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TRENDnet TEW-301PC User Manual

TRENDnet TEW-301PC User Manual

2.4 ghz wireless lan cardbus network adapter
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TEW-301PC
2.4 GHz Wireless LAN CardBus Network Adapter
User's Guide
Rev. 050302

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  • Page 1 TEW-301PC 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN CardBus Network Adapter User's Guide Rev. 050302...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1.Package Contents 2.Introduction 3.Wireless Basics 4.Getting Started 5.Installing the TEW-301PC 6.Using the Configuration Utility 7.Troubleshooting 8.Networking Basics 9.Technical Specifications 10. Contacting Technical Support...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    1. Package Contents Fig. 1.1 Contents TEW-301PC 2.4GHz Wireless LAN CardBus Network Adapter CD-ROM with Drivers, Setup Utility, Quick Installation Guide, and User's Guide Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Unlike most 802.11b network cards, the TEW-301PC provides speeds of up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 11 Mbps) when used with other TRENDware products.

  • Page 5: Product Features

    32-bit CardBus Performance User-friendly configuration and diagnostic utilities LED Indicators LED stands for Light-Emitting-Diode. The TEW-301PC has two LED: 1.Power - Orange LED lights on steady to indicate a proper connection to a power source. 2.Link - Green LED flashes to indicate activity on the network and lights on steady to indicate that a link to the network is established.

  • Page 6: Wireless Basics

    3. Wireless Basics TRENDware wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the TRENDware wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it.
  • Page 7 Installation Considerations Designed to go up to 1,312 feet (400 meters) outdoors and up to 328 feet (100 meters) indoors, the TRENDware TEW-301PC lets you access your network with your laptop computer from virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however, That the number, thickness, and location of walls, ceilings or other...
  • Page 8 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless Access Point and your receiving device (i.e., the TEW-301PC) to a minimum - Each wall or ceiling can reduce your TRENDware Wireless product's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.)

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Network example shown on the following page contains the following TRENDware network devices: A wireless Internet Router/Access Point (DHCP enabled). TEW-311BRP A laptop computer with a wireless network adapter TEW-301PC A desktop computer with an Ethernet adapter TEW-303PI A xDSL/Cable modem for accessing Internet access DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • Page 10 Install the drivers for the wireless network adapter (such as the TRENDware TEW-301PC) into the computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the TEW-301PC. Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up a network: Networking Basics- learn how to check your IP Address;...
  • Page 11 Install a wireless network adapter into a computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product for installation instructions. Install the TEW-301PC into a laptop computer. See the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. Set the wireless configuration for the adapters to Ad-Hoc...

  • Page 12: Installing The Tew-301Pc

    Installing the TEW-301PC Drivers & Utility NOTE: Do not insert the TEW-301PC CardBus into the CardBus slot at this point. You will be instructed in Section 2 to install the TEW-301PC CardBus adapter later in this Installation Guide. Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98 Installation: The following screen shots are taken from Windows XP.
  • Page 13 Click Next> Fig. 5.2.1 Click Next> Fig. 5.2.2 Click No, I will restart my computer later. Click Finish> Fig. 5.2.3...
  • Page 14 Shut down and Power Off your computer. Insert the TEW-301PC into the CardBus slot. Restart your laptop computer Click Next at the Found New Hardware Wizard screen (Fig. 5.2.4) Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and then Click Next> Fig. 5.2.4 For Windows XP, Fig.
  • Page 15 Click Finish to complete the installation. Fig. 5.2.7 For Windows Me and 98, after the computer restarts, it will ask you to reboot the computer once more to finalize the driver installation. Select Yes to finalize the installation. Fig. 5.2.8 YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS.

  • Page 16: Using The Configuration Utility

    If you want to alter the default settings or optimize the performance of the TEW-301PC, TRENDware has included a configuration utility to do so. Note: Out of the box, with its default settings, the TEW-301PC will associate with TRENDnet Wireless Routers and Access Point.
  • Page 17 Radio On/Off: When necessary, click on this button to turn off the wireless radio signal. Click on Radio On to enable the wireless signal transmission. Link Quality / Signal Strength: Displays the Link Quality for the TEW-301PC wireless connection to the Access Point. The Signal Strength represents the wireless signal between the Access Point and the TEW-301PC.
  • Page 18 (Encryption) settings to communicate on the network. Data Encryption - enable Encryption by clicking on the box. The TEW-301PC has Encryption disabled as the default setting. Authorization mode - choose one of the following modes: Open Authentication communicates the key across the network...
  • Page 19 Key Format - ASCII or Hexadecimal Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0-127 Key type - select the key length, either 64, 128 or 256 bits Key Index You can create up to 4 different security keys Click Apply to save the changes.
  • Page 20 After you have entered your changes in this window, click OK to save the changes. Configuration Utility - About The ABOUT screen gives you information about the Firmware and Utility Versions of the TEW-301PC.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the TEW-301PC Wireless Adapter. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have another operating system, these solutions will still apply although the appearance on your computer screen may differ.)
  • Page 22 Double-click on Network Adapters Right-click on 22M Wireless Adapter Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Fig. 7.3 Look under Device Status and check that the device is working properly. Click OK to close this window. Fig. 7.4...
  • Page 23 SSID on the Access Point or Wireless Router. 3. The TEW-301PC Power and Link lights are not on. Check to see if the TEW-301PC PCI adapter is firmly inserted into a PC PCI slot. 4. I forgot my Encryption key.
  • Page 24 If Encryption is enabled, make sure that the correct encryption keys are entered on both the TEW-301PC and other wireless devices. Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar > click Encryption. Check to see that the key selected is set to the same key as other...

  • Page 25: Networking Basics

    8. Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Fig.
  • Page 26 Please follow all the instructions in this window: Fig. 8.2 Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Fig. 8.3 Click Next...
  • Page 27 Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Fig. 8.4 Click Next (Note: Each computer should have a unique Computer name) Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Fig. 8.5 Click Next...
  • Page 28 Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. Fig. 8.6 When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. Fig. 8.7...
  • Page 29 In the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next. Fig. 8.8 Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A: Fig.
  • Page 30 Please wait while the wizard copies the files. Fig. 8.10 Please read the information under Here's how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue, click Next Fig.
  • Page 31 Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. Fig. 8.12 The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. Fig. 8.13 You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 32 Naming your Computer To name your computer, please follow these directions: In Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click on My Computer Click Properties (If the “My computer” icon is on your desktop, you can simply right click on it and click on “Properties”) Fig.
  • Page 33 In this window, enter the Computer name. Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK Fig. 8.16 Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt Fig.
  • Page 34 Type Command and click OK Fig. 8.18 Type ipconfig /all and hit Enter at the prompt. All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. Fig. 8.19 Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below.
  • Page 35 Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Internet Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses, however, you need to set the TCP/IP protocol to automatically obtain IP.
  • Page 36 Right-click on Local Area Connections. Click Properties Fig. 8.23 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Fig. 8.24...
  • Page 37 Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are between 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.254.
  • Page 38 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP To be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for TEW-301PC. Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > Select Properties > double-...
  • Page 39 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows XP. Select Use the following IP address - if the Wireless Router or Access Point does not have a DHCP server enabled. Input a static IP address within the same range as the Wireless Router or Access Point.
  • Page 40 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK Fig. 8.30 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using static IP address in Windows 2000.
  • Page 41 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98 Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the 22M Wireless Adapter > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties Fig.
  • Page 42 Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or Windows 98. Select Specify an IP address. Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or access point.
  • Page 43 For Windows Me and 98: Go to Start > Run > type command. A window similar to Fig. 8.36 will appear. Type ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless Fig.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    9. Technical Specifications Standards: Wi-Fi Compatible Adapter Type: PCMCIA CardBus slot System Requirements: Laptop with CardBus Controller Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows 98 Data Security: 64/128/256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Encryption Data Rate: Mbps/channel 22 : PBCC 11 : CCK/PBCC 5.5 : CCK/PBCC 2 : QPSK...
  • Page 45 Network Architecture: Supports Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer without Access Point) or Infrastructure Mode (Communications to wired networks via Access Points with Roaming) Compliant with IEEE 802.11b Standards Antenna: Internal patch antenna supporting diversity Mobility: Seamless roaming across cell boundaries within access point range Frequency Range: 2.4 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

  • Page 46: Contacting Technical Support

    10. Contacting Technical Support You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the TRENDware website www.trendware.com TRENDware provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S.

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