TRENDnet TEW-424UBK User manual

TEW-424UB
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Version 12.05.2007
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1. Before You Start
2. How to Install ....................................................................................
3. Wireless Configuration ......................................................................
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................

System Requirements
Application
Package Contents
1. Before You Start
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54Mbps
Wireless Firewall Router
(TEW-432BRP)
802.11g
Notebook with 54Mbps
Wireless PC Card
(TEW-421PC)
Cable/
DSL Modem
Workstation with 54Mbps
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
(TEW-424UB)
Workstation with 54Mbps
Wireless PCI Adapter
(TEW-423PI)
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TEW-424UB
Quick Installation Guide
Utility & Driver CD-ROM
USB Cable
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?CD-ROM Drive
?CPU: 300MHz or above/ 800MHz or above
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?Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE
USB port: 1.1 or 2.0
(Windows Vista)
Memory: 256MB RAM or above / 512MB RAM or above (Windows Vista)

2. How to Install
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1. Insert the Utility & Driver CD-
ROM into your computer's
CD-ROM Drive and then click
Install Utility. Then click on your
operating system.
2. Click Next. Then follow the
InstallShield Wizard instructions.
Important! DO NOT install the USB adapter in the computer until instructed to
do so.
4. Select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now (Windows 98SE
and ME only) and then click OK.
3. Click Finish.

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5. Connect the wireless adapter to an
available USB port on your
computer.
6. Drivers will install automatically.
For detailed information regarding the TEW-424UB configuration and advanced
settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility & Driver
CD-ROM or TRENDnet's website at www.trendnet.com
Your installation is now complete.
7. Remove the Utility & Driver
CD-ROM from your computer's
CD-ROM drive.
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1. On the bottom right-hand corner of
the screen, double-click on the
wireless client utility icon.
3. Wireless Configuration
Note: If you are running Windows XP, you need to disable Wireless Zero
Configuration. Please refer to question 4 of the Troubleshooting section.
Windows Vista
2. Click Site Survey. Click the SSID
that matches your wireless access
point and then click Connect.
3. If Encryption is enabled on your
access point, select the
Authentication and Encryption.
Enter the encryption key and then
click Apply.

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1. On the bottom right-hand corner of
the screen, double-click on the
Wireless Adapter Configuration
Utility icon.
Wireless configuration is now complete.
For detailed information regarding the TEW-424UB configuration and advanced
settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility & Driver CD-
ROM or TRENDnet's website at www.trendnet.com
2. Click Site Survey. Click the SSID
that matches your wireless access
point and then click Connect.
Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE
3. If Encryption is enabled on your
access point, select the
Authentication and Encryption.
Enter the encryption key and then
click Apply.

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Q4:
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I inserted the Utility & Driver CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM Drive but the installation menu
does not appear automatically. What should I do?
If the window does not appear automatically, click Start, click Run, and type D:\autorun.exe where
"D" in "D:\autorun.exe" is the letter assigned to your CD-ROM Drive, and then press the ENTER key on
your keyboard.
I completed all the steps in the quick installation guide, but my Wireless USB Adapter is not
connecting to my access point. What should I do?
First, verify that the Network Name (SSID) matches your wireless router or access point’s Network
Name (SSID). Second, check your TCP/IP properties to ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically is
selected. Third, open the Wireless Adapter coonfiguration Utility icon, click the Site Survey link and then
click Refresh to check and see if there are any available wireless networks listed. Fourth, your wireless
network may be encryption. Contact your network administrator to find the encryption type and encryption
key. Then click on Configuration (Windows Vista) or Advanced (Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE) to enter
the encryption key.
Windows is unable to recognize my hardware. What should I do?
First, make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements as specified in Section 1 of this
quick installation guide. Second, you must complete the installation of the wireless configuration utility (as
described in Section 2) before connecting the Wireless USB Adapter to your computer. Third, connect the
Wireless USB Adapter to a different USB port of your computer.
I cannot open the wireless configuration utility. What should I do?
First, access your device manager to make sure the adapter is installed properly. If you see a
networking device with a yellow question mark or exclamation point, you will need to reinstall the device
and/or the drivers. To access your device manager, right-click My Computer, click Properties, under the
Hardware tab click Device Manager. Second, if you are running Windows XP, you need to disable
wireless zero configuration. Go to Control Panel > Network Connections. Right click on the Wireless
Network Connection icon and select Properties. Click on the Wireless Networks tab and uncheck Use
windows to configure my wireless settings. Then click OK.
If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-424UB, please refer to the User's Guide
included on the Utility & Driver CD-ROM or contact Trendnet's Technical Support Department.
Troubleshooting

Certifications
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Waste electrical and electronic products must not
be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with you Local
Authority or Retailer for recycling advice.
ADVERTENCIA
En todos nuestros equipos se mencionan claramente las caracteristicas del adaptador de
alimentacón necesario para su funcionamiento. El uso de un adaptador distinto al
mencionado puede producir daños fisicos y/o daños al equipo conectado. El adaptador
de alimentación debe operar con voltaje y frecuencia de la energia electrica domiciliaria
existente en el pais o zona de instalación.

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