Edimax EW-7428HCn High Power Ceiling Mount Wireless PoE Range Extender Quick Installation Guide

Edimax EW-7428HCn High Power Ceiling Mount Wireless PoE Range Extender

About Edimax

Edimax Technology is a Taiwanese networking solutions provider that specializes in the development, design, and manufacturing of advanced networking products. The company was founded in 1986 and has since become a global leader in providing innovative networking solutions for homes and businesses.

Edimax’s product portfolio includes wireless routers, range extenders, access points, network adapters, switches, IP cameras, and more. The company is committed to providing reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective networking solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Edimax EW-7428HCn N300 High Power Ceiling Mount Wireless PoE Range Extender/Access Point! This device is an ideal choice for users looking to expand their home or office networking environment. Its easy installation procedure also allows any computer user to set up a network environment in a matter of minutes.

Package Contents

Before you start using this device, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):

• Ceiling mount range extender/access point (1 pcs)
• Quick installation guide (1 pcs)
• CD with multi-language QIG and user manual (1 pcs)
• Power adapter (1 pcs)
• Ethernet cable (1 pcs)
• Mounting kit (1 pcs)
• Access key card (1 pcs)

Physical Description

LED	Light Status	Description
(1)Power	On	The device correctly powered and initialized
	Off	Device not powered or not correctly powered, or device not yet initialized

(2)Wi-Fi	On	WPS is activated and the device is waiting for a WPS signal from another device
	Flashing	Wi-Fi activity (transferring data)
(3)LAN	On	Connected to a local area network
	Off	Not connected to a local area network
	Flashing	LAN activity (transferring data)

Item	Function	Description
(4)Reset/ WPS	WPS	Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to activate WPS mode, during which this device will attempt to automatically connect to a   WPS-enabled client device.
	Reset	To reset the device to factory default settings, press and hold the button for 10 seconds, until the Power LED starts flashing. Release the button to initiate reset procedures.

Note: Please note that the hardware WPS button only works when connecting to wireless clients. It will have no effect when the device itself is in Wireless Client Mode.

Back Panel

Item Name	Description
(5) LAN Port	Connects to an Ethernet cable. This device is capable of Power over Ethernet (PoE), so if the cable is connected to a PoE switch, then this device will be powered by the Ethernet cable alone.
(6) 5V DC	Connects to the power adapter.

Note: Please do not connect the power adapter if the device is already connected to a PoE switch via the LAN port.

GETTING STARTED

1. . Carefully remove the back panel cover by twisting it counterclockwise. This enables easier access to the LAN port and the power adapter.
2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the device’s Ethernet port, and plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet port.
3. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket, then connect it to the 5V DC power port.
4. The device will begin to initialize. After 30 seconds, the power LED will turn on, which indicates the device has completed its initialization.
   Note: Make sure that your computer is set as a DHCP client. If you are unsure, please see the user manual on the enclosed CD for more information.
5. Enclosed in the product box is an Access Key card, containing a URL to access the device’s browser-based configuration interface, similar to the example below.
   Note: The URL on your card will likely differ from the example shown in this guide. Please enter the URL you see on your card, and not the URL used in the examples here.
6. Open a web browser. For Windows users, enter the access key or default IP address (http://192.168.2.2) into the browser URL bar.
   For Mac and Linux users, enter the default IP address (http://192.168.2.2) into the browser URL bar.
   Note: Windows only supports the access key. For Mac and Linux, please use the default IP address as an alternative.
7. You will be prompted to enter a username and password. The default username is admin, and the default password is 1234.
8. You will then enter the iQ Setup screen, where you can choose which mode to activate.

The default mode for the device is Access Point Mode. For Universal Wi-Fi Extender Mode and Wireless Client Mode, please refer to the user manual in the enclosed CD.

Access Point Mode

Access Point Mode allows the device to broadcast a wireless Internet signal, which your wireless devices – such as a notebook computer, a smartphone, or a tablet computer – can connect to.

1. Select Access Point Mode from the iQ Setup list.
2. You will be asked if you want to change the login information for this device. For now, simply click ‘NEXT’ without changing anything. You will later have an opportunity to change this in the browser-based setup, should you wish.
   Note: If you changed the username and password in this step, you will be prompted to login. Enter the new information into the login prompt.
3. You will be prompted to set the device’s access point settings. If you want to, you can give the device an ID in the ‘Device Name’ field, and if you want to set a Wi-Fi password, select ‘Enabled’ from the drop-down menu and enter your desired password in the ‘Wi-Fi Network Password field’. Otherwise, if you keep the default settings, the device’s wireless network will have the default ID of ‘Edimax’ and will use no password.
   Note: If the device is not set to “Obtain an IP address automatically”, then please select that option by clicking on the radio button circled in the above image.
4. Click ‘APPLY’ when you are done. You will see a confirmation screen, with your Wi-Fi settings.
5. Click ‘APPLY’ and the device will save settings and restart. When it has finished, you will see a final congratulations screen.

Hardware Installation

1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer and the device.
2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the device. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN port on a router or switch.
   Note: If you are using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch, it is unnecessary to provide power through the 5V adapter. Therefore, if you are using a PoE switch, unplug the power cable from the 5V adapter port. If you are not using a PoE switch, then the device must draw power from the 5V power cable.
3. To attach the device to the ceiling in its final location, attach the device’s back panel to the ceiling with the included screws (mounting kit). Then, attach the rest of the device to the back panel, twisting it clockwise to lock it into place.
4. You may now connect to the device wirelessly by selecting its ID from your list of Wi-Fi networks and entering the password you set (if you set one). However, remember that for the device to function as a wireless access point, it must connect to the root router or switch with an Ethernet cable.

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.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate the equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements
SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with a PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the application for certification, and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such as PDAs or lap pads is not authorized.

This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna tested in the application for certification. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999, on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacturer 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 the United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not Intended for Use None

EU Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC.

WEEE Directive & Product Disposal  At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or returned to the supplier for disposal.

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 directive (1999/5/EC).

• Equipment: N300 High Power Wireless Ceiling Mount Range Extender/Access Point
• Model No.: EW-7428HCn
• Report No.: ER222113, EH222113, EA222113, L222113L136

The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:

• Spectrum:
  • ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10);
  • EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09)
• EMF:
  • EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05);
• EN 50385:2002
• Safety (LVD):
  

   

  • IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition); Am 1:2009
  • EN-60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011

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