Datasheet
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... detects the available Wi-Fi networks nearby and helps you find the best setup location for convenient placement. This design allows you can reach data transmission rates of a button. EW-7438RPn N300 Universal Wi-Fi Extender The Edimax EW-7438RPn N300 Universal Wi-Fi Extender can easily install it where your Wi-Fi signal needs enhancement...
... detects the available Wi-Fi networks nearby and helps you find the best setup location for convenient placement. This design allows you can reach data transmission rates of a button. EW-7438RPn N300 Universal Wi-Fi Extender The Edimax EW-7438RPn N300 Universal Wi-Fi Extender can easily install it where your Wi-Fi signal needs enhancement...
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...edimax.com FEATURES & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Extends the range of existing 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networks • iQ Setup for easy Wi-Fi extension • Finds best setup location for optimal Wi-Fi coverage with signal strength LED • Compact, wall plug design for convenient placement • Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...: max. 95% (noncondensing) Certifications FCC, CE NETWORK SETUP DIAGRAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS • Connect the extender to the root access point with iQ Setup • Find best setup location with signal strength LED • Get high quality ...
...edimax.com FEATURES & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Extends the range of existing 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networks • iQ Setup for easy Wi-Fi extension • Finds best setup location for optimal Wi-Fi coverage with signal strength LED • Compact, wall plug design for convenient placement • Features a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...: max. 95% (noncondensing) Certifications FCC, CE NETWORK SETUP DIAGRAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS • Connect the extender to the root access point with iQ Setup • Find best setup location with signal strength LED • Get high quality ...
Quick Install Guide
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Input the password of the existing Wi‐Fi network in the list. Note: If the Wi‐Fi network you wish to connect to. 6. iQ Setup will be displayed in the "Key" field and click "Next" to the root wireless access point. 7. The extender must have the same Wi‐Fi password as the root wireless access point. 9 All detected Wi‐Fi networks will start detecting available Wi‐Fi networks automatically. Select the one you wish to connect to does not appear, click "Refresh" to detect again or try to move the extender closer to continue.
Input the password of the existing Wi‐Fi network in the list. Note: If the Wi‐Fi network you wish to connect to. 6. iQ Setup will be displayed in the "Key" field and click "Next" to the root wireless access point. 7. The extender must have the same Wi‐Fi password as the root wireless access point. 9 All detected Wi‐Fi networks will start detecting available Wi‐Fi networks automatically. Select the one you wish to connect to does not appear, click "Refresh" to detect again or try to move the extender closer to continue.
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... appear on ‐screen. Click "APPLY" to continue, or click "BACK" to the extender, select its settings. To reconnect to restart the setup process. 11. Note: The extender will be disconnected from your Wi‐Fi router's configuration, or consult the network administrator who set up the ...the Wi‐Fi network if you want. The extender will see a final congratulations page. Click "Next" to restart the setup process. 10. Click "BACK" to complete the setup. 9. You will show a brief summary of the name of the root wireless access point, the name of the extender's access...
... appear on ‐screen. Click "APPLY" to continue, or click "BACK" to the extender, select its settings. To reconnect to restart the setup process. 11. Note: The extender will be disconnected from your Wi‐Fi router's configuration, or consult the network administrator who set up the ...the Wi‐Fi network if you want. The extender will see a final congratulations page. Click "Next" to restart the setup process. 10. Click "BACK" to complete the setup. 9. You will show a brief summary of the name of the root wireless access point, the name of the extender's access...
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...( ) will be unable to connect to . 12. After you want to run iQ Setup again, press and hold the WPS button for optimal Wi‐Fi extension. To move this extender to begin WPS... setup. 11 When the Power LED ( ) stays on again. You will flash when the device begins... the process of your Wi‐Fi extender is assigned to the extender while it is ready for setup. For best results, install the extender at a location where the Signal Strength LED ( ) remains on . Note:...
...( ) will be unable to connect to . 12. After you want to run iQ Setup again, press and hold the WPS button for optimal Wi‐Fi extension. To move this extender to begin WPS... setup. 11 When the Power LED ( ) stays on again. You will flash when the device begins... the process of your Wi‐Fi extender is assigned to the extender while it is ready for setup. For best results, install the extender at a location where the Signal Strength LED ( ) remains on . Note:...
Manual
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...Public License version 2. reserves the right to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. The product you , for a charge no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to revise ...this QIG. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for at least three years, to give you have purchased and the setup screen may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any...
...Public License version 2. reserves the right to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. The product you , for a charge no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to revise ...this QIG. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for at least three years, to give you have purchased and the setup screen may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any...
Manual
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... Familiarizing Yourself with Your New Wi-Fi Extender 5 Chapter II: Extender mode 8 2-1 Extender Mode Quick Installation Guide 8 2-1-1 Hardware WPS Button Setup 10 2-1-2 Web browser quick setup 14 2-2 Extender Mode Advanced Settings 21 2-2-1 Connecting to the web configuration menu 21 2-2-2 Home 23 2-2-3 WPS Setting 25 2-2-4 Advanced Settings 28 ... Button 46 Chapter III: Appendix 47 3-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC 47 3-1-1 Windows XP IP Address Setup 47 3-1-2 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address setup 48 3-2 Specifications 51 3-3 Glossary ...52 3-4 Technical Support Information 55 1
... Familiarizing Yourself with Your New Wi-Fi Extender 5 Chapter II: Extender mode 8 2-1 Extender Mode Quick Installation Guide 8 2-1-1 Hardware WPS Button Setup 10 2-1-2 Web browser quick setup 14 2-2 Extender Mode Advanced Settings 21 2-2-1 Connecting to the web configuration menu 21 2-2-2 Home 23 2-2-3 WPS Setting 25 2-2-4 Advanced Settings 28 ... Button 46 Chapter III: Appendix 47 3-1 Configuring TCP/IP on PC 47 3-1-1 Windows XP IP Address Setup 47 3-1-2 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address setup 48 3-2 Specifications 51 3-3 Glossary ...52 3-4 Technical Support Information 55 1
Manual
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... 1-1 Introduction Thank you to easily find the best location placement for Wi-Fi signal extension and optimal wireless performance. Hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for purchasing this universal Wi-Fi extender!
... 1-1 Introduction Thank you to easily find the best location placement for Wi-Fi signal extension and optimal wireless performance. Hardware WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for purchasing this universal Wi-Fi extender!
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... signal can then move this extender to install it receives. This chapter will show you how to quickly install this device with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and how to set up the extender with wireless dead zones. This extends wireless signal coverage and helps solve problems with the browser based user...
... signal can then move this extender to install it receives. This chapter will show you how to quickly install this device with Wi-Fi Protected Setup, and how to set up the extender with wireless dead zones. This extends wireless signal coverage and helps solve problems with the browser based user...
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WPS button WPS LED 2. The amount of time the button should be held down will vary between different routers, some will work with a quick press, while others may require holding the button down for 2 seconds, until the WPS LED starts flashing. 2-1-1 Hardware WPS Button Setup 1. Press the WPS button on the extender for 2 seconds or more. 10 Press and hold the WPS button on the root wireless access point within 2 minutes to establish a connection.
WPS button WPS LED 2. The amount of time the button should be held down will vary between different routers, some will work with a quick press, while others may require holding the button down for 2 seconds, until the WPS LED starts flashing. 2-1-1 Hardware WPS Button Setup 1. Press the WPS button on the extender for 2 seconds or more. 10 Press and hold the WPS button on the root wireless access point within 2 minutes to establish a connection.
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Note: This WPS button position on this extender's web UI to set up the device (for more details, please refer to '2-1-2 Web Browser Quick Setup') When the extender detects the WPS signal from the root wireless access point, the following sequence of LED flashes will occur: Phase Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 ...
Note: This WPS button position on this extender's web UI to set up the device (for more details, please refer to '2-1-2 Web Browser Quick Setup') When the extender detects the WPS signal from the root wireless access point, the following sequence of LED flashes will occur: Phase Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 ...
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The quick installation setup is now done, you can refer to '2-2 Extender mode Advanced Settings' to login to the web UI for other advanced settings. 13
The quick installation setup is now done, you can refer to '2-2 Extender mode Advanced Settings' to login to the web UI for other advanced settings. 13
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... the Wi-Fi extender's Ethernet port. For example, in the area and connect to "extender******", where ****** is a series of numbers and letters. 2-1-2 Web browser quick setup Before you can connect to the extender and start configuration procedures, your computer to the extender through a wireless connection. Use an Ethernet cable to connect...
... the Wi-Fi extender's Ethernet port. For example, in the area and connect to "extender******", where ****** is a series of numbers and letters. 2-1-2 Web browser quick setup Before you can connect to the extender and start configuration procedures, your computer to the extender through a wireless connection. Use an Ethernet cable to connect...
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The default username is "admin" and the default password is "1234". Select the one to which you wish to connect to does not appear, click "Refresh" to search again or try moving the extender closer to log in the list. iQ Setup will then be displayed in . 3. All the detected Wi-Fi networks will be prompted to the root wireless access point. 17 If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect and click "Next" to continue. 4. Click "OK" to continue. You will start detecting available Wi-Fi networks automatically.
The default username is "admin" and the default password is "1234". Select the one to which you wish to connect to does not appear, click "Refresh" to search again or try moving the extender closer to log in the list. iQ Setup will then be displayed in . 3. All the detected Wi-Fi networks will be prompted to the root wireless access point. 17 If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect and click "Next" to continue. 4. Click "OK" to continue. You will start detecting available Wi-Fi networks automatically.
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... to your root AP to be prompted to enter the extender's SSID and the access point's wireless security key. You may choose to save the setup page to the Internet through the extender. For the wireless security key, input the same key as the root wireless access point. Note: The extender... "Key" field. This option is the root wireless access point's SSID plus the last six characters of the extender's access key. Click "NEXT" to continue. Setup extender manually 5.
... to your root AP to be prompted to enter the extender's SSID and the access point's wireless security key. You may choose to save the setup page to the Internet through the extender. For the wireless security key, input the same key as the root wireless access point. Note: The extender... "Key" field. This option is the root wireless access point's SSID plus the last six characters of the extender's access key. Click "NEXT" to continue. Setup extender manually 5.
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Click "APPLY" to it wirelessly by selecting the extender's SSID in your list of Wi-Fi networks. 19 You can reconnect to complete the setup. 8. After you result within 2 minutes. After the reboot is complete, your associated access point and will show you click "NEXT' the Wi-Fi Extender will start to continue: 7. If the following page appears, click "NEXT" to verify the wireless key with your computer will indicate if the test has been successful. The setup page will disconnect from the extender. Please wait for few seconds for Wi-Fi extender to reboot. 9. 6.
Click "APPLY" to it wirelessly by selecting the extender's SSID in your list of Wi-Fi networks. 19 You can reconnect to complete the setup. 8. After you result within 2 minutes. After the reboot is complete, your associated access point and will show you click "NEXT' the Wi-Fi Extender will start to continue: 7. If the following page appears, click "NEXT" to verify the wireless key with your computer will indicate if the test has been successful. The setup page will disconnect from the extender. Please wait for few seconds for Wi-Fi extender to reboot. 9. 6.
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The following setup page will appear: The description of every setup item is listed as follow: 25 To access the 'WPS Settings' menu, click 'WPS Settings' on the left. 2-2-3 WPS Setting You can quickly establish a secure connection between this Wi-Fi extender and other wireless devices that also support WPS. By using WPS, you can configure WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) here.
The following setup page will appear: The description of every setup item is listed as follow: 25 To access the 'WPS Settings' menu, click 'WPS Settings' on the left. 2-2-3 WPS Setting You can quickly establish a secure connection between this Wi-Fi extender and other wireless devices that also support WPS. By using WPS, you can configure WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) here.
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... security is enabled, the wireless clients will wait for WPS requests from another WPS-compatible device wishes to connect to start Push-Button style WPS setup procedures. This Wi-Fi extender will follow the wireless settings of this Wi-Fi extender. The 'WPS' LED on the Wi-Fi extender will follow...
... security is enabled, the wireless clients will wait for WPS requests from another WPS-compatible device wishes to connect to start Push-Button style WPS setup procedures. This Wi-Fi extender will follow the wireless settings of this Wi-Fi extender. The 'WPS' LED on the Wi-Fi extender will follow...
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Configure these settings should not be configured by novice users. The following setup page will appear: 28 Please note that these settings only when you understand what you're doing. To access the 'Advanced Settings' menu, click 'Advanced Settings' on this page. 2-2-4 Advanced Settings You can configure advanced wireless settings on the left.
Configure these settings should not be configured by novice users. The following setup page will appear: 28 Please note that these settings only when you understand what you're doing. To access the 'Advanced Settings' menu, click 'Advanced Settings' on this page. 2-2-4 Advanced Settings You can configure advanced wireless settings on the left.
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2-2-5 MAC Address Filtering This Wi-Fi extender can make a 'white list' in advance, to only allow users on the list to use its MAC address filter to only allow wireless users with certain MAC addresses to the extender, even if the user knows the password. To access the 'MAC Filtering' menu, click 'MAC Filtering' on this Wi-Fi extender. The following setup page will enhance security because you can use this white list cannot connect to connect. Clients not on the left. This will appear: 32
2-2-5 MAC Address Filtering This Wi-Fi extender can make a 'white list' in advance, to only allow users on the list to use its MAC address filter to only allow wireless users with certain MAC addresses to the extender, even if the user knows the password. To access the 'MAC Filtering' menu, click 'MAC Filtering' on this Wi-Fi extender. The following setup page will enhance security because you can use this white list cannot connect to connect. Clients not on the left. This will appear: 32