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TRENDnet TEW-429UF User Manual

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  • 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. U-MEDIA declares that TEW-429UF, (FCC ID: S9ZTEW429UF) 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-429UF ............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 ................12 Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens ..........
  • Page 5 Appendix ......................31 Maintenance ........................31 Checking the Wireless Client Utility Version ............32 Uninstalling the Wireless Client Utility ..............33 Upgrading the Wireless Client Utility ...............34 Troubleshooting ......................35 Problems Starting the 802.11 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-429Uf

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

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Wireless Client Utility

    The users can really benefit from the all-in-one advantage. Working as an USB flash disk, the TEW-429UF contains two disk partitions at default. One of the partitions is emulated as a CD-ROM drive that contains WLAN adapter driver/utility and it is configured to read only (write protected) area.

  • Page 9: Working With Profiles

    TEW-429UF each time you change access points. Using the Profile screen you can configure the TEW-429UF 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 Home or Office 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 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. Select the Security Mode from the drop-down list and then select the appropriate settings for the security mode.

  • 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. 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

    Remember, you do not have to turn on your computer to find access points. You can use the hot spot finder functionality of the TEW-429UF to locate access points while you are walking around. To scan for access points using the TEW-429UF, refer to the following.
  • Page 17 Available wireless networks are listed. Click Refresh anytime to update the list. 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.

  • Page 18: Disabling The Wireless Client Utility

    Disabling the Wireless Client Utility You may need to have Windows manage your wireless network settings. In that case, you should disable the Wireless Client Utility. To disable the Wireless Client Utility refer to the following. 1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Options. 2.

  • Page 19: Exploring The Wireless Client Utility Screens

    Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens The Network Screen When the TEW-429UF is installed, it is configured to automatically load when you start your computer. The utility icon displays in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of your screen.

  • Page 20: Tcp/Ip Setting

    TCP/IP S ETTING The TCP/IP Setting pane settings are described below. IP Address Shows the current network IP address. Shows the current subnet mask status. Subnet Mask Gateway Shows the current gateway. Shows the current network DNS DNS Server address. IP Release (button) Click to release the current set-...

  • Page 21: 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-429UF each time you change access points. Using the Profile screen you can configure the TEW-429UF to access your home network and your office network. Each configuration is saved as a profile.

  • Page 22: The Sitesurvey Screen

    The SiteSurvey Screen Use the SiteSurvey screen to scan for available networks in your vicinity. VAILABL 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 (802.11a/b/g).

  • Page 23: 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 24: Options

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

  • Page 25: 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.

  • Page 26: Configuring Wep

    W E P ONFIGURING Refer to the following to modify WEP settings. 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 27 4. Click Configure. The WEP Configuration screen appears. Select the encryption to match your access point: 64, 128, or 256-bit. The WEP Method encryption level must match the encryption level used by your access point. Options are Auto, Open System, and Shared. For most installations Authentication choose Auto.

  • Page 28: Configuring Wpa & Wpa2

    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. To configure 802.1X (authentication protocol) for WPA or WPA2 WPA-PSK &...

  • Page 29: 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 & AES for WPA2-PSK.) At PSK Passphrase enter the same pass phrase used to configure the WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK on your access point.
  • Page 30 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 31: Configuring 802.1X - Eap-Tls

    802.1X EAP-TLS ONFIGURING – 1. At Security Mode select WPA or WPA2 from the drop-down menu. 2. At Authentication Protocol select TLS from the drop-down menu. TLS requires both server and user certification. Click Configure Certificate...
  • Page 32 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 server certification and then select the certificate authority from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 33: Hotspot Detector Hardware

    HotSpot Detector This section explains the hardware section of the TEW-429UF. Charging the TEW-429UF The TEW-429UF 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-429UF should be connected with the display facing up.

  • Page 34: Lcd Icons

    Fully charged and Recharging icons would appear during charging process only. Finding a Hot Spot Refer to the following to find a hot spot. 3. Switch Power to ON. The TEW-429UF boots and searches for hot spots. 4. Press Next to scroll the available hot spots. Accessing a Hot Spot 5.

  • Page 35: 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 36 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the TEW-429UF 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 37: Appendix

    TEW-429UF are also provided. The following topics are discussed: Maintenance Installing a newer version of the Wireless Client Utility may improve the performance of the TEW-429UF. Before installing the new version, you must uninstall the old one. HECKING THE IRELESS...

  • Page 38: Checking The Wireless Client Utility Version

    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 39: Uninstalling The Wireless Client Utility

    Now you can use TEW-429UF as a flash disk. Working as an USB Wi-Fi adapter under Win 98/98SE To use TEW-429UF as an USB Wi-Fi adapter, you have to enable flash disk function first (see the above section), then install WLAN driver.

  • Page 40: Upgrading The Wireless Client Utility

    TEW-429UF (Wireless 802.11 USB Network Adapter) under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the Windows version). Install the TEW-429UF in another computer. If the error persists, there may be a hardware problem. In this case, please contact your local dealer for support.

  • Page 41: Problems With The Link Status

    Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly. Make sure the TEW-429UF 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 42: Specifications

    Specifications EY FEATURES 1. Compact, light weight size with friendly user interface. 2. Function Hotspot Finder and USB 2.0 high speed flash drive in an enclosure. 3. Support USB 2.0 high speed and backward compatible with USB 1.1 4. Support LCD screen with complete site survey information: Signal Strength, Security & Encryption, Operation Channel, Radio Band, and SSID.
  • 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.
  • Page 44 38 – Specifications...

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