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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents   INTRODUCTION ........................1   Features ..........................1   Package Contents ......................3   Physical Details ........................4   Wireless Performance Considerations ................6   PC CONFIGURATION ......................7   Overview ..........................7   Windows Clients ........................ 7  ...
  • Page 3   Diagnostics ........................81   Remote Administration ....................82   Routing ..........................84   Upgrade Firmware ......................88   MODEM MODE ........................89   Overview .......................... 89   Management Connections ....................89   Home Screen ........................90   Mode Screen ........................91  ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new TEW-635BRM. The 300Mbps Wireless N ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • ADSL Modem • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • Wireless Access Point for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Wireless Stations.
  • Page 5 Advanced Internet Functions • Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard connec- tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally. •...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ADSL Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • TEW-635BRM • CD-ROM (User’s Guide) • Quick Installation Guide •...

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Push the WPS button on the device and your other wireless device to WPS Button perform WPS function that easily creates an encryption-secured wireless connection automatically. When WPS button is pressed, the LED will start blinking for 2 minutes. If any client is associated with the router successfully within 2 minutes, the LED will stay On, otherwise the LED will be Off.
  • Page 8 Rear Panel ADSL port Connect this port to your ADSL line. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. LAN connections Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 9: Wireless Performance Considerations

    Wireless Performance Considerations There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. 1. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose. 2.

  • Page 10: Pc Configuration

    PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 11 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
  • Page 12 • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
  • Page 13 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4.
  • Page 14 Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless ADSL Router. To set this: • Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
  • Page 15 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 16 Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. •...
  • Page 17 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 18 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 19 Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless ADSL Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 20: Macintosh Clients

    Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL Router. The proce- dure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 21: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless ADSL Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless ADSL Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)
  • Page 22 If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation. 4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on the Wire- less ADSL Router.
  • Page 23 If using WEP Data Encryption If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following. To connect: • Enter the WEP key, as set on the Wireless ADSL Router, in the Network Key field. •...
  • Page 24 Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to match the Wireless ADSL Router. (If the setting on the Wireless ADSL Router is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.) • For Data Encryption, select WEP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 25 Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 26 If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button. You will then see a screen like the example below. Select the SSID for the Wireless ADSL Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following:...
  • Page 27 Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK. • For Data Encryption, select TKIP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the Wireless ADSL Router. • Ensure the option This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked. •...
  • Page 28 If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below. In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 29 3. Configure this screen as follows: • Enter the correct SSID, as used on the Wireless ADSL Router. Remember the SSID is case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling. • Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption to match the Wireless ADSL Router. •...

  • Page 30: Installation

    Installation Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connection. • To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11n Draft specifications.
  • Page 31 4. Power Up Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless ADSL Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage. 5. Check the LEDs • The Power LED should be ON. • For each LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.) •...

  • Page 32: Setup

    Setup Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Confi- guration.
  • Page 33 6. After installing the TEW-635BRM in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 7. Start your WEB browser. 8. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the TEW-635BRM, as in this example, which uses the Wireless ADSL Router's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.10.1 9.
  • Page 34 If you can't connect If the Wireless ADSL Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless ADSL Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...
  • Page 35 3. If Manual Selection is selected, you will see the VC 1 screen shown below. Enter the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP, then click "Next". 4. On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used by your ISP.
  • Page 36 Connection Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated Often, none. IP Address automatically, when you con- Some ISP's may require you to nect to you ISP. use a particular Hostname or Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
  • Page 37 Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced"...
  • Page 38 On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen.
  • Page 39 LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the Wireless ADSL Router, as seen from the local LAN. IP Address Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
  • Page 40 DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.
  • Page 41 Wireless Screen The Wireless ADSL Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless ADSL Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 42 Multi SSID SSID With Multiple SSIDs, you can have 2 SSIDs on one AP. For example, a Guest SSID without encryption for visitors to have Internet access only, and a Admin SSID with encryption for private use to secure your company resources.
  • Page 43 MAC Address Filter Allow access Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the by … Access Point. The options are: • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings. •...
  • Page 44 Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure SSID" button on the Wireless screen. There are 6 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. •...
  • Page 45 Encryption same setting. • 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 64 Bit En- cryption, the key size is 10 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F). •...
  • Page 46 Security Settings - WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. Figure 1: WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key.
  • Page 47 Security Settings - Mixed WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK OR WPA2-PSK. Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key. This standard allows different encryption methods to be used.
  • Page 48 Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If this option is selected: • This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. • Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Normally, a Certificate is used to authenticate each user.
  • Page 49 Trusted Wireless Stations This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen.
  • Page 50 Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: Edit 1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list. 2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Ad- dress" field, and the Add button will change to Update. 3.

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