EW-7478AC Quick Installation Guide 03-2016 / v1.
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents - EW-7478AC CD with multi-language QIG & user manual Quick installation guide (QIG) Access key card Antenna x 2 I-2. System Requirements - Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless network. - Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem. - Computer with 2.4GHz 802.11/b/g/n Wi-Fi adapter, and web browser for software configuration. - Smartphone setup: iOS 4.3 or Android 4.x and above.
I-3. LED Status All LEDs are disabled in green mode. The best signal strength is 60 – 80% since above 80% is likely too close to your router for the extender to be effective. LED Color Status On Signal 5GHz Signal 2.4GHz Cross Band Power Excellent location. Signal strength: 60 – 80% Slow Flashing Good location. Signal strength: 40 – 60% & 80 100% Quick Flashing Poor location. Signal strength: Below 40% Blue Blue Description Off No signal detected. On Excellent location.
On WPS LAN Green Green Flashing WPS connection established (LED will remain on for 30 seconds to indicate a successful connection). WPS in progress (waiting for another WPS device). Off No WPS in progress. On LAN port connected. Flashing Off LAN activity (transferring or receiving data). LAN port not connected.
I-4. Switch The EW-7478AC includes a hardware switch on the underside of the device which can switch between normal, green mode and sleep mode as shown in the table below. “Wi-Fi power” refers to the strength of the extender’s wireless radio signal (Tx). 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-7478AC 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.
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. For more advanced configurations, use the browser based configuration interface at http://edimax.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 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.
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 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: Model No.: AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender/Access Point/Wi-Fi Bridge EW-7478AC The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Spectrum: ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1 ETSI EN 301 893 V1.8.1 EMC: EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
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