TRENDnet TEW-641PC User manual

TEW-641PC
TEW-643PI
H/W: V1.0R
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Version 06.19.2008
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Troubleshooting ........................................................................................
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1. Before You Start
2. .....................................................................................
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How to Install
3. Using the WirelessAdapter ..............................................................

System Requirements
Application
Package Contents
1. Before You Start
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?TEW-641PC/TEW-643PI
?Utility & Driver CD-ROM
?Multi-Language Quick Installation
Guide
?2 x 2dbi DetachableAntennas
(TEW-643PI only)
?32-bit CardBus Type II Card slot (TEW-641PC)
?32-bit PCI 2.2 slot (TEW-643PI)
?CD-ROM Drive
?CPU: 300MHz or above / 800MHz or above (Windows Vista)
?Memory: 256MB RAM or above / 512MB RAM or above (Windows Vista)
?Windows 2000/XP/Vista
N Speed
Wireless N
Home Router
(TEW-652BRP)
Notebook with
Wireless N PC Card
(TEW-641PC)
Cable/DSL
Modem
Workstation with
Wireless N PCI Adapter
(TEW-643PI)
Internet
Workstation with
Wireless N USB Adapter
(TEW-644UB)

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.
Important! DO NOT install the PCI adapter or PC Card in the computer until
instructed to do so.
For Windows Users
2. Click Run autorun.exe (Windows
Vista only).
3. Follow the InstallShield Wizard
instructions. Then click Next.
4. Click Finish.

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Note: Please refer to your computer's user manual regarding hardware
installation. Then proceed to the appropriate section below.
TEW-641PC
TEW-643PI
6. Insert PC Card firmly into an
available PC Card slot of the
notebook PC and then turn ON the
computer and wait until the
Windows desktop appears.
10. Insert PCI Card firmly into an
available PCI Card slot of the
desktop PC, attach the included
antenna, and then turn ON the
computer and wait until the
Windows desktop appears.
5. Shutdown your computer.
8. Shutdown your computer.
7. Go to Step 11.
9. Open your computer's case.

11. Windows Vista/2000 will
automatically detect and install
the appropriate drivers.
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Windows XP
Windows Vista/2000
13. Click Install the software
automatically (Recommended)
and then click Next.
12. The Found New Hardware
Wizard appears. Select No, not
this time and then click Next.

14. Click Finish.
For detailed information regarding the TEW-641PC/TEW-643PI 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.
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Note:
1. Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration utility must first be disabled as
shown in step 1 and 2. If it is already disabled, then go to Step 3.
2. For Windows 2000/Vista, proceed to Step 3.
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3. Using the Wireless Adapter
2. Click the Wireless Networks tab,
uncheck Use Windows to
configure my wireless network
settings, and then click OK.
3. Double-click the Wireless
computer icon in your system tray.
4. Click Site Survey.
1. Go into the Control Panel and
double-click Network
Connections icon. Right-click
Wireless Network Connection
icon and click Properties.

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Wireless configuration is now complete.
For detailed information regarding the TEW-641PC/TEW-643PI 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
5. Click the SSID that matches your
wireless access point and then
click Connect.
6. If encryption is enabled on your
wireless network, the proper
Authentication type and
Encryption type will be selected
automatically. Enter the encryption
key and click Apply.
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I inserted the Utility & Driver CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM Drive and
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 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 PC
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, please check with your network
administrator for security key in order to access a secured wireless access point or
router. Please refer to the User's Guide for more information regarding wireless
network security. Third, check yourTCP/IP properties to ensure that Obtain an IP
address automatically is selected. Fourth, double-click the Wireless Configuration
Utility icon, click Site Survey and then click Refresh. Check to see if there are any
available wireless networks listed.
Windows is unable to recognize my hardware. What should I do?
Make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements as specified in
Section 1 of this quick installation guide.Also, you must install the wireless
configuration utility BEFORE you physically install your network card. Lastly, move
the WirelessAdapter to a different PCI/PC Card Slot.
I cannot open the wireless configuration utility. What should I do?
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, click the Hardware tab, and then click
Device Manager.
If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-641PC/
TEW-643PI, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility & Driver CD-ROM or
contact TRENDnet'sTechnical Support Department.
Troubleshooting
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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 FORANYRADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TOTHIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’SAUTHORITYTO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Waste electrical and electronic products must not
be disposed of with household waste. Please
recyclewherefacilitiesexist. CheckwithyouLocal
AuthorityorRetailerforrecyclingadvice.
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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