Edimax EW-7479CAP User manual

AC1300 DBDC
Ceiling-mount AP
EW-7479CAP
User’s Manual
EW-7679WAUser Manual
05-2014 / v1.0
Version: 1.0
(July, 2017)

CONTENTS
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 2
I-1. Package Contents ..................................................................................................................2
I-2. System Requirements............................................................................................................2
I-3. Hardware Overview...............................................................................................................3
I-4. LED Status ..............................................................................................................................3
I-5. Reset ......................................................................................................................................4
I-6. Safety Information.................................................................................................................5
II. Quick Setup........................................................................................... 6
II-1. Initial Setup............................................................................................................................6
II-2. Basic Settings .........................................................................................................................8
III. Hardware Installation...........................................................................12
III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch.....................................................12
III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling..............................................................................13
III-3. T-Rail Mount ......................................................................................................................16
IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................18
IV-1. Information........................................................................................................................20
IV-1-1. System Information ...........................................................................................................20
IV-1-2. Wireless Clients..................................................................................................................24
IV-1-3. Wireless Monitor ...............................................................................................................26
IV-1-4. Log......................................................................................................................................28
IV-2. Network Settings ...............................................................................................................30
IV-2-1. LAN-Side IP Address...........................................................................................................30
IV-2-2. LAN Port.............................................................................................................................32
IV-2-3. VLAN ..................................................................................................................................33
IV-3. Wireless Settings................................................................................................................34
IV-3-1. 2.4GHz 11bgn.....................................................................................................................34
IV-3-1-1. Basic .............................................................................................................................35
IV-3-1-2. Advanced .....................................................................................................................38
IV-3-1-3. Security ........................................................................................................................40
IV-3-1-3-1. No Authentication .....................................................................................................41
IV-3-1-3-2. WEP............................................................................................................................42
IV-3-1-3-3. IEEE802.1x/EAP..........................................................................................................42
IV-3-1-3-4. WPA-PSK ....................................................................................................................42
IV-3-1-3-5. WPA-EAP....................................................................................................................43
IV-3-1-3-6. Additional Authentication .........................................................................................43
IV-3-1-4. WDS .............................................................................................................................45

IV-3-2. 5GHz 11ac 11an .................................................................................................................47
IV-3-2-1. Basic .............................................................................................................................47
IV-3-2-2. Advanced .....................................................................................................................50
IV-3-2-3. Security ........................................................................................................................52
IV-3-2-4. WDS .............................................................................................................................54
IV-3-3. WPS......................................................................................................................................56
IV-3-4. RADIUS .................................................................................................................................58
IV-3-4-1. RADIUS Settings ...........................................................................................................59
IV-3-4-2. Internal Server .............................................................................................................61
IV-3-4-3. RADIUS Accounts .........................................................................................................63
IV-3-5. MAC Filter ..........................................................................................................................65
IV-3-6. WMM...................................................................................................................................67
IV-4. Management .....................................................................................................................69
IV-4-1. Admin.................................................................................................................................69
IV-4-2. Date and Time....................................................................................................................72
IV-4-3. Syslog Server......................................................................................................................74
IV-4-4. I’m Here .............................................................................................................................75
IV-5. Advanced ...........................................................................................................................76
IV-5-1. LED Settings .......................................................................................................................76
IV-5-2. Update Firmware...............................................................................................................77
IV-5-3. Save/Restore Settings........................................................................................................78
IV-5-4. Factory Default ..................................................................................................................80
IV-5-5. Reboot ...............................................................................................................................81
V. Appendix .............................................................................................82
V-1. Configuring your IP address...............................................................................................82
V-1-1. Windows XP .......................................................................................................................83
V-1-2. Windows Vista ...................................................................................................................85
V-1-3. Windows 7 .........................................................................................................................87
V-1-4. Windows 8 .........................................................................................................................91
V-1-5. Mac ....................................................................................................................................95
V-1-6. Glossary................................................................................................................................97
V-2. Hardware Specification....................................................................................................100
V-3. ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ............................................................................................100

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
1. Access Point
2. Ceiling Mount Bracket
3. T-Rail Mounting Kit &
Screws
4. Quick Installation Guide
5. Power Adapter
I-2. System Requirements
-Existing cable/DSL modem & router
-Computer with web browser for access point configuration
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I-3. Hardware Overview
I-4. LED Status
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Purple
On
The access point is starting up.
Blue
On
The access point is on.
Amber
Flashing
Error.
Off
Off
The access point is off.
Ethernet Port (PoE)
Power Jack (DC IN)
Ethernet Port

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I-5. Reset
If you experience problems with your access point, you can reset the device
back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the reset button on the access point for at least 10 seconds
then release the button.
You may need to use a pin or similar sharp object to push the
reset button.
2. Wait for the access point to restart when the LED is Purple.
3. The access point is ready for setup when the LED is Blue.

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I-6. 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 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. Handle the access point with care. Accidental damage will void the
warranty of the access point.
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 may 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 or power
adapter, then disconnect the access point and power adapter immediately,
as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

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II. Quick Setup
Your access point can be up and running in just a few minutes. This quick
installation guide will help to set up your access point and configure its basic
settings. Please follow the instructions in the chapters below:
II-1. Initial Setup
1. Connect the access point to a computer via Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power adapter to the access point’s 12VDC port and plug the
power adapter into a power supply using the included cable.
3. Please wait a moment for the access point to start up. The access point is
ready when the LED is Blue.
4. Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where xis a number in the
range 3 –100. If you are unsure how to do this, please refer to the user
manual for more information.
Please ensure there are no other active network connections on
your computer (disconnect Wi-Fi connections and Ethernet
cables).
5. Enter the access point’s default IP address 192.168.2.2 into the URL bar of
a web browser.

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6. You will be prompted for a username and password. Enter the default
username “admin” and the default password “1234”.
7. You will arrive the “System Information” screen shown below.
8. Next, please follow the instructions below in II-2. Basic Settings to
configure the access point’s basic settings.

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For more advanced configurations, please refer to IV. Browser
Based Configuration Interface.
II-2. Basic Settings
The instructions below will help you to configure the following basic settings
of the access point:
-LAN IP Address
-2.4GHz & 5GHz SSID & Security
-Administrator Name & Password
-Time & Date
It is recommended you configure these settings before using the
access point.
1. To change the access point’s LAN IP address, go to “Network Settings” >
“LAN-side IP Address” and you will see the screen below.
2. Enter the IP address settings you wish to use for your access point. You
can use a dynamic (DHCP) or static IP address, depending on your network
environment. Click “Apply” to save the changes and wait a few moments
for the access point to reload.

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When you change your access point’s IP address, you need to use
the new IP address to access the browser based configuration
interface instead of the default IP 192.168.2.2.
3. To change the SSID of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless network(s), go
to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Basic”. Enter the new SSID for
your 2.4GHz wireless network in the “SSID1” field and click “Apply”.
To utilize multiple 2.4GHz SSIDs, open the drop down menu
labelled “Enable SSID number” and select how many SSIDs you
require. Then enter a new SSID in the corresponding numbered
fields below, before clicking “Apply”.
4. To configure the security of your access point’s 2.4GHz wireless
network(s), go to “Wireless Setting” > “2.4GHz 11bgn” > “Security”. Select
an “Authentication Method” and enter a “Pre-shared Key” or “Encryption
Key” depending on your choice, then click “Apply”.
If using multiple SSIDs, specify which SSID to configure using the
“SSID” drop down menu.

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5. Go to “Wireless Setting” > “5GHz 11ac 11an” and repeat steps 3 & 4 for
the access point’s 5GHz wireless network.
6. To change the administrator name and password for the browser based
configuration interface, go to “Management” > “Admin”.

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7. Complete the “Administrator Name” and “Administrator Password” fields
and click “Apply”.
8. To set the correct time for your access point, go to “Management” >
“Date and Time”.
9. Set the correct time and time zone for your access point using the drop
down menus. The access point also supports NTP (Network Time Protocol)
so alternatively you can enter the host name or IP address of a time server.
Click “Apply” when you are finished.
You can use the “Acquire Current Time from your PC” button if
you wish to set the access point to the same time as your PC.
10. The basic settings of your access point are now configured. Please
refer to III. Hardware Installation for guidance on connecting your access
point to a router or PoE switch.

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III. Hardware Installation
III-1. Connecting the access point to a router or PoE switch
1.If you need to, remove the cap from the underside of the access point. This
creates extra space for your cables to pass through.
2.Connect a router or PoE switch to the access point’s LAN port using an
Ethernet cable.
3. If you are using a router, then connect the power adapter to the access
point’s 12V DC port and plug the power adapter into a power supply.
4. If you are using a PoE (Power over
Ethernet) switch then it is not
necessary to use the included
power adapter, the access point will
be powered by the PoE switch.

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III-2. Mounting the access point to a ceiling
To mount the access point to a ceiling, please follow the instructions below
and refer to diagram A& B.
For Wooden Ceilings (refer to diagram A):
1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and
insert screw iii through hole i(x 2)and tighten to fix the bracket in place.
2. When the ceiling bracket is in place, inset screw iv into hole v(x 2) on the
access point.
3. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws
iv into hole vi and twisting the access point.
4. Lock the access point firmly into place when by twisting it to align screws
iv with the grooves in the ceiling mount.
For Other Ceilings (refer to diagram B):
1. Place the ceiling mount bracket to a ceiling in your desired location and
Insert screw ii through hole i (x 2) and tighten to fix the bracket in place, as
shown in A.
2. Insert screw iii through hole iand into the rear of screw ii and tighten to
provide additional strength.
3. When the ceiling bracket is in place, insert screw iv into hole v(x 2) on the
access point.
4. Fix the access point to the ceiling bracket by inserting the attached screws
iv into hole vi and twisting the access point.
5. Lock the access point firmly into place by twisting it to align screws iv with
the grooves in the ceiling mount.

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ii
iii

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B
B

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III-3. T-Rail Mount
To mount the access point to a T-Rail, please follow the instructions below
and refer to diagram C, D & E.
1. Select the correct size T-Rail bracket from the two sizes which are
included in the package contents.
2. Attach the T-Rail bracket i to hole ii using screw iii (x 2) as shown in C.
If you need more space between the access point and the T-Rail,
then additionally use bracket iv between bracket iand hole ii (x 2),
and use the longer screws (x 2) included in the package contents.
3. Clip the access point onto your T-Rail using the now attached T-Rail
bracket.
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IV. Browser Based Configuration Interface
The browser-based configuration interface enables you to configure the
access point’s advanced features. The device features a range of advanced
functions such as MAC filtering, MAC RADIUS authentication, VLAN
configurations, up to 32 SSIDs and many more. To access the browser based
configuration interface:
1. Connect a computer to your access point using an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter your access point’s IP address in the URL bar of a web browser. The
access point’s default IP address is 192.168.2.2.
3. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default
username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”, though it was
recommended that you change the password during setup (see II-2. Basic
Settings).
If you cannot remember your password, reset the access point
back to its factory default settings. Refer to I-5. Reset
4. You will arrive at the “System Information” screen shown below.