Table of Contents English 1. Before You Start 2. Hardware Installation 3. Configure the Access Point 4. Configure for WDS Mode 5. Mounting 6. Connecting TRENDnet External Antenna Troubleshooting Version 11.19.2009...
1. Before You Start Package Contents TEW-455APB CD-ROM (User’s Guide) Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide PoE Injector & Power Cord Waterproof Kit* Grounding wire System Requirements Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or above) A computer with a network adapter properly installed. A network Switch or Router with an available network LAN port.
2. Hardware Installation Connecting the Grounding Wire 1. Remove the screw and washer from the grounding hole using a screwdriver. 2. Align one end of the grounding wire over the hole. Then connect the screw and washer back in. 3. Connect the green grounding wire to a grounding object.
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4. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the sealing nut . 5. Insert the Ethernet cable into the seal. 6. Insert the seal into the claw. 7. Insert the seal/rubber claw into the Cable Gland. 8. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the PoE port on the rear of the TEW-455APBO.
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9. Using your hand, screw the main body counter clockwise to secure it to the TEW-455APBO. 10. Using your hand, screw the seal nut counter clockwise to secure it to the main body. Powering the TEW-455APBO 1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the TEW-455APBO (See Connecting the Ethernet Cable).
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4. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN port on your network. 5. Connect the power cord into the Power over Ethernet Injector. Then connect the power cord into a power outlet. 6. Verify that the following panel lights are on: LAN, WLAN and PWR.
3. Configure the Access Point Note: 1. It is recommended that you configure the Access Point from a wired computer. Before the Access Point can be configured, a Static IP address must be assigned to your computer's network adapter in the subnet of 192.168.10.x. Since the Access Point's default IP address is 192.168.10.100, make sure no other network devices are assigned an IP address of 192.168.10.100.
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4. Configure the LAN settings to match your network settings and then click Save. 5. Click Wireless -> Virtual AP Setup. 6. Select Edit for the desired VAP.
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Note: 1. To protect your network from any unauthorized access it is recommended to enable wireless encryption. 2. The examples below are for WPA2-PSK. If you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, make sure your wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. If your wireless adapters do not support WPA or WPA2, then select WEP.
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Troubleshooting section, User's Guide on the Utility CD-ROM, or TRENDnet's website at http://www.trendnet.com. Register Your Product To ensure the highest level of customer service and support, please take a moment to www.trendnet.com/register register your product Online at: Thank you for choosing TRENDnet...
4. Configure for WDS Mode Note: 1. WDS Mode requires at least 2 TEW-455APBO 2. Please install and test in a lab environment before mounting the TEW-455APBO. 3. After you set the TEW-455APBO to WDS mode, wireless clients will not be able to connect to the TEW-455APBO.
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4. Select WDS Mode and then click Save & Reboot. 5. Wait 80 seconds while the Access Point reboots. 6. Click Wireless -> WDS Setup. 7. Select Enable, select AES for security type and enter an AES Key. 8. Click Enable and enter the remote TEW- 455APBO's MAC address.
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9. Click Reboot. 10. Click Reboot. 11. Wait 80 seconds while the Access Point reboots. 12. Connect the main TEW-455APBO to the router on your LAN. Setting Up the Remote TEW-455APBO 1. Copy down the 12 digit Mac ID (Address) of the Main TEW-455APBOs.
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4. Connect the Remote TEW-455APBO to a switch (e.g. TE100-S16Eg) in the remote location. 5. Connect a computer to a switch (e.g. TE100- S16Eg) in the remote location. 6. Make sure the top of TEW-455APBO is pointed directly at the remote TEW-455ABPO.
5. Mounting Wall Mounting 1. Align the mounting bracket with the holes on the bottom of the unit and secure it with the screws and washers provided. 2. Use the wall bracket as a template and mark the wall for the correct screw / fastener position.
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Pole Mounting 1. Align the mounting bracket with the holes on the bottom of the unit and secure it with the screws and washers provided. 2. Slide the two provided u-clamps around the pole. Place the pole mounting bracket at the desire height and position 3.
6. Connecting TRENDnet External Antenna Note: Connecting a TRENDnet External Antenna to the TEW-455APBO requires the TEW-ASAL1. 1. Remove the metal cap from the connector labeled EXT. 2. Screw one end of the TEW-ASAL1 to the EXT connector on the TEW-455APBO.
Troubleshooting How do I configure TCP/IP settings on my computer? Windows Vista 1. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click Manage Network Connections and then right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties. 2.
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3. Contact the manufacturer of your Wireless Network Adapter. Make sure the Wireless Network Adapter is configured with the proper SSID. The default SSID of the Access Point is TRENDnet455APB00. If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-455APBO, please contact TRENDnet's Technical Support Department.
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Informations générales GPL/LGPL Ce produit TRENDnet comprend un logiciel libre écrit par des programmeurs tiers. Ces codes sont sujet à la GNU General Public License ("GPL" Licence publique générale GNU) ou à la GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL" Licence publique générale limitée GNU).
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General Public License) ou ao LGPL (GNU Lesser General Public License). Estes códigos são distribuídos SEM GARANTIA e estão sujeitos aos direitos autorais dos desenvolvedores. TRENDnet não presta suporte técnico a estes códigos. Os detalhes do GNU GPL e do LGPL estão no CD-ROM do produto.
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