EW-7438AC Quick Installation Guide 06-2017 / v1.
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - EW-7438AC 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 and/or 5GHz wireless network - Access point mode: Cable/xDSL modem router - Computer with 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer , Google Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari latest version) - Smartphone setup: iOS 6 or Android 4.
I-3. LED Status All LEDs are disabled in green mode.
On Extender is on Power White Blue LAN Flashing Resetting to factory default settings, or system is booting up Off Extender is off On WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection) Flashing WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device) Off No WPS in progress On LAN port connected Off LAN port not connected Green 3
I-4. Switch The EW-7438AC includes a hardware slide switch on the underwise of the device which can switch between normal, green mode and off as shown in the table below. “Wi-Fi power” refers to the strength of the extender’s wireless radio signal. If you are using the extender in a small or medium sized space, you may not need the full power of the wireless radio. Try it, and determine if you still have sufficient Wi-Fi coverage using green mode. If so, you can save some energy.
II. Installation The EW-7438AC has three different operating modes: 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. The extender needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your router/access point.
2. The white power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The device is ready when the white power LED displays on. 3. Use a Wi-Fi device to connect to the SSID “EdimaxEXT.Setup **”. The last two ** characters are unique according to your device. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables.
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 the user manual. 5. To use a different operating mode, click “Change to a Different Mode”. Or select “Yes, I need a Range Extender” to continue setup as a Wi-Fi extender.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete setup. You can configure the product for 2.4 GHz and/or 5GHz Wi-Fi. 7. After setup, you can download the EdiRange app by scanning the QR code shown below. The EdiRange app allows you to control functions such as Wi-Fi scheduling and guest network when using range extender mode. Android: iOS: For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface at http://edimaxext.
III. Reset the Extender 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. 1. Press and hold the WPS button for at least 10 seconds and release when the white power LED is flashing. 2.Wait for the extender to restart. The extender is ready for setup when the white power LED displays on. IV.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inch) during normal operation. The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only. This equipment is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15 to 5.
EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU. Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 2014/53/EU, 2014/35/EU.
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: AC750 Wireless LAN Repeater Model No.: EW-7438AC The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Directives 2014/53/EU Spectrum : EMC : EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11) EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05) EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 (2017-03) : EN 301 489-17 V3.2.
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