TRENDnet TEW-687GA 1.0R User Manual
TRENDnet TEW-687GA 1.0R User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-687GA 1.0R User Manual

450mbps wireless n gaming adapter

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450Mbps Wireless N Gaming Adapter
TEW-687GA
User Manual
Revision 0.1
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Date
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Author
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12/17/2010
0.1
Rex Liu
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  • Page 1 450Mbps Wireless N Gaming Adapter TEW-687GA User Manual Revision 0.1 Revision History Date Version Author Remark 12/17/2010 Rex Liu - 1 -...
  • Page 2 Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN60950-1:2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment 62311:2008...
  • Page 4 output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. - 4 -...
  • Page 5 Česky [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se [Czech] základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch Hiermit erklärt [Name des Herstellers], dass sich das Gerät [Gerätetyp] in [German]...
  • Page 6 Hierbij verklaart [naam van de fabrikant] dat het toestel [type van toestel] in Nederlands overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen [Dutch] van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti Hawnhekk, [isem tal-manifattur], jiddikjara li dan [il-mudel tal-prodott] jikkonforma [Maltese] mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 7 Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN 60950 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489-1/-17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Trademark recognition All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents............................8 1. Getting Started with the TEW-687GA....................10 1.1. Package Contents ......................10 1.2. Minimum System Requirements .................. 10 2. Introduction ............................11 2.1. Features........................... 11 3. Hardware Overview ..........................11 3.1. LED Indications....................... 12 3.2.
  • Page 9 B ................................46 C ................................47 D ................................48 E................................49 F ................................49 G ................................50 H ................................50 I ................................51 J ................................52 K ................................53 L ................................53 M ................................53 N ................................54 O ................................55 P................................
  • Page 10: Getting Started With The Tew-687Ga

    1. Getting Started with the TEW-687GA Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-687GA! This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-687GA . This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. 1.1. Package Contents TEW-687GA Wireless N Gaming Adapter CD-ROM (User’s Guide) Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide CAT-5 Ethernet Cable...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    2. Introduction The TEW-687GA Wireless N Gaming Adapter is a high-performance, supports high-speed wireless networking at home, at work or in public places. This bridge is also back compatible with 802.11g or 11b devices. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity.
  • Page 12: Led Indications

    3.1. LED Indications...
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    3.2. Rear Panel 3.3 Top View 3.4 Bottom View...
  • Page 14: Installation Considerations

    3.3 Installation Considerations The TEW-687GA Gaming Adapter allows you to access your network by using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
  • Page 15: Getting Start

    Plug in the power adapter and verify the Power & Ethernet LEDs are light. To configure the router, open your browser, type 'http://192.168.10.110' or 'http://tew687ga.trendnet/' into the address bar and click 'Go' to get to the setup wizard page. At the Password prompt, the User name is 'admin' and password is admin. Enter default...
  • Page 16 Setup Wizard is an easy way to set up the TEW-687GA step by step. The Wizard will teach user to set up the TEW-687GA just few steps. You could click ‘Import Setting’ button to restore your configuration setting by importing the file, or press NEXT and follow Wizard to complete your setting.
  • Page 17 [Step 1] Setup Network Settings To set up the configuration of LAN interface, private IP of your TEW-687GA LAN port and subnet mask for your LAN segment. Default IP is 192.168.10.110. We suggest using DHCP Client mode as LAN connection Type that is to assure the setup wizard is able to re-config after setup wizard complete.
  • Page 18 setup. [Manual Setup]- Select this option if you want to setup your network manually. [Wi-Fi Protected Setup]- Select this option if you want to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
  • Page 19 [Manual Setup] You can enter the Wireless Network Name of AP or use scan to find the AP. Please input the correct security mode and security password.
  • Page 20 Please record the device configuration and press Apply to save you setting to device. Device is starting the connection.
  • Page 21 Congratulations you have configured you TEW-687GA. You can use “Export Setting” button to backup your device configuration.
  • Page 22 [Wi-Fi Protected Setup] There are two ways to add wireless device to your wireless network: PIN (Personal Identification Number) Enter the above PIN information into your AP and click the below “Next” button. PBC (Push Button Configuration) Select the PBC option or press the push button on your device and click the below “Next” button within 120 seconds.
  • Page 23 Please record the device configuration and press Apply to save you setting to device and device will start the WPS process.
  • Page 24 WPS starting, Wait for WPS process within 120 seconds. Note: when the WPS has solid led on TEW-687GA, it means the connection has established, otherwise, please try again.
  • Page 25 Congratulations you have configured you TEW-687GA. You can use “Export Setting” button to backup your device configuration.
  • Page 26: Using The Configuration Menu

    4. Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your TEW-687GA, you can access the Configuration Menu through your PC by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the TEW-687GA . The TEW-687GA’s default IP Address is http://192.168.10.110 Open the Web browser.
  • Page 27: Network

    Click Login In. 4.1. Network 4.1.1 LAN Setting LAN Connection Type Choose "Static IP (fixed IP)" if your router does not support DHCP or if for any other reason you need to assign a fixed address to the AP. In this case, you must also configure the following fields.
  • Page 28: Wireless

    The IP address of the router on the local area network. 4.2 Wireless 4.2.1 Profile Create a custom connection to a specific wireless network. Use this option to make custom profiles and store new profile for later use. Configure the setting to connect to a wireless network, selection option for network type, SSID, and wireless security.
  • Page 29 When adding an Profile, please make sure your information matches your existing wireless network. Security Mode Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users. None No encryption.
  • Page 30 Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for use on the network.
  • Page 31: Link Status

    4.2.2 Link Status The Status page shows the settings and current operation status of the Station. 4.2.3 Site Survey Use the Site Survey tool to search for wireless networks around the TEW-687GA bridge. Click on the Scan button to search for wireless network to join. From this window, you can also add the selected network to your profile by clicking the Add Profile button.
  • Page 33: Statistics

    4.2.4 Statistics View the current operating status of the TEW-687GA, see the Transmit and Receive data.
  • Page 34: Advance

    4.2.5 Advance Use this setting to adjust the wireless environment. Wireless Modes 2.4GHz 802.11b/g mixed mode - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will allow both wireless b and wireless g client to connect and access the TEW-687GA at 11Mbps for wireless b, at 54Mbps for wireless g and share access at the same time.
  • Page 35 wireless n operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, this mode will only permit wireless n client devices to work and will exclude any other wireless mode and devices that are not wireless n only. 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n mixed mode - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless g client devices to connect and access the TEW-687GA at 11Mbps for wireless b, 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 150Mbps transmitting/450Mbps receiving for wireless n and share access at the same time.
  • Page 36: Qos

    Fix MCS rate for HT rate. (Auto, 0~32) The Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) is a value that determines the modulation, coding and number of spatial channels. This parameter represents transmission rate. By default (Auto) the fastest possible transmission rate will be selected.
  • Page 37: Wps

    Used for specific application when using WMM Power Saving mode is enabled, use this feature to help with Quality of Service (QoS) settings; these settings are polled by the priority given to the option in this section. AC_BE= Best Effort AC_BK= Background AC_VI= Video signal AC_VO=Voice signal...
  • Page 38 PIN Start or PBC Start Enable the WPS feature. PIN Settings A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add to the router and use that as an authentication key to join the existing wireless network. Client PIN Shows the current value of the bridge.
  • Page 39 Renew PIN Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the bridge’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the wireless router’s WPS section. PBC Settings The push button method can be used to allow wireless clients to connect to the router without entering/remember any encryption keys.
  • Page 40: Administrator

    4.3 Administrator 4.3.1 Wizard You could use Wizard to help you setting TEW-687GA again. 4.3.2 Management At this page, you can configure administrator account and password.
  • Page 42: Upload Firmware

    4.3.3 Upload Firmware By assigning firmware location, you can upload firmware at this page. Once you have a firmware saved on your computer, use this option to browse for the file and then click Apply to upload the file into the bridge.
  • Page 43: Setting Management

    4.3.4 Setting Management You can save system settings by exporting them to a configuration file, restore them by importing the file, or reset them to factory default. Export Settings This option allows you to export and then save the router's configuration to a file on your computer.
  • Page 44 time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost. If you want to save your router configuration settings, use the Export Settings option above. System Reboot This restarts the router. It is useful for restarting when you are not near the device.
  • Page 45: Status

    4.3.5 Status You can check system information and network configurations on this page. Glossary Access Control List ACL. This is a database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point...
  • Page 46 AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients Address Resolution Protocol ARP. Used to map MAC addresses to IP addresses so that conversions can be made in both directions.
  • Page 47 Bandwidth The maximum amount of bytes or bits per second that can be transmitted to and from a network device Beacon A data frame by which one of the stations in a Wi-Fi network periodically broadcasts network control data to other wireless stations. Bit rate The amount of bits that pass in given amount of time Bit/sec...
  • Page 48 Information that is stored on the hard drive of your computer that holds your preferences to the site that gave your computer the cookie Data Information that has been translated into binary so that it can be processed or moved to another device Data-Link layer The second layer of the OSI model.
  • Page 49 Domain Name System: Translates Domain Names to IP addresses Domain name A name that is associated with an IP address Download To send a request from one computer to another and have the file transmitted back to the requesting computer Duplex Sending and Receiving data transmissions at the sane time Dynamic IP address...
  • Page 50 A device that protects resources of the Local Area Network from unauthorized users outside of the local network Firmware Programming that is inserted into a hardware device that tells it how to function Fragmentation Breaking up data into smaller pieces to make it easier to store File Transfer Protocol.
  • Page 51 Characters 0-9 and A-F The action of data packets being transmitted from one AP to another Host Computer on a network HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol is used to transfer files from HTTP servers (web servers) to HTTP clients (web browsers) HTTPS HTTP over SSL is used to encrypt and decrypt HTTP transmissions A networking device that connects multiple devices together...
  • Page 52 Internet Explorer A World Wide Web browser created and provided by Microsoft Internet Protocol The method of transferring data from one computer to another on the Internet Internet Protocol Security IPsec provides security at the packet processing layer of network communication Internet Service Provider An ISP provides access to the Internet to individuals or companies Intranet...
  • Page 53 Kbps Kilobits per second Kbyte Kilobyte Local Area Network Latency The amount of time that it takes a packet to get from the one point to another on a network. Also referred to as delay Light Emitting Diode Legacy Older devices or technology Local Area Network A group of computers in a building that usually access files from a server LPR/LPD...
  • Page 54 Medium Dependent Interface is an Ethernet port for a connection to a straight-through cable MDIX Medium Dependent Interface Crossover, is an Ethernet port for a connection to a crossover cable Management Information Base is a set of objects that can be managed by using SNMP Modem A device that Modulates digital signals from a computer to an analog signal in order to transmit the signal over phone lines.
  • Page 55 Determines what portion of an IP address designates the Network and which part designates the Host Network Interface Card A card installed in a computer or built onto the motherboard that allows the computer to connect to a network Network Layer The third layer of the OSI model which handles the routing of traffic on a network Network Time Protocol Used to synchronize the time of all the computers in a network...
  • Page 56 Personal Area Network The interconnection of networking devices within a range of 10 meters Physical layer The first layer of the OSI model. Provides the hardware means of transmitting electrical signals on a data carrier Ping A utility program that verifies that a given Internet address exists and can receive messages.
  • Page 57 Quality of Service RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service allows for remote users to dial into a central server and be authenticated in order to access resources on a network Reboot To restart a computer and reload it's operating software or firmware from nonvolatile storage.
  • Page 58 Session key An encryption and decryption key that is generated for every communication session between two computers Session layer The fifth layer of the OSI model which coordinates the connection and communication between applications on both ends Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Used for sending and receiving email Simple Network Management Protocol Governs the management and monitoring of network devices...
  • Page 59 A feature of a firewall that monitors outgoing and incoming traffic to make sure that only valid responses to outgoing requests are allowed to pass though the firewall Subnet mask Determines what portion of an IP address designates the Network and which part designates the Host Syslog System Logger -- a distributed logging interface for collecting in one place the logs from...
  • Page 60 Universal Plug and Play A standard that allows network devices to discover each other and configure themselves to be a part of the network Upgrade To install a more recent version of a software or firmware product Upload To send a request from one computer to another and have a file transmitted from the requesting computer to the other UPnP Universal Plug and Play...
  • Page 61 Allows you to power up a computer though it's Network Interface Card Wide Area Network Windows Connect Now. A Microsoft method for configuring and bootstrapping wireless networking hardware (access points) and wireless clients, including PCs and other devices. Wireless Distribution System. A system that enables the interconnection of access points wirelessly.
  • Page 62 Wireless Internet Service Provider WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Wi-Fi Protected Access. A Wi-Fi security enhancement that provides improved data encryption, relative to WEP. xDSL A generic term for the family of digital subscriber line (DSL) technologies, such as ADSL, HDSL, RADSL, and SDSL.
  • Page 63 If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or deliver to customer an equivalent product to replace the defective item. All products that are replaced will become the property of TRENDnet.
  • Page 64 License ("LGPL"). Go to http://www.trendnet.com/gpl or http://www.trendnet.com Download section 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 the developers.

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