Edimax EW-7416APn v2 User manual

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EW-7416APn v2 & EW-7415PDn
User Manual
12-2012 / v1.1

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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 ......................................................................................................8
II. Quick Installation ...................................................................................................................... 9
II-1. Mac ..................................................................................................................................9
II-2. Windows........................................................................................................................13
II-2-1. Access Point Mode.........................................................................................................15
II-2-2. AP Client Mode ..............................................................................................................17
II-2-3. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender) ..................................................................................19
II-6. Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................21
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ...................................................................................... 22
III-1. Home..............................................................................................................................25
III-2. Basic Settings .................................................................................................................27
III-2-1. AP Mode ....................................................................................................................28
III-2-2. Station Infrastructure Mode ......................................................................................29
III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode..................................................................................31
III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode........................................................................32
III-2-5. AP Bridge-WDS...........................................................................................................33
III-2-6. Universal Repeater Mode ..........................................................................................34
III-3. WPS Setting....................................................................................................................36
III-4. Advanced Settings..........................................................................................................38
III-5. Security ..........................................................................................................................41
III-5-1. Disable .......................................................................................................................42
III-5-2. Enable 802.1x Authentication....................................................................................42
III-5-3. WEP............................................................................................................................43
III-5-4. WPA Pre-Shared Key ..................................................................................................44
III-5-5. WPA Radius ................................................................................................................45
III-6. Radius Server .................................................................................................................47
III-7. MAC Filtering .................................................................................................................49
III-8. System Utility .................................................................................................................51
III-8-1.Password Settings ........................................................................................................51
III-8-2. Management IP..........................................................................................................52
III-8-3. DHCP Server...............................................................................................................53
III-9. Configuration Tool......................................................................................................55
III-10. Upgrade......................................................................................................................56
III-11. Reset ..........................................................................................................................57
IV. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................... 60
IV-1. Configuring your IP address...........................................................................................60
IV-1-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................60
IV-1-2. Windows Vista ............................................................................................................62

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IV-1-3. Windows 7 ..................................................................................................................63
IV-1-4. Windows 8............................................................................................................67
IV-1-5. Mac OS................................................................................................................. 71
IV-2. How to Find your Network Security Key........................................................................74
IV-2-1. Windows 7 & Windows Vista ....................................................................................74
IV-2-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................76
IV-2-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................78
IV-3. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................81
IV-4. Glossary .........................................................................................................................82
IV-5. Technical Support...........................................................................................................85

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I. Product Information
Thank you for purchasing an Edimax EW-7416APn V2/EW-7415PDn wireless
access point. This product provides wireless access to an existing wired
Ethernet network, at speeds of up to 300Mbps for 802.11n compatible
wireless devices.
I-1. Package Contents
Before you start using the access point, please check if there is anything
missing from the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing
item(s):
-Wireless access point x 1
-CD (EZmax Setup Wizard, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide and User
Manual) x 1
-Power adapter x 1
-3dBi antenna x 2
-Accessory kit x 1
-Quick installation guide x 1
I-2. Description
Front panel
Item
Color
Status
Description
PWR
(Power)
Green
On
Device is powered.
Flashing
Device is booting up/resetting.
Off
Device is not powered.
WLAN
Orange
On
WPS mode is enabled.

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(Wireless LAN)
Flashing
Data is being transmitted
wirelessly.
Off
Data is not being transmitted
wirelessly.
LAN
Green
On
Ethernet port is connected to a
valid device.
Flashing
Data is being transmitted
through the Ethernet cable.
Off
No valid connection.
Back panel
a. Antenna Connector
This is where you connect the antennas. It is a round connector (standard
reverse SMA).
b. WPS/Reset Button
Press this button for less than 5 seconds to activate the WPS function. Press
and hold this button for 10 seconds, until the PWR LED starts flashing, to
reset the access point to factory default settings.
c. LAN Port
Connects this access point to other Ethernet devices (switches, routers or
other wired network devices) –for the EW-7415PDn this is where you
connect the access point to a PoE switch.
d. 5V DC
This is where you connect the power adapter.
(a) Antenna
(1 of 2)
(c) LAN Port
(d) Power Port
(b) WPS/Reset
Button
(a) Antenna
(2 of 2)

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Note: If you are using the EW-7415PDn with a PoE
switch, you do not need to connect the power
adapter.
Product Label
The product label on the underside of the device displays the default IP
address, username and password of the access point.

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

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You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The
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 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

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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.
3. Click on “Setup Utility”in the main menu, then select “English”to continue.
4. The setup wizard will search for the access point. When it has successfully
found the device, click “Next”to continue.
5. The setup wizard will prompt you for a password. Enter the default
password “1234”.

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6. 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.
7. You now have the option
of selecting which mode
you want to use.

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II-2-1. 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 configuration settings.
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. It is recommended
that you set up an encryption
method, though, for security
reasons.
4. You will see a final confirmation
screen, listing the settings you
have selected. If everything is
correct, click “Set”to continue.

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5. The device will save your settings,
then reboot. Please do not
disconnect or turn off the device
during this process.
6. After the device reboots, you
will see a final congratulation
screen. Click “Finish”to
complete the setup.

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II-2-2. AP Client Mode
1. Select AP Client Mode and click “Next”.
2. You will have the option to
change the password used to
access the device’s configuration
settings. 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 Appendix “How to Find Your
Network Security Key”for guidance.
Click “Next”to continue when
finished.
5. You will see a final confirmation
screen, listing the settings you have
selected. If everything is correct,
click “Set”to continue.

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6. The device will save your settings,
then reboot. Please do not
disconnect or turn off the device
during this process.
7. After the device reboots, you will see
a final congratulation screen. Click
“Finish”to complete the setup.

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II-2-3. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender)
1. Select Repeater Mode and click “Next”.
2. You will be prompted to set the
SSID of this device. The SSID will
be the name of the device when
you connect to it wirelessly. The
default SSID is Edimax AP, you
are option to change it to the
same SSID as your current
wireless network. This page also
offers the option to change the
password used to access the device’s configuration settings.
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
Appendix “How to Find Your Network Security Key”for guidance. Click
“Next”to continue when finished.
5. You will see a final confirmation
screen, listing the settings you
have selected. If everything is
correct, click “Set”to continue.

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6. The device will save your settings, then
reboot. Please do not disconnect or
turn off the device during this process.
7. After the device reboots, you will see a
final congratulation screen. Click
“Finish”to complete the setup.