Edimax-technology EW-7238RPD Bedienungsanleitung

1 EW-7238RPD User Manual 12-2012 / v1.0

10 2. You can connect to the Wi-Fi extender using a (i.) wired or (ii.) wireless connection. Note: Please disable any other Wi-Fi adapters you may h

11 4. iQ Setup will display all available 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks, listed under “SSID”. Please select one or both root Wi-Fi networks that y

12 36, 40, 44 & 48 (Europe) and channels 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161 & 165 (U.S.) If you do not see your 5GHz network listed, you may

13 Note: In the example above, the EW-7238RPD will connect to the root Wi-Fi network OBM-Airport-2.4G. The EW-7238RPD will extend this Wi-Fi network

14 Note: If the extender cannot obtain an IP address from the router/access point then you will see the screen below. Click the “Static IP” button t

15 Note: When assigning a static IP address to the wireless extender, you need to ensure that you assign an IP address in the same subnet as your net

16 11. After the device has restarted you will see a congratulations screen as shown below, displaying the name and security key for each of the ext

17 14. Select the SSID which you named your extender’s Wi-Fi network in Step 5 or 6 and enter your password/security key if you set one. Note:

18 Mac: II-2. WPS Setup Note: The next section WPS Setup describes an alternative setup method to iQ Setup. If you already completed iQ Setup, it

19 1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button on the wireless router/access point for the correct length of time (check router/access point’s user manua

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20 frequency band. In step 1 please activate WPS on your router/access point for the alternate frequency 2.4GHz or 5GHz depending on which frequency

21 II-4. Connection Problems If the extender’s 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi is disconnected from its root network, your browser will forward to the page

22 II-5. Choosing the Best Location for Your Extender The best location to place the Wi-Fi extender is one which is an open space, roughly in th

23 III. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE Once you have setup the wireless extender as detailed in II. Quick Setup or the included QIG, you can

24 You will arrive the at Home page, use the menu on the left side of the screen to navigate. You can also change the language using the drop down m

25 III-1. Home The Home page shows the basic status and information of the wireless extender. Note: Screenshots shown in this manual are ex

26 System Uptime Displays the total passed time since the device was turned on. Hardware Version Displays the hardware version. Firmware Version Dis

27 MAC address Displays the MAC address of the LAN interface. Active Wireless Client Table MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the wireless clie

28 III-2. iQ Setup To perform iQ Setup again and configure the Wi-Fi networks which the extender will connect to, select “iQ Setup”. You will see

29 III-3. WPS Settings WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS devices feature a W

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30 WPS Settings Select which frequency Wi-Fi (2.4GHz or 5Ghz) you wish to configure WPS settings for. 2.4G / 5G Wi-Fi Protected Setup Information

31 device (refer to client device’s user manual for guidance on how to do so) in order to establish a connection. The WPS LED ( ) will display ON to

32 Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings, or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take ef

33 access point/router. This security type will be displayed here. Security Key Enter a security key for your Wi-Fi extender’s 2.4Ghz network. This s

34 Broadcast SSID Choose whether to broadcast the SSID for your extender’s 5GHz Wi-Fi network. Device SSID Enter the SSID for the extender’s 5GHz Wi-

35 III-4-3. Administration Utility The Administration Utility page enables you to modify the wireless extender’s password and IP address.

36 Password Settings Current Password Enter your current password. The default password is 1234. New Password Enter your desired new password here.

37 IP Address Specify an IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to wireless extender’s 5GHz Wi-Fi band. The default value is 192.168.9.2 S

38 III-4-4. Configuration Tools The wireless extender’s configuration tools page enables you to back up or restore the settings, upgrade the firmw

39 Defaults A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm, please click “Ok”. A status bar will indicate the progress of the reset: Note: Rest

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40 Reboot A system reboot will restart the device without affecting existing settings. In the event that the device malfunctions or is not responding

41 IV. APPENDIX IV-1. Configuring your IP address Before you use the wireless extender, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic

42 follow the guide appropriate for your operating system in IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh. Note: For guidance on how

43 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

44 IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”

45 IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.

46 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”. 4. Click “Properties”.

47 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”. 3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS

48 IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and

49 3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. 4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.

5 I. PRODUCT INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing the Edimax EW-7238RPD N300+ Dual-Band Universal Wi-Fi Extender. Extend dual-band coverage anywher

50 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Propert

51 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

52 IV-1-1-5. Mac OS Note: Please ensure that your wireless extender is switched on and connected to your Macintosh via Ethernet cable before you

53 4. Click on “Ethernet” in the left panel and then click the drop down arrow for the menu labeled “Configure IPv4” in the right panel. From the dr

54 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Note: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP a

55 IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Pane

56 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Note: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP a

57 IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.

58 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.

59 4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.

6 I-2. Hardware Item Name Description Reset / WPS Button Resets the extender to factory default settings (clears all settings) or start

60 6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Note: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP a

61 IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen an

62 screen, as shown below. 3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.

63 4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Prope

64 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. 7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the follow

65 IV-1-2-5. Mac OS Note: Please ensure that your wireless extender is switched on and connected to your Macintosh via Ethernet cable before yo

66 3. Here you will see all of your network connections. Network Preferences will now display an Ethernet adapter, as shown below. The status of “Eth

67 5. In the panel on the right side, enter IP address 192.168.9.20 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “Apply”. Note: Your existing static IP a

68 IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operatin

69 3. Click on “Manage wireless networks” in the left menu. 4. You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your

7 I-3. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description Signal Strength 2.4 GHz Amber On Excellent signal. Signal strength: 60 – 100%. Slow Flashi

70 IV-1-3-2. Windows 8 8. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen an

71 10. Select your Wi-Fi connection from the list and right click. Select “View connection properties”. 11. In the window that opens, click the

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73 IV-1-3-3. Mac 1. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and th

74 3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window. 4. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be aske

75 Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network sec

76 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 sy

77 3. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”. IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curse

78 12. Click “Search” and enter “cmd” into the search bar. Click the “Command Prompt” app which be displayed on the left side. 13. A new window wi

79 14. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”. IV-1-4-3. Mac 1. Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”

8 LAN Green On LAN port connected. Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data). Off LAN port not connected. I-4. Safety Informati

80 3. If you are using Wi-Fi, click “Wi-Fi” in the left panel, and then “Advanced” in the bottom right corner. 4. Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your

81 IV-2. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your wireless extender, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contac

82 obtain an IP address. e. Ensure that all other Wi-Fi/Ethernet adapters are disabled or disconnected. I can’t log onto the browser-based configurat

83 connected to your router/access point. My network is using a static IP address, how do I assign an IP address to my wireless extender? You can mod

84 point.com) and one or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of Internet servers and their respective domain names

85 ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet access point located at the ISP's o

86 PC Anywhere UDP 5632 Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on netw

87 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

88 This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dan

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9 II. QUICK SETUP There are two ways you can quickly setup the Wi-Fi extender - using browser-based iQ Setup (II-1. iQ Setup) or using the WPS butto