Edimax EW-7288APC User manual

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EW-7288APC
User Manual
04-2014 / v1.0

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CONTENTS
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 4
I-1. Package Contents ..........................................................................................................4
I-2. LED Status ......................................................................................................................5
I-3. Back Panel......................................................................................................................6
I-4. Safety Information.........................................................................................................7
II. Installation............................................................................................ 8
II-1. Access Point Mode.......................................................................................................10
II-2. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode .......................................................................................................12
II-6. WPS Setup....................................................................................................................17
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................17
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................19
III-1. Login.............................................................................................................................19
III-2. Save Settings................................................................................................................21
III-3. Main Menu ..................................................................................................................22
III-3-1. Home............................................................................................................................23
III-3-2. iQ Setup .......................................................................................................................24
III-3-3. Basic Settings ...............................................................................................................27
III-3-4. WPS Setting..................................................................................................................29
III-3-5. Advanced Setting .........................................................................................................31
III-3-5-1. Security ........................................................................................................................33
III-3-5-1-1. Disable .........................................................................................................................34
III-3-5-1-2. WEP..............................................................................................................................34
III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key....................................................................................................35
III-3-5-2. MAC Filtering ...............................................................................................................35
III-3-5-3. Password Settings........................................................................................................38
III-3-5-4. Administration Utility ..................................................................................................38
III-3-5-5. Configuration Tools......................................................................................................40
IV. Appendix .............................................................................................42
IV-1. Configuring your IP address.........................................................................................42
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ...................................43
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP .................................................................................................................43
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista .............................................................................................................45
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 ...................................................................................................................47
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 ...................................................................................................................50

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IV-1-1-5. Mac OS.........................................................................................................................54
V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ........................................................56
V-1-2-1. Windows XP .................................................................................................................56
V-1-2-2. Windows Vista .............................................................................................................58
V-1-2-3. Windows 7 ...................................................................................................................59
V-1-2-4. Windows 8 ...................................................................................................................64
V-1-2-5. Mac ..............................................................................................................................68
V-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key .....................................................................71
V-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista.......................................................................................................71
V-1-3-2. Mac ..............................................................................................................................73
V-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address.........................................................................76
V-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7.................................................................................................76
V-1-4-2. Windows 8 ...................................................................................................................78
V-1-4-3. Mac ..............................................................................................................................81
V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network....................................................................................83
IV-3. Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................85

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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):
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM
USB Cable
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
EW-7288APC
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I-2. LED Status
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
White
On
EW-7288APC is powered on.
Purple
Flashing
EW-7288APC is booting up,
resetting or upgrading firmware.
Red
On
WPS/Reset button has been
pressed for 10 seconds.
Flashing
Internet is disconnected.
Green
On
Wi-Fi is in standby mode or no
data transmission from wireless
clients.
Bright Green
On
EW-7288APC is ready after booting
and Ethernet cable is connected or
Wi-Fi is active and transmitting
data.
Blue
On
Indicates a successful WPS
connection (displays on for 5
minutes).
Flashing
WPS in progress: waiting for
connection.
Off
Off
EW-7288APC is off or in LED off
mode.

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I-3. Back Panel
LAN Port
Mode Switch
WPS/Reset Button
Power Port

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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-7288APC.
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.

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II. Installation
1. Plug in the EW-7288APC using either the included power adapter or USB
cable.
2. Use the switch on the base of the EW-7288APC to select access point
mode or Wi-Fi bridge mode.
Access Point Mode
The device connects to an existing router via
Ethernet cable and provides 5GHz wireless
Internet access for your network devices.
Wi-Fi 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,

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allowing the network device to join your existing
Wi-Fi network. The device also repeats the 5GHz
wireless signal for extended range for other
network devices.
3. Ensure the LED is on and flashing red. Refer to the appropriate following
chapter for more guidance on each mode.

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II-1. Access Point Mode
1.Connect the EW-7288APC to your router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Ensure the LED is on and green.
3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a
Wi-Fi network with the SSID Edimax**-5GHz and connect to it.

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Two characters of the SSID (Edimax**-5GHz) will be unique
numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimaxc2-5GHz”. These
unique numbers are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s
MAC address, which is displayed along with the full SSID on the
label on the underside of the EW-7288APC.
4.Enter the Wi-Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside
of the EW-7288APC (see above).
5.Once you are connected, you can browse the Internet
as usual. Setup is complete.
To configure the EW-7288APC’s settings e.g. change the SSID and
password, go to http://edimax**.setup in a browser. Refer to

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Browser Based Configuration Interface in the following pages for
more help.
II-2. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode
1. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a
Wi-Fi network with the SSID Edimax**-5GHz and connect to it.
Two characters of the SSID (Edimax**-5GHz) will be unique
numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimaxc2-5GHz”. These
unique numbers are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s
MAC address, which is displayed along with the full SSID on the
label on the underside of the EW-7288APC.
2.Enter the Wi-Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside
of the EW-7288APC (see above).
3.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.

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** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address
(see above). You can also use the device’s default IP address
192.168.9.2
4.Please read the on screen instructions about selecting a good location for
your EW-7288APC and then click “NEXT” to continue. You can check your
signal strength on the next page.
5.Select your 5GHz Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the security
key/password. You can also enter a new Wi-Fi network name (SSID) if you
wish. Click “Next” to continue.
Check the box “Connect to a hidden network” if you wish to
connect to a hidden SSID and manually enter the details.
Check the box “Hide Extender SSID”if you wish to keep the
EW-7288APC’s SSID hidden.

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6.Please wait while the EW-7288APC tests the connection.

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7.When the connection test is complete, click “Apply” to restart the
extender.
8.Please wait a moment until the EW-7288ACP is ready.

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9.A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. The
EW-7288APC is working and ready for use - the LED should display on and
green.
10. Please close the browser window. You can now connect to the
EW-7288APC’s new SSID on a wireless device within range such as a
computer, smartphone or tablet.
The password for your EW-7288APC’s SSID is the same as for your
router’s SSID.
11. To use the EW-7288APC as a wireless bridge for a wired network
device, simply connect the EW-7288APC to your network device’s Ethernet
port.

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For more advanced configurations, use the browser based
configuration interface (refer to III. Browser Based
Configuration Interface)
II-6. WPS Setup
In access point mode, if your wireless
device/client supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) then you can use this method to
connect to the EW-7288APC’s Wi-Fi
network. In Wi-Fi bridge mode, you can use
WPS to connect your EW-7288APC to your
existing 5GHz Wi-Fi.
1. Press the WPS button on the
EW-7288APC for 2 –5 seconds to
activate WPS. The LED will flash blue to
indicate that WPS is active.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device/client
(access point mode) or wireless router/access point (Wi-Fi bridge mode) to
activate its WPS.
3. The devices will establish a connection. The LED will display on and blue to
indicate a successful connection.
Please check the instructions for your wireless device for how long
you need to hold down its WPS button to activate WPS.
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings

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If you experience problems with your EW-7288APC, you can reset the device
back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button found on the back panel for at least
10 seconds, until the LED displays on and red.
2. Release the button and the LED will display white and then flash purple.
3. Wait for the EW-7288APC to restart. The EW-7288APC is ready for setup
when the LED is flashing red (no Ethernet cable connected) or displays on
and green (Ethernet cable connected).

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III. Browser Based Configuration Interface
III-1. Login
After setup you can access the browser based configuration interface to
configure or change the settings of the EW-7288APC.
Enter http://edimax**.setup into the URL bar of a web browser on a network
device which is connected to the EW-7288APC.
** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address.
The MAC address is displayed on the label on the bottom of the
EW-7288APC.
If you can not access edimax.setup, connect the EW-7288APC to a
computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.
You will be prompted for a username and password. The default username is
“admin” and the default password is “1234”. For more information, refer to
the user manual.
You can access the browser based configuration interface using
the device’s IP address instead of using the URL
http://edimax**.setup.

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You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu down
the left side to navigate.
Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on
your screen will vary depending on your configuration.