Edimax EW-7228APn User manual

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EW-7228APn
User Manual
08-2012 / v1.1

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Add: No. 3, Wu-Chuan 3rd Rd., Wu-Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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Contents
I. Product Information ........................................................................................................................ 5
I-1. Package Contents...................................................................................................................5
I-2. Description.............................................................................................................................5
I-3. Safety Information .................................................................................................................8
I-4. System Requirements ..............................................................................................................9
II. Quick Installation .................................................................................................................... 10
II-1. Mac ....................................................................................................................................10
II-2. Windows............................................................................................................................14
II-3. Access Point Mode.............................................................................................................17
II-4. AP Client Mode ..................................................................................................................20
II-5. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender) ......................................................................................23
II-6. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................26
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ...................................................................................... 28
III-1. Home..............................................................................................................................31
III-2. Basic Settings .................................................................................................................33
III-2-1. AP Mode ....................................................................................................................34
III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode ......................................................................................36
III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode..................................................................................38
III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode........................................................................40
III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS...........................................................................................................41
III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode ..........................................................................................43
III-3. WPS Setting....................................................................................................................46
III-4. Advanced Setting ...........................................................................................................48
III-5. Security ..........................................................................................................................51
III-5-1. Disable .......................................................................................................................52
III-5-2. Enable 802.1x Authentication....................................................................................52
III-5-3. WEP............................................................................................................................53
III-5-4. WPA Pre-Shared Key ..................................................................................................55
III-5-5. WPA Radius................................................................................................................56
III-6. MAC Filtering .................................................................................................................57
III-7. System Utility.................................................................................................................59
III-7-1.Password Settings ........................................................................................................59
III-7-2. Management IP..........................................................................................................60
III-7-3. DHCP Server...............................................................................................................61
III-8. Configuration Tool......................................................................................................63
III-9. Upgrade .....................................................................................................................64
III-10. Reset ..........................................................................................................................65
IV. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................... 68
IV-1. Configuring your IP address...........................................................................................68
IV-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................68

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IV-1-2. Windows Vista............................................................................................................70
IV-1-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................................. 71
IV-1-4. Mac OS ........................................................................................................................75
IV-2. How to Find your Network Security Key............................................................................78
IV-2-1. Windows 7 & Windows Vista....................................................................................78
IV-2-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................80
IV-3. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................83
IV-4. Glossary .........................................................................................................................85
IV-5. Technical Support...........................................................................................................88

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I. Product Information
Thank you for purchasing the Edimax EW-7228APn wireless access point. This
product provides wireless access to an existing wired Ethernet network, at
speeds up to 150Mbps for 802.11n compatible wireless devices. Its quick and
easy installation process ensures that anybody can set up a network
environment and share an Internet connection in a matter of minutes.
I-1. Package Contents
Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing
from the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
Wireless Access Point
CD containing setup wizard, multi language quick installation guide
and user manual
Power Adapter
3dBi Antenna
Accessory Kit
Quick installation guide
I-2. Description
Front panel:
Item
Color
Status
Description
PWR
(Power)
Green
On
Device is on
Off
Device is off
WLAN
(Wireless LAN)
Orange
Flashing
Data is being transmitted
wirelessly
Off
Data is not being
transmitted wirelessly
1 to 5
Green
On
Ethernet port is connected
to a device

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(LAN Ports 1 to 5)
Flashing
Data is being transmitted
through the Ethernet cable
Off
No connection
Back panel:
a. Antenna Connector
Connect the included 3dBi antenna here. It is a round connector (standard
reverse SMA).
b. 10/100M LAN Ports
Connect wired computers or other network devices to these ports..
c. 5V DC
Connect the included power adapter here.
d. WPS/Reset Button
Press this button and hold for 20 seconds to reset the access point to
factory default settings. Press this button for less than 5 seconds to start
WPS functions.
Product Label
The product label on the underside of the device displays the default IP
address, username and password of the access point.
a.
b.
c.
d.

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I-3. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the travel router and its users, please
read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The travel router is designed for indoor use only; do not place the travel
router outdoors.
2. Do not place the travel router 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
travel router.
4. Take care when moving and handling the travel router; accidental damage is
not covered by the travel router’s warranty.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the travel router out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the travel router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
The travel router will become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the travel router. If you
experience problems with the travel router, please contact your dealer of
purchase and ask for help.
8. The travel router 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 travel router, then
disconnect the travel router immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do
so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

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I-4. System Requirements
-Computer (with Fast Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter) running
Windows98/2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS.
-Web Browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer 7 or above,
Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

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II. Quick Installation
Your wireless access point can be up and running in a matter of minutes.
If you need to make more detailed configurations after setup, you can refer to
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.
1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your
computer. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the access point.
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.
Refer to the following instructions appropriate for your operating system.
II-1. Mac
MAC USERS: You may need to modify the IP
address of your computer before you can setup the
access point. For guidance on how to do this,
please see Appendix IV-1. Configuring your IP
Address.
For Mac users it is necessary to configure the access point manually, using the
browser based configuration interface. Please open a web browser and enter
the access point’s default IP address “http://192.168.2.1”into the URL bar.
You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The

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default username is admin and the default password is 1234.
From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home
screen.

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Select “Basic Settings”from the menu on the left side of
the screen.
“Basic Settings”allows you to set the mode of the access
point and configure the settings accordingly.
Open the drop down menu labeled “Mode”and select
from the 6 available modes:
The available modes are:
AP
Access point mode allows wireless clients to
connect to this device and exchange data
with devices connected to the wired
network.
Station-Infrastructure
Also known as wireless client mode. Enables
Ethernet-only devices such as smart TVs and
game consoles to connect to a wireless
network
AP Bridge-Point to
Point
Establishes a wireless connection with
another wireless access point using the
same mode, and links any wired networks
connected to these two wireless access
points together. Only one access point can
be connected in this mode.
AP Bridge-Point to
Multi-Point
Establishes a wireless connection with other
wireless access points using the same mode,
and links any wired networks connected to
these wireless access points together. Up to
4 access points can be connected in this
mode.
AP Bridge-WDS
This mode is similar to “AP Bridge to

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Multi-Point”, but the device is not in
bridge-dedicated mode, and will be able to
accept wireless clients while the device is
working as a wireless bridge.
Universal Repeater
The device will act as a wireless range
extender that will help you to extend your
Wi-Fi network. The device acts as a client
and AP at the same time. It its client
function to connect to a root AP, and uses
its AP function to service wireless clients
within its coverage.
Please refer to the appropriate chapter of the user manual for your desired
operating mode:
- III-2-1. AP Mode
- III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode
- III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode
- III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode
- III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS
- III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode

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II-2. Windows
1. Windows users can run the setup wizard on the included CD. Insert the
Edimax CD into your computer’s CD drive. When the AutoPlay screen
appears, select “Run Autorun.exe.”
Note: If a popup window appears asking “Do you
want to allow the following program to make
changes to this computer”, please click “Yes”to
continue.
2. Click on “Setup Utility”in the main menu, then select “English”to continue.

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3. The setup wizard will search for the access point. When it has successfully
found the device, click “Next”to continue.
4. The setup wizard will prompt you for a password. Enter the default
password, 1234.
5. The setup wizard will then show the access point’s IP information. The
default IP is 192.168.2.1. Click “Next”to continue.
Note: Please do not select “Automatically assign an
IP address from your network”unless you are
performing more advanced setup. For first-time
installation, please use the default IP address.

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6. Select which mode you wish to use and click “Next”.

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II-3. Access Point Mode
1. Select Access Point Mode and click “Next”.
2. You will be prompted to set the SSID of this access point. The SSID will be
the name of the access point when you connect to it wirelessly. The default
SSID is Edimax AP. This page also offers the option to change the password
used to access the device’s browser based configuration interface. For first
time setup, please simply click “Next”without changing anything.
3. You will now be prompted to set up a wireless encryption password. You
have the option of using no security encryption, or selecting the WEP or
WPA pre-shared key encryption schemes. For security reasons, it is
recommended that you use an encryption method.

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4. You will see a final confirmation screen, listing the settings you have
selected. If everything is correct, click “Set”to continue.
5. The device will save your settings, then reboot. Please do not disconnect or
turn off the device during this process.

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6. After the device reboots, you will see a final congratulation screen. Click
“Finish”to complete the setup.

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II-4. AP Client Mode
1. Select AP Client Mode and click “Next”.
2. You have the option to change the password used to access the device’s
browser based configuration interface. For first time setup, please simply
click “Next”without changing anything.
3. The device will search for nearby wireless networks to connect to. If you
cannot find the access point you wish to connect to, click “Scan”to refresh
the list of wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to
connect to and click “Next”to continue.
4. If the wireless network you selected requires a network security key, enter
it here. If you do not know the network security key then please refer to
IV-2. Appendix How to Find Your Network Security Key. Click “Next”to
continue when finished.