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03-2016 / v1.0

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  • Page 1 EW-7478AC User Manual 03-2016 / v1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS I. Product Information................1 I-1. Package Contents ......................1 I-2. System Requirements ....................1 I-3. LED Status ........................2 I-4. Switch..........................3 I-5. WPS Setup........................5 I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling ................5 I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings .................. 6 I-8.
  • Page 3 III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore ......................58 III-3-6-5. Upgrade ........................59 III-3-6-6. Restart.......................... 60 IV. EdiRange App ................... 61 IV-1. Login..........................61 IV-2. Main Menu ........................63 IV-3. Parental Control......................64 IV -4. Wi-Fi Scheduling ......................64 IV -5. Admin........................... 65 V. Appendix..................66 V-1.

  • Page 4: Product Information

    I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - EW-7478AC - CD with multi-language QIG & user manual - Quick installation guide (QIG) - Access key card - Antenna x 2 I-2. System Requirements - Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless...

  • Page 5: I-3. Led Status

    I-3. LED Status All LEDs are disabled in green mode. The best signal strength is 60 – 80% since above 80% is likely too close to your router for the extender to be effective. Color Status Description Excellent location. Signal strength: 60 – 80% Good location.

  • Page 6: I-4. Switch

    Flashing receiving data). LAN port not connected. I-4. Switch The EW-7478AC includes a hardware switch on the underside of the device which can switch between normal, green mode and sleep mode as shown in the table below. “Wi-Fi power” refers to the strength of the extender’s wireless radio...
  • Page 7 Sleep Mode Bottom Wi-Fi & LEDs off Tx power can also be adjusted using the web-based U.I.  (Administration Wireless). Set the switch to “Normal” before adjusting the Tx value in the web-based U.I.

  • Page 8: I-5. Wps Setup

    I-5. WPS Setup If your wireless router/access point supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to setup your wireless extender. Press the WPS button on your wireless router/access point to activate its WPS. Please check the instructions for your wireless router/access point for how long you need to hold down its WPS button.

  • Page 9: I-7. Reset To Factory Default Settings

    I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings If you experience problems with your extender or if you want to change the extender to a different operating mode, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 10 seconds and release when the green...

  • Page 10: I-8. Safety Information

    Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help. 9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the EW-7478AC then unplug the device immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your...

  • Page 11: Installation

    II. Installation The EW-7478AC has three different operating modes: Wi-Fi Extender The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and repeats the wireless signal. Location: The best location for your extender is roughly in the middle between your existing wireless router/access point and the dead zone.
  • Page 12 green power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The device is ready when the green power LED displays on. Use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the SSID “EdimaxEXT.Setup **”. The last two ** characters are unique according to your device. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.
  • Page 13 If you cannot access http://edimaxext.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more information please refer to Appendix. To use a different operating mode, click “Change to a Different Mode”. Or select “Yes, I need a Range Extender” to continue setup as a Wi-Fi extender.
  • Page 14 Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete setup. You can configure the product for 2.4 GHz and/or 5GHz Wi-Fi. Refer to the appropriate chapter for each mode below if you need more help. After setup, you can download the EdiRange app by scanning the QR code shown below.

  • Page 15: Ii-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode

    II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode Please ensure your EW-7478AC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.
  • Page 16 Select whether to enable Cross Band technology. This can help to maintain your router’s maximum speed capacity as the Wi-Fi signal is extended. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for the specified frequency and click “Next” to continue. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
  • Page 17 “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue. Device SSID will be the SSID of your extender’s Wi-Fi. If using cross-band technology this will be 5GHz Wi-Fi for your router’s 2.4GHz signal and vice versa. Wait a moment while the EW-7478AC tests the wireless connection.
  • Page 18 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7478AC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step. “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users.
  • Page 19 The device will use the same wireless password/security key as the existing wireless network. If you wish to backup the EW-7478AC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file. Please wait a moment until the EW-7478AC is ready.
  • Page 20 A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.
  • Page 21 The EW-7478AC is working and ready for use. Refer to V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

  • Page 22: Ii-2. Access Point Mode

    Access Point Mode Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”. Connect the network port of your EW-7478AC to the LAN port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless...
  • Page 23 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7478AC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step. “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users.
  • Page 24 Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed. If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file. Please wait a moment until the EW-7478AC is ready.
  • Page 25 A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window. The EW-7478AC is working and ready for use. Refer to V-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network...

  • Page 26: Ii-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode

    Wi-Fi Bridge Mode Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”. Please ensure your EW-7478AC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network.
  • Page 27 Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and click “Next” to continue. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”. To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.
  • Page 28 Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue. Wait a moment while the EW-7478AC tests the wireless connection.
  • Page 29 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7478AC. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step. “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users.
  • Page 30 If you wish to backup the EW-7478AC’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file. Please wait a moment until the EW-7478AC is ready. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete.
  • Page 31 The EW-7478AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect the EW-7478AC to your network device using an Ethernet cable and connect to your network as usual.

  • Page 32: Browser Based Configuration Interface

    III. Browser Based Configuration Interface After you have setup the EW-7478AC as detailed in II. Installation or the included Quick Installation Guide, you can use the browser based configuration interface to configure advanced settings. Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address.
  • Page 33 You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.

  • Page 34: Iii-2. Save Settings

    III-2. Save Settings After you configure any settings, click the “Save Settings” button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes. The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into effect. Then, click “Click here to restart” in order to restart the device and bring the changes into effect.

  • Page 35: Iii-3. Main Menu

    III-3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s operating mode. Please refer to the following chapters for guidance on each mode. Wi-Fi Extender Access Point Wi-Fi Bridge...

  • Page 36: Status

    III-3-1. Status The “Status” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into categories. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. You can click the orange Check the latest version button to open a new screen and automatically upgrade firmware to the latest version.

  • Page 37: Setup Wizard

    III-3-2. Setup Wizard You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device, or you can run a wizard to help you switch the device to a different operating mode. Select “Setup Wizard” or “Switch to Router/Access Point/Range Extender/Wireless Bridge/WISP mode”...
  • Page 38 If you don’t see the “Get Started” screen, try reconnecting to the edimaxEXT.setup ** SSID and go to http://edimaxext.setup in a web browser.

  • Page 39: Iii-3-3. Lan

    IP address instead of using the URL http://edimaxext.setup. IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the EW-7478AC and will replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 40: Iii-3-4

    Band Displays the wireless standard used for the EW-7478AC’s “2.4GHz (B+G+N)” means that 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the EW-7478AC. Wireless Network This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for Name (SSID) identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”.
  • Page 41 Enable Wireless Check the box to enable wireless clients Clients Isolation isolation. This prevents wireless clients connected to the EW-7478AC from communicating with each other and improves security. Typically, this function is useful for corporate environments or public hot spots and can prevent brute force attacks on clients’...
  • Page 42 Wireless Security: Access Point Mode: Select an encryption type from the drop-down menu: “WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption type.

  • Page 43: Iii-3-4-1-1

    III-3-4-1-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the EW-7478AC. Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID. Enable 802.1x Check the box to enable the 802.1x Authentication authentication.

  • Page 44: Iii-3-4-1-2. Wep

    III-3-4-1-2. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit. Key Format Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

  • Page 45: Iii-3-4-1-3

    III-3-4-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type. WPA Unicast Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Cipher Suite Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection.

  • Page 46: Iii-3-4-1-4

    III-3-4-1-4. WPA Radius WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can authenticate the identity of every wireless client against a user database. WPA Unicast Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Cipher Suite Mixed.

  • Page 47: Guest

    – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden (disabled) SSID is typically more secure than a visible (enabled) SSID. Enable Wireless Check the box to enable wireless clients Clients Isolation isolation. This prevents wireless clients connected to the EW-7478AC from...
  • Page 48 Band Displays the wireless standard used for the EW-7478AC’s frequency band: 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients to connect to the EW-7478AC. Channel Number...

  • Page 49: Iii-3-4-3. Wps

    III-3-4-3. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.

  • Page 50: Access Control

    This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the EW-7478AC. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the EW-7478AC, it will be denied.
  • Page 51 Client PC Select a PC name from the drop-down list and click “>>” to add enter it into the blank field to the right. Click “Refresh’ in the drop-down menu to refresh the list of available MAC addresses. If the address you wish to add is not listed, enter it manually.
  • Page 52 Multiple schedules can be configured. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Wireless Off Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless off scheduling function. The EW-7478AC must have time & date settings initially set to use scheduling. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of...

  • Page 53: Schedule

    Use the dropdown to select which day(s) to include in the schedule. Check “Every Day” as a shortcut for an every day schedule. Specify a start and end time (hour and minute) for the wireless off schedule using the drop-down menu. Add the schedule to the table of active schedules.

  • Page 54: Advanced

    III-3-5. Advanced Advanced features of the EW-7478AC can be configured from the “Advanced” menu. III-3-5-1. 2.4GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.
  • Page 55 Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to Auto. N Data Rate Set the data rate of 802.11n. The default is set to Auto. Channel Width Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz.

  • Page 56: 5Ghz Wireless

    III-3-5-2. 5GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio.
  • Page 57 Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”. CTS Protect Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It’s recommended to set this option to “Auto”. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio.

  • Page 58: Administration

    III-3-6. Administration Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu. III-3-6-1. Wireless Range extender mode only You can adjust the level of wireless output power as a percentage. Depending on the size of your location and required coverage, you may not require 100% output power.

  • Page 59: Time Zone

    III-3-6-2. Time Zone Set Time Zone Select the time zone of your country or region. Time Server Address The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name of the IP server manually.

  • Page 60: Password

    III-3-6-3. Password You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-6.

  • Page 61: Backup/Restore

    III-3-6-4. Backup/Restore Backup Settings Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Restore Settings Click “Browse” to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace your current settings. Restore to Click “Reset” to restore settings to the factory Factory Default default.

  • Page 62: Upgrade

    The upgrade page displays the current firmware version and allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website and upgrade manually using the Choose File button or you can click the Check the latest version button to check your version and automatically upgrade if a newer version is available.

  • Page 63: Restart

    III-3-6-6. Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device.

  • Page 64: Edirange App

    IV. EdiRange App The EdiRange app is for range extender mode. The EdiRange app is a free smartphone app from which you can manage the extender’s functions and check your local Wi-Fi environment. Please ensure that your smartphone/tablet is connected to your extender’s Wi-Fi (SSID).
  • Page 65 Enter the username and password (default username: admin default password: 1234). The admin password is the same password used for the browser based configuration interface. It is recommended that you change the password from the default “1234”. You can change the password in the “admin”...

  • Page 66: Iv-2. Main Menu

    IV-2. Main Menu After you log in, the “Status” page will be displayed. You can see the extender status, SSID name, and guest network and schedule status here. Switch between 2.4GHz & 5GHz at the top. Use the menu of icons across the bottom of the screen to navigate around the app.

  • Page 67: Iv-3. Parental Control

    IV-3. Parental Control The parental control function is a guest Wi-Fi network (SSID) which can be used for children, and switched on or off remotely using the EdiRange app independent from your extender’s primary Wi-Fi network. Select “Second Wi-Fi Network” and then enter a name and password for the network. IV -4.

  • Page 68: 5. Admin

    IV -5. Admin You can change the extender’s administrative password on the Admin page. This is the password to login to the EdiRange app and the browser based configuration interface.

  • Page 69: Appendix

    IP address. Static IP users can also temporarily modify your computer’s IP address to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.9.x (x = 3 – 254) as the EW-7478AC in order to access http://edimaxext.setup.

  • Page 70: V-1-1. How To Check That Your Computer Uses A Dynamic Ip Address

    V-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. V-1-1-1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections”...

  • Page 72: Windows Vista

    V-1-1-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the 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 Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.

  • Page 74: Windows 7

    V-1-1-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 75 Click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 76 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.

  • Page 77: Windows 8

    VII-1-1-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 78 In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
  • Page 79 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.

  • Page 81: Mac Os

    V-1-1-5. Mac OS Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and “Using DHCP” in the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4”...

  • Page 83: V-1-2. How To Modify The Ip Address Of Your Computer

    V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.9.20 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.9.x (x = 3 – 254) in order to access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface.
  • Page 84 address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 85: Windows Vista

    V-1-2-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the 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 Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.

  • Page 86: Windows 7

    VII-1-2-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.
  • Page 87 Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 88 Click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 89 Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.

  • Page 91: Windows 8

    V-1-2-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 92 Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
  • Page 93 Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 94 Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.

  • Page 95: Mac

    V-1-2-5. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and select “Manually” from the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4”, then click “OK”.
  • Page 96 Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. In the “IPv4 Address” and “Subnet Mask” field enter IP address 192.168.9.20 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
  • Page 97 Click “Apply” to save the changes.

  • Page 98: V-1-3. How To Find Your Network Security Key

    V-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key. V-1-3-1.
  • Page 99 You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi-Fi network and then click on “Properties”. Click on the “Security” tab, and then check the box labeled “Show characters”. This will show your network security key. Click the “Cancel” button to close the window.

  • Page 100: Mac

    V-1-3-2. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and then open the application “Keychain Access”. Select “Passwords” from the sub-menu labeled “Category” on the left side, as shown below. Then search the list in the main panel for the SSID of your network.
  • Page 101 Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be asked to enter your administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your password and click “Allow”.
  • Page 102 Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network security password is “edimax1234”. Please make a note of your network security password.

  • Page 103: V-1-4. How To Find Your Router's Ip Address

    V-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address To find your router’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. V-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 Go to “Start”, select “Run” and type “cmd”, then press Enter or click “OK”. A new window will open, type “ipconfig”...
  • Page 104 Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

  • Page 105: Windows 8

    V-1-4-2. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar. Click “Search” and enter “cmd” into the search bar. Click the “Command Prompt” app which be displayed on the left side.
  • Page 106 A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
  • Page 107 Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

  • Page 108: Mac

    V-1-4-3. Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”. If you are using Wi-Fi, click “Wi-Fi” in the left panel, and then “Advanced” in the bottom right corner.
  • Page 109 Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.

  • Page 110: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Click the network icon ( or ) in the system tray and select “Connect to a network”. Search for the SSID of your EW-7478AC and then click “Connect”. If you set a password for your network, you will then be prompted to enter it.
  • Page 111 After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the EW-7478AC’s wireless network.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    V-3. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your wireless extender, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help. Scenario Solution I can’t log onto the a. Please check that the extender is correctly inserted browser-based into a power socket and check the LEDs on the configuration...
  • Page 113 Firmware upgrade failures can happen occasionally due to failed and the power cuts or unstable connections. In this scenario, you EW-7478AC isn’t need to first connect a computer to one of your working. EW-7478AC’s LAN ports using an Ethernet cable. Then you...
  • Page 114 need to modify your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is any value between 3 and 254. Refer to V-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer if you need guidance to do so. From there, you need to go to 192.168.2.1 in a web browser, and you will see the page below: Click “Browse”...

  • Page 115: Glossary

    V-4. Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.
  • Page 116 A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
  • Page 117 Application Protocol Port Number Telnet SMTP POP3 H.323 1720 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses.
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  • Page 119 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
  • Page 120 EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2006/95/EC, 2011/65/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 2006/95/CE, 2011/65/CE. Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 2006/95/ES, 2011/65/ES.
  • Page 121 Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives. Equipment: AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender/Access Point/Wi-Fi Bridge Model No.: EW-7478AC The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1...
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