Edimax EW-7415PDn User manual

Wireless LAN PoE Access Point
User’s Manual
Version 1.0
(February, 2009)

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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20
cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities
of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to
avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna
shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only.

R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENTAND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However,
special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with
electrical equipment.All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all
times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the
United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not intended for use
None.

C A T A L O G
Chapter I: Product Information................................................................1
1-1 Product Introduction........................................................................................1
1-2 Safety Information...........................................................................................1
1-3 System Requirements......................................................................................3
1-4 Package Contents.............................................................................................3
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless access point.................................................3
Chapter II: System and Network Setup ....................................................5
2-1 Installing the access point to your Network....................................................5
2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser .....................................6
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup ............................................................... 6
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup....................................................................... 8
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup........................................................................ 10
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup..................................................................... 12
2-2-5 Connecting to Web Management Interface.................................................... 15
2-3 View System Status and Information ............................................................16
2-4 Select an Operating Mode for Wireless Access Point...................................18
2-4-1 AP Mode......................................................................................................... 20
2-4-1-1 Multiple ESSID........................................................................................... 22
2-4-2 Station-Infrastructure ..................................................................................... 23
2-4-2-1 Wireless Site Survey................................................................................... 25
2-4-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode...................................................................... 26
2-4-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode ........................................................... 28
2-4-5 AP Bridge-WDS Mode................................................................................... 30
2-4-6 Universal Repeater......................................................................................... 32
2-5 WPS Setting...................................................................................................35
2-6 Advanced Wireless Settings ..........................................................................38
2-7 Wireless Security...........................................................................................41
2-7-1 Disable Security............................................................................................. 43
2-7-2 WEP ............................................................................................................... 44
2-7-3 WPA Pre-shared Key...................................................................................... 46
2-7-4 WPA RADIUS................................................................................................ 48
2-7-5 802.1x Authentication .................................................................................... 50
2-8 Radius Server.................................................................................................52
2-9 MAC Filtering...............................................................................................54
2-10 System Utilities ...........................................................................................56
2-10-1 Change Password......................................................................................... 56
2-10-2 IPAddress of the Wireless Access Point...................................................... 57
2-10-3 DHCP Server................................................................................................ 59
Chapter III: Advanced Configuration ....................................................61

3-1 Configuration Backup and Restore ...............................................................61
3-2 Firmware Upgrade.........................................................................................62
3-3 System Reset .................................................................................................63
Chapter IV: Appendix..............................................................................64
4-1 Hardware Specification.................................................................................64
4-2 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................65
4-3 Glossary.........................................................................................................67

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this wireless lan PoE access point! With this high cost-efficiency
wireless access point, computers and wireless devices which are compatible with 802.11
Draft-N can connect to existing wired Ethernet network via this wireless access point, at the
speed of 300Mbps.
Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a network environment in very
short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users. Just follow the instructions given in
this user manual, you can complete the setup procedure and release the power of this access
point all by yourself!
Other features of this access point including:
•Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless network standard - works with other
802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless devices.
•High speed wireless network, six times faster than conventional 802.11g wireless network
(up to 300Mbps).
•Allow wireless devices to connect to existing wired network and share network resources.
•Supports DHCP server function.
•Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless data encryption.
•Supports MAC address filtering (Only allow specific wireless device of your choice to
connect to this access point).
•Supports RADIUS server, only allow users listed in your authorization server to use wireless
network.
•Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), simplifies wireless client setup procedures. Even
inexperienced user can setup wireless network without network technician’s help!
•Easy to use web-based GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network configuration and
management purposes.
•Complies with IEEE 802.3af Powered Device (PD) standard.
1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety
instructions:
1. This access point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this access point
outdoor.

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2. DO NOT put this access point at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom.
Also, do not left this access point in the car in summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the access point first.
4. If you want to place this access point at high places or hang on the wall, please make sure
the access point is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the access point
and its accessories, and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this access point, like antenna and power supply, are danger to small
children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or month and it could
cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ACCESS POINT OUT THE REACH OF
CHILDREN!
6. The access point will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is
not a malfunction). DO NOT put this access point on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the access point. If you found that the access point
is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT
disassemble the access point, warranty will be void.
8. If the access point falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up.
Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced electrical
technician for help.
9. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out from the access point
or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately,
and call dealer of purchase for help.

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1-3 System Requirements
zComputer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.
zWeb browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or above,
Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
zAn available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz)
1-4 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this access point, please check if there’s anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
□ Wireless Access Point (main body, 1 pcs)
□ 3dBi Dipole Antenna (2 pcs)
□ QIG (1 pcs)
□ A/C Power Adapter (1 pcs)
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless access point
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status Description
PWR On The access point is switched on and correctly
powered.
WLAN
On Wireless WPS mode is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving
data).
LAN
On LAN port is connected
Off LAN port is not connected
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data)

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Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antennas Two reserve SMAantenna connectors for screwing 3dBi
detachable antennas enclosed with the product.
Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.
LAN Local Area Network (LAN) port.
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or
start WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to
restore all settings to factory defaults, and press this button for less
than 5 seconds to start WPS function.

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Installing the access point to your Network
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new
wireless access point and your computers, network devices:
1. Connect the access point to ADSL modem, router, or switch/hub in your network through
the LAN port of the access point by Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the ‘Power’
socket of the access point.
3. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’LED should be steadily on, LAN LEDs
should be on if the access point is correctly connected to the ADSL modem, router or
switch/hub. If PWR LED is not on, or any LED you expected is not on, please recheck
the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’for possible reasons and solution.

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2-2 Connecting to wireless access point by web browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the access
point with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the access point and start configuration procedures, your
computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set
to use static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to
configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista please go to section 2-2-4
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select
‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’when finish.

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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon, double click Local
Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select
‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’when finish.

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2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network
Connections, and then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status
window will appear, and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’when finish.

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2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click
control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, then click Manage Network
Connections..Right-click Local Area Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area
Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4),
and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
click ‘OK’when finish.

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