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TRENDnet TEW731BRV2 User Manual

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Protocol/IP filters ....................24 Restart your router ...................... 45 Firewall rules ......................25 Check connectivity using the router management page ..........45 Advanced Router Setup ..............27 Check the router system information ................. 46 © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3 View wireless devices connected to your router ............49 Capture packets using the router management page ..........50 Enable SNMP on your router ..................50 Router Management Page Structure ..........51 Technical Specifications..............52 Troubleshooting ................53 Appendix ..................54 © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TRENDnet’s N300 Wireless Home Router, model TEW-731BR, provides enhanced 300 Mbps wireless n speed and coverage to share files, play games, and stream video wirelessly. Advanced encryption protects your wireless network, Access Control tools help block unwanted Websites and unknown users, and embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%.

  • Page 5: Product Hardware Features

    Note: Use only the adapter that came with your router. • On/Off Power Switch – Push the router On/Off push button to turn your router “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position). • Antennas – The antennas broadcast wireless network signals. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 6 LAN 1-4 (Link/Activity) LEDs – These LED indicators are solid green when the LAN ports are successfully connected to your wired network devices (which are turned on). These LED indicators will blink green while data is transmitted or received through your router’s LAN ports. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Application Diagram

    (with wireless capability) thereby providing Internet • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) –Push and hold this button for 3 seconds to access. activate WPS. The button LED is blinking blue when WPS is activated. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 8: Basic Router Setup

    2. Make sure that your modem is working properly. Your modem is 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. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: Router Installation

    Verify Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________ IP Address: ____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) 4. PPPoE with a fixed IP address User Name: _________ Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________ IP Address: ____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 Green), Status (Blinking Green), LAN 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Solid/Blinking Green for ports for 4. Using a Network cable, connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the which devices are connected), WAN (Solid/Blinking Green), and WLAN (Blinking Green). router. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 Once you change the login password, it will be required every time you log into your router. Store your router password in a location that you can reference at a future time. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12 Note: If you are an advanced user, you can make LAN IP address interface and DHCP IP address range changes here. 8. Wireless LAN: Select Enable for Wireless LAN. Note: Selecting Disable will disable the wireless functionality of the router and will not allow wireless clients to connect. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 2. Once wireless security is enabled on your router, each wireless device connecting to your router must be configured with the same wireless security type and key. 10. Click Restart and wait for your router to reboot. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 14: Connect Additional Wired Devices To Your Network

    Please ensure that your computer or device network settings (also called TCP/IP settings) are configured to obtain IP address settings automatically (also called dynamic IP address or DHCP) and to Obtain DNS Server address settings automatically. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Wireless Networking And Security

    Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and Much of the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your new router.

  • Page 16: Secure Your Wireless Network

    Different key sizes TKIP Recommended Open System ASCII Preshared Key Preshared Key Configuration 13 characters 8-63 characters 8-63 characters *Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps, 300Mbps, or 450Mbps) © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17 Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES. When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Connect Wireless Devices To Your Router

    User’s Manual/Guide of your wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this router’s wireless network. See the “Appendix” on page 54 for general information on connecting to a wireless network. • © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 19: Connect Wireless Devices Using Wps

    LED on your router WPS button will flash indicating that the WPS setup process has been activated on your router. (See “Product Hardware Features” on page For connecting additional WPS supported devices, repeat this process for each additional device. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20 Note: You may need to initiate the WPS PIN on your wireless device first when using this method. Refer to your wireless device documentation for details on the operation of 4. To save changes, click Apply. WPS. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 21: Basic Wireless Settings

    By default, the router broadcast TRENDnet731 as the wireless network name. If you choose to change the SSID, change it to a name that you can easily 802.11g wireless clients, they will no longer be able to connect to this remember. router. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 Channel Width – This setting only applies to wireless devices connecting at 802.11n. Select the appropriate channel width for your wireless network. 20 MHz – This mode operates using a single 20MHz channel for wireless devices connecting at 802.11n. This setting may provide more © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 23: Steps To Improve Wireless Connectivity

    Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 24: Advanced Wireless Settings

    The destination wireless device will send a response called Clear to Send (CTS). The RTS Threshold defines the smallest data packet size allowed to initiate the RTS/CTS function. Default Value: 2346 (range: 256-2346) © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 25: Access Control Filters

    • Cancel – Discard changes to an existing MAC address entry. • Name – Enter a name for the MAC address entry. • MAC Address – Enter the 12-digit MAC address.(e.g. 00-11-22-AA-BB-CC) © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 26: Domain/Url Filters

    (LAN/WLAN), web management, and the Internet. You may want to allow or block computers or devices on your network access to specific websites (e.g. www.trendnet.com, etc.), also called domains or URLs (Uniform Resource • Only Deny computers/devices with MAC addresses listed below to access the Locators).

  • Page 27: Protocol/Ip Filters

    27). Enter the Website/URL/domain (e.g.www.trendnet.com) or keyword (e.g. trendnet) to allow or block access and click Add to add this to the domains list. The entry will be 2. Click on Access, click on Filter, and click on Protocol/IP Filters.

  • Page 28: Firewall Rules

    When selected, the entry will be highlighted. • Delete – Removes an existing protocol/IP filter. • Update – Modifies an existing protocol/IP filter. • Cancel – Discard changes to an existing protocol/IP filter. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 29 * to choose all protocol types. Below, enter the port number or range of port numbers to apply the firewall rule. (e.g. 80-80 or 20-21). For all ports, use the port range 1 - 65534. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 30: Access Your Router Management Page

    Default Password: admin Note: If you change the router login password, you will need to access the router management page using the User Name “admin” and the new password instead of the default password “admin”. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 31: Set Your Router Date And Time

    Note: NTP servers are used for computers and other network devices to synchronize time across an entire network. 4. Complete the fields required by your ISP. 5. Complete the optional settings only if required by your ISP. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 32: Ipv6 Internet Connection Settings

    Mask Length – Enter the IPv4 mask length used for the tunnel provided by your ISP. • Easier configuration of addressing • Assigned IPv6 Prefix – Displays the IPv6 address automatically provided by your ISP. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 33: Clone A Mac Address

    To clear your modem stored MAC address, typically the procedure is to disconnect power from the modem for approximately one minute, then reconnect the power. For more details on this procedure, refer to your modem’s User Guide/Manual or contact your ISP. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Change Your Router Ip Address

    Note: The DHCP address range will change automatically to your new router IP address settings so you do not have to change the DHCP address range manually to match your new router IP address settings. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 35: Set Up Dhcp Reservation

    DHCP IP address range (Start IP & End IP). • MAC Address – Enter the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the computer or network device to assign to the reservation. (e.g. 00:11:22:AA:BB:CC) • Add - Saves the reservation. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 36: Enable/Disable Upnp On Your Router

    4. To save changes, click Apply. 2. Click on Management, and click on Remote Management. 3. Next to UPnP, click Enabled or Disabled to turn the feature on or off on your router. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 37: Allow/Deny Multicast Streaming

    ISP is always changing your IP address, the Dynamic DNS service will be able to identify your network using a fixed address—one that can be used to view home IP Camera and other devices on your local area network. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 38: Allow Remote Access To Your Router Management Page

    Open a device on your network to the Internet This router can provide access to devices on your local area network to the Internet using the Virtual Server, Special Application, method (DMZ NOT recommended). © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: Virtual Server

    An example would be forwarding a port to an IP camera (TRENDnet IP cameras default to HTTP TCP port 80 for remote access web requests) on your network to be able to view it over the Internet.
  • Page 40 1. Setup DynDNS service (See DynDNS section). 8. Click Enabled to turn on this virtual server. 2. Access TRENDnet IP Camera management page and forward Port 80 (see product documentation) 9. Next to Name, you can enter another name for the virtual server, otherwise, leave 3.

  • Page 41: Special Applications

    (e.g. 2000-2038,2069,2081,2200-2210). Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and protocols are required. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 42: Add Static Routes To Your Router

    Note: Configuring this feature assumes that you have some general networking knowledge. • Delete – Removes an existing special application. • Update – Modifies an existing special application. • Cancel – Discard changes to an existing special application. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 43 Metric – Enter the metric or priority of the route. The metric range is 1-15, the lowest number 1 being the highest priority. (e.g. 1 ) • Add – Saves the static route. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 44: Enable Dynamic Routing On Your Router

    Receive - Allows your router to receive network information from other router so your router can build routes to other networks. Disabled – Disable receiving routing information from other routers to your router. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 45: Router Maintenance & Monitoring

    1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” page 27). 2. Click on Tools and click on Settings. 3. Under Restore factory default settings, click Restore. When prompted to confirm this action, click OK. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 46: Backup And Restore Your Router Configuration Settings

    (Default Filename: cfg.bin) To restore your router configuration: 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” page 27). 2. Click on Tools and click on Settings. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 47 TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix firmware version at the top of the page. problems associated with your TRENDnet router model and version. To check if there is a firmware upgrade available for your device, please check your TRENDnet model and version using the link.

  • Page 48: Restart Your Router

    2. Click on Tools and click on Ping Test. management page. This is also known as a hard reboot or power cycle. 3. Enter in the IP address (e.g. 192.168.10.101) or host name (e.g. www.trendnet.com) • Router Management Page – This is also known as a soft reboot or restart.

  • Page 49: Check The Router System Information

    DHCP Client (or Dynamic IP address) Internet connection type, you will router. provide the option to Release and Renew your IP address settings. Other Internet connection types such as PPPoE will provide the option to Connect and Disconnect. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 50: View Your Router Log

    Refresh - The Page: 1/1 will display the current page. tatus > Log Your router log can be used to obtain activity information on the functionality of your router or for troubleshooting purposes. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 51: Configure Your Router Log

    Send router logs to an external log server purposes when checking your e-mail. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” • To Email Address – Enter your e-mail address. page 27). © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 52: View Your Router Packet Statistics

    2. Click on Status and click on Wireless. 3. The table displays the amount time each wireless device has been connected and the MAC address of each wireless device. 4. To save changes, click Apply. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 53: Capture Packets Using The Router Management Page

    You can enter up to three receivers. (e.g. 192.168.10.250) • Start – Starts the packet capture. • Stop - Stops the packet capture • Download – Download the packet capture file. (.pcap file) 4. To save changes, click Apply. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 54: Router Management Page Structure

    Status • SNMP • Remote Management • Device Information • Capture Packets • • Log Setting Routing Email Log Syslog • Static Log Type • Dynamic • Statistic • Routing Table • Wireless © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    Dimension (L x W x H) 158 x 109 x 34 mm (6.2 x 4.3 x 1.3 in) materials and other conditions. Weight 210 g (7.4oz) Temperature Operation: 0°~ 40°C (32°F~ 104°F); Storage: -10°~ 70°C © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Note: If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact your computer or operating system manufacturer for assistance. 5. Please see “Steps to improve wireless connectivity” on page 19 if you continue to have wireless connectivity problems. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    2. In the Network Preference window, next to "Show:", select Network Status. You'll see Network and select the TCP/IP tab. your network status and your IP address settings displayed. In MAC OS 10.5/10.6, in the left column, select Network. e. Configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 58 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 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 59 RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range This product is RoHS compliant. of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 60 TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Direktyvos nuostatas. TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-731BR je ve shodě se Česky [Czech] základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TEW-731BR in Nederlands 1999/5/ES, 2006/95/ES, a 2009/125/ES. overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante [Dutch] bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG, 2006/95/EG, en 2009/125/EG.
  • Page 61 Download section limited to, duty, tax, and other fees. 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 WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS the developers.

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