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TRENDnet TEW-687GA Quick Installation Manual

TRENDnet TEW-687GA Quick Installation Manual

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Quick Installation Guide
TEW-687GA
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  • Page 1 Quick Installation Guide TEW-687GA 1.01...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents English 1. Before You Start 2. Hardware Installation 3. Configure the TEW-687GA 4. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Setup Troubleshooting Wireless Tips Version 01.04.2011...
  • Page 3: English

    1. Before You Start Package Contents Ÿ TEW-687GA Ÿ CD-ROM (User's Guide) Ÿ Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide Ÿ Power Adapter (12V DC, 0.5A) Ÿ Network Cable (0.6m/2ft.) System Requirements Ÿ A computer with network adapter installed Ÿ Wireless router (e.g. TEW-691GR) or access point (e.g TEW-690AP) ŸAn available DHCP Server –...
  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation Note: 1. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to quickly connect to your wireless router or access point. If you would like to use WPS push button setup, please go directly to section 4. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Setup. If your wireless router or access point does not support WPS, continue on to step 1.
  • Page 5 3. Verify that the following panel lights are on: Power, Network Port, and Wireless. Wireless (Blue/Blinking) Network Port (Blue/Blinking) Power (Blue/Solid)
  • Page 6: Configure The Tew-687Ga

    3. Configure the TEW-687GA 1. Open your web browser, type http://TEW-687GA.trendnet in the Address bar, and then press Enter. Enter the User Name and password and then click OK. Default Settings: User name: admin Password: admin Note: User name and Password are case sensitive.
  • Page 7 5. Select DHCP Client to have the TEW-687GA automatically obtain an IP address from your DHCP server (router). If Static IP address is selected you would need to configure the following: IP address: The assigned IP address should match your network. This IP address should not be used by any other network device on your network.
  • Page 8 10. If Encryption is enabled on your wireless network (e.g. access point or wireless router) the correct Security Mode and Algorithm will automatically be selected. Enter the Pass Phrase (wireless network password) and then click Apply. 11. Verify that your settings are correct and then click Apply.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps) Push Button Setup

    4. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Setup Note: 1: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to quickly connect to your wireless router or access point. 2: Do not connect/install the TEW-687GA to your network until instructed to do so. Make sure your network adapter settings are set to obtain an IP address automatically (see troubleshooting section).
  • Page 11 4. Within 60 seconds press and hold the WPS button on the TEW-687GA for 2 seconds. The WPS button will start to blink. 5. Once the WPS button becomes steady blue (approximately within 120 seconds), the TEW-687GA has been successfully configured. 6.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. I typed http://TEW-687GA.trendnet in my Internet Browser's Address Bar, but an error message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I get into the TEW-687GA's web configuration page? 1. Check your hardware settings again by following the instructions in section 2.
  • Page 13 2. My Nintendo Wii does not have an Ethernet port. Can I use this with my Wii? You will need to install a USB to Ethernet adapter on your Wii. The TRENDnet TU2-ET100 version 3.0R is compatible with the Wii. Please go to www.trendnet.com for more information regarding the TU2-ET100.
  • Page 14 15 seconds, then let go. The reset button is located on the bottom of the TEW-687GA. Then type http://TEW-687GA.trendnet or http://192.168.10.110 into your browser and re-connect to your wireless network following section 3 or connect using WPS by following section 4.
  • Page 15: Wireless Tips

    Wireless Tips The following are some general wireless tips to help minimize the impact of interference within an environment. Assign your network a unique SSID Do not use anything that would be identifying like “Smith Family Network”. Choose something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks. Do not turn off the SSID broadcast The SSID broadcast is intended to be on and turning it off can cause connectivity issues.
  • Page 16 3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.
  • Page 21 Copyright ©2011, All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet.

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