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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Hardware Features Rear View WAN Port Power Port Reset Button On/Off LAN Ports Power switch • Reset Button • LAN Ports • WAN Port • Power Port...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • On/Off Power Switch • • Antenna WLAN (Link/Activity) LED Front View • LAN 1-4 (Link/Activity) LEDs Side View • Power LED • Status LED • WAN (Link/Activity) LED • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Basic Router Setup Creating a Home Network How to setup your router • Modem Where to find more help • Router • • Switch How to set up a home network • • •...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Installation 5. PPTP or Russian PPTP Before you Install 1. Obtain IP Address Automatically (DHCP) 6. L2TP or Russia L2TP 2. Fixed IP address 7. Russia PPPoE 3. PPPoE to obtain IP automatically 4. PPPoE with a fixed IP address...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Setup Wizard Note: If the Setup Wizard does not automatically appear, click Wizard (the bottom button on the left tab). admin admin Note: This is the password to enter your router’s management interface and NOT to connect to the router wirelessly.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Next. Note: If you know that your ISP requires a configuration other than Obtain IP Automatically or if are having difficulty completing the router installation, please contact your ISP to verify all required settings for one of the options listed on page 6. The options listed on page 6 match the settings options available to choose from.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide SSID: Next Note: If you cannot access the Internet, power down your modem and router again. Note: Occasionally certain modems need to be power cycled to adopt new router settings. 1. To protect your network from unauthorized access, it is recommended to enable wireless encryption.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect additional wired devices to your network Note: If you encounter issues connecting to your network, there may be a problem with your computer or device network settings. Please ensure that your computer or device network settings (also called TCP/IP settings) are configured to obtain IP address settings automatically (also called dynamic IP address or DHCP) and to Obtain DNS Server address settings automatically.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Networking and Security Note: This encryption standard will limit How to choose the type of security for your wireless network connection speeds to 54Mbps. • WPA: • WPA- • WPA2: Wireless Encryption Types • WEP: Note: Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and wireless appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Secure your wireless network Wireless > Security Security Standard WPA2 Compatible Wireless Standards Highest Wireless Security Performance Under This Setting Up to 54Mbps Up to 54Mbps Up to 450Mbps* Authentication Type Encryption Strength Additional Options Recommended...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Selecting WEP: Apply Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 (WPA2 recommended): , WPA-Auto, WPA2. • Open System Shared Key Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP Note: It is recommended to use Open System because it is known to be more secure •...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • RADIUS Server 1/2 • Passphrase Note: RADIUS Server 2 is optional and can be configured as a backup if there are any This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to issues with RADIUS Server 1.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) Connect wireless devices using WPS Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup Note: You will not be able to use WPS if you set the SSID Broadcast setting to Disabled. Wireless • Push Button Configuration Start PBC •...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide PIN (Personal Identification Number) Basic wireless settings Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup Wireless > Basic Wireless Basic Wireless Apply Client PIN Number Start PIN • Wireless Enabled Note: You may need to initiate the WPS PIN on your wireless device first when using this method.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 2.4GHz 802.11b only mode Note: Please check the specifications on your wireless devices for the highest wireless • Auto Channel capability supported first before applying these settings. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you keep the default setting (2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n mixed mode) for the best compatibility.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Steps to improve wireless connectivity Auto 20/40 MHz • SSID Broadcast Enabled Disabled Note: Setting this option to Disabled, will disable WPS functionality. • Enabled (recommended) Disabled...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Fragmentation Threshold Access Control Filters Access control basics Access > Filter MAC address filters • Access > Filter > MAC Filters DTIM Interval Access Filter MAC Filters Note: • Name • MAC Address 00-11-22-AA-BB-CC)
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Note: You can check the Dynamic DHCP List for the MAC addresses of the devices on Disabled your network, see “Setup the DHCP server on your router” on page 30 or refer to your •...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Domain/URL Filters Apply Access > Filter > Domain/URL Blocking www.trendnet.com, etc.) Allow Deny Domains List will then appear. www.trendnet.com) trendnet Access Filter Domain/URL Blocking • Cancel • Delete Delete • Disabled • Allow Deny access to all other unlisted websites •...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Protocol/IP filters Protocol TCP, UDP Access > Filter > Protocol/IP Filters • Port 80-80 • IP Range 192.168.10.20-192.168.10.20 192.168.10.20-192.168.10.30) Note: The filter will not be applied to IP addresses outside of the range specified. Access...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide IP Range End 192.168.1.30 Note: The IP Range Start and End specify the range of IP addresses that the firewall rule will apply. Both fields need to be completed so use the same value to specify a single IP address.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Delete Advanced Router Setup • • Cancel Access your router management page • Note: Your router management page http://192.168.10.1 is accessed through the use of your Internet web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera) and will be referenced frequently in this User’s Guide.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide User (Optional): Change your router login password Main > Password Main Password Set your router date and time Administrator New Password Main > Time Confirm Password Apply Main Time Time Zone Time Zone Synchronize the clock with •...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Local Time Local Time Apply Note: If you are unsure which Internet connection type you are using, please contact your ISP. Note: If your ISP requires a host name to be specified, you can specify it under Main >...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: For many ISPs that provide dynamic IP addresses automatically, typically, the Change your router IP address stored MAC address in the modem is reset each time you restart the modem. If you are Main > LAN & DHCP Server installing this router for the first time, turn your modem before connecting the router to your modem.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Apply Domain Name (Optional) trendnet.com • Lease Time Note: You will need to access your router management page using your new router IP address to access the router management page. (e.g. Instead of using the default Note: The DHCP lease time is the amount of time a computer or device can keep an http://192.168.10.1...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Set up DHCP reservation Static DHCP List Main > LAN & DHCP Server • Main LAN & DHCP Server Update • Delete • Cancel • Static DHCP Enable/disable UPnP on your router • Name • IP Address Management >...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: It is recommended to leave this setting enabled, otherwise, you may encounter Allow/deny multicast streaming issues with applications that utilize UPnP in order allow the required communication Management > Remote Management between your computers or devices and the Internet.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: First, you will need to sign up for one of the DDNS service providers listed in the Server Address drop-down list. Server Address dyndns.com, no-ip.com Main Dynamic DNS Enabled. Server Address • • • Apply...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Allow remote access to your router management page Access > DMZ Management > Remote Management insecure Virtual Server Management Remote Management HTTP Enabled • Port Note: If you have configured port 8080 for another configuration section such as virtual server or special application, please change the port to use.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Virtual Server Access > Virtual Server • Enabled Enabled Disabled • Name • Protocol TCP UDP Both Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and protocols are required. Access Virtual Server •...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • • Delete • Update • Cancel Example: To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera Enabled Name Note: You may need to reference your camera documentation on configuring a static IP Protocol address. Private Port...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Special Applications Access > Special AP Note: • Enabled Enabled Disabled • Name • Trigger Protocol TCP, UDP Access Special AP Both UDP. Port Range 554-554 or 6112-6112). Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and protocols are required.
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Add static routes to your router Routing > Static Note: Configuring this feature assumes that you have some general networking knowledge. • Delete • Update •...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Routing Static • Update • Delete • Cancel • Network Address 192.168.20.0 • Network Mask Enable dynamic routing on your router 255.255.255.0 Routing > Dynamic • Gateway Address 192.168.10.2 • Interface • Metric 1-15 Note: Configuring this feature assumes that you have some general networking knowledge.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Restart your router Check connectivity using the router management page Tools > Restart Tools > Ping Test • Turn the router off Tools Ping Test • 192.168.10.101 trendnet.com Router Management Page Ping Tools Restart success fail...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Check the router system information IP Address Status > Device Information • Subnet Mask • Default Gateway • DNS (Domain Name System) Status Device Information • Firmware Version • Router Up Time Wireless Information •...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Status • Time Wired LAN Information • MAC Address • Type • Message • IP Address • Subnet Mask • DHCP Server Router Log Navigation • First Page • Last Page • Previous Page Page: 1/1 •...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Configure your router log Email Log Now Status > Log Setting • Email Logs When log is full Send router logs to your e-mail address Status Log Setting • SMTP Authentication Enabled Disabled Note: •...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Status Log Setting View your router packet statistics Status > Statistics Syslog Server Status Statistic Apply Set the types or categories to include in logging View wireless devices connected to your router Status > Wireless Status...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Capture packets using the router management page Enable SNMP on your router Management > Capture Packets Management > SNMP Management SNMP Management Capture Packets Network Interface • SNMP Enabled • System Location • System Contact •...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Weight Temperature Hardware Humidity Standards Certifications Wireless Frequency Antenna WPS Button Modulation Power Switch Media Access Protocol Connection Type Supported Web Browsers Data Rate Internet Access Control Output Power Receiving Sensitivity Management / Monitoring...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Q: I am not sure what type of Internet Account Type I have for my Cable/DSL Troubleshooting connection. How do I find out? Answer: Q: I typed http://192.168.10.1 in my Internet Browser Address Bar, but an error message says “The page cannot be displayed.”...
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact your computer or operating Appendix system manufacturer for assistance. How to find your IP address? Note: Please note that although the following procedures provided to follow for your...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure IPv4 Using How to connect to a wireless network using the built-in Windows utility? DHCP Apply Now Note: Please note that although the following procedures provided to follow for your Configure Using DHCP operating system on configuring your network settings can be used as general guidelines,...
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TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN 60950-1: 2006+A11: 2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 EN50385 : (2002-08) EN 300 328 V1.7.1: (2006-10) requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
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Limited Warranty TRENDnet User’s Guide Limited Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty. Governing Law WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE...