Edimax Technology EW-7238RPD User Manual
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obtain an IP address.
e. Ensure that all other Wi-Fi/Ethernet adapters are
disabled or disconnected.
I can’t log onto the
browser-based
configuration
interface: incorrect
password.
a. Password is case-sensitive. Make sure the “Caps
Lock” light is not illuminated.
b. If you do not know your password, restore the
device to factory settings.
I can’t establish a
connection to my
wireless extender.
a. If encryption is enabled, please re-check WEP or
WPA passphrase settings on your wireless client.
The password is case-sensitive. Make sure the
“Caps Lock” light is not illuminated.
b. Try moving closer to the wireless extender.
c. Switch off the extender and switch it back on after
10 seconds.
f. Please check that the extender is correctly inserted
into a power socket and check the LEDs on the front
panel.
File downloads are
very slow or
frequently
interrupted.
a. Reset the wireless extender
b. Try again later. Your local network may be
experiencing technical difficulties or very high
usage.
c. Change channel number.
The wireless extender
is extremely hot.
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. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from
wireless extender then disconnect the extender
immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so.
Call your dealer of purchase for help.
My network device
can’t access the
Internet.
a. Ensure that your broadband router is fully
functional.
b. Switch off both your network device and wireless
extender and switch back on again.
c. Ensure that the wireless extender is powered on
(check the PWR LED).
d. On the browser based configuration interface home
page, check “Status” under “Wireless Settings”. It
should be “Connected” – if it is “Disconnected”
then this means the wireless extender is not