Application Diagram; Router Setup; Creating A Home Network - TRENDnet TEW-818DRU User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide

Application Diagram

The router is installed near the modem (typically supplied by your ISP "Internet Service Provider")
and physically connected to it from the router's Internet port to the modem's network port which
connects to the Internet. 2.4GHz wireless signals from the router are broadcasted to wireless
clients such as laptops (with wireless capability) and the less congested 5GHz wireless signals from
the router are broadcasted to other wireless client devices such as TVs, game consoles, or media
bridges thereby providing Internet access for all wireless client devices, for faster 11ac
connection.

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.
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• 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
5. To set up wireless security on your router, see
page 12.
How to setup your router
Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or continue to the next section
Installation" on page 8 for more detailed installation instructions.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User's Guide, you can find help below:
•
http://www.trendnet.com/support
from this Web page)
TEW-818DRU
network" on page 12.
"Wireless Networking and Security" on
"Router
(documents, downloads, and FAQs are available
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