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TRENDnet TEW-672GR - Wireless Router User Manual

2.4/5ghz dual-band wireless 802.11n(draft) giga router
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  • Page 2 Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Copyright 2008 Trademark recognition All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started with the TEW-672GR ------------------------------------- 3 Package Contents ------------------------------------------------------- 4 Minimum System Requirements ------------------------------------ 4 Wireless LAN Networking -------------------------------------------------- 5 Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Hardware Overview ---------------------------------------------------------- 10 LED Indications --------------------------------------------------------- 10 Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Installation Considerations -------------------------------------------- 11 Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------- 11 Using the Configuration Menu ---------------------------------------------- 12...

  • Page 5: Getting Started With The Tew-672Gr

    Getting Started with the TEW-672GR Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-672GR! This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-672GR. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. The following conventions are used in this manual: THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC AT HAND.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents TEW-672GR 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wireless 802.11n(DRAFT) Giga Router CAT-5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter (12V, 1A) CD-ROM with Manual Quick Installation Guide Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Minimum System Requirements Ethernet-Based Cable or DSL Modem Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet...

  • Page 7: Wireless Lan Networking

    Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. Consult the Glossary for definitions of the terminology used in this section. HE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. HANGING NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR.
  • Page 8 To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all the stations in ad-hoc mode. Use the same SSID and channel for each station.
  • Page 9 When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network.
  • Page 10 In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2) the WLAN client devices automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2). Roaming in an ESS network diagram...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction The 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router offers unsurpassed wireless speed, coverage and reliability. Enjoy up to 14x the speed and 6x the coverage of a wireless g connection*. Dual Band wireless n technology uses 11 additional wireless channels, reduces wireless interference and optimizes performance in the most challenging environments.
  • Page 12 Complete wireless security with WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, and WEP Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista, Linux and Mac OS supported 3-year limited warranty Product usage Note: The TEW-672GR only supports one wireless mode at a time. The dual band wireless n Router use 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n or 5GHz 802.11a/n, only one frequency can be select for use.

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview LED Indications: LEDs Indication LED 1 Power Green ON: Power ON Green OFF: Power OFF LED 2 Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established Orange Blinking: 1000Mbps connected with data traffic LED 3 LAN 1...
  • Page 14 LED 5 LAN 3 Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established Orange Blinking: 1000Mbps connected with data traffic LED 6 LAN 4 Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear panel: (from bottom to top) Standard Wired: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), 802.3ab (1000Base-T) Wireless: IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) I/O Ports One WAN Port 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX Four LAN Ports 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX Slide Switch Turn ON/OFF wireless LAN Power Jack DC Input, φ...

  • Page 16: Installation Considerations

    Installation Considerations The TEW-672GR 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wireless 802.11n(DRAFT) Giga Router lets you access your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 17: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Whenever you want to configure your TEW-672GR, you can access the Configuration Menu through your PC by opening the Web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the TEW-672GR. The TEW-672GR’s default IP Address is http://192.168.10.1 Open the Web browser.

  • Page 18: Network

    Network Network: WAN Setting WAN Connection Type There are several connection types to choose from: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Russia PPTP. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your Internet Service Provider. Static Used when your ISP provides you a set IP address that does not change. The IP information is manually entered in your IP configuration settings.
  • Page 19 On demand: A connection to the Internet is made as needed. Manual: You have to open up the Web-based management interface and click the Connect button manually any time that you wish to connect to the Internet. Maximum Idle Time: Time interval the machine can be idle before the PPPoE connection is disconnected.
  • Page 20 disconnected. The Maximum Idle Time value is only used for the "On demand" and "Manual" reconnect modes. WAN Interface IP Type Static: If your ISP has assigned a fixed IP address, select this option. The ISP provides the values for the following fields for WAN Interface IP Setting: IP Address, Subnet Mask , Default Gateway, and optional for DNS Server...
  • Page 21 Network: LAN Setting LAN Interface Setting IP Address The IP address of the this device on the local area network. Assign any unused IP address in the range of IP addresses available for the LAN. For example, 192.168.10.101. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the local area network.
  • Page 22 DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and other devices on your local area network (LAN). Enable DHCP Server Once your router is properly configured and this option is enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses and other network configuration information for computers and other devices connected to your Local Area Network.
  • Page 23 IP Address: The LAN address that you want to reserve. MAC Address To input the MAC address of your system, enter it in manually or connect to the router's Web-Management interface from the system and click the Copy Your PC's MAC Address button. A MAC address is usually located on a sticker on the bottom of a network device.
  • Page 24 Network: DHCP Client List DHCP Client List In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses.

  • Page 25: Wireless

    Wireless Wireless: Basic Radio On/Off This indicates the wireless operating status. The wireless can be turned on or off by the slide switch. When the radio is on, the following parameters are in effect. Wireless Mode If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode, you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate wireless mode.
  • Page 26 Wireless Mode options 2.4GHz 802.11b/g mixed mode - 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-672GR 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 (Wireless n/g @ 54Mbps) to connect and access at the same time.
  • Page 27 2.4GHz 802.11 n only – This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless n client devices to connect and access the TEW-672GR up to 300Mbps*. Although the wireless n operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, this mode will only permit wireless n client devices to work and will exclude any other wireless mode and devices that are not wireless n only.
  • Page 28 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n mixed mode - This wireless mode works in the 2.4GHz frequency range and will only allow the use of wireless g client devices to connect and access the TEW-672GR at 11Mbps for wireless b, 54Mbps for wireless g and up to 300Mbps* for wireless n and share access at the same time.
  • Page 29 Wireless Network Name (SSID) When you are browsing for available wireless networks, this is the name that will appear in the list (unless Visibility Status is set to Invisible, see below). This name is also referred to as the SSID. For security purposes, it is highly recommended to change from the pre-configured network name.
  • Page 30 Multiple SSID with the TEW-672GR Frequency (Channel) A wireless network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network.
  • Page 31 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) When WDS is enabled, this access point functions as a wireless repeater and is able to wirelessly communicate with other APs via WDS links. Note that WDS is incompatible with WPA -- both features cannot be used at the same time. A WDS link is bidirectional; so this AP must know the MAC Address (creates the WDS link) of the other AP, and the other AP must have a WDS link back to this AP.
  • Page 32 Configuring WDS with TEW-672GR Enable the option for WDS and select the Encryp Type for wireless security (Note: WDS supports wireless g/n modes. The use multiple Access Point will reduces the overall network throughput to ½ the TEW-672GR. For wireless security, WDS will only support WEP; however, you have the ability to use WPA as a non-standard configuration for securing WDS feature).
  • Page 33 HT Physical Mode In HT (High Throughput) Physical mode setting allow for control of the 802.11n wireless environment. Operating Mode Mixed Mode Green Field Mixed Mode: In this mode packets are transmitted with a preamble compatible with the legacy 802.11a/g, the rest of the packet has a new format.
  • Page 34 Wireless: Advanced Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by a wireless router to synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1000. The default value is set to 100 milliseconds. DTIM A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.
  • Page 35 TX Burst Allows the wireless Router to deliver better throughput in the same period and environment in order to increase speed. Pkt_Aggregate Increase efficiency by aggregating multiple packets of application data into a single transmission frame. In this way, 802.11n networks can send multiple data packets with the fixed overhead cost of just a single frame.
  • Page 36 Wireless: Security 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. A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of privacy as a wired network.
  • Page 37 Group Key Update Interval: The amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed. WPA-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 in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the wireless connection.
  • Page 38 Wireless: WPS Enable Enable the WPS feature. Lock Wireless Security Settings Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its PIN. Devices can still be added to the wireless network using WPS. PIN Settings A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network.
  • Page 39 Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate New PIN Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router's PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar.
  • Page 40 Wireless: Station List...

  • Page 41: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced: DMZ DMZ Setting DMZ means "Demilitarized Zone." If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer. When a LAN host is configured as a DMZ host, it becomes the destination for all incoming packets that do not match some other incoming session or rule.
  • Page 42 • To handle incoming connections that use a protocol other than ICMP, TCP, UDP, and IGMP (also GRE and ESP, when these protocols are enabled by the PPTP and IPSec ALGs ). Enable DMZ Putting a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort.
  • Page 43 Advanced: Virtual Server Add/Edit Virtual Server Enable Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Name Assign a meaningful name to the virtual server, for example Web Server. Several well-known types of virtual server are available from the "Application Name" drop-down list. Selecting one of these entries fills some of the remaining parameters with standard values for that type of server.
  • Page 44 The port that will be accessed from the Internet. Schedule Select a schedule for when the service will be enabled. If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules. Clear Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made.
  • Page 45 Advanced: Routing Add/Edit Route Adds a new route to the IP routing table or edits an existing route. Destination IP The IP address of packets that will take this route. Gateway Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used. A gateway of 0.0.0.0 implies there is no next hop, and the IP address matched is directly connected to the router on the interface specified: LAN or WAN.
  • Page 46 Routes List The section shows the current routing table entries. Certain required routes are predefined and cannot be changed. Routes that you add can be changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the "Edit Route" section is activated for editing.
  • Page 47 Advanced: Access Control Enable By default, the Access Control feature is disabled. If you need Access Control, check this option. Note: When Access Control is disabled, every device on the LAN has unrestricted access to the Internet. However, if you enable Access Control, Internet access is restricted for those devices that have an Access Control Policy configured for them.
  • Page 48 Advanced: Special Applications Add/Edit Port Trigger Rule Enable Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Name Enter a name for the Special Application Rule, for example Game App, which will help you identify the rule in the future. Alternatively, you can select from the Application list of common applications. Protocol Select the protocol used by the service.
  • Page 49 Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made. Port Trigger Rule List This is a list of the defined application rules. Click the Enable checkbox at the left to directly activate or de-activate the entry. An entry can be changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be deleted by clicking the Delete icon.
  • Page 50 Advanced: Gaming Add/Edit Port Range Rule Use this section to add a Port Range Rule to the following list or to edit a rule already in the list. Rule Enable Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive. Rule Name Give the rule a name that is meaningful to you, for example Game Server.
  • Page 51 Schedule Select a schedule for the times when this rule is in effect. Clear Re-initialize this area of the screen, discarding any changes you have made. Port Range Rule List This is a list of the defined Port Range Rules. Click the Enable checkbox at the left to directly activate or de-activate the entry.
  • Page 52 Advanced: Inbound Filter Add/Edit Inbound Filter Rule Here you can add entries to the Inbound Filter Rules List below, or edit existing entries. Name Enter a name for the rule that is meaningful to you. Action The rule can either Allow or Deny messages. Remote IP Range Define the ranges of Internet addresses this rule applies to.
  • Page 53 Advanced: Schedule Add/Edit Schedule Rule In this section you can add entries to the Schedule Rules List below or edit existing entries. Name Give the schedule a name that is meaningful to you, such as "Weekday rule". Day(s) Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days or select the All Week radio button to select all seven days of the week.

  • Page 54: Administrator

    Administrator Administrator: Management Admin Password Enter a password for the user "admin", who will have full access to the Web-based management interface. Device Name The name of the router can be changed here. Enable Dynamic DNS Enable this option only if you have purchased your own domain name and registered with a dynamic DNS service provider.
  • Page 55 Select a dynamic DNS service provider from the pull-down list. Host Name Enter your host name, fully qualified; for example: myhost.mydomain.net. Account Enter the account provided by your service provider. If the Dynamic DNS provider supplies only a key, enter that key in all three fields. Password Enter the password provided by your service provider.
  • Page 56 Administrator: Upload Firmware Upload Firmware Upload Firmware Once you have a firmware update on your computer, use this option to browse for the file and then upload the information into the router.
  • Page 57 Administrator: Setting Management Export Settings This option allows you to export and then save the router's configuration to a file on your computer. Be sure to save the configuration before performing a firmware upgrade. Import Settings Use this option to restore previously saved router configuration settings. Load Factory Defaults This option restores all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory.
  • Page 58 Administrator: Time Time Configuration Current Router Time Displays the time currently maintained by the router. If this is not correct, use the following options to configure the time correctly. Time Zone Select your local time zone from pull down menu. Automatic Time Configuration Enable NTP Server Select this option if you want to synchronize the router's clock to a Network Time Server over the...
  • Page 59 Administrator: Status...

  • Page 60: Network Glossary

    Network Glossary Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. also used to expand the range of a wireless network. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.
  • Page 61 FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously. Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols. Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time.
  • Page 62 Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before allowing them to enter the network.

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