Application Diagram; Basic Router Setup; Creating A Home Network - TRENDnet TEW-733GR User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide

Application Diagram

The router is installed near the modem typically supplied by your ISP "Internet Service
Provider. The router's WAN port is physically connected to the modem's network port
which connects to the Internet. Wireless signals from the router are broadcasted to
wireless clients such as laptops (with wireless capability) thereby providing Internet
access throughout your network.
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Basic Router Setup

Creating a Home Network

What is a network?
A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A
home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet
access, which requires a router.
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a
printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch,
additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs,
game consoles, and Internet cameras.
• Modem: Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
• Router: Connects multiple devices to the Internet.
• Switch: Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your router
has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired network
devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an additional
switch to add more wired connections.
How to set up a home network
1. For a network that includes Internet access, you'll need:
• Computers/devices with an Ethernet port (also called network port) or wireless
networking capabilities.
• A modem and Internet service to your home, provided by your ISP (modem typically
supplied by your ISP).
• A router to connect multiple devices to the Internet.
2. Make sure that your modem is working properly. Your modem is often provided by
your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when you sign up for Internet service. If your
modem is not working contact your ISP to verify functionality.
3. Set up your router. See "How to setup your router" below.
4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network,
see "Connect additional wired devices to your
TEW-733GR
network" on page 10.
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