TRENDnet TEW-642EC User manual

TEW-624EC
H/W: v1.0
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Version 03.28.2008
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1. Before You Start
2. .....................................................................................
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How to Install
3. Using the Wireless Adapter ..............................................................
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 10

System Requirements
Application
Package Contents
1. Before You Start
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TEW-642EC
Utility & Driver CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
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?CPU: 300MHz or above/ 800MHz or above (Windows Vista)
?Memory: 256 MB RAM or above/ 512 MB RAM or above (Windows Vista)
?Windows Vista/XP/2000
CD-ROM Drive
Express Card/34 or Express Card/ 54 slot
300Mbps, share multimedia throughout the house
HD
DATA
300Mbps Wireless
N Express Card
(TEW-642EC)
DATA

2. How to Install
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Important! DO NOT install the Adapter in the computer until instructed to do so.
Windows Vista
2. Insert Adapter firmly into free
Express Card slot of notebook PC .
3. Click Locate and install driver
software (recommended).
4. Click Next.
1. Insert the Utility & Driver CD-ROM
into your computer's CD-ROM Drive
and then click Install Driver &
Utility.

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Windows XP/2000
1. Insert the Utility & Driver CD-
ROM into your computer's CD-
ROM Drive and then click Install
Driver & Utility.
2. Follow the InstallShield Wizard
instructions.
5. Click Install the driver software
anyway.
6. Click Close.

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Windows XP
3. Click Continue
Anyway.
Windows 2000
3. Click Yes. Proceed to
step 5.
4. Click Finish.
Note: Please refer to your computer's user manual regarding hardware
installation.
5. Insert Adapter firmly into free
Express Card slot of notebook PC .

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Windows XP
6. The Found New
Hardware Wizard
appears. Select No,
not this time and then
click Next.
Windows 2000
6. Drivers will install
automatically.
7. Select Install the
software
automatically
(Recommended) and
then click Next.
7. Click Yes. Driver
installation is now
complete. Continue on
to section 3.

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Windows XP
9. Click Finish.
Your installation is now complete.
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8. Click Continue Anyway.

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3. Using the Wireless Adapter
1. On the bottom right-hand corner of
the screen, right click the wireless
network connection icon and select
Connect to a network.
3. Click Connect Anyway.
Windows Vista
2. Select the desired network and
then click Connect.
4. Click Close.
Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Connection

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1. On the bottom right-hand corner of
the screen, right click the wireless
network connection icon and select
Connect to a network.
Connecting to a Secured Wireless Connection (WEP and WPA-PSK)
Note: Make sure you know the wireless encryption key before proceeding. If
you are not sure, contact the network administrator or log on to your wireless
2. Select the desired network and
then click Connect.
3. Enter the security key and then
click Connect.

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Windows XP/2000
1. Double-click the Wireless icon in
your system tray.
3. Click the SSID that matches your
wireless access point and then
click Connect.
Wireless configuration is now complete.
For detailed information regarding the TEW-642PC 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.
4. Click Close.
2. Click Site Survey.

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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 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 your
TCP/IP properties to ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. Fourth,
double-click the Wireless Client Utility icon, click Site Survey and then click Refresh to check
and 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 complete the installation of the wireless
configuration utility (as described in Section 2) Before installing the Wireless Adapter. Lastly,
move the Wireless Adapter to a different Express card on your computer.
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, under the Hardware tab click Device Manager.
If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-642PC, 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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