TRENDnet TEW-511BRP Installation guide

F.A.Q’s for TEW-511BRP
Q: How do I configure the TEW-511BRP for a DSL, PPPoE, connection?
A:
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click on Setup then Basic Setup at the top of the page.
3) Choose PPPoE in the Internet Connection Type field.
4) Enter in the information required by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and click Apply.
Q: How do I configure the TEW-411BRP for a Cable connection?
A:
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1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click on Setup then Basic Setup at the top of the page.
3) Choose Automatic Configuration - DHCP in the Internet Connection Type field if you
have a dynamic IP address. If you have a static IP address choose Static IP.
4) Click Apply if you have a dynamic IP address. If you have a static IP address enter in
the information required by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and click Apply.
Q: How do I change the username & password on my TEW-511BRP?
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A:
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address
bar. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field
blank and enter the password (admin).
2) Click on Administration then Management at the top of the page.
3) You can change the password in the Router Password field. You need to confirm it
as well.
4) Click Apply to save the changes.
Note: You cannot change or set a username for the TEW-511BRP.
Q: What can I do if I forgot my password or want to reset back to factory defaults?
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1) Locate the reset button on the back of the TEW-511BRP.
2) Press and hold in the reset button for approximately 15 seconds.
This will reset the unit back to its default configuration.
Q: What is the default IP address of my TEW-511BRP?
A: The default IP address for the TEW-511BRP is 192.168.1.1.
Q: What is the default username and password for the TEW-511BRP?
A: There is no default username for the TEW-511BRP. Leave the username field blank. The
default password for the TEW-511BRP is (admin).
Q: How do I change the IP Address of my TEW-511BRP?
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click on Setup then Basic Setup at the top of the page.
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3) You can change the password under the Network Setup section.
Q: How do I configure the TEW-511BRP?
A: First configure your Wireless Ethernet Adapter to connect to the “wlan-a” or “wlan-g” SSID.
Note: If you are using a hard-wired computer connected directly to a LAN port, you will use the
Local Area Connection that is bound to your Ethernet Adapter.
1) Click Start then click on the Control Panel. For Windows 2000 click on Start, highlight
settings then click on the Control Panel.
2) Double-Click on the Network Connection icon.
3) Right-Click on the Wireless Network Connection icon then click on Properties. For
Windows 2000 it will be listed as Local Area Connection. Make sure you are selecting
the Local Area Connection that is bound to your Wireless Ethernet Adapter.
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4) Highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click on Properties.
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5) Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
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6) Click OK.
7) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
Q: What are the default SSIDs of my TEW-511BRP?
A: The default SSIDs of the TEW-511BRP are “wlan-a” and “wlan-g”, without the quotes and they
are case sensitive.
Q: How do I enable wireless encryption on my TEW-511BRP?
A:
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click on Wireless then Wireless Security at the top of the page.
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3) Enter in the desired encryption values and click Apply.
Q: Where can I find the MAC Address of my TEW-511BRP?
A:
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click on Status then Router at the top of the page.
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The MAC address is listed under the Router Information section next to Internet MAC
Address.
Q: How do I forward ports in my TEW-511BRP?
A:
Well Known Ports
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click Applications & Gaming then Port Range Forwarding at the top of the page.
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3) If it is a “well known” port highlight the Service under the Application Name section.
4) Choose the protocol and IP address of the computer you want to forward the port to and
check Enabled.
5) Click Apply.
Custom Ports
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click Applications & Gaming then Port Range Forwarding at the top of the page.
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3) Enter a name into the Application Name field. Choose the protocol and IP address of
the computer you want to forward the port to and check Enabled.
4) Click Apply.
Q: How do I upgrade the firmware on my TEW-511BRP?
A:
Click here to download the firmware. Save it to your desktop and extract it.
DO NOT upgrade firmware on any TRENDnet product using a wireless connection.
Firmware upgrades over wireless connections may damage the product. Please perform firmware
upgrades with "wired" network connections only.
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click Administration then Firmware upgrade at the top of the page.
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3) Click Browse. Locate and select the firmware file.
4) Click Start to Upgrade.
Do NOT interrupt the firmware update process. Doing so may damage the product
Q: How do I change the channel of my TEW-511BRP?
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click Wireless then Wireless Basic Settings at the top of the page.
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3) You can change the channel next to the corresponding fields.
Q: How do I change the SSID of my TEW-511BRP?
1) Open your web browser and type the IP address of the TEW-511BRP in the address bar.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. At the login, leave the username field blank and
enter the password (admin).
2) Click Wireless then Wireless Basic Settings at the top of the page.
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3) Enter the new SSID into the Network Name (SSID) field and click Apply.
Q: Why am I getting low signal strength?
A: There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices.
1) Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the
range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will
minimize the amount of obstructions between them.
2) Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor
environment try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through
drywall or open doorways or space.
3) Antenna position can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use your
adapter’s site survey tool to determine the best antenna position for your wireless
devices.
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4) Interference from devices that produce RF noise can also impact your signal.
Position your wireless devices away from Microwaves, UPS’s, monitors, HAM
radios, etc. Also, anything operating on the 2.4ghz frequency will cause
interference. Such as 2.4ghz cordless phones or other wireless remotes operating
on the 2.4ghz frequency.
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