TRENDnet TEW-638PAP User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-638PAP User Manual

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  • Page 2 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3 European Union Notice: Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN 60950 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489-1/-17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment...
  • Page 4 In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 –...
  • Page 5 Hereby, TRENDware, declares that this TEW-638PAP is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente TRENDware declara que el TEW-638PAP cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ............................7   Minimum System Requirements ....................... 7   Introduction ............................... 8   Features ..............................8   Hardware Overview ..........................9   Installation Considerations ........................11   Getting Started ............................12   Access Point Mode..........................14   AP Client Mode ...........................
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents    TEW-638PAP wireless n AP CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (the TEW-638PAP’s Ethernet ports is Auto-MDIX) Power Adapter (12.0V, 0.5A) CD-ROM with Manual & Wizard Quick Installation Guide Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction  The versatile 300Mbps Wireless N Access Point is designed to create a scalable high speed wireless n network or to connect a wired device to an existing wireless network. Use multiple 300Mbps Wireless N Access Points together to extend your network using Wireless Distribution System (WDS), Wireless Bridge and AP Client Modes.
  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Power Switch (EU version) On/off Switch DC-IN The DC power input connector is a single jack socket to supply power to the TEW-638PAP. Please use the Power Adapter provided on the TEW-638PAP package. Power Switch EU Version...
  • Page 10 WLAN LED Front View A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks green during wireless data transmission. WPS LED This LED blinks green during WPS function is enabled. LAN LED A solid light indicates a connection to a Router on the LAN port.
  • Page 11: Installation Considerations

    INSTALLATION 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 12: Getting Started

    The Welcome screen appears on your monitor. Click Setup Wizard button. Read the License Agreement and click Next to continue the installation. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on your Router to the LAN port on the TEW-638PAP, click Next button to continue.
  • Page 13 Plug in the power adapter of the TEW-638PAP and plug in the device that you will be connecting together. Verify the Power & Ethernet LEDs are light. EU Version please make sure the power switch is on the On position Your computer will detect TEW-638PAP and the Device List screen appears on your monitor.
  • Page 14: Access Point Mode

    ACCESS POINT MODE  Access 1. To setup TEW-638PAP or add/connect your wireless client to this AP, please select “ Point ” and click Next to continue 2. To attain an IP address automatically, you can select “Dynamic IP address configuration”; to change IP address, you can select “Static IP address configuration” and click Next button to continue.
  • Page 15 4. Select Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect your wireless client device to this AP, and click Next button. 5. Use Push Button Method, click Connect button to continue. You also need to enable WPS function of the wireless client device to make connection. 6.
  • Page 16 7. To set TEW-638PAP security, select Manual setup and click Next button 8. Enter SSID of TEW-638PAP, click Next button. 9. Choice Wireless Mode. Page 16...
  • Page 17 10. To disable Security Mode, select None and click Next button. 11. To use WEP security, select WEP and click Next button. Select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length, and enter your WEP key. For 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal characters, For 128-bit encryption, enter 26 hexadecimal characters.
  • Page 18 13. Confirm your new settings. It is recommended that you save or print your wireless settings with the Save or Print buttons. Once finished, click Configure to continue. Save you setting to a text file in a desired location. Congratulations you have configured you TEW-638PAP. Page 18...
  • Page 19: Ap Client Mode

    The Welcome screen appears on your monitor. Click Setup Wizard button. Read the License Agreement and click Next to continue the installation. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on your Router to the LAN port on the TEW-638PAP, click Next button to continue. Page 19...
  • Page 20 Plug in the power adapter of the TEW-638PAP and plug in the device that you will be connecting together. Verify the Power & Ethernet LEDs are light. EU Version please make sure the power switch is on the On position Your computer will detect TEW-638PAP and the Device List screen appears on your monitor.
  • Page 21 Enter password for the Access Point. The default password is “admin”. Click Login button to continue. Select “AP Client” option to allow the TEW-638PAP to work as a wireless network adapter. Click Next button to continue. 10. Press Refresh and select the Access Point you would like to connect and click Connect.
  • Page 22 11. Verify the SSID selected is correct and click Next 12. Select the 802.11 mode you would like to connect with and click Next. 13. Select the wireless encryption set on the access point you are connecting to. Page 22...
  • Page 23 15. Confirm your new settings. It is recommended that you save or print your wireless settings with the Save or Print buttons. Once finished, click Continue to continue. 16. You can also save your setting to a text file in a desired location. 17. Congratulations you have configured you TEW-638PAP. Page 23...
  • Page 24: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu  Whenever you want to configure your TEW-638PAP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the TEW-638PAP. Open the Web browser. Type in the current IP Address of the AP (i.e. http://192.168.10.100).
  • Page 25: Operation Mode Setting

      Access Point  This mode setting allows the TEW-638PAP to work as an Access Point. This will allow for wireless connectivity from this device to other wireless clients. This mode also includes the use of the AP mode to connect Local Area Networks (LAN) together (Point to Point bridging) and extend the wireless coverage with Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
  • Page 26: Ap Client

    AP WDS Mode (multi point) AP Client  This mode setting allows the TEW-638PAP to work just like a wireless adapter. By using AP Client mode, the TEW-638PAP can connect to any device that has an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector) and support for TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 27: Network Lan Setting

    NETWORK LAN SETTING  These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) interface for the Access Point. The Access Point's local network (LAN) settings are configured based on the IP Address and Subnet Mask assigned in this section. The IP address is also used to access this Web-based management interface. LAN Connection Type ...
  • Page 28: Wireless

    WIRELESS  The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your Access Point. Note that changes made in this section may also need to be duplicated on wireless clients that you want to connect to your wireless network. To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features.
  • Page 29 802.11b/g mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will allow both wireless b and wireless g client to connect and access the TEW-638PAP at 11Mbps for wireless b, at 54Mbps for wireless g and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices...
  • Page 30 802.11b/g/n mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless g client devices to connect and access the TEW-638PAP at 11Mbps for wireless b, 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 300Mbps* for wireless n and share access at the same time.
  • Page 31 Add Additional Wireless Network Name (SSID) To add additional Wireless Network Names simply add the name to the Multiple SSID field and click on apply at the bottom of the page. When finished, go to the Security section in this Users Guide for wireless security configuration.
  • Page 32 WDS Mode When WDS is enabled, this access point functions as a wireless bridge and is able to wirelessly communicate with other access points via WDS links. A WDS link is bidirectional; both end points must support WDS and each access point must know the MAC Address of the other. Each access point will be configured with the remote access point’s MAC address and vice versa.
  • Page 33 Using “Auto” option can increase throughput. However, it can also increase error rate in some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio-frequency reflections. Select the option that works best for your installation. The Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) is a value that determines the modulation, coding and number of spatial channels.
  • Page 34: Wireless Advanced

    Wireless Advanced  Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000. The default value is set to 100 milliseconds. Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
  • Page 35 This setting should remain at its default value of 2347. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value are recommended. Short Preamble Use to synchronize communication timing between devices on a network. Disable by default. Short Slot Enable or disable short slot.
  • Page 36: Wireless Mac Filter

    Wireless MAC Filter The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.
  • Page 37: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security  SSID choice Choose the SSID which need to implement security. Security Mode You can disable security mode, or you can choose following modes to enable security – Disable, WEP-OPEN,WEP-SHARED ,WEP-AUTO, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK,WPA/WPA2 Page 37...
  • Page 38: Wireless Wps

    Wireless WPS  You can setup security easily by choosing PIN or PBC method to do Wi-Fi Protected Setup. WPS mode Two WPS modes can be selected – PIN & PBC. If PIN is selected, you should enter PIN code of your wireless client device to get wireless connection with this AP.
  • Page 39: Wireless Station List

    Wireless Station List  You can monitor stations which associated to this AP. Page 39...
  • Page 40: Wireless Basic - Ap Client

    WIRELESS BASIC – AP CLIENT  Select the AP Client option to use the TEW-638PAP as a wireless network adapter. Use this feature to connect other Ethernet devices and allow them to become wirelessly enabled. Select the option AP Client and apply the setting at the bottom of the window.
  • Page 41: Wireless Settings

    Wireless settings  View the current Link Status of the TEW-638PAP in AP Client mode. Profile  Create a custom connection to a specific wireless network. Use this option to make custom profiles and store new profile for later use. Configure the setting to connect to a wireless network, selection option for network type, SSID, and wireless security.
  • Page 42: Site Survey

    Site Survey  Use the Site Survey tool to search for wireless networks in the TEW-638PAP area. Click on the Scan button to search for wireless networks to join. From this window, you can also add your profile to use with the TEW-638PAP. Click on the Connect button to join a wireless network from this site survey window.
  • Page 43: Statistics

    Statistics  View the current operating status of the TEW-638PAP, see the Transmit and Receive data. Page 43...
  • Page 44: Advance Setting

    802.11b/g/n mixed mode (2.4GHz) - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless g client devices to connect and access the TEW-638PAP at 11Mbps for wireless b, 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 300Mbps* for wireless n and share access at the same time.
  • Page 45 (1Mbps~54Mbps). HT Physical Mode is used to configure the wireless n settings. Mixed Mode If you have both wireless g and wireless n client devices included on your wireless network at the same time, you should choose. Green Field if you only have wireless n client devices on your wireless network, you can choose to enjoy high throughput.
  • Page 46: Qos

    QoS  Use this setting to give the TEW-638PAP priority over other wireless networking devices. WMM (Wireless Multi-Media) use this feature allows wireless devices to take advantage of the wireless environment over other wireless devices. WMM Power Saving is an option that allows wireless clients such as notebooks or Laptops to save battery life by sending less transmission during idle times.
  • Page 47: Wps

    WPS  ou can setup security easily by choosing PIN or PBC method to do Wi-Fi Protected Setup. wo WPS modes can be selected – PIN & PBC. If PIN is selected, you should enter PIN code of your wireless client device to get wireless connection with this AP. Page 47...
  • Page 48: Administrator

    ADMINISTRATOR  This Administrator section is used t o set password for access to the Web-based management, also provide function of firmware upgrade. The Administrator tab provides the following con figuration options: Management, Upload Firmware, settings, Management and Status. ystem Management  At this page, you can conf igure administrator account and password.
  • Page 49: Upload Firmware

    Upload Firmware  By assigning firmware location, you can upload firmware at this page. Page 49...
  • Page 50: Settings Management

    Settings Management  You can save system settings by exporting them to a configuration file, restore them by importing the file, or reset them to factory default. Page 50...
  • Page 51: Status

    Status  You can check system information and network configurations on this page. Page 51...
  • Page 52: Glossary

    Glossary  Access Control List ACL. This is a database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients Address Resolution Protocol ARP.
  • Page 53 A program that allows you to access resources on the web and provides them to you graphically CAT 5 Category 5. Used for 10/100 Mbps or 1Gbps Ethernet connections Client A program or user that requests data from a server Collision When do two devices on the same Ethernet network try and transmit data at the exact same time.
  • Page 54 Extensible Authentication Protocol Encryption Converting data into cyphertext so that it cannot be easily read Ethernet The most widely used technology for Local Area Networks. File server A computer on a network that stores data so that the other computers on the network can all access it File sharing Allowing data from computers on a network to be accessed by other computers on the network with different levels of access rights...
  • Page 55 Host Computer on a network HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol is used to transfer files from HTTP servers (web servers) to HTTP clients (web browsers) HTTPS HTTP over SSL is used to encrypt and decrypt HTTP transmissions A networking device that connects multiple devices together ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol IEEE...
  • Page 56 Internet Service Provider Java A programming language used to create programs and applets for web pages Kbps Kilobits per second Kbyte Kilobyte Local Area Network Latency The amount of time that it takes a packet to get from the one point to another on a network. Also referred to as delay Light Emitting Diode Legacy...
  • Page 57 Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest packet that can be transmitted on a packet-based network like the Internet Multicast Sending data from one device to many devices on a network Network Address Translation allows many private IP addresses to connect to the Internet, or another network, through one IP address NetBEUI NetBIOS Extended User Interface is a Local Area Network communication protocol.
  • Page 58 carrier Ping A utility program that verifies that a given Internet address exists and can receive messages. The utility sends a control packet to the given address and waits for a response. Power over Ethernet is the means of transmitting electricity over the unused pairs in a category 5 Ethernet cable Port A logical channel endpoint in a network.
  • Page 59 Server A computer on a network that provides services and resources to other computers on the network Session key An encryption and decryption key that is generated for every communication session between two computers Session layer The fifth layer of the OSI model which coordinates the connection and communication between applications on both ends Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Used for sending and receiving email...
  • Page 60 Traceroute A utility displays the routes between you computer and specific destination User Datagram Protocol Unicast Communication between a single sender and receiver Universal Plug and Play A standard that allows network devices to discover each other and configure themselves to be a part of the network Upgrade To install a more recent version of a software or firmware product...
  • Page 61 wired network Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity Wi-Fi Protected Access An updated version of security for wireless networks that provides authentication as well as encryption Wide Area Network The larger network that your LAN is connected to, which may be the Internet itself, or a regional or corporate network Wireless ISP A company that provides a broadband Internet connection over a wireless connection...
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications  Hardware Standards IEEE 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g, , 802.11e and 802.3af Interface 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX PoE LAN port LED Indicators Power, LAN, WPS, and Wireless Reset button – restores factory default settings Buttons WPS button - initiates WPS function On/off power switch Power Supply 12V DC 0.5A external power adapter...
  • Page 63: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty    TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and  service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase.                  TEW‐638PAP – 3 Years Warranty  AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.    If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall  reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an  equivalent product or part to the customer. The repair/replacement unit’s warranty continues from the  original date of purchase. All products that are replaced become the property of TRENDnet. Replacement  products may be new or reconditioned. TRENDnet does not issue refunds or credit. Please contact the  point‐of‐purchase for their return policies.    TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of customer  contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty.    There are no user serviceable parts inside the product.    Do not remove or attempt to service the  product by any unauthorized service center.    This warranty is voided if (i) the product has been modified  or repaired by any unauthorized service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse, or  improper use (iii) the product was subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the manual.    Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet within the applicable warranty period and  providing a copy of the dated proof of the purchase. Upon proper submission of required documentation  a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number will be issued. An RMA number is required in order to  initiate warranty service support for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to TRENDnet for RMA  service must have the RMA number marked on the outside of return packages and sent to TRENDnet  prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. Customers shipping from outside of the ...
  • Page 64 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDNET ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF  AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE),  FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR  LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATE, OR OTHER  FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,  USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS  ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDNET’S  OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY  PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.    Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California.    Some TRENDnet products include software code written by third party developers. These codes are  subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL").      Go to http://www.trendnet.com/gpl or http://www.trendnet.com Download section and look for the  desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code. These codes are distributed  WITHOUT WARRANTY and are subject to the copyrights of the developers. TRENDnet does not provide  technical support for these codes. Please go to http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt  or http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.txt for specific terms of each license.  PWP05202009v2  Page 64...
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