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TRENDnet TPL-210AP User Manual

TRENDnet TPL-210AP User Manual

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  • Page 2: Fcc Radio Frequency Exposure Statement

    Regulatory notes and statements Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and recommendations.

  • Page 3: Fcc Interference Statement

    frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm.

  • Page 4: Ce Mark Warning

    The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT ... 1 NTRODUCTION About the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point ... 1 Product Feature... 1 NPACKING AND ETUP Unpacking... 2 Setup ... 2 ARDWARE NSTALLATION Connecting to the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point ... 4 PC N TCP/IP S ETWORK Windows 95/98/ME...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point. This manual features the innovating wireless technology that can help you build a wireless network easily! This manual contains detailed operation instructions for this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Setup

    UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point. Unpacking The box should contain the following items: One 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point One 2dBi dipole antenna One CD-ROM with User’s Guide One Quick Installation Guide If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION The 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point is designed to be simple and easy install. AC Power Plug Plugging into the AC power outlet. Antenna Detachable 2 dBi Gain Antenna for wireless connection. Reset Button Use a pin-shape item to push to reset this device to factory default settings.

  • Page 10: Connecting To The 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point

    Connecting to the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point 1. Plug the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point into an available power outlet. 2. Setup your WLAN Card with the following parameters: SSID: Powerline Channel: 6 Security: disable...

  • Page 11: Pc Network Tcp/Ip Setting

    PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING The network TCP/IP settings differ based on the computer’s operating system (Win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP) and are as follows. Windows 95/98/ME 1. Click on the “Network neighborhood” icon found on the desktop. 2. Click the right mouse button and a context menu will be shown. 3.

  • Page 12: Windows 2000

    6. Select “None” for the “Gateway address” field. Figure 3. Windows 95/98/Me Gateway setup Windows 2000 Double click on the “My computer” icon on the desktop. When “My computer” window opens, open the “Control panel” and then open the “Network dialup connection” applet. Double click on the “Local area network connection”...

  • Page 13: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Point the cursor and right click the “My Network Place” icon. Select “properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting window. 1. Set “IP address” to “Obtain an IP address automatically.” 2. Set “DNS” to “Obtain DNS server address automatically.” Figure 5.

  • Page 14: Web Based Ap Configuration

    WEB BASED AP CONFIGURATION First make sure that the network connections are functioning normally. This 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point can be configured using Internet Explorer 5.5 or newer web browser versions. Login to the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point Before configuring the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point through WLAN, make sure that the SSID, Channel and the WEP is set properly.

  • Page 15: Configuration Menu

    Figure 8. Device information Configuration Menu When the main page appears, find the Configuration menu on the left side of the screen. Click on the setup item that you want to configure. There are six main options: IP Setting, Wireless, Access Control, HomePlug, System and Wizard as shown in the Configuration Menu screen.

  • Page 16: Lan Setting

    “Apply” to save changes. Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some ISPs. The default host name is "TRENDnet" IP Address: This is the IP address of the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point. The default IP address is 192.168.1.200.

  • Page 17: Dhcp

    DHCP Figure 11. DHCP Server: Enabling DHCP server allows the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point to automatically assign IP addresses to devices connecting to the LAN. DHCP is disabled by default. DHCP Server Start IP: Enter an IP address to serve as the starting IP address that the DHCP server will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point.

  • Page 18: Wireless Setting

    Wireless setting This section enables users to configure wireless settings for the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point. Basic This page allows users to enable and disable the wireless LAN function, create a SSID, and select the channel for wireless communications. Figure 12.

  • Page 19: Security

    Security This setting enables users to set authentication type for secure wireless communications. Open System allows public access to the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point via wireless communications. Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key.
  • Page 20 WEP: Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. WEP Key Format: Select the key format HEX or ASCII from the drop-down list. WEP Key Length: Select the level of encryption from the drop-down list.
  • Page 21 WPA / WPA2 Figure 17. If WPA or WPA2 EAP is selected, the above screen is shown. Please set the length of the encryption key and the parameters for the RADIUS server. Encryption Type: Select the encryption type for TKIP or AES encryption. RADIUS Server: 1.

  • Page 22: Advanced

    Advanced This setting enables users to configure advanced wireless settings. Figure 19. Beacon Interval: Type the beacon interval in the text box. Users can specify a value from 20 to 1000. The default beacon interval is 100. RTS Threshold: Type the RTS (Request-To-Send) threshold in the text box. This value stabilizes data flow.

  • Page 23: Access Control Setting

    Access Control Setting This setting enables users to define access restrictions for MAC filter. MAC Filter: Enables you to allow or deny Internet access to users within the LAN based upon the MAC address of their network interface. Click the radio button next to Disabled to disable MAC filter.

  • Page 24: Homeplug Setting

    HomePlug Setting The HomePlug setting provides users with an option to maintain security for their logical network and also to select the devices that need to be included in the HomePlug network All HomePlug devices are shipped using a default HomePlug Group (network name). The default HomePlug Group is HomePlug.

  • Page 25: Device Information

    Device Information This setting enables users to view the system status and configuration of the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point. Figure 23 System: This section displays the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point configuration including the MAC address, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DHCP Server Status. Wireless: This section displays the wireless configuration information, including the MAC address, the Connection status, SSID, Channel and Authentication type.

  • Page 26: Log

    This option enables users to view a running log of 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point system statistics, events, and activities. The log displays up to 200 entries. Older entries are overwritten by new entries. The Log screen commands are as follows: Click “First Page”...

  • Page 27: Statistic

    Statistic This option displays a table that shows the rate of packet transmission of the HomePlug and Wireless LAN interface (in bytes per second). Click “Reset” to erase all statistics and begin logging statistics again. Restart Click “Restart Now” to restart the system in the event the system is not performing correctly. Figure 25.

  • Page 28: Firmware

    Figure 27. Please follow the below instructions: Download the latest firmware from TRENDnet’s Web site, if available, and save it to disk. Click “Browse” and go to the location of the downloaded firmware file. Select the file and click “Upgrade” to update the firmware to the latest release.

  • Page 29: Configuration

    Configuration This option enables users to save settings as a profile and load profiles for different circumstances. The user can also restore factory default settings. Figure 28. Setup Wizard Setup wizard is provided as the part of the web configuration utility. Simply follow the step-by- step process to configure the 85Mbps Powerline Wireless Access Point.
  • Page 30 Step 1: Setup new Password User can change the password and then click “Next” to continue. Figure 30. Setup Wizard – Set Password Step 2: Set Wireless LAN Connection Please type the name of the SSID you like and select the channel. Then, click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 31 Step 3: Set Wireless Encryption If user wants to enable WEP, please click “Enabled”. Then, select the key size of WEP encryption and enter the Key value in the Key text box. Please click “Next” to continue. Figure 32. Setup Wizard – Set Wireless Encryption Step 4: Setup Completed The Setup wizard is now completed.

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards HomePlug 1.0 Turbo IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA (PowerLine) CSMA/CA (WLAN) PowerLine Data Rate Up to 85Mbps (auto adaptation) AP Data Rate 802.11g: 54,48,36,24,18,12,9,6Mbps, auto fallback under noisy environment 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps, auto fallback under noisy environment Receiver Sensitivity 11Mbps: -82dBm @ 8% PER(typical) 54Mbps: -67dBm @ 10% PER(typical)

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    Powerline Three years 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 35 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDNET ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF...

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