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TRENDnet TEW-840APBO User Manual

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  • Page 1 Cover Page TRENDnet User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System Log ........................45 Channel Access Method ................. 24 Log Out ........................45 Carrier-Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) ......24 Technical Specifications ................. 46 Time-Division Multiple Access (TDMA) ................ 24 Appendix ....................48 © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    TRENDnet User’s Guide Features Product Overview TRENDnet’s 14 dBi WiFi AC867 Outdoor Directional PoE Access Point, model TEW- 840APBO, is designed for point-to-point WiFi bridging applications. The outdoor wireless access point supports a variety of installation scenarios with Access Point, WDS Bridge, WDS Access Point, WDS Station, and Client Bridge modes.
  • Page 4 PoE Power Adapter Proprietary PoE power adapter(s) included Encrypted Wireless Support for wireless encryption of up to WPA2 Mounting Hardware Pole and wall mount hardware included LED Indicators LEDs convey wireless link quality © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Product Hardware Features

    LAN1 (PoE) port are bridged.  Power (PWR) LED – When the LED is ON, this will indicate that the device is receiving power and OFF if the device is not receiving power. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 LAN – Connect an Ethernet RJ-45 cable to this input and connect the other to your network or directly to a computer for initial device setup. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Primary Product Application

    WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Mode using AES encryption for security. The example application displays two TEW-840APBO access points establishing a wireless link between each other, one configured in WDS Access point, the other in WDS station; allowing for network connectivity between two buildings over a point-to-point wireless link.

  • Page 8: Minimum Installation Requirements

    There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. Computer with RJ-45 Ethernet port and web browser  2 x RJ-45 Ethernet cables (not included) per TEW-840APBO  Additional TRENDnet TEW-840APBO or TEW-841APBO (For TEW-840APBO 1.

  • Page 9: Model Differences

    LAN Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Single Unit Model Channel Access Method: TDMA Channel Access Method: TDMA The single access point requires another TRENDnet TEW-840APBO or a TEW-841APBO Mode: WDS Access Point Mode Mode: WDS Station Mode to create a WDS link.

  • Page 10: Tew-840Apbo Setup & Installation

    The following installation procedure assumes you are setting up and installing two shown in the picture below) and sliding the cover downwards, away from the TRENDnet TEW-840APBO access points using TDMA channel access method in WDS access point. Access Point/Station point-to-point configuration. For more information, please see “Channel Access...

  • Page 11: Tew-840Apbo #1

    4. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 network cable to your computer’s Ethernet port. 5. Attach the power cord to the PoE injector and plug the connected power cord into a power outlet. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 Note: Clicking the green “refresh” button will display hidden characters typed in the field. 12. Upon clicking apply, you will return to the login screen. Please enter the newly configured credentials to log back in. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 18. Click on the Operation Mode field and in the drop-down list click on WDS Access Point. 15. The page should now have two indicators regarding pending changes:  Top right menu of the page:  Bottom right of the page: © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 Wireless Settings – 5GHz section, click on Edit to configure the WDS AP settings. A new window will open for wireless settings configuration.  Click Apply on the bottom right of any page: © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Tew-840Apbo #2

    TRENDnet User’s Guide 17. Click on the Wireless tab under Network category in the left hand menu. TEW-840APBO #2 When configuring TEW-840APBO #2, repeat all steps up to step 14 in previous section when configuring TEW-840APBO Assuming steps 1-14 from previous section….
  • Page 16 Note: Certain bowers and popup blockers may block the configuration popup windows. Check to make sure there is nothing blocking the window from appearing if you do not see it. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: Confirm Connectivity

    Confirm Connectivity Click on the Tools tab under Management category in the left hand menu. 1. Leave your computer connected to TEW-840APBO #2 and keep the access point management page open. 2. Make sure both TEW-840APBO #1 and TEW-840APBO #2 access point are powered on and approximately 15 ft.

  • Page 18: Pole Mount Installation

    The cover includes cable openings to route Note: When set to WDS station mode, the TEW-840APBO features WiFi signal strength the connected Ethernet cable(s) when installing. connectivity LEDs located on the back of the access point to assist in determining the optimal mounting position.

  • Page 19: Completed Installation Reference

    TEW-840APBO / TEW-840APBO2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Completed Installation Reference © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Tew-840Apbo2K Setup And Installation

    You can find the preconfigured access point settings on the wireless sticker or on the device label on the back of the unit. No additional configuration is required. The TEW-840APBO access points will be preconfigured with the following settings: TEW-840APBO #1 TEW-840APBO #2 IP Address 192.168.10.50...

  • Page 21: Setup And Confirm Connectivity

    5. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 network cable to your computer’s Ethernet port. 6. Attach the power cord to the PoE injector and plug the connected power cord into a power outlet. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 8. Assign a static IP address to your computer’s network adapter in the subnet of 192.168.10.x (e.g. 192.168.10.10) and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Note: For information on how to statically assign your IP address, see the Appendix section. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 23 Note: If the connectivity test fails, wait for about 1 minute and try again. Make sure there are no obstacles between two access points and that they are not too close together. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 24: Pole Mount Installation

    The cover includes cable openings to route Note: When set to WDS station mode, the TEW-840APBO features WiFi signal strength the connected Ethernet cable(s) when installing. connectivity LEDs located on the back of the access point to assist in determining the optimal mounting position.

  • Page 25: Completed Installation Reference

    TEW-840APBO / TEW-840APBO2K TRENDnet User’s Guide Completed Installation Reference © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 26: Channel Access Method

    “communication medium” of wireless radio airspace. TRENDnet’s TEW-840APBO and TEW-840APBO2K support two methods of channel Through the use of dynamic time slot allocation to client/station access points,...

  • Page 27: Application Modes

    A remote base station is the end point to accept connections from wireless clients and pass data upstream to a network wirelessly. Example: Access Point  It can be deployed as a traditional fixed wireless access point. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 28: Wds Access Point (Wifi Distribution System)

    MAC address transparency, allowing for daisy chained networking. Each WDS AP can Note: Each TEW-840APBO in WDS Access Point mode can establish a WDS network with sustain as many WDS Station connections as needed due to the WDS Stations not up to 4 other access points.

  • Page 29: Wds Bridge (Csma Only)

    WDS point-to-point wireless bridge or link between two physical locations that are a great distance from one another. Note: Each TEW-840APBO in WDS Bridge mode can establish a WDS network with up to 8 other access points.

  • Page 30: Accessing Your Access Point Management Page

    This information will be printed on both the wireless stickers and device label located inside the access point enclosure. 2. TEW-840APBO Users: By default, the user name is admin and password is admin. TEW-840APBO2K Users: You can also find the wireless settings sticker included with the access points and on the device inside the access point enclosure.

  • Page 31: Overview

    Uptime – Displays the time the access point has been powered on.  Firmware Version – Displays the current firmware of the access point  Management VLAN ID – Displays the currently VLAN ID status. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 32  Channel – Displays the channel that the 5GHz radio is using.  The table below displays the Profile #, SSID, Security, VID, and 802.1Q status of all radios currently being broadcasted. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 33: Connections

    Connection List – Display all other wireless connections. Note: WDS Link will only populate when the access point is in CSMA/CA and using WDS Bridge. For more information, please see “Channel Access Method” on page 25. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Network

     Forward Delay – Enter the desired forward delay (in seconds). Secondary DNS – Enter the desired secondary Domain Name Server (DNS).  Priority – Enter the desired priority of this STP configuration. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 35: Wireless

    Channel Access Mode  Select CSMA (Traditional) or TDMA for the channel access mode.  TDMA, proprietary, only works with TEW-840APBO for WDS bridging.  CSMA compatible with industry standards.  For more information, see “Channel Access...
  • Page 36 GREY options are selected, and BLUE options are not selected. Click Save to save the channel, and switch back **if the pop-up window does not appear, please disable the browser’s ad/pop-up blocker** © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 37 This interface is for wireless clients to wireless connect to and manage the AP when the AP is set to TDMA. A secondary wireless radio is required in order for standard 802.11 wireless devices to connect to it. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 38 MAC Address – Enter the MAC address for the WDS link and select Enable. be assigned for this guest network. WINS Server IP – Enter the IP address for the external WINS Server for name resolution. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 39 VLAN ID.  Status – Select Enable to enable this feature then enter in the VLAN ID. . 3. Click Save at the bottom of the page to save your settings. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 40: Management

    Authorized Key – Enter the key for the protocol specified above for SNMPv3. Private Protocol – Select the private protocol for the SNMPv3. Private Key – Enter the private key for the protocol specified above for SNMPv3. Engine ID – Enter the engine ID. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 41: Time Zone

    Time Zone – Select your time zone from the drop down.  Enable Daylight Saving – Check the box to enable automatic daylight savings time adjustment, then adjust the fields accordingly. 3. Click Apply to apply the settings. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 42: Wifi Scheduler

    SSID Selection – Click the drop down and select which SSID to apply the schedule to.  Schedule Templates – Click the drop down and select a template, or choose custom schedule and set the hours on the table below. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 43: Tools

     Press Start to begin the test. Traceroute  Target IP / Domain Name – Enter the IP address or domain name of the traceroute target.  Press Start to begin the test. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 44 WLAN-5GHz – Select Enable to turn on the LED. Default: Enable  Press Apply to apply the LED settings. Device Discovery  Scan – Click Scan to commence a device discovery. The device details will populate after the scan. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 45: System Manager

    TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix System Manager > Account problems associated with your TRENDnet device and date/version. To check if there is a firmware upgrade available for your device, please check your TRENDnet model and This section allows configurations of the account passwords.
  • Page 46 Restore to User Default – Click Restore to restore the configuration to with the firmware upgrade. Click Proceed to begin the firmware upgrade the User Defined Default. procedure. A similar menu can be found by clicking Reset at top right of all GUI screen. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 47: System Log

    Remote Log – Click Enable to output the logs to a remote server.  Log Server IP Address – Enter the IP Address for the remote log server. 3. Click on Apply to apply the log settings. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 48: Technical Specifications

    IPv4 (DHCP/static IP), IPv6 (link-local, static IP, DHCPv6) assignment  802.1Q VLAN  Email alert  WiFi scheduling  Upgrade firmware   Scheduled auto reboot Backup/restore configuration   CSMA/TDMA support Internal logging  External syslog © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 49 802.11ac: FCC: 22 dBm (max.) / IC: 22 dBm (max.) optimal results, we recommended consulting a professional installer for site Receiving Sensitivity (per chain) survey, safety precautions, and proper installation.  802.11a: -71 dBm (typical) @ 54Mbps © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    2. In the Network Preference window, next to "Show:", select Network Status. You'll see In MAC OS 10.5/10.6, in the left column, select Ethernet. your network status and your IP address settings displayed. e. Configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 51 IP address. Click OK Windows XP/2000 a. Go into the Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon b. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and the click Properties. c. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 52 3. You may be prompted to enter a security key in order to connect to the network. 4. Enter in the security key corresponding to the wireless network, and click Connect. © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 53 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code selection feature to be disabled for products marketed to the US/CANADA © Copyright 2019 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 54 An RMA number is required in order to initiate warranty service support the event that the RMA unit needs to be replaced, TRENDnet may replace it with a for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to TRENDnet for RMA service must refurbished product of the same or comparable model.
  • Page 55 MAINTENANCE, OR USE OF TRENDNET'S PRODUCTS. and search 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 TRENDNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND the developers.

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