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TRENDnet TEW-657BRM User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ... 1 Features ... 1 Package Contents ... 3 Physical Details ... 4 Wireless Performance Considerations ... 6 PC CONFIGURATION ... 7 Overview ... 7 Windows Clients ... 7 Macintosh Clients ... 17 Linux Clients ... 17 Other Unix Systems ...
  • Page 3 Diagnostics ... 82 Remote Administration ... 84 Routing ... 86 Upgrade Firmware ... 90 MODEM MODE ... 91 Overview ... 91 Management Connections ... 91 Home Screen ... 92 Mode Screen ... 93 Operation ... 93 Status Screen ... 94 APPENDIX ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations on the purchase of your new TEW-657BRM. The 150Mbps Wireless N ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • ADSL Modem • Shared Broadband Internet Access • Wireless Access Point • 4-Port Switching Hub...

  • Page 5: Wireless Features

    • Dynamic DNS Support. users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dy- namic IP address which changes every time you connect. • URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users. •...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    ADSL Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • TEW-657BRM • CD-ROM (User’s Guide) • Quick Installation Guide •...

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs WPS Button Push the WPS button on the device and your other wireless device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryption-secured wireless connection automatically. When WPS button is pressed, the LED will start blinking for 2 minutes. If any client is associated with the router successfully within 2 minutes, the LED will stay On, otherwise the LED will be Off.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel ADSL port Connect this port to your ADSL line. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to 10/100BaseT these ports. LAN connections Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 9: Wireless Performance Considerations

    Wireless Performance Considerations There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. 1. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose. 2.

  • Page 10: Pc Configuration

    PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 11: Using Dhcp

    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
  • Page 12 • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
  • Page 13 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4.

  • Page 14: Specify An Ip Address

    Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless ADSL Router. To set this: • Click the Advanced button on the screen above.

  • Page 15: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 16 Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. •...

  • Page 17: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 18 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 19: Internet Access

    Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless ADSL Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 20: Macintosh Clients

    Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL Router. The proce- dure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 21: Wireless Station Configuration

    If Wireless security remains disabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, all stations must have wireless security disabled. • If Wireless security is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless ADLS Router. Wireless Configuration on Windows XP...
  • Page 22 If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation. 4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on the Wire- less ADSL Router.
  • Page 23 If using WEP Data Encryption If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following. To connect: • Enter the WEP key, as set on the Wireless ADSL Router, in the Network Key field. •...
  • Page 24 Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to match the Wireless ADSL Router. (If the setting on the Wireless ADSL Router is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.) • For Data Encryption, select WEP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 25 Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 26 If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button. You will then see a screen like the example below. Select the SSID for the Wireless ADSL Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following:...
  • Page 27 Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK. • For Data Encryption, select TKIP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the Wireless ADSL Router. • Ensure the option This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked. •...
  • Page 28 If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below. In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 29 3. Configure this screen as follows: • Enter the correct SSID, as used on the Wireless ADSL Router. Remember the SSID is case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling. • Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption to match the Wireless ADSL Router. •...

  • Page 30: Installation

    Installation Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connection. • To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11n Draft specifications.

  • Page 31: Check The Leds

    4. Power Up Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless ADSL Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage. 5. Check the LEDs • The Power LED should be ON. • For each LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.) •...

  • Page 32: Setup

    Setup Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Confi- guration.

  • Page 33: Configuration Program

    6. After installing the TEW-657BRM in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 7. Start your WEB browser. 8. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the TEW-657BRM, as in this example, which uses the Wireless ADSL Router's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.10.1 9.

  • Page 34: Setup Wizard

    If you can't connect If the Wireless ADSL Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless ADSL Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...
  • Page 35 3. If Manual Selection is selected, you will see the VC 1 screen shown below. Enter the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP, then click "Next". 4. On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used by your ISP.
  • Page 36 • The common connection types are explained in the following table.. Connection Type Details Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated IP Address automatically, when you con- nect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Always on".

  • Page 37: Home Screen

    Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced"...
  • Page 38 • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored. On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen.

  • Page 39: Lan Screen

    LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless ADSL Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.

  • Page 40: Dhcp

    DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

  • Page 41: Wireless Screen

    Wireless Screen The Wireless ADSL Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless ADSL Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 42 Data - Wireless Screen Region Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to Region ensure: • • That the Wireless ADSL Router is only used in domains for which is licensed. That you select the correct domain, so that only the legal channels for that domain can be selected.
  • Page 43 Off - Wireless is disabled. • B only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wire- less Stations will only be able to use the Wireless Router if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard. • G only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless Router.
  • Page 44 In order to make the WDS working successfully, the access point must use the same channel, SSID, as well as the wireless encryption method. MAC Address Enter the MAC address(es) of the AP(s) into the fields to allow the following access points to be connected to the wireless router. List...

  • Page 45: Wireless Security

    Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure SSID" button on the Wireless screen. There are 6 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. •...
  • Page 46 WEP Data Select the desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use the same setting. Encryption • • Default Key Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.
  • Page 47 Security Settings - WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. Figure 1: WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Screen Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Encryption Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key.
  • Page 48 Security Settings - Mixed WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK OR WPA2-PSK. Data - WPA2-PSK Screen WPA2-PSK Encryption Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key derived from this key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key. This standard allows different encryption methods to be used.
  • Page 49 Security Settings - 802.1x This uses the 802.1x standard for client authentication, and WEP for data encryption. If this option is selected: • This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. • Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server. Normally, a Certificate is used to authenticate each user.

  • Page 50: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Trusted Wireless Stations This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen.
  • Page 51 Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: Edit 1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list. 2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Ad- 3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required. 4.

  • Page 52: Password Screen

    Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless ADSL Router. Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. Enter the new password here. New password Verify password Re-enter the new password here. You will be prompted for the password when you re-connect. The "User Name" is always admin and enter the new password applied.

  • Page 53: Mode Screen

    Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode. Select the desired option, and click "Save". Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this Router mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users.

  • Page 54: Operation And Status

    Operation and Status Operation - Router Mode Once both the Wireless ADSL Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details. Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.
  • Page 55 If connected, displays the speed for the Up Stream (upload) UpStream ADSL Connection. Connection Speed Internet Connection Method Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Connection Status This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection •...
  • Page 56 System The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" Device Name for users with an "@Home" type connection. Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed. Buttons Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed Connection Details description of the current connection.

  • Page 57: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen Connection Time PPPoE Link Status Negotiation IP Address Network Mask...

  • Page 58: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - Dynamic IP address Internet IP Address The current IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 59: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the follow- ing example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data - Fixed IP address Screen Internet The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 60: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Overview The following advanced features are provided: • Internet: • • URL filter • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Options • Schedule • Port Trigger • Port Forward • Port Range Forward • Internet This screen provides access to the DMZ and URL Filter features. This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet.

  • Page 61: Url Filter

    • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must enter the IP address of the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC".
  • Page 62 Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Current Filter The list contains the current list of items to block. Strings • • • To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you want to Add Filter String block into the field provided, then click the Add button.

  • Page 63: Access Control

    Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access avail- able to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. Restrictions are imposed by blocking "Services", or types of connections.
  • Page 64 This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to Blocked Services block. To select multiple services, hold the CTRL key while selecting. (On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key rather than CTRL.) If Internet access is being blocked, you can choose to apply the Schedule blocking only during scheduled times.

  • Page 65: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
  • Page 66 of the selected DDNS service provider. DDNS Data Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you Host Name have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use. Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses your E- User Name mail address.) Password...

  • Page 67: Options

    Enter the desired value, in hops. The valid range is from 1 to 255. Advertisement Time to Live If checked, the Wireless Router will respond to Ping (ICMP) packets received from the Internet. If not checked, Ping (ICMP) packets from the Internet will be ignored.

  • Page 68: Schedule

    Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can Session 1 be left blank if not required.

  • Page 69: Port Trigger

    Port Trigger If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Wireless ADSL Router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Port Trigger". The Port Trigger screen can be reached by clicking the Port Trigger on the screen.
  • Page 70 • Incoming Ports • • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and in- coming data). Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive.

  • Page 71: Port Forward

    Port Forward This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •...

  • Page 72: Port Range Forward

    Port Range Forward This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: Data - Port Range Forwarding Screen Port Range Forwarding Application Enter the desired application type.

  • Page 73: Qos

    The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you specify priorities for different traffic. Lower priority traffic will be slowed down to allow greater throughput or less delay for high priority traffic. An example QoS screen is shown below. Data - QoS Screen QoS Setting QoS Setting To disable QoS (Quality of Service), keep the default setting, Disable.
  • Page 74 • Normal-Applications: Category • • • • • • Self-Define • • • • • • • • Special-Applications: • • • • • Summary The priority of the application. Priority The Name of this Application or IP Address. Name The general Information of this Application or IP Address.

  • Page 75: Advanced Administration

    Advanced Administration Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The available settings and features are: PC Database Config File Logs &...

  • Page 76: Pc Database

    PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). • It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. • Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.
  • Page 77 Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. Known PCs The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Buttons Update the data on screen. Refresh Advanced View the Advanced version of the PC database screen - PC Database (Admin).
  • Page 78 PC Database - Advanced This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Data - Advanced PC Database Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type"...
  • Page 79 Select the appropriate option MAC Address • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless ADSL Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...

  • Page 80: Config File

    Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless ADSL Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless ADSL Router, by uploading it to the Wireless ADSL Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless ADSL Router back to its factory default confi- guration.

  • Page 81: Logs

    Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless ADSL Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless ADSL Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 82 Logs Include (Checkboxes) Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really re- quired. •...

  • Page 83: E-Mail

    E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address Turn E-mail information (below) must be provided. Notification on Enter the E-mail address the Log is to be sent to.
  • Page 84 E-mail Alerts Send E-mail alerts You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the immediately desired checkboxes. The Broadband ADSL Router can send an immediate alert when it detects a significant security incident such as • • •...

  • Page 85: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet.

  • Page 87: Remote Administration

    Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless ADSL Router via the Internet. Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To Enable Remote Management connect, see below). If Disabled, this device will ignore Administration connection attempts from the Internet.
  • Page 88 dresses as practical. To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 89: Routing

    Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless ADSL Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. •...

  • Page 90: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Data - Routing Screen Select the desired RIP Direction. RIP Direction RIP Version Choose the RIP Version for the Server. Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries • • Buttons Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties"...
  • Page 91 Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the Wireless ADSL Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the Wireless ADSL Router itself. Typi- cally, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows. Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address...
  • Page 92 Gateway IP Address Metric Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (Wireless ADSL Router's local Router)

  • Page 93: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless ADSL Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administra- tion menu. You will see a screen like the following. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 94: Modem Mode

    Modem Mode Overview There are two modes available on the Mode screen. • Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users.

  • Page 95: Home Screen

    Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are not available. The screens available are: • Mode - change back to Router mode, if desired. •...

  • Page 96: Mode Screen

    Mode Screen This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired. Data - Mode Screen This field displays the current name of this device. Device Name Device Mode Select the desired device mode for the router: • Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are opera- tional.

  • Page 97: Status Screen

    Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. Data - Status Screen (Bridge Mode) ADSL Modem Status DownStream Connection Speed UpStream Connection Speed IP Address Network Mask MAC Address Wireless SSID 1 MAC Address SSID 2 This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component.
  • Page 98 MAC Address It displays the MAC address of the SSID 2. The current region, as set on the Wireless screen. Region Channel This shows the Channel currently used, as set on the Wireless screen. This indicates whether or not the Wireless Access Point feature is Wireless AP enabled.

  • Page 99: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless ADSL Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless ADSL Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless ADSL Router to configure it.

  • Page 100: Wireless Access

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic. You can also use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled. •...

  • Page 101: About Wireless Lans

    About Wireless LANs Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Sta- tions (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g.

  • Page 102: Wep

    • If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted.

  • Page 103: Wpa-802.1X

    Encryption WPA-802.1x This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentica- tion according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is used: • The Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server. •...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware Wired: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX) Standards Wireless: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) VC and LLC Multiplexing Bridged/Routed Ethernet over ATM (RFC1483/2684) OAM F4/F5 loop-back PPP over ATM (RFC2364) PPP over Ethernet (RFC2516) Complies with ADSL standards - ANSI T1.413 Issue2 - G.992.1 (G.dmt, Annex A) WAN Port...
  • Page 105 802.11n: up to *150Mbps @ 40Mhz WEP(HEX/ASCII): 64/128-bit Security WPA(AES/TKIP): WPA/WPA2-RADIUS, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 802.11b: 18dBm (typical) Output Power 802.11g: 15dBm (typical) 802.11n: 13dBm (typical) 802.11b: -83dBm (typical) @ 11Mbps Receiving Sensitiv- 802.11g: -66dBm (typical) @ 54Mbps 802.11n: -62dBm (typical) @ *150Mbps Channels 1~ 11 (FCC), 1~13 (ETSI) *Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications.

  • Page 106: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals FCC 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 communica- tions.

  • Page 107: Limited Warranty

    RMA number is required in order to initiate warranty service support for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to TRENDnet for RMA service must have the RMA number marked on the outside of return packages and sent to TRENDnet prepaid, insured and pack- aged appropriately for safe shipment.
  • Page 108 Go to http://www.trendnet.com/gpl 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. TRENDnet does not provide technical support for these codes. Please go http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt...

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