Remote Management; Pc Database - TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User Manual

Remote Management

This feature allows you to manage the TEW-431BRP via the Internet.
Figure 40: Remote Management Screen
Data - Remote Management Screen
Remote Management
Enable Remote Enable to allow Management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device
Management will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.
Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 (8080 is recom-
Port Number
mended). This port number must be specified when you connect (see
below).
Note: The default port number for HTTP (Web) connections is port
80, but using port 80 here will prevent the use of a Web "Virtual
Server" on your LAN. (See Advanced Internet - Virtual Servers)
Current You must use this IP Address to connect (see below).
IP Address
This IP Address is allocated by your ISP. But if using a Dynamic IP
Address, this value can change each time you connect to your ISP.
So it is better if your ISP allocates you a Fixed IP Address.
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 TEW-
431BRP. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Ad-
dress, enter ":" followed by the port number.)
e.g.
HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080
This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080.
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PC Database

The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elimi-
nates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your
LAN.
PC Database Screen
An example PC Database screen is shown below.
Figure 41: PC Database
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PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as
required.
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By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".
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The TEW-431BRP uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP
address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's network card or
adapter.
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This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN.
However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if re-
quired.
Data - PC Database Screen
Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type.
The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN.
Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this
matches the PC's "hostname".
IP Address Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to deter-
mine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or
not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
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