TRENDnet TEW-429UB User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. TRENDnet Manuals
  4. Adapter
  5. TEW-429UB
  6. User manual
TRENDnet TEW-429UB User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-429UB User Manual

54 mbps 802.11g wireless usb 2.0 adapter with hotspot detector
Hide thumbs Also See for TEW-429UB:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the TEW-429UB and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for TRENDnet TEW-429UB

Summary of Contents for TRENDnet TEW-429UB

  • Page 2 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under interna- tional copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Copyright 2005 Version 1.0 (July, 2005) Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 1.5 cm must be main- tained between the user’s body and the device, including the antenna. TRENDware declares that TEW-429UB, ( FCC ID: SI5WHF430X ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started with the TEW-429UB ............1 Overview of the Wireless Client Utility ................2 Working with Profiles ....................3 Creating a Profile ..................... 3 Modifying Profiles ..................... 6 Checking for Available Access Points ................ 10 Disabling the Wireless Client Utility ................11 HotSpot Detector Hardware ...............
  • Page 5 Appendix ......................33 Maintenance ........................33 Checking the Wireless Client Utility Version ............33 Uninstalling the Wireless Client Utility ..............34 Upgrading the Wireless Client Utility ...............34 Troubleshooting ................................................35 Problems Starting the 802.11g Wireless Client Utility Program Problems with the Link Status .................35 Problems with Security Settings Specifications ......................36 Wi-Fi Radio: ......................36...

  • Page 7: Getting Started With The Tew-429Ub

    Getting Started with the TEW-429UB Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-429UB! The quick start guide included with your TEW-429UB tells you how to install the Wireless Client Utility and how to operate the Hotspot Detector features of the TEW-429UB. This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-429UB. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals.

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Wireless Client Utility

    Overview of the Wireless Client Utility The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-429UB. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-429UB to your computer. E SURE TO INSTALL THE...

  • Page 9: Working With Profiles

    TEW-429UB each time you change access points. Using the Profile screen you can configure the TEW-429UB to access your home network and your office network. Each configuration is saved as a profile. Then when you go from the office to your home you just select the appropriate profile.
  • Page 10 2. Click Add. The Wireless Client Utility Profile Wizard opens. Type a descriptive name for the profile such as Office or CoffeeShop. Click the drop-down arrow at Network Mode and select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Choose Infrastructure when connecting to an access point or wireless router. You will need to know the SSID of the access point.
  • Page 11 Select the SSID you want to connect to and click Add to Profile. Click Next. The WLAN Security Configuration screen appears. This screen reflects the security settings detected in the access point you want to connect to. Security settings vary in complexity and you may have to consult your network administrator for this information.

  • Page 12: Modifying Profiles

    Click Next 10. Click Save to complete the wizard and save the new profile. (If you do not want to activate the profile, uncheck the Apply this profile now checkbox.) ODIFYING ROFILES You may need to modify settings for a profile. For example, if you purchase a new router, or if your office administrator provides you with new security settings.
  • Page 13 2. Select the profile you want to modify and click Properties, the following window appears Make the changes you want to the Basic Settings and click Advanced Settings. Unless you have a thorough understanding of wireless networking, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the defaults.
  • Page 14 Click WLAN Security. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode to choose from the following settings: Disabled (No Encryption) All data sent between the access point and the client is left unencrypted and may be viewed by other wireless devices. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encrypts all traffic sent between the access point and the client using a shared key.
  • Page 15 5. Make the changes you want and click TCP/IP Config. Select the Use IP Changer checkbox. This allows you to bypass your existing wireless TCP/ IP settings and configure TCP/IP settings for each profile. Use DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assign IP addresses. Check this radio button if your router is set to DHCP.

  • Page 16: Checking For Available Access Points

    See the Quick Start Guide for details. To scan for access points using the TEW-429UB, refer to the following. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click SiteSurvey. Available wireless networks are listed. Click Refresh anytime to update the list.

  • Page 17: Disabling The Wireless Client Utility

    3. Select the network you want and click Connect. Or click Add To Profile if you want to connect later. For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to see the following screen. (You can also double-click an access point to view the Detailed Info screen.
  • Page 18 2. Select the Let Windows manage this wireless adapter check box and click Apply Now.

  • Page 19: Hotspot Detector Hardware

    HotSpot Detector This section explains the hardware section of the TEW-429UB. Charging the TEW-429UB The TEW-429UB is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery must be charged before first use as follows. Most notebook computer USB connectors are horizontal. The TEW-429UB should be connected with the display facing up.

  • Page 20: Lcd Icons

    4. Press Next to scroll the available hot spots. Accessing a Hot Spot 5. Connect the TEW-429UB to your computer and open the Wireless Client Utility. 6. Open the SiteSurvey screen and select the hot spot you want to access.

  • Page 21: Exploring The Wireless Client Utility Screens

    Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens The Network Screen The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-429UB. Install the utility as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-429UB to your computer.

  • Page 22: Wireless Setting

    IRELESS ETTING The Wireless Setting pane settings are described below Shows the current profile you have Current Profile selected. If you have not added a pro- file, only Default shows. The settings shown in the Network screen are for the current profile. Click the drop- down arrow to select another profile.

  • Page 23: Tcp/Ip Setting

    IRELESS SYSTEMS WORK IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE OR PEER PEER MODE. N INFRASTRUCTURE MODE, WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE TO A WIRED VIA ACCESS POINTS. N AD HOC MODE (ALSO KNOWN AS PEER PEER MODE), WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER DIRECTLY AND DO NOT USE AN ACCESS POINT. TCP/IP S ETTING The TCP/IP Setting pane settings are described below.

  • Page 24: The Profile Screen

    A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point. Without profiles, you would have to reconfigure the TEW-429UB each time you change access points. Using the Profile screen you can configure the TEW-429UB to access you home network and your office network. Each configuration is saved as a profile.

  • Page 25: Profile List

    Use the Up/Down buttons to move the Up (button) selected network to the top of the list or Down (button) to the bottom. When in the Network screen, the TEW-429UB attempts to connect to the network at the top of this list first.

  • Page 26: The Sitesurvey Screen

    The SiteSurvey Screen Use the SiteSurvey screen to scan for available networks in your vicinity. VAILABLE ETWORKS The Available Networks pane settings are described below. SSID Shows the name (usually the equipment vendor's name) assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. Shows the signal type (802.11b/g).

  • Page 27: Detailed Info. Screen

    ETAILED NFO. CREEN For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to see the following screen. (You can also double-click an access point to view the Detailed Info screen. The Options Screen By default, the Wireless Client Utility configures your wireless settings.

  • Page 28: Options

    PTIONS The Options pane settings are described below. When you check the Let Windows Let Windows manage this wireless adapter manage this wireless adapter check- (tick box) box, Windows Zero Configuration manages your wireless settings. The Wireless Client Utility still shows the link status of the adapter.

  • Page 29: Configuring Wireless Security

    Configuring Wireless Security This chapter covers the configuration of security options in the 802.11 Wireless Client Utility. Configuring Security When you create a profile you need to configure the security settings with the information provided by the administrator. You modify security settings by selecting the profile and clicking Properties. W E P ONFIGURING Refer to the following to modify WEP settings.
  • Page 30 1. In the Properties window, click WLAN Security. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WEP. Click the Use Static WEP checkbox.
  • Page 31 4. Click Configure. The WEP Configuration screen appears. Select the encryption to match your WEP Method access point: 64, 128, or 256-bit. The encryption level must match the encryption level used by your access point. Options are Auto, Open System, and Authentication Shared.

  • Page 32: Configuring Wpa & Wpa2

    Four keys are used for decryption; you have to choose a Default Key default key from them for encryption. WPA & WPA2 ONFIGURING Refer to the following to configure WPA & WPA2. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WPA or WPA2. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES.

  • Page 33: Configuring 802.1X

    Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Click the drop-down arrow at Encryption Method and choose TKIP or AES. (Most access points use TKIP for WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK.) At PSK Pass Phrase enter the same pass phrase used to configure the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your access point.
  • Page 34 1. At WPA or WPA2 security mode, click Configure button next to Authentication Protocol. 2. Select Inner PEAP protocol. 3. Click Save to finish and return to the previous screen. 4. Type in a unique User ID and Password under User Information. 5.

  • Page 35: Configuring 802.1X - Peap-Tls

    Check this box if the server name has Server name should match exactly to exactly match the name in the certif- icate. 6. Click OK to apply the settings. Server Certificates require a wired connection to the network so you can obtain the certificate(s) from the certificate authority.
  • Page 36 TLS requires both server and user certification. Click Configure Certificate (see Note below). The following window appears: Use user certificate Check this box if your network requires user certification and then select the certificate from the drop- down menu. Check this box if your network Validate server certificate requires user certification and then select the certificate authority from the...

  • Page 37: Glossary

    Glossary For unfamiliar terms used below, look for entries elsewhere in the glossary. (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. A network that transmits wireless from computer to computer without the use of a base station (access point). Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other.
  • Page 38 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the TEW-429UB and the AP or other wireless stations to keep network communications private. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix Maintenance Installing a newer version of the Wireless Client Utility may improve the performance of the TEW-429UB. Before installing the new version, you must uninstall the old one. HECKING THE IRELESS LIENT TILITY ERSION To check the current Wireless Client Utility, open the utility on the Version screen. In the S/W Information pane, note the Utility Version number.

  • Page 40: Uninstalling The Wireless Client Utility

    NINSTALLING THE IRELESS LIENT TILITY Refer to the following to uninstall (remove) the Wireless Client Utility from your computer. Click Start -> All Programs (Windows 2000 Programs) -> 802.11 Wireless Network Adapter -> Uninstall. When prompted, click Yes to remove the driver and utility software. Click Finish to complete the uninstallation.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 802.11g W ROBLEMS TARTING THE IRELESS LIENT TILITY ROGRAM PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Windows does not Make sure the WHF-430/230 power switch is turned off and properly inserted into auto-detect the the USB port and then restart your computer. WHF-430/230. Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control Panel and then double-click Add/Remove Hardware.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly. Make sure the WHF-430/230 computer and the associated AP use the same SSID. Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high.
  • Page 43 Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. Wireless Products – 3 Years Warranty If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, TRENDware shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or refund to customer the purchase price paid for the defective product.

Table of Contents