advanced .....................................................................................................................66
III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless...........................................................................................................66
III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless..............................................................................................................68
III-3-6. Administration .............................................................................................................70
III-3-6-1. Time Zone ....................................................................................................................70
III-3-6-2. Password......................................................................................................................71
III-3-6-3. Backup/Restore ...........................................................................................................72

III-3-6-4. Upgrade .......................................................................................................................72
III-3-6-5. Restart..........................................................................................................................73
III-4. Main Menu: Other Modes ...........................................................................................74
III-4-1. Status ...........................................................................................................................75
III-4-2. Setup Wizard................................................................................................................76
III-4-3. Internet/WISP ..............................................................................................................78
III-4-3-1. WAN Setup...................................................................................................................79
III-4-3-1-1. Dynamic IP ...................................................................................................................79
III-4-3-1-2. Static IP ........................................................................................................................80
III-4-3-1-3. PPPoE ...........................................................................................................................82
III-4-3-1-4. PPTP .............................................................................................................................84
III-4-3-1-5. L2TP..............................................................................................................................86
III-4-3-2. DDNS............................................................................................................................88
III-4-4. LAN...............................................................................................................................90
III-4-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless...............................................................................92
III-4-5-1. Basic .............................................................................................................................93
III-4-5-1-1. Disable .........................................................................................................................97
III-4-5-1-2. WEP..............................................................................................................................98
III-4-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key....................................................................................................99
III-4-5-1-4. WPA Radius................................................................................................................100
III-4-5-2. Guest..........................................................................................................................101
III-4-5-3. WPS............................................................................................................................103
III-4-5-4. Access Control ...........................................................................................................105
III-4-5-5. Schedule.....................................................................................................................107
III-4-6. Firewall.......................................................................................................................109
III-4-6-1. URL Blocking ..............................................................................................................109
III-4-6-2. Access Control ...........................................................................................................111
III-4-6-3. DMZ............................................................................................................................115
III-4-6-4. DoS.............................................................................................................................116
III-4-7. QoS.............................................................................................................................118
III-4-7-1. QoS.............................................................................................................................118
III-4-7-2. iQoS............................................................................................................................121
III-4-8. Advanced ...................................................................................................................123
III-4-8-1. Static Routing.............................................................................................................123
III-4-8-2. Port Forwarding .........................................................................................................125
III-4-8-3. Virtual Server .............................................................................................................127
III-4-8-4. 2.4GHz Wireless.........................................................................................................128
III-4-8-5. 5GHz Wireless............................................................................................................130
III-4-8-6. IGMP ..........................................................................................................................132
III-4-8-7. UPnP...........................................................................................................................133
III-4-9. Administration ...........................................................................................................134
III-4-9-1. Time Zone ..................................................................................................................134

III-4-9-2. Password....................................................................................................................135
III-4-9-3. Remote Access...........................................................................................................136
III-4-9-4. Backup/Restore .........................................................................................................137
III-4-9-5. Upgrade .....................................................................................................................137
III-4-9-6. Restart........................................................................................................................138
III-4-9-7. Logs ............................................................................................................................138
III-4-9-8. Active DHCP Client.....................................................................................................139
III-4-9-9. Statistics.....................................................................................................................139
IV. Appendix ...........................................................................................140
IV-1. Configuring your IP address.......................................................................................140
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address .................................141
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................141
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................143
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................145
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................148
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS.......................................................................................................................152
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ......................................................154
IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................154
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................156
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................157
IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................160
IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................164
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...................................................................167
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista.....................................................................................................167
IV-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................169
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address.......................................................................172
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7...............................................................................................172
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................174
IV-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................177
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network..................................................................................179
IV-3. Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................181
V. Glossary .............................................................................................187

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I. Product Information
I-1. 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):
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
CD-ROM
Antenna x 3
EW-7208APC

I-2. LED Status
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
Power
White
On
EW-7208APC is on.
Off
EW-7208APC is off.
Internet
Blue
On
Internet connection is ready.
Flashing
Factory default state, or Ethernet
cable not connected, or no
Internet connection.
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Blue
On
2.4GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity
(transferring/receiving data).
Flashing
2.4GHz WPS is active.
Off
2.4GHz Wi-Fi not active.
5GHz Wi-Fi
Blue
On
5GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity
(transferring/receiving data).
Flashing
5GHz WPS is active.
Off
5GHz Wi-Fi not active.

I-3. Back Panel
LAN Ports 1–4
Power Port
2.4GHz Antenna
Wireless Radio
ON/OFF Switch
Reset/WPS Button
Internet/WAN
Port
2.4GHz Antenna
5GHz Antenna

I-4. 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 device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.
2. Do not place the device 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
EW-7208APC.
4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of
the device.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the device out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The
device may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. If you experience
problems with the device, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask
for help.
8. The device 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.

II.Installation
1. Screw in the included antennas to
the back of the EW-7208APC,
taking care to attach the two
2.4GHz antennas to the outside and
the 5GHz antenna to the center.
Each antenna is labeled on the base
with “2.4GHz” or “5GHz”.
2. Plug the included power adapter
into the device’s DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket.
3. Ensure that the Wi-Fi On/Off switch is set to on and that three LEDs
(power, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi)
display on.

4. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a
Wi-Fi network with the SSID “edimax.setup” or “edimax.setup5G”and
connect to it.
iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a
smartphone or tablet.
5. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup and click
“Get Started” to begin the setup process.
If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your
Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple
procedure and step-by-step instructions to do this on a computer
can be found in IV. Appendix.

6. Choose if you want to use your EW-7208APC in its default access point
mode or in a different mode.
The EW-7208APC’s five available modes are outlined below:
Access Point Mode
The device connects to an existing router via
Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz
Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your
network devices.
Range Extender
Mode
The device connects wirelessly to your existing
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the
wireless signal(s).
Wireless Bridge Mode
The device connects to a network device for
example: TV, gaming console, or media player via
Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver,
allowing the network device to join your Wi-Fi
network.
Wi-Fi Router Mode
The device connects to your modem and provides
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and
Ethernet) access for your network devices.
WISP Mode
The device connects wirelessly to your Wireless
Internet Service Provider and provides 2.4GHz
and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet)
access for your network devices.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the
following chapters if you need help.
Wi-Fi Access Point:
Other Modes:

II-1. Access Point Mode
1. Click “YES, I NEED A Wi-Fi ACCESS POINT” button.
2. Connect the yellow LAN port of your EW-7208APC to the LAN port of your
existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.
3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both.

4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your EW-7208APC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the
next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please
refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address.

5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.

7. Please wait a moment until the EW-7208APC is ready.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen
then close the browser window.

9. The EW-7208APC is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-2. Range Extender Mode
1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your EW-7208APC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing
wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.

4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for
the specified frequency and click “Next” to continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try
clicking “Refresh”.
To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”
box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown
below.

5. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the
“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.
6. Wait a moment while the EW-7208APC tests the wireless connection.