TRENDnet TEW-815DAP User Manual

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Page 1 Cover Page TRENDnet User’s Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Bridging additional WDS supported devices ............26 Access Point Mode Management Page Structure ......46 Additional WDS Options ..................27 AP Repeater/Client Bridge Mode Management Page Structure ..47 Lazy WDS ......................27 © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 4: Product Overview
TEW-815DAP, supports Access Point (AP), Client, Repeater, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Bridge, and WDS + AP modes. The TEW-815DAP generates concurrent 1.3 Gbps Wireless AC and 450 Mbps Wireless N networks. Embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%.
Page 5: Product Hardware Features
** Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 6: Application Diagram
(which are turned on) with a network or Ethernet cable. These LED indicators will blink green while data is transmitted or received through your access point’s Ethernet LAN port. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 7: Basic Access Point Setup
• Wireless Client Bridge (also known as wireless client adapter mode) Where to find more help In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below: • http://www.trendnet.com/support (documents, downloads, and FAQs are available from this Web page) © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 8: Basic Installation
1. Connect the power adapter to the access point and then to a power outlet. Connect your computer to one of the access point’s LAN port. Push the ON/OFF (EU version) switch on the TEW-815DAP to power up the access point. 5. The Wizard will start. Click Next to begin.
Page 9 Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Key. You can find these pre-configured settings on the labels at the side and bottom of the TEW-815DAP. You will use this information to connect wirelessly to the access point. To change the Wi-Fi key, please refer to...
Page 10: Access Your Access Point Management Page
Note: If you have changed the password already such as in the Setup Wizard, you will need to login using the new password. Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin Note: User Name and Password are case sensitive. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 11: Set The Device To Access Point Mode
DVRs, Smart TVs, and mobile devices, etc.) to wirelessly connect to your access point to establish network and Internet connectivity. Note: The TEW-815DAP has dual band wireless capability allowing the access point to broadcast a wireless network name on two separate bands, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Wireless clients can connect to your access on either band depending on the wireless band supported by your wireless client.
Page 12: Using Access Point Mode
Auto: o Off: • Wireless Name: Enter the wireless name (SSID) for your wireless network. This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier and is the name of your wireless network. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 13: Wireless Networking And Security
Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your access point to this unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet encryption standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not...
Page 14: Secure Your Wireless Network
Selecting WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed (WPA2-PSK recommended): In the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-PSK. Please review the WPA-Personal settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 15: Connect Wireless Devices To Your Access Point
• WPA Encryption: Select WPA AES or TKIP encryption you would like to use. • Network Key Rotation: Enter the key rotation interval to use for WPA encryption. • RADIUS Server Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250) © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 16: Connect Wireless Devices Using Wps
The WPS LED will blink to indicate WPS has been activated on your access point. (See “Product Hardware Features” on page 2) For connecting additional WPS supported devices, repeat this process for each additional device. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 17: Steps To Improve Wireless Connectivity
If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless devices, installing additional access points or wireless extenders. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 18: Multiple Ssid
HT Physical Mode 4. Review the settings, click Apply when finished. • Channel Bandwidth: elect the appropriate channel width for your wireless network. This setting only applies to 802.11n. For greater 802.11n performance, select © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 19: Advanced Wireless Settings
• RTS Threshold: When an excessive number of wireless packet collisions are occurring, wireless performance can be improved by using the RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) handshake protocol. The wireless transmitter will begin to send © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 20 • Xpress™ Technology: A frame bursting technology used to improve wireless performance. The feature will only work with other Xpress™ supported devices. It is recommended to leave this feature On. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 21: Wireless Bridge (Wds)
Note: You can create up to four WDS bridge connections on each wireless band (2.4GHz and 5GHz). WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is not currently standardized and may not connect to different model wireless routers or access points, therefore, when using WDS, it is recommended to use the same model and version for wireless bridging. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 23: Access Point Mode With Wireless Bridge (Wds)
Note: You can create up to four WDS bridge connections on each wireless band (2.4GHz and 5GHz). WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is not currently standardized and may not connect to different model wireless routers or access points, therefore, when using WDS, it is recommended to use the same model and version for wireless bridging. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 25: Planning For Wireless Bridging (Wds)
MAC addresses (red text) of AP2, AP3, and AP4. AP2 needs to enter the remote MAC address of AP1 only, AP3 and AP4 also need to enter the remote MAC address of AP1 only). You can find the wireless MAC address of the access point in the management page under Status > Device Information. Note: Please note that 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands will have two different MAC addresses. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 26 (blue) to prevent IP address conflict. The “wired router” is the only single DHCP server (gray) providing automatic IP address assignment for all client devices in the network. The WDS parameters required to match on all WDS supported access points in order to establish WDS wireless bridging is configured (blue). The wireless MAC of all devices is noted (red). © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 27: Creating A Wireless Bridge (Wds)
13 “Set your device to access point mode.” This procedure can apply for both WDS and WDS+AP modes. To configure a wireless bridge (WDS) between two TEW-815DAP access points: 1. Log into your access point management page (see “Access your access point management page”...
Page 29: Bridging Additional Wds Supported Devices
“Creating a Wireless Bridge” on page The TEW-815DAP can support up to 4 wireless WDS bridges per band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 5. Click the Wireless Channel drop-down list and select a specific wireless channel. for a total of 8 wireless WDS bridge connections.
Page 30: Additional Wds Options
TEW-815DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Additional WDS Options The TEW-815DAP access point provides 2 methods to simplify the entering the remote wireless MAC addresses when configuring WDS mode. Lazy WDS Wireless > Basic > WDS This option simplifies the configuration of MAC address in WDS by only requiring one side of a WDS bridge to add remote wireless MAC addresses.
Page 31: Wireless Range Extender (Ap Repeater)
5GHz and other modes cannot be used simultaneously. The TEW-815DAP offers two types of repeater modes, Concurrent Dual Band and High Performance Single Band. In Concurrent Dual Band mode the TEW-815DAP can repeat both wireless 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands. This mode is ideal to use with an existing wireless dual band network allowing the TEW- 815DAP to repeat both wireless 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
Page 33: Set The Device Repeater Mode
“Access your access point management page” on page 7). 2. Click on Wireless and click on Manual Wireless Setting. 3. Configure the wireless network and security settings of the repeated signal. Click Apply to save settings. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 34 Disconnected. 4. Wait for the device to apply the settings. • MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the TEW-815DAP • Network Name (SSID): Displays the wireless network name • Radio Band: Displays the operating wireless radio band used •...
Page 35: High Performance Single Band (Ap Repeater) Mode
• Security: Displays the wireless security used. 6. Wait for the device to apply the settings. 8. The TEW-815DAP will broadcast the extended network with a similar wireless network name (SSID) as the repeated signal but with “-EXT”. For example, the TEW- 815DAP is connected to your existing 2.4GHz wireless network name “Home”.
Page 36: High Performance Signal Band (Ap Repeater Mode) Manual
• Link Status: Displays the connection status of the device either Connected or like to repeat. Disconnected. • MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the TEW-815DAP • Network Name (SSID): Displays the wireless network name • Radio Band: Displays the operating wireless radio band used •...
Page 37: Client Bridge
LAN port using an Ethernet cable to establish wired connectivity to your network. When using this mode, please note that Client Bridge mode can only function using one band at a time, 2.4GHz or 5GHz and other modes cannot be used simultaneously. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 38: Set The Device To Client Bridge Mode
3. Search for your wireless network to extend or repeat in the wireless network list. In the Select column, click the radio button to select your wireless network. 4. At the bottom, click Connect to connect and copy the settings of the selected wireless network. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 39: Manually Configure Client Mode
• Signal: Displays the connection signal strength • Security: Displays the wireless security used. 8. The TEW-815DAP will broadcast the extended network with a similar wireless network name (SSID) as the repeated signal but with “-EXT”. For example, the TEW- 815DAP is connected to your existing 2.4GHz wireless network name “Home”.
Page 40: Advanced Access Point Setup
TEW-815DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide • MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of the TEW-815DAP Only Deny computers/devices with MAC addresses listed to access to the access point management page and the Internet. Allow all others. • Network Name (SSID): Displays the wireless network name •...
Page 41: Change Your Access Point Login Password
2. Click on Administrator, and click on Management. 3. Under the Device Name section, in the Device Name field, enter the new device name to display on your network to identify the access point. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 42: Ipv6 Connection Settings
Internet for functions such as e- mail notifications. Note: Typically, your network router IP address is used as the default gateway address to access the Internet e.g. 192.168.10.1) © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 43: Access Point Maintenance & Monitoring
“Access your access point management page” on page 7). 2. Click on Administrator and click on Settings Management. 3. Next to Load Factory Defaults, click Load Default. When prompted to confirm this action, click OK. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 44: Backup And Restore Your Access Point Configuration Settings
3. Next to Load Settings From Local Hard Drive, depending on your web browser, click on Browse or Choose File. 4. Wait for the device to reboot. 4. A separate file navigation window should open. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 45: Upgrade Your Access Point Firmware
TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix 5. Depending on your web browser, in the Upload Firmware section, click Browse or problems associated with your TRENDnet access point model and version. To check if Choose File.
Page 46: Wireless Client List
• Mode: Displays the current mode your wireless client is connected (11a/b/g/n) • Rate: Displays the current rate your wireless client has established. • Signal: Displays the signal strength of your wireless client. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 47 • Channel – Displays the current 2.4GHz wireless channel your access point is operating. • Network Name (SSID)/ Security Mode: Displays the current 2.4GHz wireless network name assigned to your access point / Displays the wireless security type applied to 2.4GHz primary SSID. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 48: View Your Access Point Log
2. Click on Administrator, and click on System Log. 3. Under System Log section, check the bog next to Enable System Log to turn on system log. 4. Click Apply to save settings. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 49: Access Point Mode Management Page Structure
Multiple SSID • System Log • Status • Advanced • IPv6 Status • Security MAC Filter • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) • Station List Wireless 5GHz • Basic Mode Multiple SSID • Advanced © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 50: Ap Repeater/Client Bridge Mode Management Page Structure
• Manual Wireless Setting • Site Survey Administrator • Management Password • Upload Firmware • Settings Management Export settings Restore settings Load factory default Reboot • System Log • Status • IPv6 Status © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 51: Technical Specifications
• 340 g (12 oz.) • 2.4GHz: FCC 2.412 - 2.462 GHz, ETSI: 2.412 – 2.472 GHz • 5GHz: FCC 5.180 – 5.240 + 5.745 – 5.825, ETSI: 5.180 – 5.240 GHz Modulation © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Q: The Wizard does not appear when I access the access point. What should I do? Q: I typed http://tew-815DAP in my Internet Browser Address Bar, but an error Answer: message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I access the access point 1.
Page 53: Appendix
In MAC OS 10.4, from the Show drop-down list, select Built-in your network status and your IP address settings displayed. Ethernet and select the TCP/IP tab. In MAC OS 10.5/10.6, in the left column, select Ethernet. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 54 Then click Use the following IP address, and assign your network adapter a static IP address. Click OK Windows XP/2000 a. Go into the Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon b. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and the click Properties. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 55 3. You may be prompted to enter a security key in order to connect to the network. 4. Enter in the security key corresponding to the wireless network, and click Connect. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
Page 57 Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja, kad šis TEW-815DAP atitinka esminius Lietuvių reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB, 2006/95/EB ir 2009/125/EB [Lithuanian] Direktyvos nuostatas. TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-815DAP je ve shodě se Česky [Czech] Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TEW-815DAP in základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice Nederlands overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante...
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TRENDnet TEW-815DAP User Manual

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Product Overview

Basic Access Point Setup

Access Your Access Point Management Page

Choosing Your Device Mode

Advanced Access Point Setup

Access Point Maintenance & Monitoring

Access Point Mode Management Page Structure

AP Repeater/Client Bridge Mode Management Page Structure

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