How to upgrade the firmware of Edimax Access point/Range ...

Edimax Access Point/Range Extender (EW-7415/EW-7416/EW-7228)Firmware UpgradeStep 1 :a) Use a computer that has broadband/internet connection, download the latestfirmware from Edimax UK website below.http://www.edimax.co.uk/en/support.php?pl1_id=1&mwsp=1b) Select the model number and click Go. Browse to the Firmware section on thewebpage.c) Download the latest version. Click on the DOWNLOAD to download the firmware file.d) The following window will appear:FirefoxInternet ExplorerYou want to save the file onto the desktop or a save location you willremember/know easily.*Note that you will need to drag the .bin file out of the .zip folder.1 Edimax Technology (UK) Limited | Firmware Upgradewww.edimax.co.uk

Step 2 :a) Do a hard reset on your Edimax Access Point/Range Extender. To reset, power it on,press and hold the reset button for 20 seconds. Then, power it off and on.b) Disconnect your computer from your broadband/router. Connect your computer tothe LAN port of the Edimax Access Point/Range Extender using an Ethernet cable.c) In the computer, setup a fix IP address.For XP, click on Control Panel, Network Connection, Right-click on Local Area Connection,go to it's Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click on Properties. Select Use theFollowing IP Address, enter IP address = 192.168.2.2 and subnet mask = 255.255.255.0,Default Gateway leaves it blank. Click OK/Apply to save the setting.For Vista, click on Control Panel, Network and Internet>Network and sharingcenter>Click on Manage Network Connection> Right-click on Local Area Connection, goto it's Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4, click on Properties. Select Use theFollowing IP Address, enter IP address = 192.168.2.2 and subnet mask = 255.255.255.0,Default Gateway leaves it blank. Click OK to save the setting.For Windows 7, click on Control Panel, Network and Internet>Network and sharingcenter>Click on Change Adapter Setting> Right-click on Local Area Connection, go to it'sProperties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4, click on Properties. Select Use theFollowing IP Address, enter IP address = 192.168.2.2 and subnet mask = 255.255.255.0,Default Gateway leaves it blank. Click OK to save the setting.For Mac, go to System Preferences>Network>select “Built-in Ethernet”>clickConfigure>Select “TCP/IP”>select Manually for IP address>enter IP address =192.168.2.2, subnet mask =255.255.255.0, router = leave it blank. Click Apply Now tosave the setting.d) Open Internet Explorer/Safari, at the address bar, type 192.168.2.1 and press Enter.It will prompt you to login. Login with default username is “admin”; password is“1234”.2 Edimax Technology (UK) Limited | Firmware Upgradewww.edimax.co.uk

e) Once login, click “Upgrade” and “Browse”.f) Browse to the firmware bin file saved in the computer. Select it and click Open.g) Click “Apply” button.3 Edimax Technology (UK) Limited | Firmware Upgradewww.edimax.co.uk

h) Click “OK” button for writing the latest firmware to the access point.i) Click “OK” button.Please do not power off or disconnect the AP when the firmwareupgrade is in progress.j) When the upgrade is done, in the computer, change the TCP/IP setting back toObtain IP address automatically.For XP, click on Control Panel, Network Connection, Right-click on Local Area Connection,go to it's Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click on Properties. Select ObtainIP Address Automatically. Click OK/Apply to save the setting.For Vista, click on Control Panel, Network and Internet>Network and sharingcenter>Click on Manage Network Connection> Right-click on Local Area Connection, goto it's Properties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4, click on Properties. Select Obtain IPAddress Automatically. Click OK to save the setting.4 Edimax Technology (UK) Limited | Firmware Upgradewww.edimax.co.uk

For Windows 7, click on Control Panel, Network and Internet>Network and sharingcenter>Click on Change Adapter Setting> Right-click on Local Area Connection, go to it'sProperties. Select Internet Protocol Version 4, click on Properties. Select Obtain IPAddress Automatically. Click OK to save the setting.For Mac, System Preferences>Network>select “Built-in Ethernet”>click Configure>Select“TCP/IP”>select Using DHCP. Click Apply Now to save the setting.k) Lastly, do a hard reset on the Edimax Access Point/Range Extender to allow newfirmware to take effect. To reset, power it on, press and hold the reset button for20 seconds. Then, power off and on. Firmware upgrade is now complete. You cannow set up the Edimax Access Point/Range Extender to your network.5 Edimax Technology (UK) Limited | Firmware Upgradewww.edimax.co.uk