Edimax EW-7238RPD Quick Install Guide - Page 4

Installation - setup

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Installation There are two ways you can quickly setup the Wi-Fi extender - using browser-based iQ Setup (steps 1 - 15 below) or using the WPS button (see WPS Setup). Note: It is recommended that you plug in the extender close to your router/access point for the setup process. You need to establish a connection between your extender and router/access point. After setup is complete and a connection is established, you can move the extender to your preferred location. Note: Before you use the wireless extender, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple procedure, and step by step instructions for how to do this can be found in the user manual. 1.Plug the Wi-Fi extender into a power outlet close to the root wireless access point and switch it on. The power LED ( ) will flash while the extender initializes - please wait. The extender is ready when the power LED is on. 2.You can connect to the Wi-Fi extender using a (i.) wired or (ii.) wireless connection. Note: Please disable any other Wi-Fi adapters you may have, and/or disconnect/disable any other Ethernet cables/adapters from your computer. 3

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There are two ways you can quickly setup the Wi-Fi extender - using
browser-based
iQ Setup
(
steps 1 - 15
below) or using the
WPS
button (see
WPS Setup
).
Note:
It is recommended that you plug in the extender
close to your router/access point for the setup process.
You need to establish a connection between your
extender and router/access point. After setup is
complete and a connection is established, you can
move the extender to your preferred location.
Note:
Before you use the wireless extender, please
make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP
address. This is a simple procedure, and step by step
instructions for how to do this can be found in the user
manual.
1.
Plug the Wi-Fi extender into a power outlet close to the root wireless
access point and switch it on. The power LED (
) will
flash
while the
extender initializes
please wait
. The extender is ready when the power
LED is
on
.
2.
You can connect to the Wi-Fi extender using a
(i.)
wired or
(ii.)
wireless
connection.
Note:
Please disable any other Wi-Fi adapters you
may have, and/or disconnect/disable any other
Ethernet cables/adapters from your computer.
Installation