EW-7288APC Quick Installation Guide 06-2014 / v1.
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II. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description White On Purple Flashing EW-7288APC is powered on. EW-7288APC is booting up, resetting or upgrading firmware. WPS/Reset button has been pressed for 10 seconds and ready for reset to default. On Red Green Bright Green Flashing Internet is disconnected. On Wi-Fi is in standby mode or no data transmission. EW-7288APC is ready after booting and Ethernet cable is connected or Wi-Fi is active and transmitting or receiving data.
III. Installation 1. Use the slide switch on the base of the EW-7288APC to select access point mode or Wi-Fi bridge mode. Access Point Mode Wi-Fi Bridge Mode The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 5GHz wireless Internet access for your network devices. The device connects to a network device for example: TV, gaming console, or media player via Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver, allowing the network device to join your existing Wi-Fi network.
3. For access point mode, ensure the LED is on and flashing red. For Wi-Fi bridge mode, ensure the LED is on and green. Refer to the appropriate following chapter for more guidance on each mode. IV. Access Point Mode 1. Connect the EW-7288APC to your router using an Ethernet cable. 2. Ensure the LED is on and bright green.
3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID “Edimax**-5GHz ” and connect to it. Two characters of the SSID (Edimax**-5GHz) will be unique numbers according to your device e.g.”Edimaxc2-5GHz”. These unique numbers are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address, which is displayed along with the full SSID on the label on the underside of the EW-7288APC and the included access key card. 4.
To configure the EW-7288APC’s settings e.g. change the SSID and password, go to http://edimax**.setup in a browser. Two characters of the URL (edimax**.setup) will be unique numbers according to your device: these numbers are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address, which is displayed along with the full URL on the label on the underside of the EW-7288APC and the included access key card. V. Wi-Fi Bridge Mode 1. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g.
2. Enter the Wi-Fi password which is displayed on the label on the underside of the EW-7288APC (see above). 3. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax**.setup. ** are the last two characters of the EW-7288APC’s MAC address. The MAC address and full URL are displayed on the label on the underside of the EW-7288APC and the included access key card. You can also use the device’s default IP address 192.168.9.2 4.
5. After the EW-7288APC is connected to a 5GHz Wi-Fi network, please reconnect your Wi-Fi device(s) to the EW-7288APC’s new SSID to browse the Internet. 6. To use the EW-7288APC as a wireless bridge for a wired network device, simply connect the EW-7288APC to your network device’s Ethernet port. VI. Browser Based Configuration Interface After setup you can access the browser based configuration interface to configure or change the settings of the EW-7288APC. Enter http://edimax**.
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VII. Troubleshooting 1. Is my EW-7288APC dual-band? a. No, the EW-7288APC is a 5GHz network device and cannot provide, extend or bridge 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. 2. Does the EW-7288APC work with a 2.4GHz router? a. Yes, the EW-7288APC can connect to your 2.4GHz router via Ethernet cable in access point mode, and provide an additional 5GHz Wi-Fi network. In Wi-Fi bridge mode, an existing 5GHz router is required. 3. In Wi-Fi Bridge mode, how do I connect to a network which has a hidden SSID? a.
4. I can’t access the Internet. a. Ensure that all cables are connected properly. Try a different Ethernet cable. b. Check if you can access the browser based configuration interface. If not, please ensure your Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. If you are unsure how to do this, try using a computer and refer to the user manual for guidance. c. Connect a computer directly to your modem and check if you can access the Internet.
MAC S/N configuration interface. A MAC address is unique to every device and is used for identification within a network. Your device’s unique MAC address is displayed here. This is your device’s unique serial number for identification & reference purposes. 7. What is the Access Key Card? a.
In Wi-Fi bridge mode, the EW-7288APC’s weak wireless signal may be in turn caused by a weak signal from your existing router. It’s important to choose a good location for the EW-7288APC in relation to your existing wireless router. The best location is roughly in the middle between your existing wireless router and the area you would like to be covered by the EW-7288APC. If you are too far away from your existing router, then it is difficult for the EW-7288APC to receive a wireless signal. 10.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE, 2009/125/CE. Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 1999/5/ES, 2009/125/ES.
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: AC450 5GHz Band Extender Model No.: EW-7288APC The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Directives 1999/5/EC Spectrum : EMC : Safety (LVD) : ETSI EN 301 893 V1.7.1 (2012-06) EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
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