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Edimax EW-7416APN Wireless Access Point/Range Extender with 2T2R MIMO Technology

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  • Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards
  • Supports point-to-point and point-to multi point bridge function
  • Supports WDS repeater mode, Universal repeater model and AP client mode
  • Supports WPA,WPA2 security enhanced function and WPS configuration button
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Product Description

Wireless 802.11n Access Point

Acting as a bridge between the wired Ethernet and the 2.4GHz wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n, this wireless access point let your wireless client stations access both the wired and the wireless network nodes.

Universal Repeater Mode

The Universal Repeater function could extend the coverage and signal strength for the current wireless environment. This standardized function is compatible with other wireless APs and Routers. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a huge space like airports, hotels and schools…etc.

Robust Wireless Security with WPA and WPA2

Except for the basic security control by ESSID and 64/128 bit key length WEP encryption, this access point also supports the advanced security features, like MAC access control, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP, AES and hidden ESSID. It provides a total solution for you to build up a secure wireless network environment that can prevent from all kinds of hacker intrusion.

Web Configuration

You can configure this access point through the friendly Web user interface with a browser.

Features

∙ Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE802.11n standards.

∙ Supports 2.400~2.4835GHz frequency band.

∙ High data rate up to 300Mbps network speed.

∙ Auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interferences.

∙ Supports point-to-point and point-to-multi point bridge function.

∙ Supports WDS (Wireless Distributed System) repeater mode.

∙ Supports Universal Repeater mode.

∙ Supports AP Client mode.

∙ Supports four sets of ESSID to group the different wireless networks.

∙ Supports roaming link integrity.

∙ Provides 64/128 bit key length WEP data encryption.

∙ Supports WPA, WPA2 security enhanced function (pre-shared key, 802.1x, TKIP, AES …).

∙ Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.

∙ Provides MAC access control.

∙ Provides hidden SSID function.

∙ Supports Web-based configuration.

∙ Firmware upgradeable via Web browser.

Manufacturer's Description

Wireless 802.11n Access Point

Acting as a bridge between the wired Ethernet and the 2.4GHz wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n, this wireless access point let your wireless client stations access both the wired and the wireless network nodes.

Universal Repeater Mode

The Universal Repeater function could extend the coverage and signal strength for the current wireless environment. This standardized function is compatible with other wireless APs and Routers. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a huge space like airports, hotels and schools…etc.

Robust Wireless Security with WPA and WPA2

Except for the basic security control by ESSID and 64/128 bit key length WEP encryption, this access point also supports the advanced security features, like MAC access control, IEEE 802.1x authentication, TKIP, AES and hidden ESSID. It provides a total solution for you to build up a secure wireless network environment that can prevent from all kinds of hacker intrusion.

Web Configuration

You can configure this access point through the friendly Web user interface with a browser.Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards-Increases the wireless speed up to 12 times faster and extends the coverage up to 5 times further-Supports point-to-point and point-to multi point bridge function-Supports WDS repeater mode. With advanced 2T2R MIMO technology, this access point acts as a high speed bridge between your wired and wireless networks

Customer reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
384 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the functionality, wireless signal, and value of the product. They mention it functions flawlessly, provides good performance on the whole, and is well worth the effort and money. Some are also happy with the speed and size. However, some customers have issues with the internet connection and mixed opinions on the ease of setup.

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104 customers mention ‘Functionality’90 positive14 negative

Customers like the functionality of the product. They mention it functions flawlessly and performs well as an access point. Some say it provides good performance overall.

"...However, the hardware it is built on is absolutely rock solid and for that reason alone this product has won me over despite its numerous flaws." Read more

"...The Edimax has functioned flawlessly so far and runs very cool which is an important factor for the longevity of the electronics inside the..." Read more

"...but once I got it to do so I was delighted that the setup wizard on the CD rom worked and the Edimax seemed to be up an running in a few..." Read more

"...initial frustrations I had with this box, it has now been working almost continuously and with no problems at all for six years...." Read more

59 customers mention ‘Wireless signal’54 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the wireless signal of the product. They mention it's excellent, has a great range, and bandwidth. Some say it improves the signal to rooms that had no or low signal. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and value of the product.

"...That was simply not the case - the signal is very strong and very stable...." Read more

"...The performance was good when working providing a good signal and 60% of the router speed in my summerhouse at the bottom of the garden...." Read more

"...Once it was working it seemed to offer acceptable signal strength and range. But I didn't feel confident about it...." Read more

"...I was attracted by the idea that it could connect wirelessly to my existing router and then create its own network connecting through to that,..." Read more

38 customers mention ‘Value for money’38 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the product. They mention it's well worth the effort and money. The setup is a breeze, and it's a cheap WiFi extender.

"...Other than that, a really good piece of kit for the price." Read more

"...So - what do I think? It's small, neat, inexpensive, and now seems to do what it's supposed to. That should earn it 5 stars...." Read more

"...A short lease is a good idea Overall, a very cheap solution, and recommended." Read more

"...of a 12v one, so it sucks less juice from the mains and is more economical...." Read more

19 customers mention ‘Range’15 positive4 negative

Customers like the range of the product. They mention it's faultless and covers the whole of a large bungalow.

"...Behaviour is faultless and the extended range covers the whole of a large bungalow. Would certainly buy again...." Read more

"...Price! An N extender, for under G extender prices. * Great range! (Better than my Belkin N!) *..." Read more

"...2. The signal strength, range, and bandwidth are significantly better than the Netgear..." Read more

"...as an add-on to my Sky router which is only wireless G and very limited in range. Set up was quick and simple...." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Speed’10 positive4 negative

Customers like the speed of the product. They mention it's easy to set up, has good speed, and games online without lag or choppy movies. The difference in data transfer rates is amazing, and it's quick, effective, and cheap. It was up and running as a range extender/repeater in 5 minutes.

"...sharing the network with a Sonos system and I have had no problems with speed or buffering...." Read more

"...And all with no noticeable degradation of speed or increased levels of lag when gaming...." Read more

"...extender box works OK, most of the time, however the internet seems to be inexplicably slower to load up web pages when connected to the extender...." Read more

"...It even reaches into the garden! PS3 now logs in instantly and downloads updates without a problem...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Size’10 positive0 negative

Customers like the size of the product. They mention it's small and compact, taking up little space on their window sills.

"...So - what do I think? It's small, neat, inexpensive, and now seems to do what it's supposed to. That should earn it 5 stars...." Read more

"...The Edimax is cheap,compact,inobtrusive and both VISTA & XP Compatible.Also MAC according to another reviewer...." Read more

"The good; * Small form * Price! An N extender, for under G extender prices. * Great range! (Better than my Belkin N!) *..." Read more

"...Good Points 1. I found the Edimax EW-7416APN to be a small unit, easy to setup and configure. 2...." Read more

97 customers mention ‘Ease of setup’60 positive37 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of setup of the networking device. Some mention it's easy to setup either as a Range Extender or an AP, and the previous user's information to help set up was useful. Others say it's a little difficult to set up and the configuration is incomprehensible.

"...Set up was quick and simple. As others have mentioned the key is to download the pdf Quick Set-up Guide from the Edimax site...." Read more

"...Despite the mass of options available, the unit was very easy to setup either as a Range Extender or AP once you had a quick poke around the menu...." Read more

"...This product, aimed at Joe Everyman, is just too complex to setup for the average person and I am convinced that anyone with lesser technical..." Read more

"...if it is that easy to set up then its the one for me, but i was still a bit dubious after some of the reviewers own guides seemed rather different..." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Internet connection’3 positive15 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the internet connection of the product. They mention it drops out altogether and becomes temperamental. Some also say there is trouble with the initial connection.

"...Once you have done this you'll lose connection to the access point until you change your computer's IP setting back to what it was originally...." Read more

"...the new system has made very clear is that the Virgin cable service goes down more frequently than we would like...." Read more

"...In short the signal drop and loss of internet connection was becoming annoying. Item was delivered from Amazon in a few days...." Read more

"...of a button but as soon as I took it out of the room it could not connect with the router. I ended up throwing it away and retained the Edimax...." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

Mr. M. Stubbs
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent "set it and forget it" product!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2011
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After having wireless signal interference issues, I decided I needed a wireless range extender to regain the performance of my home network. The technical specs of this product seemed to match what I wanted and fast as lightning, it arrived.

The unboxing was pretty standard - though I was amazed at just how small this device really is. There was the usual plethora of instructions in every language under the sun, the same old "do not dip this product in the bathtub" spiel we've all grown accustomed to.

Now, at this point I should mention that I consider myself to be at an advanced level of technological experience. Off I went to set this product up... except, it didn't go too smoothly. "That's ok", I thought, "it may just be me". Off I went to check the instructions, tail between my legs. Unfortunately they were not of much help and detailed only the very most basic level of product setup. In the same sense, the Edimax website was also of no real use.

One and a half hours later, I had completed what should have been a two minute setup job. I came away from this experience triumphant, but disappointed in Edimax. This product, aimed at Joe Everyman, is just too complex to setup for the average person and I am convinced that anyone with lesser technical knowledge than perhaps myself and other reviewers on this website would not have been able to get the product working at all. With a web interface that looks like it could have been designed in the early 80's, this product is just not consumer friendly.

Once the product is set up correctly, it works a charm! I was wary of a device such as this adding some latency to my network. That was simply not the case - the signal is very strong and very stable. Currently I have had this device plugged in and running for well over 15 days without a single hiccup. During this time, the product has kept very cool and is only very slightly warm to the touch.

5/5 for the product hardware and stability.
1/5 for the product firmware/web interface/design.
1/5 for the setup.

Overall, this product needs significant work done to it in the form of firmware upgrades to improve the setup process and web interface. However, the hardware it is built on is absolutely rock solid and for that reason alone this product has won me over despite its numerous flaws.
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That IT Guy
4.0 out of 5 stars This Works, And It Is Simple To Set Up
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 October 2010
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I bought this as an add-on to my Sky router which is only wireless G and very limited in range. Set up was quick and simple. As others have mentioned the key is to download the pdf Quick Set-up Guide from the Edimax site. Follow this and you will be fine. I wanted to use this as an Access Point connected directly to my Sky router in order to replace its slow and wimpy wireless G performance.

The basic steps were:-

1. Connect the Access Point directly to your PC with an Ethernet cable;
2. Edit your tcp/ip properties as described in the quick set-up guide;
3. Then using your web browser log into the router on 192.168.2.1 as described;
4. Supply user name "admin" and password "1234";
5. This gets you into the Access Point Set Up page;
6. Assign it with a compatible ip address in the range supported by your router - you will need to check your router for this;
7. Then set up the security passphrase for your WPA or WEP settings;
8. That's the set up done. Power down the Access Point and unplug it from your PC;
9. Then plug it into a spare port on the Router using the same Ethernet cable and power it up;
10. From then on you can see it as a Wireless Access Point and you can connect wirelessly using the passphrase you set up earlier;

10 to 15 minutes to set up overall. I also used a tool called inSSIDer to do a wireless survey and set the Access Point to a channel that was clear and did not have any neighbouring Wireless units treading on it. This improves performance.

I also logged into my Sky Router and turned off its own wireless transmitter because the Edimax Access Point can be seen all over the house loud and clear.

So before I had a weak Wireless G Wireless Router and now I effectively have a strong Wireless N one - cool.

I used to run a wireless G repeater which was always dropping the connection and also ran very hot. The Edimax has functioned flawlessly so far and runs very cool which is an important factor for the longevity of the electronics inside the box!

I only gave this product 4 stars because the wireless transmission LED flashes even when data is not being transmitted - you can tell what's going on because the wireless LED is flashing on the Edimax but the corresponding wired port LED (which the Edimax is connected to) is not flashing. A very minor niggle, but a glitch nonetheless. Other than that, a really good piece of kit for the price.
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Eyebrows
1.0 out of 5 stars Promising, but failed to please in the end.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2011
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Edimax EW-7416APN Wireless 802.11n Access Point - Range extender
I had my edimax for 11months. It was hard to set up initially (6 hours) and after it stopped working a number of times and need reseting, I used the reviews and my own experience to write a new set up procedure. This got the setup down to 10 mins.

The performance was good when working providing a good signal and 60% of the router speed in my summerhouse at the bottom of the garden. In the end the reset button stopped working and I had to send for a replacement, but this then failed on the second so it had to be a refund. If you buy one make sure you switch off auto channel changes on your main router but still be prepared for poor reliability and high maintenance.

If you can afford to pay a bit more buy a Netgear WN3000RP Universal WIFI Range Extender. It takes a few minutes to set, needs much less computer literacy and in my case provides a signal that is 100% of my router strength/speed at the bottom of the garden.
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Dieter T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Einwandfreie Funktion
Reviewed in Germany on 11 May 2012
Verified Purchase
Ohne lang herumzureden - die Einrichtung in einem englischen Menü ist sehr einfach durchführbar. WPA2 aktiviert, Schlüssel eingegeben, IP-Adresse eingestellt, gespeichert, fertig.

Der Accesspoint sollte bei mir den WLAN-Teil eines alten 54MBit-DSL-Routers ersetzen, der dazu auch noch ungünstig im Keller steht.
Dazu sollte der Accesspoint eine feste IP erhalten, damit ich ihn leicht manuell nachkonfigurieren kann.

Vorgehensweise:
- altes WLAN im Router abschalten
- IP-Bereich feststellen, den der Router den angeschlossenen Geräten automatisch zuteilt (100-200)
- IP-Adresse des Routers feststellen (192.168.2.1)
- Feststellen, wie der Accesspoint angesprochen wird (er ist voreingestellt auf 192.168.2.1, steht unten auf dem Gerät, also dummerweise genau wie mein Router)
- Accesspoint direkt über Netzwerkkabel mit einem PC verbinden (den PC nicht am normalen Netzwerk anschließen!)
- PC manuell auf 192.168.2.50 einstellen (halt eine andere IP als der Accesspoint, also 3-254, egal)
- Kurz warten
- IP-Adresse des Accesspoints 192.168.2.1 in den Browser eingeben, Zugangsbild des Accesspoints erscheint
- Benutzername und Zugangspasswort des Routers eingeben (steht unten auf Gerät)
- WPA2 aktivieren, WLAN-Kennwort vergeben, speichern
- IP-Adresse des Accesspoints ändern auf 192.168.2.2, speichern
- Warten, bis Accesspoint neu gestartet ist, dann abstecken
- Accesspoint ans Netzwerk anstecken
- Am PC, der für die Konfiguration benutzt wurde, wieder DHCP einstellen
- Den PC, der für die Konfiguration benutzt wurde, wieder ans normale Netzwerk anstecken
- Fertig.

Ergebnis: WLAN steht nun zur Verfügung, der Accesspoint ist fest auf 192.168.2.2 eingestellt, der Router verteilt freie IPs über den Accesspoint im Bereich von 100-200 (und natürlich auch an die PCs, die am Netzwerk per Kabel angeschlossen sind).

Reichweite einwandfrei, Notebook/iPad läuft in der gesamten Wohnung (weil der Accesspoint etwa in der Mitte des Hauses platziert wurde).
Vorher half nicht mal ein Repeater.
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JR
4.0 out of 5 stars Robust, easy to set up not expensive
Reviewed in the United States on 26 June 2011
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This access point or repeater can also be used as a wireless print server. My rather expensive($270) HP ew2500 print server died a slow agonizing death. This device set up easily as a wireless print server and has a strong wireless signal/reception. I had purchased one of these two years ago to be used as a repeater for my home wireless system. It has worked reliably ever since being set up. My only reservation is that the set up software does not include Win 7, but I still have a Win XP available. I did not try using the set up wizard with Win 7.
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Otto Normalverbraucher
4.0 out of 5 stars Universal Repeater mit guter Reichweite und diversen Features
Reviewed in Germany on 15 June 2012
Verified Purchase
Leute die einen AccessPoint(AP)oder Universal Repaeter suchen,
tun dies meist um den speziellen Anforderungen an die vorhandenen
lokalen Gegebenheiten oder technischen Geraete, gerecht zu werden.

Ich habe mir den AP bestellt um eine schnelle Anbindung der WLan-Clients
per Vlan (virtuelles Lan) und Radius-Server Authentifizierung zu ermoeglichen.
Ich wollte das Aufsetzen eines externen Radius-Servers elegant umgehen.

Die Web-Oberflaeche ist in Englisch, uebersichtlich und einfach gehalten.

Wichtig: Erst ein Firmware Update ermoeglichte die Konfiguration von mir
geforderter Features.

Hier war auf der deutschen Seite des Herstellers nur eine aeltere Version,
auf der "edimax.eu"-Seite bereits eine neuere Firmware.
Der telefonische Kontakt mit der Hotline war vorbildlich und informativ.
Einer der Wenigen, die zugeben, nicht "Alles" zu wissen und sich aber um
das Problem kuemmern.

Erst mal das, was nicht vollstaendig funktioniert:
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- Firmware Update notwendig

- "eingebauter" Radius-Server funktioniert nur ohne Zertifikate oder
MAC-Adress-Reservierung.
(Nur per Username oder IP, was bei DHCP wohl wenig Sinn macht.)

- Radius Server geht nur mit 1. SSID, NICHT mit ESSID (MultiSSID)
(steht auch im Handbuch, was aber vor dem Kauf niemand so genau liest)

- max.4 Vlan, wobei das 1.Vlan untagged an den Switch angebunden ist
die restlichen 3 tagged wenn gewuenscht.

- MAC Filter funktioniert auch nur auf dem 1.Vlan, auf den Restlichen NICHT!

- keine Log-Funktion zur Datenauswertung (evtl. Fehlersuche)

Jetzt die positiven Eigenschaften :
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- Reichweite ist gut, mit besseren Antennen sogar ausgezeichnet.

- bei Aenderungen in der Programmierung, kann diese uebernommen werden OHNE
das Geraet neu zu starten und somit koennen erst alle Aenderungen gemacht
werden und dann der Neustart. Finde ich persoenlich gelungen geloest.

- gute und erreichbare Hotline ohne teure Gebuehren.

- sehr gutes Preis/Leistungsverhaeltnis

- macht was es soll

Bei uns sind im Augenblick bis zu 10 WLan-Clients aktiv am AP am werkeln.
(Notebook, TV mit WLan, Squeezebox, Smartphone mit/ohne Android, IPad)
Der AP ist an einem managebaren Gigabit-Switch angeschlossen.
Die VLans werden per Firewall separiert.

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Unsere Konstellation:
->DSL-Modem
-> Gigabit-Router (Mikrotik RB750GL) !!! Hammerteil !!!
-> Gigabit-Switch Netgear GS716T (sehr gutes Preis/Leistungsverhaeltnis)
-> AP Edimax EW-7416APN (sehr gutes Preis/Leistungsverhaeltnis)

Die Konfigurationsmoeglichkeiten sind gigantisch.
Der Konfigurationsaufwand ist hoch, verglichen mit einer "All-in-One"-Loesung.
Fundiertes Wissen ist empfehlenswert ;o)
HD-TV streamen mit mehren Instanzen gleichzeitig moeglich.
Gesamtkosten ca. 230 Euro

Nachtrag:
Nach einem Update auf eine neuere Firmware funktioniert der MAC-Filter
nun auch auf ALLEN VLans.(Stand Januar 2013)
Das Geraet laeuft sehr stabil und in den 9 Monaten Nutzung hat er sich nur 1 Mal "aufgehangen".
Lediglich eine Log-Datei vermisse ich manchmal...
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Göbel, Jan
5.0 out of 5 stars Läuft auch Jahre nach dem Kauf noch
Reviewed in Germany on 21 March 2014
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Das Gerät dient dazu meinen Fernseher der bewusst kein Internet bekam mit der wdtvlive Box zu verbinden welche natürlich auch noch kein Wlan hat.
Bald wird diese zwar ausgetauscht dann bekommt dieser kleine, geile Accesspoint eine neue Aufgabe.
War von der Qualität und guten Bedienung überrascht, die Vorgaben tun perfekt was sie sollen und weil mir das nichts half konnte ich auch alles manuell einstellen.
Super!
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Ulrich B.
1.0 out of 5 stars Standard erwartet, aber leider der Zeit hinterher.
Reviewed in Germany on 1 September 2014
Verified Purchase
Das Gerät wurde von mir zwecks Erweiterung des WLAN_-Netzes erworben. Angeschlossen und CD rein. Dabei hatte ich schon den ersten Mängel. Die Software zeigte sich auf dem Bildschirm nur zur Hälfte in der Oberfläche an. Sodas ich Mühe hatte die Konfigurierung in Deutsch auszuwählen. Alles gestartet und weiter. Beim WAP und dem Sicherheitschutz konnte ich egal wie, kein Passswort finden bzw. alle Möglichkeiten gingen ohne Erfolg aus. Somit musste ich, ohne, weiter verfahren.( Absolut ein No-go). Alles in Allem dann mit dem Ipad auf und über Wlan los. Hier gab es dann die nächsten Probleme. Die Verbindung war in regelmäßigen Abständen am hin und her schwanken, bis hin zum kompletten Ausfall. Habe mich dann, ohne den Ort zu verlassen, direkt am Router eingeloggt um dort dieses Merkmal auszuschliessen. Alles gut und wieder zurück auf Edimax mit wieder diesem geht, geht nicht Problem. Gerät abgebaut vepackt und Retour. Das war nicht das wie es sein sollte. Heutzutage sollte soetwas nicht mehr Bestand haben. Unmöglich nicht zu empfehlen.
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