Edimax Gemini RE11S User Manual

Edimax Gemini RE11S User Manual

Home wi-fi roaming upgrade kit

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Edimax Gemini
Home Wi-Fi Roaming Upgrade Kit
RE11
User Manual
06-2016 / v1.0

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  • Page 1 Edimax Gemini Home Wi-Fi Roaming Upgrade Kit RE11 User Manual 06-2016 / 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 & Roaming ......................5 I-6. WPS Button with Wireless Scheduling ................5 I-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ..................
  • Page 3 III-3-6-5. Upgrade ........................61 III-3-6-5-1. Auto Upgrade with WPS Button .................. 62 III-3-6-6. Restart .......................... 63 IV. Appendix ..................... 64 IIV-1. Configuring your IP address ..................64 IIV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ........65 IIV-1-1-1.
  • Page 4: Product Information

    I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - RE11S x 2 - CD with multi-language QIG & user manual - Quick installation guide (QIG) - Access key card - Antenna x 4 - RJ45 cable I-2. System Requirements - Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless network - Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router - Computer with 802.11/b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for...
  • 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

    WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection). WPS in progress (waiting for Green Flashing another WPS device). No WPS in progress. LAN port connected. LAN activity (transferring or Green Flashing receiving data). LAN port not connected.
  • 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 & Roaming

    I-5. WPS & Roaming After setting up a master extender (see II. Installation), additional extenders can join your network with automatic roaming simply by using the WPS button. Ensure both extenders are within range of each other. Press the WPS button on your master extender for 3 seconds.
  • 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

    I-8. 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 device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors. 2.
  • Page 11: Ii. Installation

    II. Installation Your RE11 kit includes two extenders which support roaming. This means after setup your Wi-Fi devices (smartphones, tablets etc.) will automatically connect to the best available Wi-Fi signal as you move around. You only need to setup one extender to join your existing Wi-Fi network. This acts a master extender.
  • Page 12 Extender Mode Each RE11S can function in one of three modes. To use roaming, setup your master extender in Wi-Fi Extender or Wi-Fi Access Point mode. Please ensure your router’s DHCP server is enabled. For most routers this is enabled by default. If your DHCP server is disabled, you will need to assign an IP address to your extenders.
  • Page 13 Access Point Mode The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides wireless Internet access for your network devices. Connect the network port of your RE11S to the LAN port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable. Plug the RE11S into a power socket.
  • Page 14 Please refer to the default Wi-Fi SSID and password printed on the Access Key Card to connect Wi-Fi. If you don't know how to connect your device to Wi-Fi, see V. How to connect to Wi-Fi on your devices. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.
  • Page 15 Wi-Fi Extender Mode The device connects wirelessly to your existing network and repeats the wireless signal. Plug the RE11S into a power socket. The green power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The device is ready when the green power LED displays on.
  • Page 16 Use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the SSID “EdimaxEXT.Setup **”. The default Wi-Fi SSID and password is printed on the Access Key Card. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started”...
  • Page 17 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 the user manual. Select “Yes, I need a Range Extender” to continue setup as a Wi-Fi extender.
  • Page 18 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. See I-5. WPS & Roaming to add second extender. To switch devices between “master” and “slaves”, unplug any Ethernet cables and reset the devices back to factory defaults and then setup again.
  • Page 19: Ii-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode

    II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode Please ensure your RE11S 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 20 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 21 Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “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 RE11S tests the wireless connection.
  • Page 22 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your RE11S. 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 23 A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed. The device will use the same wireless password/security key as the existing wireless network. If you wish to backup the RE11S’s settings, click “Backup this configuration”...
  • Page 24 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 25 The RE11S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
  • Page 26: Ii-2. Access Point Mode

    II-2. Access Point Mode Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”. Connect the network port of your RE11S 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 frequency or both.
  • Page 27 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your RE11S. 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 28 A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. 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 RE11S is ready.
  • Page 29 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 RE11S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.
  • Page 30: Ii-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode

    II-3. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”. Please ensure your RE11S 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. In wireless bridge mode, the RE11S can only connect to one wireless network/frequency i.e.
  • Page 31 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 32 Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue. Wait a moment while the RE11S tests the wireless connection.
  • Page 33 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your RE11S. 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 34 If you wish to backup the RE11S’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to save your current configuration to a .txt file. Please wait a moment until the RE11S is ready. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window.
  • Page 35 The RE11S is working and ready for use. You can now connect the RE11S to your network device using an Ethernet cable and connect to your network as usual.
  • Page 36: Iii. Browser Based Configuration Interface

    III. Browser Based Configuration Interface After you have setup the RE11S 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 37 You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.
  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42 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 43: Iii-3-3. Lan

    III-3-3. You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page. Set the device to automatically obtain an IP address from your router or assign an IP address manually. You can access the browser based configuration interface using the device’s IP address instead of using the URL http://edimaxext.setup.
  • Page 44: Iii-3-4

    III-3-4. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless The “2.4GHz Wireless” & “5GHz Wireless” menu allows you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network along with a guest Wi-Fi network. WPS, access control (in access point mode) and scheduling functions can also be managed from here.
  • Page 45 SSID will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – 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.
  • Page 46 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 47: Iii-3-4-1-1

    III-3-4-1-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the RE11S. 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Guest

    III-3-4-2. Guest You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary SSID. The “Guest” screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network. The guest network is separate from your primary network. The settings for your primary network can be found in the “Basic”...
  • Page 52 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’ usernames and passwords. Band Displays the wireless standard used for the RE11S’s frequency band: 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients to connect to the RE11S.
  • Page 53: 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 54: Access Control

    Configure via Push Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) Button to activate WPS on the access point. WPS will be active for 2 minutes. Configure via Client Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and PIN Code click “Start PIN” to activate PIN code WPS. Refer to your wireless client’s documentation if you are unsure of its PIN code.
  • Page 55 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 56: Advanced

    III-3-5. Advanced Advanced features of the RE11S 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. Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio.
  • Page 57 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 58: 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 59 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 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 65: Upgrade

    III-3-6-5-1. Auto Upgrade with WPS Button You can also upgrade the firmware on your RE11S using the WPS button. If upgrading multiple RE11S units, please upgrade slaves before masters. Slaves should be upgraded one at a time, in order of distance from the master, starting with the furthest.
  • Page 66: 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 67: Iv. Appendix

    IV. Appendix IIV-1. Configuring your IP address For first time access to the URL http://edimaxext.setup please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following VII-1-1.
  • Page 68: Iiv-1-1

    IIV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IIV-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 70: Iv-1-1-2. Windows Vista

    IV-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 72: Iv-1-1-3. Windows 7

    IV-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 73 Click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 74 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
  • Page 75: 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 76 In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
  • Page 77 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 79: Iv-1-1-5. Mac Os

    IV-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 81: Iv-1-2. How To Modify The Ip Address Of Your Computer

    IV-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 82 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 83: Iv-1-2-2. Windows Vista

    IV-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 84: Vii-1-2-3

    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 85 Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 86 Click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 87 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 89: Iv-1-2-4. Windows 8

    IV-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 90 Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
  • Page 91 Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 92 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 93: Iv-1-2-5. Mac

    IV-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 94 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 95 Click “Apply” to save the changes.
  • Page 96: Iv-1-3. How To Find Your Network Security Key

    IV-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. IV-1-3-1.
  • Page 97 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 98: Iv-1-3-2. Mac

    IV-1-3-2. Mac 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.
  • Page 99 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 100 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 101: Iv-1-4. How To Find Your Router's Ip Address

    IV-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. IV-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 102 Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
  • Page 103: Iv-1-4-2. Windows 8

    IV-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 104 A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
  • Page 105 Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
  • Page 106: Iv-1-4-3. Mac

    IV-1-4-3. Mac 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 107 Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.
  • Page 108: Iv-2. Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network For help connecting to your device’s edimaxext.setup SSID for initial setup, or to connect to your device’s new Wi-Fi network (SSID) after setup is complete, follow the guide below: Below is an example of how to connect using Windows Vista – the process may vary slightly for other versions of Windows.
  • Page 109 After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the RE11S’s wireless network.
  • Page 110: Iv-3. Troubleshooting

    IV-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 111 is extremely hot. during frequent use. If you can safely place your hand on the wireless extender, the temperature of the device is at a normal level. b. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from wireless extender then disconnect the extender immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so.
  • Page 112 modify your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is any value between 3 and 254. Refer to IV-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 113: Iv-4. Glossary

    IV-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 114 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 115 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 117: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    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 118 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 119 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.: RE11S The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.8.1...
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