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TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User Manual

802.11g/802.11b wireless access point broadband internet access 4-port switching hub
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TEW-431BRP

802.11g Wireless Router

802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point
Broadband Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
User's Guide

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  • Page 1: G Wireless Router

    TEW-431BRP 802.11g Wireless Router 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point Broadband Internet Access 4-Port Switching Hub User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Overview .......................... 79 General Problems ......................79 Internet Access......................... 79 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Wireless Access ........................ 80 TEW-431BRP Features ....................1 Package Contents ......................3 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................81 Physical Details ........................4 Modes..........................81 BSS/ESS..........................81 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Ad- address to PCs and other devices upon request. The TEW-431BRP can act as a DHCP dress Translation). Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    You can use the TEW-431BRP to perform a Ping or DNS lookup. • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con- figuration of the TEW-431BRP. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protected Configuration .

  • Page 5: Requirements

    2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE. 4. Release the Reset Button. The TEW-431BRP is now using the factory default values. Figure 4: Installation Diagram 1.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the TEW-431BRP. Use the cable PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- supplied with your DSL/Cable modem.

  • Page 7: Configuration Program

    1. After installing the TEW-431BRP in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the TEW-431BRP, as in this example, which uses the TEW-431BRP 's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.0.1...

  • Page 8: Setup Wizard

    PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only The first time you connect to the TEW-431BRP, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The • when required. The IP address IP Address allocated to Setup Wizard will also run if the TEW-431BRP's default settings are restored.)

  • Page 9: Lan Screen

    Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the TEW-431BRP, as seen from the local LAN. Use the Figure 5: Home Screen default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Navigation &...

  • Page 10: Wireless Screen

    It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory Domain domain. 1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the TEW-431BRP. This setting is on the LAN screen. 2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the TEW-431BRP 's IP Address as the Default Station name On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Gateway.
  • Page 11 Setup TEW-431BRP User Guide • WEP Screen WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or WEP data "Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used, encryption This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen.

  • Page 12: Password Screen

    Setup TEW-431BRP User Guide Password Screen Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key. The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Broadband Router.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    431BRP. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The TEW-431BRP uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If using the default TEW-431BRP settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
  • Page 14 TEW-431BRP4 User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the TEW-431BRP 's IP address in the New Gateway field and Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address 1.
  • Page 15 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 TEW-431BRP. To set this: • Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
  • Page 16 PC Configuration TEW-431BRP4 User Guide 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: Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - DNS Figure 19: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 17 If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • Enter the TEW-431BRP 's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the TEW-431BRP.) •...
  • Page 18 To access AOL (America On Line) through the TEW-431BRP, the AOL for Windows software • In the Default gateway field, enter the TEW-431BRP 's IP address and click OK. Your must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the TEW-431BRP.

  • Page 19: Macintosh Clients

    If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the Linux Clients same settings as the Wireless Router. To access the Internet via the TEW-431BRP, it is only necessary to set the TEW-431BRP as the "Gateway". Note: Ensure you are logged in as "root"...

  • Page 20: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Broadband Modem This shows the connection status of the modem. This Chapter details the operation of the TEW-431BRP and the status screens. Internet Connection Current connection status: •...

  • Page 21: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Operation and Status TEW-431BRP User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

  • Page 22: Connection Status - Pptp

    Operation and Status TEW-431BRP User Guide Connection Status - PPTP Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read Clear Log If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be new messages.

  • Page 23: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    "Connection Details" button is clicked. • If an IP Address has been allocated to the TEW-431BRP (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6 Internet Features

    IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. • If an IP Address has been allocated to the TEW-431BRP (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.
  • Page 25 (Note: Some applications use Ports find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the TEW-431BRP 's different protocols for outgoing and incoming data). firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".
  • Page 26 Internet Features TEW-431BRP User Guide URL Filter Screen If an application still cannot function correctly, try using the "DMZ" feature. Click the "Configure URL Filter" button on the Advanced Internet screen to access the URL Filter screen. An example screen is shown below.

  • Page 27: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered was not allocated to you. You need to connect to 4. The TEW-431BRP will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded www.dyndns.org and correct this problem.

  • Page 28: Mac Address

    Internet Features TEW-431BRP User Guide MAC Address Virtual Servers The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Ad- This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, dress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: the Network card or adapter.
  • Page 29 Internet Features TEW-431BRP User Guide Virtual Servers Screen Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre- The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Internet menu. An example screen is shown below.

  • Page 30: Chapter 7 Other Features And Settings

    Internet Access avail-able to PCs on your LAN. With the default set- tings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. Remote This feature allows you to manage the TEW-431BRP via the Internet. Management PC Database This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC", "Virtual Server", or "Internet Application".

  • Page 31: Access Control

    Other Features and Settings TEW-431BRP User Guide Access Control Data - Access Control Screen Group This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group.
  • Page 32 Other Features and Settings TEW-431BRP User Guide Default Schedule Screen Edit Service List If you wish to define additional Services, or manage the Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen. This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is View Log Click this to open a sub-window where you can view the "Access...
  • Page 33 Other Features and Settings TEW-431BRP User Guide Services Screen Access Control Log This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided.

  • Page 34: Remote Management

    Address, this value can change each time you connect to your ISP. • The TEW-431BRP uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP So it is better if your ISP allocates you a Fixed IP Address.
  • Page 35 • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Ob- tain an IP address automatically"). The TEW-431BRP will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.

  • Page 36: Upgrade Firmware

    • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the TEW-431BRP The firmware (software) in the TEW-431BRP can be upgraded using your Web Browser. contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On.

  • Page 37: Options

    Other Features and Settings TEW-431BRP User Guide • Options If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this Allow Internet device. access to be • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- disabled tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings.

  • Page 38: Security

    Other Features and Settings TEW-431BRP User Guide Security Options The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, Respond to This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs.

  • Page 39: Logs

    Other Features and Settings TEW-431BRP User Guide Logs Timezone Timezone Select the correct Timezone for your location. This is required for The Logs record various types of activity on the Broadband Router. This data is useful for the date/time shown on the logs to be correct.

  • Page 40: Routing

    "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the TEW-431BRP is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
  • Page 41 Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Other routers on the local LAN must use the TEW-431BRP 's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the TEW-431BRP 's local router, with the exception of Network Mask 0.0.0.0 the Gateway IP Address.

  • Page 42: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the TEW-431BRP. Solution 2: The TEW-431BRP processes the data passing through it, so it is not trans- Troubleshooting parent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.

  • Page 43: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    TEW-431BRP User Guide Appendix B Channels About Wireless LANs The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available.

  • Page 44: Appendix C Specifications

    TEW-431BRP User Guide Appendix C Regulatory Approvals Specifications FCC Statement TEW-431BRP 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.
  • Page 45 Appendix C - Specifications CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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