EW-7438PTn Quick Installation Guide 03-2015 / v1.
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - EW-7438PTn 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 software configuration (Internet Explorer®, Google Chrome®, Firefox® or Safari® latest version) - Smartphone setup: iOS 6 or Android 4.x and above I-3.
Wi-Fi Flashing Transferring data Green Off Wi-Fi not active or in LED off mode On Extender is on Power Green Flashing Off Extender is off or in LED off mode On Green Flashing WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 5 minutes to indicate a successful connection) WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device) Off No WPS in progress or in LED off mode On LAN port connected LAN Green Resetting to factory default settings or extender is starting up Flashing Off LAN activity (tran
I-4. Slide switch The EW-7438PTn includes a hardware slide switch on the side 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-7438PTn 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 green power LED will flash while the extender is starting up. The device is ready when the green 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. Select an operating mode for your EW-7438PTn.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected mode to complete setup. 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.setup (refer to the user manual for more information).
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/Reset button for at least 10 seconds and release when the green power LED is flashing. 2.Wait for the extender to restart. The extender is ready for setup when the green power LED displays on. IV.
R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
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.
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 Passthrough Wi-Fi Extender/Access Point/Wi-Fi Bridge Model No.: EW-7438PTn The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: EN 300 328 V1.8.1 (2012-06) EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
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