Overview; Chapter 3 Setup - TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User Manual

For best Wireless reception and performance, the TEW-
431BRP should be positioned in a central location with
minimum obstructions between the TEW-431BRP and the
PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
2. Connect LAN Cables
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Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the TEW-
431BRP. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
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If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable.
Any LAN port on the TEW-431BRP will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when
required.
3. Connect WAN Cable
Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the TEW-431BRP. Use the cable
supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.
4. Power Up
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Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
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Connect the supplied power adapter to the TEW-431BRP and power up.
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage
5. Check the LEDs
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The Power LED should be ON.
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The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
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For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON (provided the PC is
also ON.)
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The WAN LED should be ON.
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The WLAN LED should be ON
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.
Installation
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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the TEW-431BRP.

Overview

This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
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Internet Access
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LAN configuration
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Wireless setup
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Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con-
figuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the
TEW-431BRP you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the
required functions.
To Do this:
Configure PCs on your LAN.
Check TEW-431BRP operation and Status.
Use any of the following Internet features:
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Advanced Setup
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Dynamic DNS
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MAC Address
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Virtual Servers
Configure or use any of the following:
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Access Control
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Remote Management
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PC Database
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Upgrade Firmware
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Options
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Security
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Logs
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Routing
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Refer to:
Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Chapter 6:
Internet Features
Chapter 7:
Other Features and Settings
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