Edimax EW-7416APN V2 User Manual Page 1

1 EW-7416APn v2 & EW-7415PDn User Manual 12-2012 / v1.1

10 You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is 1234. From he

11 Select “Basic Settings” from the menu on the left side of the screen. “Basic Settings” allows you to set the mode of the access point and configur

12 that will help you to extend your Wi-Fi network. The device acts as a client and AP at the same time. It its client function to connect to a root

13 II-2. Windows 1. Windows users can run the setup wizard on the included CD. Insert the Edimax CD into your computer’s CD drive. When the AutoP

14 6. The setup wizard will then show the access point’s IP information. The default IP is 192.168.2.1. Click “Next” to continue. Note: Please do n

15 II-2-1. Access Point Mode 1. Select Access Point Mode and click “Next”. 2. You will be prompted to set the SSID of this access point. The SSID

16 5. The device will save your settings, then reboot. Please do not disconnect or turn off the device during this process. 6. After the devic

17 II-2-2. AP Client Mode 1. Select AP Client Mode and click “Next”. 2. You will have the option to change the password used to access the devic

18 6. The device will save your settings, then reboot. Please do not disconnect or turn off the device during this process. 7. After the device

19 II-2-3. Repeater Mode (Wi-Fi Extender) 1. Select Repeater Mode and click “Next”. 2. You will be prompted to set the SSID of this device. The S

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20 6. The device will save your settings, then reboot. Please do not disconnect or turn off the device during this process. 7. After the device r

21 II-6. Hardware Installation After configuring your device, you can install it in its final location. Access Point Mode Connect one port of th

22 III. Browser Based Configuration Interface Once you have setup the access point in its desired operating mode as detailed in II. Quick Installati

23 You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is 1234. Window

24 From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home screen.

25 III-1. Home The Home page displays 11 categories in the left panel which you can select: - III-1. Home - III-2. Basic Settings -

26 System Uptime Displays the total time the access point has been operational since it was last switched on. Hardware Version Displays hardware ve

27 LAN Configuration IP Address Displays the IP address of the access point. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the IP address. Default Gateway

28 points can be connected in this mode. AP Bridge-WDS This mode is similar to “AP Bridge to Multi-Point”, but the device is not in bridge-dedica

29 combinations of each. Only wireless clients of the same band or bands as you select will be able to connect. MAIN ESSID Specify an ESSID (the name

3 Contents I. Product Information ...

30 MAIN ESSID Specify an ESSID (the name used to identify the access point) of up to up to 32 alphanumerical characters. Please note that the ESSID i

31 button. III-2-3. AP Bridge-Point to Point Mode In AP bridge-point to point mode, the access point connects to another wireless access point in

32 or click “APPLY” to restart the system and make the changes take effect. III-2-4. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point Mode In AP bridge-point to mul

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

34 channel number must be the same as the other access points you wish to connect to. Associated Clients Click the “Show Active Clients” button and a

35 Band Select the wireless band you wish to use for the access point: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n or selected combinations of each. Only wireless dev

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

37 WPS Status Displays “Configured” or “unConfigured” depending on whether WPS Settings for the access point have been configured or not, either manu

38 III-4. Advanced Settings In “Advanced Setting” you can configure the advanced features of the access point. Please do not modify these setti

39 you are familiar with this setting. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347 - please do not modify un

4 IV-1-3. Windows 7 ... 63 IV-1-4.

40 may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas wi

41 III-5. Security The access point provides a variety of wireless security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, informa

42 III-5-1. Disable When you select “Disable”, wireless encryption for the network is disabled. This means anyone who knows the device’s SSID can

43 RADIUS Server Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS authentication server here. Default value is 1812. RADIUS Server Password Enter the passwor

44 128-bit. Using “128-bit” is safer than “64-bit”, but will reduce some data transfer performance. Key Format Select a key format: ASCII or Hex. The

45 Suite AES is safer than TKIP, but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. WPA2(AES

46 clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. WPA2(AES) is recommended, or WPA2 Mixed if your client does not support AE

47 III-6. Radius Server Radius server settings can be configured on this page. A Radius server provides user-based authentication to improve se

48 Enable Radius Server Check the box to enable the Radius server. Username Enter a username for a Radius user profile. Password Enter a password fo

49 III-7. MAC Filtering The MAC filtering feature allows you to define a list of wireless devices permitted to connect to this access point, id

5 I. Product Information Thank you for purchasing an Edimax EW-7416APn V2/EW-7415PDn wireless access point. This product provides wireless access to

50 Delete Selected Click this button to delete selected MAC address(es). Delete All Delete all MAC addresses in the table. Reset Uncheck all selected

51 III-8. System Utility In “System Utility” you can configure basic system and administrative parameters. III-8-1. Password Settin

52 Click “APPLY” to save changes. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes and continue configuring other settings

53 not be able to connect to the browser-based configuration interface in the future. Note: To reset the IP address back to its default value of 192

54 Domain Name Server IP Input the IP address of the domain name server (DNS). Start IP Input the start address of the IP range. End IP Input the end

55 III-9. Configuration Tool The access point’s configuration tool enables you to back up the current settings, restore the settings to a previ

56 button is located on the front panel of the device. III-10. Upgrade The access point’s upgrade feature allows you to update the system firmwa

57 Refresh your browser to return to the “Status and Information” homepage of the browser based configuration device. III-11. Reset If the a

58 Windows: Mac: Click “OK” to continue, or “Cancel” to abort. You will see a warning that it may take a while for the access point to reset. No

59 Windows: Mac: Please click “OK” to start the reset process. You will see the following screen while the system resets, the timer will count dow

6 (Wireless LAN) Flashing Data is being transmitted wirelessly. Off Data is not being transmitted wirelessly. LAN Green On Ethernet port is connecte

60 IV. APPENDIX IV-1. Configuring your IP address Before you use this access point, you may need to modify the IP address of your PC or Ma

61 The “Local Area Connection Status” window will appear, click “Properties”. 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, and input the following va

62 IV-1-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button, located in the lower-left corner of your computer, and then click “Control Panel”. Click “V

63 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, and input the following values: IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: Please note

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

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

66 5. Select “Use the following IP address”, and input the following values: Note: Please note your existing setting before changing it. After you

67 IV-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

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

69 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Prope

7 Note: If you are using the EW-7415PDn with a PoE switch, you do not need to connect the power adapter. Product Label The product label on the und

70 7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Note: Please note your existing setting before changing it. After y

71 IV-1-5. Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. 2. In System Preferences, click on “N

72 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

73 6. In the left sidebar, “Ethernet” should now display “Connected” as shown below. In the right panel, you should see the IP address 192.168.2.10

74 IV-2. How to Find your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating s

75 4. 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”. 5. Click o

76 IV-2-2. 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

77 connection properties”. 4. In the window that opens, click the “Security” tab and check the box labeled “Show characters”. Your network securit

78 IV-2-3. Mac 1. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and then

79 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

8 I-3. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the access point and its users, please read and act in accordance with the fo

80 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

81 IV-3. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your access point, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting y

82 client. configuration interface) is “Enabled” or “Disabled”. If “Disabled” you need to input the ESSID into your wireless client manually. b. Try

83 computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you. DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line

84 LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Y

85 so that when they interface with each other based on such a protocol, the interpretation of their behavior is well defined and can be made objecti

86 French Office Tel: +33-160535680 Fax: +33-160535689 Support: [email protected] German Office Tel: +49-215488-77334 Fax: +49-215488-77339

87 Australia Office Tel: +61-3-95431888 Fax: +61-3-98992746 Tech Support: 1300 540 833 Email: [email protected] Support: [email protected]

88 Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur Authorized Service Centre Technical Hotline: 03 2052 4288; 03 9130 7728 (11am ~ 8pm, Monday ~ Friday except national hol

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9 II. Quick Installation Your wireless access point can be up and running in a matter of minutes. If you need to make more detailed configuratio