Edimax Gemini Home Roaming Wi-Fi Extender RE23S User Manual 10-2017 / v1.
CONTENTS I Product Information .............................................................................. 4 I-1 I-2 I-3 I-4 I-5 I-6 I-7 Package Contents .......................................................................................... 4 System Requirements ................................................................................... 4 Device Overview............................................................................................ 5 LED Status .................................
III-3-5-1 2.4GHz Wireless....................................................................... 64 III-3-5-2 5GHz Wireless.......................................................................... 66 III-3-6 Administration ...................................................................................... 68 III-3-6-1 Wireless ................................................................................... 68 III-3-6-2 Time Zone ........................................................................
I I-1 I-2 Product Information Package Contents RE23S Antenna (2pcs) Ethernet Cable Access Key Card CD with multi-language QIG & user manual Quick installation guide (QIG) System Requirements - Wi-Fi extender/Wi-Fi bridge mode: Existing 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless network - Access point mode: Cable/DSL modem router - Computer with 802.
I-3 Device Overview ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ I-4 Icon WPS Button LED: Power, WPS, Reset LED: Wireless LAN Port (Gigabit Ethernet Port) Reset Button LED Status LED Wireless Power WPS Reset Status / Color Indication On / Green On / Yellow Flash / Red Off Excellent Performance Good Performance Poor Performance No Signal On / Green Slow Flash / Green Quick Flash / Green Off System On WPS Mode Booting Up or Resetting to Factory Default Setting Power Off 5
I-5 Hardware Explanation Port / Button Description LAN Port For “Access Point Mode”, connect this port to the wireless broadband router During “Extender Mode”, this port can be used for LAN-only devices WPS Button WPS Function: Press and hold this button for 1-3 seconds to activate WPS Reset Button Factory Reset Function: Press and hold this button for over 10 seconds I-6 Reset to Factory Settings If you experience problems with the device or if you want to change the device to a different opera
I-7 Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors. 2. Do not place the device in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom. 3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the RE23S. 4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device. 5.
II Installation The device can be configured into different modes. The table below explains the functions of each mode: Wi-Fi Extender Wi-Fi Access Point Wi-Fi Bridge (Wi-Fi Adapter) 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 / master device and the dead zone. The extender needs to receive a good Wi-Fi signal from your router / master device.
II-1 II-1-1 Setup RE23S as an Access Point Scenario 1: You are using a General Router With this setup, users can enjoy extended coverage around the house. The Access Point has to be setup with a separate wireless name and connection password just like your router (original Wi-Fi SSID (network name) and password can be found on the Access Key Card). Step 1: Power up the device Power up the device by plugging it into a power socket and wait for the Power LED to turn on.
II-1-2 Scenario 2: You are using an Edimax Roaming Router Once the device is connected to the Edimax Roaming Router as an access point, devices using the internet connection can enjoy seamless connection within the wireless coverage with ONE network name and password. Step 1: Power up the device Power up the device by plugging it into a power socket and wait for the Power LED to turn on. Step 2: Set the device as an Access Point: 1. Connect the device to the LAN router using their respective LAN port. 2.
II-2 II-2-1 Setup RE23S as an Extender Scenario 3: You are using a General Router With this setup, users can enjoy extended coverage around the house. The Extender has to be setup with a separate wireless name and connection password just like your router (original Wi-Fi network name and password can be found on the Access Key Card) Step 1: Power up the device Power up the device by plugging it into a power socket near the Wi-Fi router and wait for the Power LED to turn on.
Step 2 option B: Set the device as an Extender using IQ setup: 1. Connect a Wi-Fi capable device to the Extender: On your Wi-Fi capable device, search for the SSID Edimax_xx_xx, connect to it and enter the password when prompted. (The Wi-Fi SSID (network name) and password are printed on the Access Key Card). 2. Open a web browser and enter the URL http://edimax.setup or scan the QR-Code on the right and click Get Started. 3. Select “YES, I NEED A Wi-Fi EXTENDER” to continue setup (shown below). 4.
Step 3: Relocate the Extender 1. Please relocate the extender to achieve the desired coverage. 2. Observe the Wi-Fi LED behavior to determine whether the location is appropriate. For maximum coverage, relocate the extender to where signal strength is at Good Performance (where the signal coverage of both the extender and the Wi-Fi Router are less overlapped).
II-2-2 Scenario 4: You are using an Edimax Roaming Router Once the device is connected to the Edimax Roaming Router, devices can enjoy seamless connection within the wireless coverage with ONE network name and password. Step 1: Power up the device Power up the device by plugging it into a power socket near the Wi-Fi router and wait for the Power LED to turn on. Step 2: Set the device as an Extender using WPS: 1.
Step 3: Relocate the device 1. Please relocate the device to achieve the desired coverage. 2. Observe the Wi-Fi LED behavior to determine whether the location is appropriate. For maximum coverage, relocate the device to where signal strength is at Good Performance (where the signal coverage of both the extender and the Wi-Fi Router are less overlapped).
II-3 II-3-1 Special Scenario Scenario 5: using a General Router but also having Roaming Capability Like in Scenario 1, the Access Point has to be setup with a separate wireless name and connection password just like your router. However, if you still wish to have the roaming function, extra Extenders (available for purchase separately) can be setup to achieve it.
Step 3: Setup a slave device by powering up the device Power up a second device near the Wi-Fi router and wait for the Power LED to turn on. Step 4: Setup the slave device as an Extender using WPS: 1. Turn on the WPS function on the master device (pressing and holding the WPS button for 3 seconds). 2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button of the slave device for 3 seconds. The Power LED should be flashing slowly. 3. Check the Wi-Fi LED of the slave device to make sure there’s a signal.
More Coverage! Should you feel some areas of your home require better coverage, additional Edimax extenders (available for purchase separately) can be installed! Go through Steps 3 to 5 to setup extra extenders.
II-4 IQ Setup Below outlines the steps to connect your device to your home Wi-Fi router using a Wi-Fi capable device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet, laptop computers, etc.) 1. Plug the extender device into a power socket. 2. The power LED will flash quickly in green color to indicate the device is starting up. The device is ready when the power LED is turned on in solid green.
3. Use a Wi-Fi capable device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet, laptop computers, etc.), connect to the SSID “Edimax_xx_xx” and enter the password. The default Wi-Fi SSID and password is printed on the Access Key Card. If you are using a computer, please disconnect any Ethernet cables. 4. Open a web browser on the Wi-Fi capable device to reach the page below (if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started” page shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.
If you cannot access the webpage, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. For more information please refer to IV-2 Checking if your computer is using a dynamic IP address. 5. Refer to II-4-1, 10 or II-4-3 depending on how you wish to setup your RE23S.
6. Select one of the options (“Change to a Different Mode” or “Yes, I need a Wi-Fi Extender”) and go to the selected sections below to complete setup.
II-4-1 Wi-Fi Extender Mode 1. If you choose to set the device to extender mode, please select “Yes, I need a Wi-Fi Extender”. 2. Click “Next” to continue. There is an on-screen demo showing how this mode is connected.
3. Select between 2.4GHz wireless frequency or 5GHz wireless frequency and click “Next”. 4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and click “Next” to continue. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
NOTE: If you wish to connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.
5. Enter the SSID (network name) you want to use for your extender and enter the security key of the selected wireless network (selected in 4.) and click “Next” to continue. The Hide SSID boxes can be checked to make the SSID invisible in devices’ Wi-Fi settings. You can connect to hidden SSIDs with your Wi-Fi devices by manually entering the SSID name. 6. Wait a moment while the extender tests the wireless connection.
The message below is shown if wireless connection is successful. Click “Next” to continue. 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed. “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.
The system will start checking for updates and download where appropriate with the following indications: If the firmware is already up-to-date, the following will be shown: 28
If update is required, update is automatically downloaded after the update-check.
After the update, or if your system was already up-to-date, the following is displayed: 8. Click “Next” if you are satisfied with the configuration. Select “Backup this configuration” to backup this configuration. 9. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window. 10. The extender is now working and ready for use.
II-4-2 Access Point Mode 1. Choose “Change to a different mode”. 2. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”. There is an on-screen demo showing how this mode is connected.
3. If you have not already, connect the network port of your RE23S to the LAN port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable and click “Next”. 4. Select the wireless frequency you wish to use.
5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step. “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users. 6. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks, then click “Next” to continue.
7. Click “Next” if you are satisfied with the configuration as the configurations are applied to the device. Select “Backup this configuration” to backup this configuration.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) shown below for the network connection.
II-4-3 Wi-Fi Bridge Mode 1. Choose “Change to a different mode”. 2. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”. There is an on-screen demo showing how this mode is connected.
3. Please make sure the device is within Wi-Fi range of existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue. 4. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network. In wireless bridge mode, the RE23S can only connect to one wireless network / frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
5. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and you will be directed to the next page to enter the security key of the network. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
NOTE: If you wish to connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup Wi-Fi bridge manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.
6. Wait a moment while the device tests the wireless connection. The message below is shown if wireless connection is successful. Click “Next” to continue.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step. “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.
8. Click “Next” if you are satisfied with the configuration to apply the configuration to your device. Select “Backup this configuration” to backup this configuration. 9. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect Ethernet cable between your Wi-Fi bridge and Ethernet-capable device for the network connection.
III Browser Based Configuration Interface After setting up the device as detailed in II Installation or the included Quick Installation Guide, you can use the browser based configuration interface to configure advanced settings. Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to IV-2 Checking if your computer is using a dynamic IP address for more information. III-1 Login 1. To access the browser based configuration interface enter http://edimax.
3. “Status and Information” screen will be shown by default. Use the menu on the left to navigate.
III-2 Save Settings When settings are configured, click the “Save Settings” button on the configuration page to save the changes. A message is shown below: The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into effect, click “Click here to restart” to do so. To make several changes at once, use the “Save Settings” button after each change and click “click here to restart” after your final change. Only one restart is necessary as long as all the changes are saved.
III-3 Main Menu The main menu on the left panel will display differently according to the operation mode of the device.
III-3-1 Status / Firmware Upgrade The “Status” page displays basic system information about the device. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. Click the orange Check the latest version button to check the latest version as shown below: To backup the existing firmware version (recommended), click the Save as File button.
To upgrade firmware version, click Firmware auto-upgrade. The browser will ask you to confirm: Click OK to continue the upgrade process.
III-3-2 Setup Wizard You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device, or you can run a wizard to help you switch the device to a different operating mode. Select “Setup Wizard” or “Switch to Router/Access Point/Range Extender/Wireless Bridge” and then click “Run Wizard” to begin.
2. The wizard will ask you to back up current settings. Click Backup the settings to back up. The file should have the name “config.bin” Click Next to proceed to reset the device. 3. Click Reset to Default to proceed. A reminder will be shown to indicate that all settings will be restored to default.
A second reminder will be shown to indicate that resetting the device may take some time. 4. The on-screen message will be shown below during the reset: 5. Close the browser (or the tab of the browser). 6. Go through the steps 3 to 5 of II-4 IQ Setup and choose the desired “Operation Mode”. 7. Follow the on-screen wizard to setup, or refer to the subsections in II-4 IQ Setup.
III-3-3 LAN Wi-Fi Extender mode and Access Point mode only You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page. Set the device to “Obtain an IP address automatically” or assign an IP address manually by selecting “Use the following IP address” and enter the necessary fields. IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the device and will replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.
DHCP Server Lease Time Enable or Disable DHCP server function. Select a lease time for how long each device is assigned an IP address. Start IP Enter the starting IP address of the IP assignment range. End IP Enter the end IP address of the IP assignment range. Default Gateway Enter a default gateway address. This is the node that Address forwards packets on to other networks.
III-3-4 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless Wi-Fi Extender mode and Access Point mode only The “2.4GHz Wireless” & “5GHz Wireless” menu allows you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network, guest Wi-Fi network, WPS access control (in access point mode). In Access Point mode, the “Guest” feature in the menu is replaced by “Access Control”. III-3-4-1 Basic The “Basic” screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
Band Displays the wireless standards used for the device. 2.4GHz (b+g+n): 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless standards. 5GHz (a+n+ac): 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless standards. Wireless This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for identification, Network Name also sometimes referred to as “SSID”. The SSID can (SSID) consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters. Hide SSID When unchecked, the SSID will be visible to clients.
Wireless Security The device provides various security options (wireless data encryption). When data is encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who does not know the correct encryption key. You can choose the encryption type, or disable wireless security completely. Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.
Key Length (WEP) Key Format (WEP) Security Type (WPA/WPA2) Pre-shared Key Format (WPA/WPA2) Encryption Key / Pre-Shared Key strong data protection and user authentication. WPA2 is safer than WPA, but is not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit and is recommended. Choose from ASCII (5 characters) or Hex (10 characters) (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z).
III-3-4-2 Guest Additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network can be setup for guest users to enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary SSID. The “Guest” screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network. The guest network is separate from your primary network. The settings for your primary network can be found in the “Basic” menu.
Band Channel Number Displays the wireless standards used for the device: 2.4GHz (b+g+n): 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless standards. 5GHz (a+n+ac): 802.11a, 802.11n, and 802.11ac wireless standards. Channel number for the guest network is the same as the main SSID and cannot be adjusted independently.
III-3-4-3 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. PIN code WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.
Configure via Push Button Configure via Client PIN Code Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) to activate WPS on the device. WPS will be active for 2 minutes. Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and click “Start PIN” to activate PIN code WPS. Refer to your wireless client’s documentation if you are unsure of its PIN code.
III-3-4-4 Access Control Access Point mode only Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted to connect to the access point. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address. If a device, not on the list of permitted MAC addresses, attempts to connect to the access point, it will be denied.
Add Click “Add” to add the MAC address to the MAC address filtering table. The list will refresh. MAC address entries will be listed in the table. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Delete Selected/ Delete All Delete selected or all entries from the table.
III-3-5 Advanced Access Point mode only Configure Advanced Features here: III-3-5-1 2.4GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Data Rate N Data Rate Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Channel Width Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz. Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. CTS Protect Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It is recommended to set this option to “Auto”. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power.
III-3-5-2 5GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wireless radio.
CTS Protect Tx Power Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It’s recommended to set this option to “Auto”. Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal.
III-3-6 Administration Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu. III-3-6-1 Wireless Wi-Fi Extender mode only You can adjust the level of wireless output power as a percentage. Depending on the size of your location and required coverage, you may not require 100% output power. Reducing the output power can enhance security since your Wi-Fi signal will not extend to potential malicious/unknown users in distant areas. 2.
III-3-6-2 Set Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Time Zone Select the time zone of your country or region. The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name of the IP server manually. If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check the “Enable Function” box, and select the start and end date.
III-3-6-3 Password You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, you may have to reset it. See I-6 Reset to Factory Settings for how to reset the device. Current Password New Password Confirmed Password Enter your current password. Enter your new password.
III-3-6-4 Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Debug Logs Backup/Restore Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Click “Choose File” to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace your current settings. Click “Reset” to restore settings to the factory default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm and enter your log in details. Enter your username and password and click “Ok”.
III-3-6-5 Upgrade The upgrade page displays the current firmware version and allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website and upgrade manually using the Choose File button or you can click the Check the latest version button to check your version and automatically upgrade if a newer version is available. After the upgrade, the system will restart.
III-3-6-6 Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, it is recommended that you restart the device.
IV IV-1 Appendix Configuring your IP address For the first time the URL http://edimax.setup is accessed, please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This allows your computer to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following IV-2 Checking if your computer is using a dynamic IP address. Static IP users can also temporarily modify your computer’s IP address to be in the same IP address subnet (e.g.
IV-2 Checking if your computer is using a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-2-1 1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer) “Control Panel” “Network and Internet Connections” “Network Connections” “Local Area Connection” “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP” “Properties”.
2. “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-2-2 1. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer) “Control Panel” “View Network Status and Tasks” “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network” “Properties” “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)” “Properties”.
2. “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-2-3 Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer) “Control Panel”. 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.
3. Click “Local Area Connection”. 4. Click “Properties”.
5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”. 6. “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-2-4 Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, switch to desktop mode by clicking the “Desktop” icon. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
3. Right click “Network” and select “Properties”. 4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.
7. “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-2-5 Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner.
4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and select “Using DHCP” in the “Configure IPv4” drop down menu.
IV-3 How to modify the IP address of your computer Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.9.20 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.9.x (x = 3 – 254) in order to access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface. Please make a note of your static IP before you change it. IV-3-1 3.
4. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” when finished.
IV-3-2 1. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer) “Control Panel” “View Network Status and Tasks” “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network” “Properties” “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)” “Properties”.
2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” when finished.
IV-3-3 Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer) “Control Panel”. 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.
3. Click “Local Area Connection”. 4. Click “Properties”.
5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.
6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” when finished.
IV-3-4 Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, switch to desktop mode by clicking the “Desktop” icon. 2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
3. Right click “Network” and select “Properties”. 4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.
7. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.9.20 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” when finished.
IV-3-5 Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner.
4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu, select “Manually” from the “Configure IPv4” drop down menu and click “OK”. Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses.
5. In the “IPv4 Address” and “Subnet Mask” fields, respectively enter IP address 192.168.9.20 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click “OK”. 6. Click “Apply” to save the changes.
IV-4 How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key. IV-4-1 Windows 7 & Vista 1. Open “Control Panel” and click on “Network and Internet” in the top menu. 2. Click on “View network status and tasks” which is under the heading “Network and Sharing Center”.
3. Click on “Manage wireless networks” in the left menu. 4. You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi-Fi network and click on “Properties”. 5. Click on the “Security” tab, and then check the box labeled “Show characters”. This will show your network security key. Click the “Cancel” button to close the window.
IV-4-2 1. Mac Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” “Utilities” “Keychain Access”.
2. Select “Passwords” from the “Category” sub-menu on the left side. Search the list in the main panel for the SSID of your network. In this example, the SSID is “EdimaxWireless” – though your SSID will be unique to your network. Double click the SSID of your network.
3. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be asked to enter your administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your password and click “Allow”. Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network security password is “edimax1234”. Please make a note of your network security password.
IV-5 How to Find Your Router’s IP Address To find your router’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-5-1 Windows XP, Vista & 7 1. Go to “Start” “Run” and type “cmd”, then press Enter or click “OK”. 2. A command window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
3. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
IV-5-2 1. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar.
2. Click “Search” and enter “cmd” into the search bar. Click the “Command Prompt” app which be displayed on the left side. 3. A command window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
4. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
IV-5-3 Mac 1. Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”. 2. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.
3. If you are using Wi-Fi, click “Wi-Fi” “Advanced”. 4. Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.
IV-6 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your wireless extender, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help. Scenario I can’t log onto the browser-based configuration interface. I can’t establish a connection to my wireless extender. Solution a. Please check that the extender is correctly inserted into a power socket and check the LEDs on the front panel.
Files are downloading very slowly or the downloads are frequently interrupted. The wireless extender is extremely hot. a. Restart the wireless extender b. Try again later. Your local network may be experiencing technical difficulties or very high usage. c. Change channel number. a. It is normal for the wireless extender to heat up during frequent use. If you can safely place your hand on the wireless extender, the temperature of the device is at a normal level. b.
Can I use the same SSID as my current gateway router for my Wi-Fi extender? A firmware upgrade failed and the RE23S isn’t working. Yes, but it is not recommended as it will be difficult to distinguish between two SSIDs with the same name. Firmware upgrade failures can happen occasionally due to power cuts or unstable connections. When this happens, follow the instructions below: 1. Connect a computer to one of the LAN ports on RE23S using an Ethernet cable. 2.
IV-7 Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address. http://192.168.168.
separated by “.”: bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can either be 0 or 1. A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.
point’s NAT capability, you can access the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP. Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers: Application Protocol Port Number Telnet TCP 23 FTP TCP 21 SMTP TCP 25 POP3 TCP 110 H.
UDP on the other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a network layer protocol. WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network. Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser.
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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.
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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.
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
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