Edimax EW-7415PDn Quick Install Guide

Edimax EW-7415PDn Manual

Edimax EW-7415PDn manual content summary:

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    EW-7416APn v2 & EW-7415PDn Mac Quick Installation Guide 09-2012 / v2.0 1
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    your dealer of purchase to claim any missing items.  Wireless access point x 1  CD (EZmax Setup Wizard, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide and User Manual) x 1  Power adapter x 1  3dBi antenna x 2  Accessory kit x 1  Quick installation guide x 1 Top Panel LED Status Item Item PWR (Power
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    the PWR LED starts flashing, to reset the access point to factory default settings. c. LAN Port Connects this access point to other Ethernet devices (switches, routers or other wired network devices) - for the EW-7415PDn this is where you connect the access point to a PoE switch. d. 5V DC This is
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    Quick Setup 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on "System Preferences". 2. In System Preferences, click on "Network". 3. Here you will see all of your
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    ". 5. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer. Then connect the other end to an Ethernet port on the access point, as shown below. Plug the power adapter into the device's 5V power port, and plug the adapter into a wall socket. The PWR LED and corresponding
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    7. Click on "Ethernet" in the left panel and then click the drop down arrow for the menu labeled "Configure IPv4" in the right panel. From the drop down menu, select "Manually". 6
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    to 192.168.2.10, as shown in the next step. Note: Please refer to the user manual for guidance on how to assign a new IP address to the access point. If the default IP remains unchanged, you will need to repeat this process and modify the IP of your Macintosh every time you wish to configure the
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    the following username and password: Username: admin Password: 1234 Click "Log In". 11. This will open the access point's web management interface, which allows you to configure the functions and settings of the access point. Please refer to the user manual for more information about configuration
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    On the "Status and Information" page, click "Basic Setting" in the left menu. Then click the arrow to open the menu labeled "Mode". Select "Universal Repeater" mode. Click the "Select Site Survey" button. You will see a list of available Wi-Fi networks, as shown below. Choose your Wi-Fi network and
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    "Encryption" is "WPA1PSK WPA2PSK'. Note: PSK means "Pre-Shared Key". Click "Done" to close this window. 2. The "Root AP SSID" is your main Wi-Fi router. The "MAIN ESSID" is the SSID of the repeater. Click the box labeled "MAIN ESSID" and enter a name for reference. In the example below we used the
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    at this point. It is necessary to continue and configure the security settings of the access point before it can function. 4. Select "Security" from the left sidebar in the Edimax web management encryption as your existing Wi-Fi network, otherwise this repeater mode cannot connect to it. 11
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    labeled "Pre-Shared Key". For other encryption types, please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions. Note: You need to enter your existing wireless network password. If you do not know your existing network password, please refer to Appendix How To Find Your Network Security Key. When
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    "Configure IPv4". Select "Using DHCP" and click on "Apply". 9. Disconnect the access point from your Macintosh by removing the connecting Ethernet cable. The "Ethernet" status in " menu and choose your access point (Main ESSID) name from the list. In this case, the network was named "repeater". 13
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    browser in an appropriate location. Note: Please refer to the user manual for guidance on Access Point mode, AP Client mode, and Repeater mode installation. Hardware Installation Access Point Mode Connect one port of the device to your router or xDSL modem. You can now connect to the device through
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    AP Client Mode Connect one port of the device to the appliance you wish to connect to the Internet wirelessly, such as a computer, game console, or smart TV. Repeater Mode Position the device in a location for optimal wireless extension, such as the middle of your house. You can connect to the
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    2. Select "Passwords" from the sub-menu labeled "Category" on the left side, as shown below. Then 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. 16
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    3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window. 4. 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". 17
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    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. 18
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EW-7416APn v2 & EW-7415PDn
Mac Quick Installation Guide
09-2012 / v2.0