Wireless Considerations; Connection Performance; Security Checklist; Installation - TRENDnet TEW-823DRU User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide

Wireless Considerations

Connection Performance

A number of factors affect the performance of wireless connection. Consider the following
guidelines to ensure high-range and stable connectivity.
9 Keep the router and other wireless devices away from obstructions, such as walls or
buildings. Each obstruction can reduce the range of a wireless device.
9 Keep the router and other wireless devices away from devices that produce radio
frequency (RF) noise, such as microwave ovens or radios.
9 Keep the router and other wireless devices away from any device operating on the
2.4GHz frequency, such as cordless phones or remote controls.
9 Antenna orientation affects the wireless signal. Determine the best orientation and
adjust the antenna position of your device.

Security Checklist

Wireless networks are easy to install and convenient to use. However, wireless network
signals can also be intercepted easily. To prevent unauthorized users from connecting to
your wireless network, follow the guidelines below.
9 Change the default wireless network name.

Your device has a default Service Set Identifier (SSID) which is the wireless network
name. Change the SSID with a unique name to identify your network. The SSID can be
up to 32 characters in length.
9 Change the default password.

Your device has a default password. You have to enter this password to change your
network settings. Change the password to prevent unauthorized user from intruding
into your network and changing the settings.
9 Enable MAC address filtering.

Your device supports Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. You can assign a
MAC address on each computer that you want to connect to your wireless network.
When MAC address filtering is enabled, only the computers with the specified MAC
addresses are allowed access.
9 Enable encryption

Your device supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WAP/WPA2) encryption. To ensure a high level of security, enable the highest
security encryption and use strong passphrases, avoid using words that can be found
in the dictionary.
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Installation

Make sure that all devices are powered off before starting installation.

Connect the Power

1
Connect the power adapter to the power port of your router.
2
Plug the power adapter to a power outlet.
3
Push the Power button to turn your router on.
Use only the supplied power adapter. Using other power adapters may cause
ÍNote:
damage to the device.

Connect the Computer

1
Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the LAN port of your router.
2
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the LAN port of the computer.
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