TRENDnet TEW-601PC - SUPER G MIMO WRLS PC CARD User manual

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Copyright 2005
Version 1.0 (July, 2005)
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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. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under
47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This device was tested for typical by stander conditions that may occur during use. To comply with
FCC RF exposure requirements a minimum separation distance of 1.5cm must be maintained
between the user’s body and the device, including the antenna.
TRENDnet declares that TEW-601PC, (FCC ID: S9ZTEW601PC) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4
GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.

Glossary ....................................................................................................29
Table of Contents
Getting Started with the TEW-601PC ..........................................................1
Overview of the Wireless Client Utility ..........................................................................2
Working with Profiles ....................................................................................................3
Creating a Profile .................................................................................................................... 3
Modifying Profiles .................................................................................................................. 7
Checking for Available Access Points ........................................................................10
Disabling the Wireless Client Utility ............................................................................11
Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens ............................................12
The Network Screen ...................................................................................................12
Wireless Setting .................................................................................................................... 13
TCP/IP Setting ...................................................................................................................... 14
Link Information ................................................................................................................... 14
The Profile Screen ......................................................................................................15
Profile List ............................................................................................................................. 16
The SiteSurvey Screen ............................................................................................... 16
Available Networks ............................................................................................................... 17
Detailed Info. Screen ............................................................................................................. 17
The Options Screen ....................................................................................................18
Options .................................................................................................................................. 18
The Version Screen ....................................................................................................19
Configuring Wireless Security ...................................................................20
Configuring Security ...................................................................................................20
Configuring WEP .................................................................................................................. 21
Configuring WPA & WPA2 ................................................................................................. 23
Configuring WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK ............................................................................... 24
Configuring 802.1X .............................................................................................................. 25
Configuring 802.1X – PEAP ................................................................................................. 25
Configuring 802.1X – EAP-TLS .......................................................................................... 27

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Appendix ............................................................................................................31
Maintenance ................................................................................................................31
Checking the Wireless Client Utility Version ........................................................................32
Uninstalling the Wireless Client Utility .................................................................................32
Upgrading the Wireless Client Utility ....................................................................................32
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................33
Problems Starting the 802.11 Wireless Client Utility Program
Problems with the Link Status ...............................................................................................33
Problems with Security Settings ............................................................................................34

1
Getting Started with the TEW-601PC
Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-601PC! The quick start guide included with your
TEW-601PC tells you how to install the Wireless Client Utility and how to operate the Wireless
feature of the TEW-601PC.
This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-601PC. This manual is
intended for both home users and professionals. It is not required to read some of the more
technical information in this manual to operate and enjoy the TEW-601PC. It is included for your
reference only.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
LIKE NOTES AND TIPS, THE IMPORTANT SYMBOL INDICATES INFORMATION THAT
CAN IMPROVE NETWORKING. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED.
This section covers the following topics:
•Overview of the Wireless Client Utility
•Working with Profiles
•Checking for Available Access Points
•Disabling the Wireless Client Utility
THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC AT
HAND.
THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE
YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE.
THE CAUTION SYMBOL ALERTS YOU TO SITUATIONS THAT MAY DEGRADE
YOUR NETWORKING EXPERIENCE OR COMPROMISE YOUR SECURITY.
NOTE

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Overview of the Wireless Client Utility
The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-601PC. Install the utility
as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-601PC to your computer.
IMPORTANT
BE SURE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY BEFORE YOU ATTACH
THE TEW-601PC TO YOUR COMPUTER. ATTACHING THE TEW-601PC
BEFORE THE UTILITY IS INSTALLED COULD CAUSE THE INSTALLATION TO FAIL.
When the TEW-601PC is installed, it is configured to automatically
load when you start your computer. The utility icon displays in the
system tray at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Double-click the TEW-601PC icon in the system tray, the following
Network screen opens:
There are five screens in the utility.
•The Network Screen
•The Profile Screen
•The Site Survey Screen
•The Options Screen
•The Version Screen

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The Link Information pane provides information on your current connection. This same pane is
shows at the bottom of all screens so you are always aware of your connection status. l
A profile is a record of the configuration you use to connect to a particular access point. Without
profiles, you would have to reconfigure the TEW-601PC each time you change access points.
Using the Profile screen you can configure the TEW-601PC to access your home network and your
office network. Each configuration is saved as a profile. Then when you go from the office to your
home you just select the appropriate profile.
CREATING A PROFILE
Refer to the following to add a profile.
1. Click Profile.
WHEN THE WCB-360A IS NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPUTER, MOST
SETTINGS IN THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY ARE UNAVAILABLE. SETTINGS OR
BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE ARE GRAYED OUT.
Working with Profiles
NOTE
YOU CAN CHANGE PROFILES WITHOUT REBOOTING YOUR COMPUTER. (PERHAPS
WHEN WALKING FROM ONE ACCESS POINT TO ANOTHER WITHIN YOUR OFFICE.) IF
YOU USE WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL TO CONFIGURE YOUR CONNECTIONS, YOU
MUST REBOOT THE COMPUTER WHEN CHANGING ACCESS POINTS.
NOTE

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2. Click Add. The Wireless Client Utility Profile Wizard opens.
3. Type a descriptive name for the profile such as Home or Test.
4. Click the drop-down arrow at Network Mode and select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Choose
Infrastructure when connecting to an access point or wireless router. You will need to know the
SSID of the access point.
Choose Ad-Hoc when connecting directly to another computer without using an access point.
You can type anything for the SSID as long as the same SSID is used on the computer you are
connecting to.

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5. In the SSID pane click Browse. The utility performs a site survey and displays the results.
The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. All devices
must use this case-sensitive name, which is a text string up to 32 bytes long, in order to
communicate.
6. Select the SSID you want to connect to and click Add To Profile.
7. Click Next. The WLAN Security Configuration screen appears.
This screen reflects the security settings detected in the access point you want to connect to.
Security settings vary in complexity and you may have to consult your network administrator for
this information. See “Configuring Wireless Security” for more information.

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8. Select the Security Mode from the drop-down list and then select the
appropriate settings for the security mode.
9. Click Next to select Wireless Protocol
10. Click Save to complete the wizard and save the new profile. (If you do
not want to activate the profile, uncheck the Apply this profile now
checkbox.)

Getting Started with the TEW-601PC -- 7
MODIFYING PROFILES
You may need to modify settings for a profile, for example, if you purchase a
new router, or if your office administrator provides you with new security
settings. Refer to the following to modify a profile.
1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Profile.
2. Select the profile you want to modify and click Properties.

8 -- Getting Started with the TEW-601PC
3. Make the changes you want to the Basic Settings and click Advanced Settings.
Unless you have a thorough understanding of wireless networking, it is recommended that
you leave these settings at the defaults.
4. Click WLAN Security. (Refer to “Configuring Wireless Security” for more details on security
settings.)
Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode to choose from the following settings:
Disabled (No Encryption)
All data sent between the access point and the client is left unencrypted and may be viewed by
other wireless devices.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Encrypts all traffic sent between the access point and the client using a shared key. When using
WEP encryption, only access points and PCs using the same WEP Key can communicate with
each other.

Getting Started with the TEW-601PC -- 9
WPA/WPA2
WPA encrypts all traffic between the access point and the client using either TKIP or AES
encryption. Depending on the authentication protocol selected, each client must authenticate
using their own unique username, password, and security certificate.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is a compromise between WPA/WPA2 and WEP. Like WEP, it uses a
pre-shared key that every user of the network must have in order to send and receive data. Like
WPA, it uses either TKIP or AES.
5. Make the changes you want and click TCP/IP Config.
Select the Use IP Changer checkbox. This allows you to bypass your existing wireless TCP/ IP
settings and configure TCP/IP settings for each profile.
Use DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assign IP addresses. Check this
radio button if your router is set to DHCP.
Use static IP below
Check this radio button if you have to enter a static IP address.
ITIS RECOMMEDED THAT YOU USE WPA/WPA2 OR WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WPA (WI-FIPROTECTED ACCESS) PROVIDES STRON-
GER ENCRYPTION THAN THE EARLIER WEP (WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)
METHOD. WPA2 PROVIDES EVEN STRONGER ENCRYPTION, AUTHENTICATION
A
ND KEY MANAGEMENT.
IMPORTANT

10 -- Getting Started with the TEW-601PC
Checking for Available Access Points
The number of access points or hot spots for public use is constantly increasing in major cities.
Many Web sites report on the locations of hot spots. Check the following Web sites for updated
information for your location.
•http://intel.jiwire.com
•www.hotspot-locations.com
•www.hotspotlist.com
•www.wififreespot.com
•www.wifinder.com
•www.wi-fizone.org
If you think you are in the vicinity ofan access point, youcan use the SiteSurvey screen to listthe ones
available.
To scan for access points using the TEW-601PC, refer to the following.
1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click SiteSurvey.
2. Available wireless networks are listed. Click Refresh anytime to update the list.

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3. Select the network you want and click Connect. Or click Add To Profile if you want to connect
later.
For details about any of the listed access points, select it from the list and click Detailed Info to
see the following screen. (You can also double-click an access point to view the Detailed Info
screen.
Disabling the Wireless Client Utility
You may need to have Windows manage your wireless network settings. In that case, you should
disable the Wireless Client Utility. To disable the Wireless Client Utility refer to the following.
1. Open the Wireless Client Utility and click Options.
2. Select the Let Windows manage this wireless adapter check box and click Apply Now.

12 -- Exploring the Wireless Client Utility
Exploring the Wireless Client Utility Screens
This section covers the following topics:
•The Network Screen
•The Profile Screen
•The SiteSurvey Screen
•The Options Screen
•The Version Screen
The Network Screen
The Wireless Client Utility is included on the CD that shipped with the TEW-601PC. Install the utility
as described in the Quick Start Guide before attaching the TEW-601PC to your computer.
IMPORTANT
BESURE TO INSTALL THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY BEFORE YOU ATTACH
THE TEW-601PC TO YOUR COMPUTER. ATTACHING THE TEW-601PC
BEFORE THE UTILITY IS INSTALLED COULD CAUSE THE INSTALLATION TO FAIL.
When the TEW-601PC is installed, it is configured to automatically load when you start your computer.
The utility icon displays in the system tray at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Double-click the TEW-601PC icon in the system tray, the following Network screen opens:

W IRELESS S ETTING
The Wireless Setting pane settings are described below
Current Profile
Shows the current profile you have selected. If you have not
added a profile, only Default shows. The settings shown in the
Network screen are for the current profile. Click the dropdown
arrow to select another profile.
Reconnect (button)
Press to reconnect to the current access point.
Network Mode
Shows the current network mode. Infrastructure or ad-hoc
mode. (See Note below for more information.)
Securit
y
Shows the securit
y
status.
Authentication
Shows the authentication required.

14 -- Exploring the Wireless Client Utility
WIRELESS SYSTEMS WORK IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE OR PEER-TO-PEER MODE.
IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE, WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE TO A WIRED LAN VIA
ACCESS POINTS. INAD-HOC MODE (ALSO KNOWN AS PEERTO-PEER MODE),
WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER DIRECTLY AND DO NOT USE
AN ACCESS POINT.
TCP/IP S
ETTING
The TCP/IP Setting pane settings are described below.
IP Address
Shows the current network IP address.
Subnet Mask
Shows the current subnet mask status.
Gateway
Shows the current gateway.
DNS Server
Shows the current network DNS address.
IP Release (button)
Click to release the current TCP/IP settings.
IP Renew (button)
Click to renew the TCP/IP settings.
L INK I NFORMATION
The Link Information pane settings are described below. The Link Information pane shows the
network status.
SSID
Shows the current SSID (Service Set IDentifier). This is the
name assigned to a wireless Wi-Fi network. All devices must
use this case-sensitive name in order to communicate.
Status
Shows the current connection status.
Link Speed
Shows the speed of the current connection. Tx is the transmit
speed; Rx the receive speed.
Signal Level
Shows the signal strength of the current connection. (See Tip
below for more information.)
BSSID
Shows the ID of the current BSS. (See Note below for more
information.)
Channel
Shows the network channel.