TRENDnet TEW-687GA Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. TRENDnet Manuals
  4. Adapter
  5. TEW-687GA
  6. Manual

TRENDnet TEW-687GA Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for TEW-687GA:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the TEW-687GA and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for TRENDnet TEW-687GA

Summary of Contents for TRENDnet TEW-687GA

  • Page 2 Statement 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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN60950-1:2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN50385 : (2002-08)
  • Page 4 output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
  • Page 5 Hereby, TRENDnet, declares that this TEW-687GA is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente TRENDnet declara que el TEW-687GA cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 6 TRENDnet declara que este TEW-687GA está conforme com os requisitos Português essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. [Portuguese TRENDnet izjavlja, da je ta TEW-687GA v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in Slovensko ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. [Slovenian] TRENDnet týmto vyhlasuje, že TEW-687GA spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky Slovensky príslušné...
  • Page 7 European Union Notice: Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN 60950 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489-1/-17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ........................... 9   Package Contents ........................9   Minimum System Requirements ..................... 9   Introduction ..........................10   Features ..........................10   Hardware Overview ........................11   LED Indications ........................11   Rear Panel ..........................12  ...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-687GA! This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-687GA. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. Package Contents • TEW-687GA • CD-ROM (User’s Guide) • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide •...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction TRENDnet’s 450Mbps Wireless N Gaming Adapter, model TEW-687GA, networks gaming consoles, televisions, and DVRs to the Internet with an ultra-high performance 450Mbps wireless connection. Setup is quick and simple, with no drivers to install and a Gigabit Ethernet port transfers wired data fast.

  • Page 11: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview LED Indications Blue: Blinking, WPS authentication Wireless Blue: ON, wireless on Blue: Blinking, wireless data activity Blue: OFF, no device connected Blue: ON, device connected Blue: Blinking, data activity Power Blue: ON, power on...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel WPS Button Trigger/Enable WPS Push Button (top panel) Configuration (PBC) LAN Port 10/100 Mbps Auto MDIX LAN port Power On/Off button EU Version only Power DC input Reset Button Resets device to default settings (press and (bottom panel) hold for 15seconds)

  • Page 13: Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the TEW-687GA and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your wireless products range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 14: Getting Start

    Connect an Ethernet cable directly from the LAN port on your PC to the LAN port on the TEW-687GA . Note: Connect the TEW-687GA to the configuring computer. Do not connect the TEW-687GA to your network on the initial setup.
  • Page 15 You could click left button to restore your saved configuration setting by importing the file, or press NEXT and follow Wizard to complete your setting. Select the LAN connection type you would like to set on the TEW-687GA and click NEXT.
  • Page 16 There are 2 options to configure the TEW-687GA, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or Manual setup. If you choice Manual setup, please enter SSID of your wireless router of AP (Access Point) or press Scan to choose one. The TEW-687GA will automatically detect your wireless encryption type. From the pull...
  • Page 17 10. Verify that your settings are correct and press APPLY. WPS Configuration 1. To configure the TEW-687GA using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), select Wi-FI protected Setup (WPS) option and press Next.
  • Page 18 2. Select the type of WPS configuration type you would like to use. PIN configuration requires you to input the TEW-687GA PIN information into your wireless router or AP (Access Point). Click Scan button to select an AP SSID that you want to connect and enter Device PIN into AP.

  • Page 20: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your TEW-687GA, you can access the Configuration Menu through your PC by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the TEW-687GA . The TEW-687GA’s default IP Address is http://192.168.10.110...

  • Page 21: Network

    Network LAN Setting LAN Connection Type Choose "Static IP (fixed IP)" if your router does not support DHCP or if for any other reason you need to assign a fixed address to the AP. In this case, you must also configure the following fields.

  • Page 22: Wireless

    Wireless Profile Create a custom connection to a specific wireless network. Use this option to make custom profiles and store new profile for later use. Configure the setting to connect to a wireless network, selection option for network type, SSID, and wireless security.
  • Page 23 When adding a Profile, please make sure your information matches your existing wireless network. Security Mode Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users. None No encryption.
  • Page 24 keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for use on the network. Key Length ASCII 64-bit 10 characters 5 characters 128-bit 26 characters 13 characters WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal This option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Key (PSK). Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric characters (AES or TKIP type) in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the wireless connection.

  • Page 25: Site Survey

    Site Survey Use the Site Survey tool to search for wireless networks around the TEW-687GA adapter. Click on the Scan button to search for wireless network to join. From this window, you can also add the selected network to your profile by clicking the Add Profile button. To connect to the desire wireless network, click on the Connect button to join a wireless network from this site survey window.

  • Page 26: Statistics

    Statistics View the current operating status of the TEW-687GA, see the Transmit and Receive data. Reset Counter This option clears out the current statistics.

  • Page 27: Advance

    This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will allow both wireless b and wireless g client to connect and access the TEW-687GA at 11Mbps for wireless b, at 54Mbps for wireless g and share access at the same time. Although the wireless b/g operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, it will allow the use of other 2.4GHz client devices...
  • Page 28 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 150Mbps transmitting/300Mbps receiving for wireless n and share access at the same time. TX Rate Select the desire transmitting rate on the adapter. For best performance, please leave the selection on Auto. HT Mode Mixed Mode: In this mode packets are transmitted with a preamble compatible with the legacy 802.11g/n, the rest of the packet has a new format.

  • Page 29: Qos

    WMM (Wireless Multi-Media) Use this feature allows wireless devices to take advantage of the wireless environment over other wireless devices. WMM Power Saving An option that allows wireless clients such as notebooks or Laptops to save battery life by sending less transmission during idle times. Add a check mark to enable this option. PS Mode Used for specific application when using WMM Power Saving mode is enabled, use this feature to help with Quality of Service (QoS) settings;...

  • Page 30: Wps

    You can setup security easily by choosing PIN or PBC method to do Wi-Fi Protected Setup. PIN Start or PBC Start Enable the WPS feature. PIN Settings A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add to the router and use that as an authentication key to join the existing wireless network.

  • Page 31: Administrator

    Administrator Wizard You could use Wizard to help you setting TEW-687GA again.

  • Page 32: Management

    Use this option to change the name or your device that will be used on your network. Device URL This option allows you to change the login URL of the device. It is advisable to only change the default URL of “TEW-687GA” leaving “.trendnet”...

  • Page 33: Upload Firmware

    Upload Firmware By assigning firmware location, you can upload firmware at this page. Once you have a firmware saved on your computer, use this option upload the firmware. Click on Browse and select the firmware file, then click Apply to upload the file into the adapter. Note: Any disruption during the firware upgrade process can damage the device.

  • Page 34: Setting Management

    Setting Management You can save system settings by exporting them to a configuration file, restore them by importing the file, or reset them to factory default. Export Settings This option allows you to export and then save the router's configuration to a file on your computer.

  • Page 35: Status

    Status You can check system information and network configurations on this page.

  • Page 36: Glossary

    Glossary Access Control List ACL. This is a database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients Address Resolution Protocol ARP.
  • Page 37 Bandwidth The maximum amount of bytes or bits per second that can be transmitted to and from a network device Beacon A data frame by which one of the stations in a Wi-Fi network periodically broadcasts network control data to other wireless stations. Bit rate The amount of bits that pass in given amount of time Bit/sec...
  • Page 38 Decibels related to dipole antenna Decibels relative to isotropic radiator Decibels relative to one milliwatt Decrypt To unscramble an encrypted message back into plain text Default A predetermined value or setting that is used by a program when no user input has been entered for this value or setting DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Used to automatically assign IP addresses from a...
  • Page 39 The most widely used technology for Local Area Networks. File server A computer on a network that stores data so that the other computers on the network can all access it File sharing Allowing data from computers on a network to be accessed by other computers on the network with different levels of access rights Firewall A device that protects resources of the Local Area Network from unauthorized users...
  • Page 40 The action of data packets being transmitted from one AP to another Host Computer on a network HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol is used to transfer files from HTTP servers (web servers) to HTTP clients (web browsers) HTTPS HTTP over SSL is used to encrypt and decrypt HTTP transmissions A networking device that connects multiple devices together ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol...
  • Page 41 Intrusion Detection A type of security that scans a network to detect attacks coming from inside and outside of the network Internet Protocol IP address A 32-bit number, when talking about Internet Protocol Version 4, that identifies each computer that transmits data on the Internet or on an Intranet IPsec Internet Protocol Security Internetwork Packet Exchange is a networking protocol developed by Novel to enable...
  • Page 42 "Line Printer Requestor"/"Line Printer Daemon". A TCP/IP protocol for transmitting streams of printer data. L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol MAC address A unique hardware ID assigned to every Ethernet adapter by the manufacturer. Mbps Megabits per second Medium Dependent Interface is an Ethernet port for a connection to a straight-through cable MDIX Medium Dependent Interface Crossover, is an Ethernet port for a connection to a...
  • Page 43 Network Basic Input/Output System Netmask Determines what portion of an IP address designates the Network and which part designates the Host Network Interface Card A card installed in a computer or built onto the motherboard that allows the computer to connect to a network Network Layer The third layer of the OSI model which handles the routing of traffic on a network...
  • Page 44 A utility program that verifies that a given Internet address exists and can receive messages. The utility sends a control packet to the given address and waits for a response. Power over Ethernet is the means of transmitting electricity over the unused pairs in a category 5 Ethernet cable Port A logical channel endpoint in a network.
  • Page 45 Routing Information Protocol is used to synchronize the routing table of all the APs on a network RJ-11 The most commonly used connection method for telephones RJ-45 The most commonly used connection method for Ethernet RS-232C The interface for serial communication between computers and other related devices Algorithm used for encryption and authentication Server A computer on a network that provides services and resources to other computers on the...
  • Page 46 Secure Shell is a command line interface that allows for secure connections to remote computers SSID Service Set Identifier is a name for a wireless network Stateful inspection A feature of a firewall that monitors outgoing and incoming traffic to make sure that only valid responses to outgoing requests are allowed to pass though the firewall Subnet mask Determines what portion of an IP address designates the Network and which part...
  • Page 47 To install a more recent version of a software or firmware product Upload To send a request from one computer to another and have a file transmitted from the requesting computer to the other UPnP Universal Plug and Play Uniform Resource Locator is a unique address for files accessible on the Internet Universal Serial Bus Unshielded Twisted Pair Virtual Private Network...
  • Page 48 Wired Equivalent Privacy is security for wireless networks that is supposed to be comparable to that of a wired network Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity Wi-Fi Protected Access An updated version of security for wireless networks that provides authentication as well as encryption Wide Area Network The larger network that your LAN is connected to, which may be the Internet itself, or a regional or corporate network...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications Hardware IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11n Standards 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN ports Interface Power, LAN, Wireless, WPS LED Indicator 12V DC 0.5A power adapter Power Reset button – restores factory default settings Buttons WPS button – enables WPS function 4.5 watts (max) Power Consumption 60 x 118 x 135 mm (2.4 x 4.6 x 5.3 in.)

  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and  service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase.          TEW‐687GA – 3 Years Warranty  AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.    If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall  reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an  equivalent product or part to the customer. The repair/replacement unit’s warranty continues from the  original date of purchase. All products that are replaced become the property of TRENDnet.  Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. TRENDnet does not issue refunds or credit. Please  contact the point‐of‐purchase for their return policies.    TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of  customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to  any warranty.    There are no user serviceable parts inside the product.    Do not remove or attempt to service the  product by any unauthorized service center.    This warranty is voided if (i) the product has been  modified or repaired by any unauthorized service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse,  or improper use (iii) the product was subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the  manual.    Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet within the applicable warranty period and  providing a copy of the dated proof of the purchase. Upon proper submission of required  documentation a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number will be issued. An RMA number is  required in order to initiate warranty service support for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent  to TRENDnet for RMA service must have the RMA number marked on the outside of return packages  and sent to TRENDnet prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment. Customers  shipping from outside of the USA and Canada are responsible for return shipping fees. Customers  shipping from outside of the USA are responsible for custom charges, including but not limited to, duty, ...
  • Page 51 THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE  FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER  WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR  OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  PURPOSE. TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT  ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF  TRENDNET’S PRODUCTS.    TRENDNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE  THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR  ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED  ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR MODIFY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE,  OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW TRENDNET ALSO EXCLUDES FOR  ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING  NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY  KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATE, OR  OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,  MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH  DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE  PAID, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF  ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.    Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California.    Some TRENDnet products include software code written by third party developers. These codes are  subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL").      Go to http://www.trendnet.com/gpl or http://www.trendnet.com Download section and look for the  desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or LGPL Code. These codes are distributed  WITHOUT WARRANTY and are subject to the copyrights of the developers. TRENDnet does not provide  technical support for these codes. Please go to http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt or  http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.txt for specific terms of each license.  PWP05202009v2 ...

This manual is also suitable for:

N450

Table of Contents