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TRENDnet TEW-310APB User Manual

2.4 ghz wireless access point + bridge
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TEW-310APB
2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point + Bridge
User's Guide
Rev. 050302

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  • Page 1 TEW-310APB 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point + Bridge User's Guide Rev. 050302...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1.Package Contents 2.Introduction 3.Wireless Basics 4.Getting Started 5.Using the Configuration Utility 6.Troubleshooting 7.Networking Basics 8.Technical Specifications 9. Contacting Technical Support...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the TEW-310APB will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. Unlike most 802.11b access points, the TEW-310APB is capable of data transfer speeds up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other TRENDnet products such as the TEW-301PC PCMCIA CardBus Adapter and TEW-303PI Wireless PCI Adapter.

  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    Up to 2X Faster than regular 802.11b Products - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to 22Mbps. With twice the data rate and capacity, the TEW-310APB delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks Fully 802.11b Compatible Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b...

  • Page 6: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators LED stands for Light-Emitting-Diode. The TEW-310APB has three LEDs: Link Power - Solid red light indicates receiving power TX/RX (Wireless Network) - Solid green light indicates wireless connection enabled, blinking green indicates wireless network activity Link (Ethernet Port) - Solid green light indicates good...

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    3. Wireless Basics TRENDware wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the TRENDware wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 8 Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the TRENDware TEW-310APB lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, However,that the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings or other...
  • Page 9 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless Access Point and your receiving device to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your TRENDnet Wireless product's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your Access Points, Internet Routers, and computers so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    4. Getting Started Right out of the box, with its default settings, the TEW-310APB will automatically connect with other TRENDnet products. For the price of a single IP Address from your Broadband Internet Service provider you can share the Internet with all the computers on your local network, without sacrificing speed or security, using TRENDware networking products.
  • Page 11 Note: If you already have a DHCP server (e.g. Internet Router) on the network, please disable the DHCP Server function on the TEW-310APB. If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the TRENDnet TEW-303PI wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot.

  • Page 12: Using The Configuration Utility

    The computer that you are using for initial configuration must setup to receive IP address from DHCP server (or have an IP Address within the same range as the IP Address of the TEW-310APB). The TEW-310APB has a default IP Address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 and DHCP Server function enabled.
  • Page 13 TRENDnet devices set to their default settings. If you have changed the IP Address of the TEW-310APB to conform to a network other than one with TRENDnet devices, at their default setting, then input that IP Address in the web browser, instead of the default IP Address shown.)
  • Page 14 Basic Settings you can make changes to the following items: AP name SSID Channel WEP Key Mode Passphrase AP Name: You may choose to rename your Access Point, especially if you have more than one Access Point on your network. SSID: (Service Set Identifier) “default”...
  • Page 15 DHCP Server: Available only when LAN IP is Fixed IP. Click On to enable the TEW-310APB to assign IP addresses to computers on the network. Click Off to disable this feature. IP Range: IP address range that the device will distribute (e.g. From 192.168.1.2 To 192.168.1.100).
  • Page 16 You must enter the remote AP's MAC address in the Remote AP BSS ID. It is best to use another TEW-310APB as the Remote AP , please find AP's LAN MAC address in the Status page and enter it here.
  • Page 17 RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2,432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragmentation Threshold within the value range of 256 to 2,346.
  • Page 18 Click Cancel to discard the changes. MAC Filter: Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless connection to the TEW-310APB. Select Enable to activate the filter, select Disable (default) to disable this feature. Select Only deny PCs with the MAC listed below to access the device...
  • Page 19 , select Download, and download the new firmware for TEW-310APB. After you have downloaded a firmware upgrade to your local drive, click Browse, select the firmware file, and click Upgrade to perform the firmware upgrade. After that, go to Status page and verify the new firmware version.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    XP in the Networking Basics section of this manual. Note: The IP Address of the TEW-310APB is 192.168.1.1. All the computers on the network must have a unique IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.1.x. Any computers that have identical IP Addresses will not be visible on the network. They must all have the same subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 21 Check that the IP Address assigned to the wireless adapter is within the same IP Address range as the access point and gateway. Since the TEW-310APB has an IP Address of 192.168.1.1, wireless adapters must have an IP Address in the same range, e.g., 192.168.1.x.
  • Page 22 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly. You may be using different network adapters than those illustrated here, but this procedure will remain the same, regardless of the type of network adapters you are using. Go to Start Right-click on My Computer Click Properties...
  • Page 23 Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on 22M Wireless Cardbus Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status and check that the device is working properly. Click OK to close this window. Fig. 6.5 Fig.
  • Page 24 To hard-reset the TRENDnet TEW-310APB to Factory Default Settings, please do the following: Locate the Reset button on the back of the TEW-310APB (next to the Ethernet port). Use a paper clip to press the Reset button.

  • Page 25: Networking Basics

    7. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Fig.
  • Page 26 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next Fig. 7.2 Fig.
  • Page 27 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Click Next (Note: Each computer should have a unique Computer name) Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next Fig. 7.4 Fig. 7.5...
  • Page 28 Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. Fig. 7.6 Fig. 7.7...
  • Page 29 In the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A: Format the disk if you wish, and click Next.
  • Page 30 Please wait while the wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here's how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue, click Next Fig.
  • Page 31 Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 32 Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions: In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Click Properties (If the “My computer” icon is on your desktop, you can simply right click on it and click on “Properties”) Select the Computer Name Tab in the System Properties...
  • Page 33 In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt Fig.
  • Page 34 Type Command and click OK Type ipconfig /all and hit Enter at the prompt. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below. (Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run. Type Command. Type winipcfg at the prompt.
  • Page 35 Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Internet Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses, however, you need to set the TCP/IP protocol to automatically obtain IP. F you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router, or you need to assign a Static IP Address, please follow these instructions: Go to Start...
  • Page 36 Right-click on Local Area Connections. Click Properties Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Fig. 7.23 Fig. 7.24...
  • Page 37 Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are between 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.254.
  • Page 38 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for TEW-303PI. Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > Select Properties > double- click on the Wireless Network Connection associated with the 22M...
  • Page 39 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows XP. Select Use the following IP address - if the Wireless Router or Access Point does not have a DHCP server enabled. Input a static IP address within the same range as the Wireless Router or Access Point.
  • Page 40 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using static IP address in Windows 2000.
  • Page 41 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the 22M Wireless Adapter > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows Me and 98.
  • Page 42 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or Windows 98. Select Specify an IP address. Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or access point.
  • Page 43 For Windows Me and 98: Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to Fig. 7.36 will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as...

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    8. Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Ports (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 (UTP) (1) Power 5V DC, 2.0A Network Management Web-Based browser with JavaScript Frequency Range 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rates (Mbps : Channel) 22 : PBCC 11 : PBCC/CCK 5.5: PBCC/CCK...
  • Page 45 Dimensions 140 x 113 x 38 mm (5.51 x 4.45 x 1.50 inches) (antenna folded) 140 x 113 x 108 mm (5.51 x 4.45 x 4.25 inches) (antenna fully erected) Weight 213 grams (7.5 Oz.) Temperature Operating: -10ºC to 55ºC (14ºF to 131ºF) Storing: -20ºC to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF) Humidity: 5%-95%, non-condensing...

  • Page 46: Contacting Technical Support

    9. Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the TRENDware website www.trendware.com TRENDware provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S.

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