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07-2014 / v1.0

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  • Page 1 EW-7438RPn Mini User Manual 07-2014 / 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 ........................1 I-4. Hardware Overview ....................... 3 I-5. Safety Information ......................4 II. Installation .................... 5 II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode ..................... 8 II-2.
  • Page 3 VI-1. Home..........................52 VI-2. iQ Setup ........................54 VI-3. Basic Settings ....................... 55 VI-4. WPS Settings ........................ 58 VI-5. Wireless Advanced ...................... 60 VI-5-1. Security ........................62 VI-5-1-1. Disable ......................... 63 VI-5-1-2. WEP ..........................63 VI-5-1-3. WPA pre-shared key ....................64 VI-5-1-4.
  • Page 4 VIII-1-4-2. Windows 8 .........................118 VIII-1-4-3. Mac ..........................121 VIII-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................123 VIII-3. Troubleshooting ......................125 VIII-4. Glossary........................128...

  • Page 5: Product Information

    I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - EW-7438RPn Mini - CD with multi-language QIG & user manual - Quick installation guide (QIG) - Access key card I-2. System Requirements - Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz wireless network - Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router - Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11/b/g/n Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for...
  • Page 6 Wi-Fi Flashing Transferring data Green Wi-Fi not active or in LED off mode Extender is on Power Resetting to factory default Green Flashing settings, or system is booting up Extender is off or in LED off mode WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 5 minutes to indicate a successful connection) WPS in progress (waiting for...

  • Page 7: I-4. Hardware Overview

    I-4. Hardware Overview 1. LEDs 2. Ethernet Port 3. WPS/Reset Button...

  • Page 8: I-5. Safety Information

    Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help. 9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the EW-7438RPn Mini then unplug the device immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

  • Page 9: Ii. Installation

    II. Installation The EW-7438RPn Mini has three different operating modes which you can choose depending on your network requirements. Each mode is described below: 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 10 green power LED will flash while the system is booting up. The device is ready when the green power LED displays on. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID EdimaxEXT.Setup ** and connect to it. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.
  • Page 11 “Get Started” to begin the setup process. 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 VIII-1. Configuring your IP address. Select an operating mode for your EW-7438RPn Mini.

  • Page 12: Ii-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode

    II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode Please read the on screen instructions about selecting a good location for your wireless extender and then click “NEXT” to continue. You can check your signal strength on the next page. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list. A hidden SSID is one that is not publically displayed when scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 13 ( SSID) is your existing router/access point’s SSID + _2EX. For example if your router’s SSID is “Your SSID” then the EW-7438RPn Mini ’s SSID will be “Your SSID_2EX”. You can change the extender’s SSID if you wish. You can also enable an additional guest Wi-Fi network. A guest Wi-Fi network is another SSID with a different name and password.
  • Page 14 Please wait while the EW-7438RPn Mini tests the connection. If your Wi-Fi extender fails to connect (below) to your existing router/access point, click the “BACK” button and ensure you entered the correct Wi-Fi network password. If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address (below) from your existing router/access point then click the “Static IP”...
  • Page 15 Please wait a moment until the extender is ready. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. The EW-7438RPn Mini is working and ready for use - the amber signal strength LED should display on or flash depending on your signal strength. To...
  • Page 16 Android: iOS: Please close the browser window. You can now connect to the extender’s new SSID on a wireless device within range such as a computer, smartphone or tablet. The password for your Wi-Fi extender’s SSID is the same as for your router’s SSID.

  • Page 17: Ii-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode

    II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and enter the security key/password. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”. Do not check “Connect to a hidden network” unless you wish to connect to a hidden SSID instead.
  • Page 18 Please wait while the EW-7438RPn Mini tests the connection. If your Wi-Fi extender fails to connect (below) to your existing router/access point, click the “BACK” button and ensure you entered the correct Wi-Fi network password. If your Wi-Fi extender cannot obtain an IP address (below) from your existing router/access point then click the “Static IP”...
  • Page 19 When the connection test is complete, click “Apply” to restart the extender. Please wait a moment until the EW-7438RPn Mini is ready.
  • Page 20 A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window. The EW-7438RPn Mini is working and ready for use as a wireless bridge. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the EW-7438RPn Mini to the Ethernet port on your network device.

  • Page 21: Ii-3. Wi-Fi Access Point Mode

    Click “Next” to continue. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your EW-7438RPn Mini. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step.
  • Page 22 Enter a name and password for your wireless network, then click “Next” to continue. You can also enable an additional guest Wi-Fi network. A guest Wi-Fi network is another SSID with a different name and password. Select “Enable” and enter a guest network name and password if you wish.
  • Page 23 Please wait a moment until the EW-7438RPn Mini is ready. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window. The EW-7438RPn Mini is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID.

  • Page 24: Ii-4. Wps Setup

    EW-7438RPn Mini and wireless router/access point. If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to setup the EW-7438RPn Mini in extender or adapter/bridge mode, instead of the setup wizard described in II.
  • Page 25 Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the EW-7438RPn Mini for 2 – 5 seconds to activate WPS. The green WPS LED will flash to indicate that WPS is active. Press for two seconds The devices will establish a connection. The...

  • Page 26: Ii-5. Reset To Factory Default Settings

    II-5. 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/Reset button for at least 10 seconds and release when the...

  • Page 27: Iii. Browser Based Configuration Interface

    III. Browser Based Configuration Interface After you have setup the EW-7438RPn Mini as detailed in II. Installation 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 28 You will arrive at the “Status and Information” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.

  • Page 29: Iii-2. Save Settings

    After you make any changes to the EW-7438RPn Mini’s settings, please click “APPLY”. Then, select “CONTINUE” to save changes but not apply them yet, or select “APPLY” to restart the EW-7438RPn Mini and bring the changes into effect. The EW-7438RPn Mini needs to restart in order to apply and bring any changes into effect.

  • Page 30: 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 Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Access Point...

  • Page 31: Iv. Extender Mode

    IV. Extender Mode IV-1. Home The “Status and Information” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into three categories: system, wireless configuration & LAN configuration. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
  • Page 32 Displays the hardware version. Firmware Version Displays the firmware version. Mode Displays the operating mode. SSID Displays the EW-7438RPn Mini’s SSID. The SSID is the name used to identify a wireless network. Channel Number Displays the current wireless channel number. Security Displays the current wireless security setting.

  • Page 33: Iv-2. Iq Setup

    You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. Please refer to II-1. Wi-Fi Extender Mode Step 2 onwards for guidance. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn Mini back to factory default settings.

  • Page 34: Iv-3. Wps Settings

    IV-3. WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. PIN code WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.

  • Page 35: Iv-4. Advanced Setting

    IV-4. Advanced Setting In “Advanced Setting” you can adjust the power output of the EW-7438RPn Mini. The submenu also allows you to configure security, time settings and scheduling settings as well as various administrative and management functions. Tx Power You can adjust the level of wireless output power as a percentage.

  • Page 36: Iv-4-1. Wlan 2.4Ghz Security

    “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters. Security Type The security/encryption type of your EW-7438RPn Mini’s wireless network is displayed here. The security/encryption type is the same as your existing router/access point. Security Key...
  • Page 37 Mini. Guest Network You can also enable an additional guest Wi-Fi network. A guest Wi-Fi network is another SSID with a different name and password. Select enable or disable. Guest Network Enter a name (SSID) for your guest Wi-Fi Name network.

  • Page 38: Iv-4-2. Time Settings

    IV-4-2. Time Settings Set Time Zone Select the time zone of your country or region. Time Server Address The extender supports NTP (Network Time Protocol), select a time server from the drop down menu. Daylight Savings If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check the “Enable Function”...

  • Page 39: Iv-4-3. Scheduling Setting

    IV-4-3. Scheduling Setting Click to add a new schedule in a new window (see below). Edit Edit an existing schedule in a new window. Delete Delete the specified schedule. When you click “Add” to add a new schedule, a new window will open as shown below:...
  • Page 40 Select which function to schedule using the “Service” menu and enter a name for the schedule in the “schedule description” box. Specify a start and end time (hours and minutes) using the drop-down menus for your required day. Select the schedule in the “Select” column and click “APPLY” to save the schedule, or “Back”...

  • Page 41: Iv-4-4. Administration Utility

    You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. You can also configure the EW-7438RPn Mini’s IP address. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you...

  • Page 42: Iv-4-5. Configuration Tools

    IV-4-5. Configuration Tools The “Configuration Tools” menu allows you to backup the EW-7438RPn Mini’s settings, restore the settings to a previous version or restore the EW-7438RPn Mini back to its factory default state. You can also upgrade the firmware, reboot the device and export the system log.
  • Page 43 Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. After the upgrade, the system will restart. Do not unplug or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.
  • Page 44 Reboot In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device. Rebooting the EW-7438RPn Mini will not affect the current configuration/settings of the device. Apply Click “Apply” to reboot the device. A status...
  • Page 45 System Log You can export the system log to a separate file if you require. Export system log Click to open a new window and select a location to save the log file.

  • Page 46: Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode

    V. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode V-1. Home The “Status and Information” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into three categories: system, wireless configuration & LAN configuration. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. Current Time Displays the current time and date.
  • Page 47 Displays the device’s BSSID. The BSSID identifies this device in the network, and is the same as the device’s MAC address. State Displays the current connection state of the EW-7438RPn Mini. Signal Strength Displays the signal strength for the specified Wi-Fi network. IP Address Displays the IP address of this device.

  • Page 48: Iq Setup

    You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. Please refer to II-2. Wi-Fi Adapter/Bridge Mode for guidance. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn Mini back to factory default settings.

  • Page 49: Wireless Advanced

    V-3. Wireless Advanced In “Wireless Advanced” you adjust the power output of the EW-7438RPn Mini. The submenu also allows you to configure time settings and various administrative and management functions. Tx Power You can adjust the level of wireless output power as a percentage.

  • Page 50: V-3-1. Time Settings

    V-3-1. Time Settings Set Time Zone Select the time zone of your country or region. Time Server Address The extender supports NTP (Network Time Protocol), select a time server from the drop down menu. Daylight Savings If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check the “Enable Function”...

  • Page 51: V-3-2. Administration Utility

    You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. You can also configure the EW-7438RPn Mini’s IP address. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you...

  • Page 52: V-3-3. Configuration Tools

    V-3-3. Configuration Tools The “Configuration Tools” menu allows you to backup the EW-7438RPn Mini’s settings, restore the settings to a previous version or restore the EW-7438RPn Mini back to its factory default state. You can also upgrade the firmware, reboot the device and export the system log.
  • Page 53 Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. After the upgrade, the system will restart. Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.
  • Page 54 Reboot In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device. Rebooting the EW-7438RPn Mini will not affect the current configuration/settings of the device. Apply Click “Apply” to reboot the device. A status...
  • Page 55 System Log You can export the system log to a separate file if you require. Export system log Click to open a new window and select a location to save the log file.

  • Page 56: Vi. Access Point Mode

    VI. Access Point Mode VI-1. Home The “Status and Information” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into three categories: system, wireless configuration & LAN configuration. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. Current Time Displays the current time and date.
  • Page 57 Click “Show Active Clients” to display a new window showing information about wireless clients. State Displays the current connection state of the EW-7438RPn Mini. IP Address Displays the IP address of this device. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the IP address.

  • Page 58: Vi-2. Iq Setup

    You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device. Please refer to II-3. Wi-Fi Access Point Mode Step 3 onwards for guidance. If you wish to change the operating mode, please reset the EW-7438RPn Mini back to factory default settings.

  • Page 59: Vi-3. Basic Settings

    Displays the wireless standard used for the EW-7438RPn Mini. “2.4GHz (B+G+N)” means that 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the EW-7438RPn Mini. MAIN SSID This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for identification, also known as “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters.
  • Page 60 Multiple SSID This page allows you to configure the wireless settings for multiple ESSID’s. Identification number of each additional SSID. Enable Check the box to enable or disable an SSID. SSID Enter the SSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here.
  • Page 61 or selected combinations of each. Only wireless clients of the same band(s) as you select will be able to connect. AP Isolation When “Enabled”, wireless clients will be able to access the Internet, but will not be able to communicate with each other. SSID Isolation When “Enabled”, wireless clients that connect to main SSID and multiple SSID will not be...

  • Page 62: Vi-4. Wps Settings

    VI-4. WPS Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. PIN code WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.
  • Page 63 Configure via Push Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) Button to activate WPS on the EW-7438RPn Mini. WPS will be active for 2 minutes. Input Client PIN Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and Code click “Start PIN”...

  • Page 64: Vi-5. Wireless Advanced

    VI-5. Wireless Advanced Using the “Advanced Setting” menu, you can configure security, MAC filtering and various other settings. The settings on the “Advanced Setting” page shown below 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 65 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 66: Vi-5-1. Security

    The access point provides a variety of wireless security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the encryption key. The “Security” screen displays security settings for your EW-7438RPn Mini. SSID choice Select which SSID to configure security settings for.

  • Page 67: Vi-5-1-1. Disable

    VI-5-1-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the EW-7438RPn Mini. 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 68: Vi-5-1-3. Wpa Pre-Shared Key

    characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Encryption Key Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key is recommended. Check the “Hide” box to hide your password from being displayed on-screen. Enable 802.1x Check the box to enable the 802.1x Authentication authentication.

  • Page 69: Vi-5-1-4. Wpa Radius

    VI-5-1-4. 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 70: Vi-5-2. Mac Filtering

    VI-5-2. MAC Filtering The MAC filtering feature allows you to define a list of wireless devices permitted to connect to this access point, identified by their unique MAC address. When this feature is enabled, devices which are not on the list of permitted MAC addresses cannot connect to the access point.
  • Page 71 MAC address filtering table. Clear Clear all fields.

  • Page 72: Vi-5-3. Time Settings

    VI-5-3. Time Settings Set Time Zone Select the time zone of your country or region. Time Server Address The extender supports NTP (Network Time Protocol), select a time server from the drop down menu. Daylight Savings If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check the “Enable Function”...

  • Page 73: Vi-5-4. Scheduling Setting

    VI-5-4. Scheduling Setting Click to add a new schedule in a new window (see below). Edit Edit an existing schedule in a new window. Delete Delete the specified schedule. When you click “Add” to add a new schedule, a new window will open as shown below:...
  • Page 74 Select which function to schedule using the “Service” menu and enter a name for the schedule in the “schedule description” box. Specify a start and end time (hours and minutes) using the drop-down menus for your required day. Select the schedule in the “Select” column and click “APPLY” to save the schedule, or “Back”...

  • Page 75: Vi-5-5. Administration Utility

    You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. You can also configure the EW-7438RPn Mini’s IP address. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you...
  • Page 76 IP Address Specify an IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your EW-7438RPn Mini. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask of the new IP address. Gateway Address Input the network’s gateway IP address. Enter the DNS address here.

  • Page 77: Vi-5-6. Configuration Tools

    VI-5-6. Configuration Tools The “Configuration Tools” menu allows you to backup the EW-7438RPn Mini’s settings, restore the settings to a previous version or restore the EW-7438RPn Mini back to its factory default state. You can also upgrade the firmware, reboot the device and export the system log.
  • Page 78 Upgrade Firmware You can upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. After the upgrade, the system will restart. Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.
  • Page 79 Reboot In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device. Rebooting the EW-7438RPn Mini will not affect the current configuration/settings of the device. Apply Click “Apply” to reboot the device. A status...
  • Page 80 System Log You can export the system log to a separate file if you require. Export system log Click to open a new window and select a location to save the log file.

  • Page 81: Vii. Edirange App

    VII. EdiRange App The EdiRange app is for use with range extender mode only. 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 82 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 83: Vii-2. Main Menu

    VII-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. Use the menu of icons across the bottom of the screen to navigate around the app. Logout Click the logout icon in the top left corner of the app anytime to log out from the app.

  • Page 84: Vii-3. Parental Control

    VII-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. VII-4.

  • Page 85: Vii-5. Admin

    VII-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 86: Viii. Appendix

    IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.9.x (x = 3 – 254) as the EW-7438RPn Mini in order to access http://edimaxext.setup. The EW-7438RPn Mini’s default IP address is 192.168.9.2. The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems;...

  • Page 87: Viii-1-1

    VIII-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. VIII-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 89: Viii-1-1-2. Windows Vista

    VIII-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 91: Viii-1-1-3. Windows 7

    VIII-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 92 Click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 93 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.

  • Page 94: Vii-1-1-4. 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 95 In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
  • Page 96 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 98: Viii-1-1-5. Mac Os

    VIII-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 100: Viii-1-2

    VIII-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 101 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 102: Viii-1-2-2. Windows Vista

    VIII-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 103: 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 104 Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 105 Click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 106 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 108: Viii-1-2-4. Windows 8

    VIII-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 109 Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
  • Page 110 Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 111 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 112: Viii-1-2-5. Mac

    VIII-1-2-5. Mac 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 113 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 114 Click “Apply” to save the changes.

  • Page 115: Viii-1-3

    VIII-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. VIII-1-3-1.
  • Page 116 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 117: Viii-1-3-2. Mac

    VIII-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 118 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 119 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 120: Viii-1-4

    VIII-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. VIII-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 121 Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

  • Page 122: Viii-1-4-2. Windows 8

    VIII-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 123 A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
  • Page 124 Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

  • Page 125: Viii-1-4-3. Mac

    VIII-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 126 Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.

  • Page 127: Viii-2. Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    , or ) in the system tray and select “Connect to a network”. Search for the SSID of your EW-7438RPn Mini and then click “Connect”. If you set a password for your network, you will then be prompted to enter it.
  • Page 128 After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the EW-7438RPn Mini’s wireless network.

  • Page 129: Viii-3. Troubleshooting

    VIII-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 130 Firmware upgrade failures can happen occasionally due to failed and the power cuts or unstable connections. In this scenario, you EW-7438RPn Mini need to first connect a computer to one of your isn’t working. EW-7438RPn Mini’s LAN ports using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 131 Then you need to modify your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is any value between 3 and 254. Refer to VIII-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 132: Viii-4. Glossary

    VIII-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 133 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 134 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.
  • Page 135 COPYRIGHT Copyright  Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Page 136: 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 137 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 138: Declaration Of Conformity

    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: N300 Mini Wi-Fi Extender/Access Point/Wi-Fi Bridge Model No.: EW-7438RPn Mini The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.8.1...
  • Page 139 Notice According to GNU General Public License Version 2 This product includes software that is subject to the GNU General Public License version 2. The program is free software and distributed without any warranty of the author. We offer, valid for at least three years, to give you, for a charge no more than the costs of physically performing source distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code.
  • Page 140 intact all the notices that refer to this License and to the absence of any warranty; and give any other recipients of the Program a copy of this License along with the Program. You may charge a fee for the physical act of transferring a copy, and you may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee.
  • Page 141 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work based on the Program), the recipient automatically receives a license from the original licensor to copy, distribute or modify the Program subject to these terms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients’...

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