User's Manual

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I. Installation
1. Plug the EW-7438RPn Air into a power socket and switch it on.
2. The red power LED will flash while the system is booting up. The device is
ready when the red power LED displays on.
3. 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. For mobile devices, iOS 4.3 or Android 4.x or above is
required.
The last two characters of the SSID (EdimaxEXT.Setup**) will be
unique numbers according to your device e.g.”EdimaxEXT.Setup
c1”. Your unique SSID is displayed on the product label along with
the included access key card.
4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimaxext.setup and
click “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 VII-1. Configuring your IP address.
5. Select an operating mode for your EW-7438RPn Air and follow the
on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete setup. Refer to
the appropriate chapter for more guidance on setup for each mode.