Edimax EW-7288APC User manual

EW-7288APC
Quick Installation Guide
06-2014 / v1.0

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I. 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):
CD-ROM
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
USB Cable
EW-7288APC
Access Key Card

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II.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 and ready
for reset to default.
Flashing
Internet is disconnected.
Green
On
Wi-Fi is in standby mode or no
data transmission.
Bright Green
On
EW-7288APC is ready after booting
and Ethernet cable is connected or
Wi-Fi is active and transmitting or
receiving 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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III.Installation
1.Use the slide 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,
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.
2.Plug in the EW-7288APC using either the included power adapter or USB
cable.

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3. For access point mode, ensure the LED is on and flashing red. For Wi-Fi
bridge mode, ensure the LED is on and green. Refer to the appropriate
following chapter for more guidance on each mode.
IV.Access Point Mode
1. Connect the EW-7288APC to your router using an Ethernet cable.
2. Ensure the LED is on and bright green.

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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.
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 and the included
access key card.
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.

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To configure the EW-7288APC’s settings e.g. change the SSID and
password, go to http://edimax**.setup in a browser. Two
characters of the URL (edimax**.setup) will be unique numbers
according to your device: these numbers are the last two
characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address, which is displayed
along with the full URL on the label on the underside of the
EW-7288APC and the included access key card.
V. 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 or
connect the EW-7288APC to a computer using an Ethernet cable.
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.

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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.
** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address.
The MAC address and full URL are displayed on the label on the
underside of the EW-7288APC and the included access key card.
You can also use the device’s default IP address 192.168.9.2
4. Click “Get Started” to begin the setup process and follow the on screen
instructions to connect your EW-7288APC to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network and
specify an SSID.

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5. After the EW-7288APC is connected to a 5GHz Wi-Fi
network, please reconnect your Wi-Fi device(s) to the
EW-7288APC’s new SSID to browse the Internet.
6. 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.
VI.Browser Based Configuration Interface
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 and full URL are displayed on the label on the
bottom of the EW-7288APC and the included access key card.
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.

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