TRENDnet TEW-410APBplus User manual

Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TEW-410APBplus
Version 05.26.04
54Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point + Bridge
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide pour le
Point d'Accès Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g + fonction "bridge"
Schnell Anleitung
54Mbit/s 802.11g Wireless Access Point + Bridge
Guía de Instalación Rápida del
Base Transmisora Wireless + Bridge 802.11g de 54Mbps

Table of Contents
English ......................................................................................................
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................
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1. Prepare for Installation ......................................................................
2. Install Hardware ................................................................................
3. Configure the computer’s TCP/IP Settings .......................................
4.Configure the Access Point ................................................................

Thank you for purchasing the TEW-410APBplus. With this Access Point, you
will be able to share your files and resources between wired and wireless PCs.
This guide will help you set-up and configure your Access Point. Following the
installation instructions should be quick and easy. If you run into problems,
please refer to the Troubleshooting section or more detailed information from
the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. If you need further technical support, please
visit www.TRENDNET.com or contact us by phone.
Verify Package Contents
Please make sure you have everything in the box:
5 Ft. RJ-45
Network Cable
User’s Guide CD-ROM
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Quick Installation Guide
TEW-410APBplus
English
1. Prepare for Installation
English QIG
Before installing the Access Point, you should have:
1. A Hub or Switch connecting your existing network.
2. A working Wired PC connected to the Hub/Switch or a working Wireless
PC.
3. A web browser such as Internet Explorer (5.0 or higher) or Netscape
Navigator (4.7 or higher).
4. TCP/IP protocol installed on each computer.
AC Power Adapter
Verify Equipment
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
TEW-410APBplus
Version 05.26.04
54Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point + Bridge
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide pour le
Point d'Accès Sans Fil 54Mbps 802.11g + fonction "bridge"
Schnell Anleitung
54Mbit/s 802.11g Wireless Access Point + Bridge
Guía de Instalación Rápida del
Base Transmisora Wireless + Bridge 802.11g de 54Mbps

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1. Connect the RJ-45 network cable from the Access Point to any port on
the Hub or Switch.
2. For Wired PC setup, please connect another RJ-45 network cable
from the PC to the same Hub or Switch.
3. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Access Point and to an available
power outlet. Turn on the Access Point.
Verify Hardware Installation
Verify that the following Access Point LEDs are on.
2. Install Hardware
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POWER
TEW-410APBplus

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3. Configure the computer’s TCP/IP Settings
English
The Access Point has a default IP address 192.168.1.250, therefore to be able
to access and configure the Access Point, the computer's TCP/IP settings need
to be changed.
Windows 95/98/98SE/ME
1. Find the Start button located on Desktop.
2. Click Start; click Settings and then click on Control Panel.
3. Double-Click the Network Icon and the Network Properties box will
appear.
4. Under the Configuration tab, locate and select TCP/IP with the
corresponding network card. Then click on the Properties button and
the TCP/IP Properties window will appear.

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5. Under the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address and enter
“192.168.1.50” for the IP address and “255.255.255.0” for the Subnet Mask.
Then, click OK.
6. Click OK.
7. At this point, the installation may require files from your Windows
CD-ROM. If this happens insert Windows CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and select the CD-ROM drive to load the necessary files.
8. After the files load, the System Settings Change prompt will appear; click
Yes to restart your computer.
9. Your computer is now ready to access and configure the Access Point.
Point.
NOTE: If this prompt does not appear, you must manually restart your
computer.

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Windows 2000/XP
1. Find Start button located on Desktop.
2. Click Start; click Settings and then click on Control Panel.
3. Double-Click the Network Connection Icon.
4. Right-Click on the Local Area Connection icon and then click on
Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties box will appear.

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6. Click on Use the following IP address; then enter 192.168.1.50 for
IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet, then click OK.
7. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties box to close it.
8. Your computer is now ready to access and configure the Access Point.
5. Under the General tab, locate and select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and
then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties box
will appear.

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Mac OS X
1. Go to the Apple Menu, click Network and select System Preferences.
2. Select Built in Ethernet in the Show pull-down menu and select Manually
in the configuration pull-down menu.
3. Input a valid IP address and subnet mask. (The IP address must be within
the same range as the TEW-410APBplus. The IP Address of the TEW-
410APBplus is 192.168.1.250 so you can assign 192.168.1.50 and
255.255.255.0 as subnet mask)
4. Click Apply Now and continue to the Configuration section.

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The following set-up information is designed to help you to configure the
Access Point to work with your existing Wired or Wireless network.
From a Wired PC
1. Open your Web browser and type http://192.168.1.250 into the Address box
and press the Enter key.
2. The logon pop-up screen will appear, type admin for the username and
admin for the password then click OK to access the configuration page.
4. Configure the Access Point

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3. The configuration page will appear, then you can make changes on the
Access Point to match your existing network’s settings such as IP address
and Subnet Mask.
4. Scroll down the page to the Wireless section. If you already have a wireless
network, change the SSID/Channel and Encryption settings to match your
wireless network's settings.
5. After you've made the changes, click the Apply button to save the settings.
The Access Point is now configured and ready to use with your network.
NOTE: If you cannot access the configuration page, please check your
TCP/IP settings again. To find out more information on the Access Point
features, please go through the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.

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From a Wireless PC
1. Open up the Utility Program for your wireless card.
2. Configure the wirelesss card to have the SSID as ap11g and Channel as 6
and click on Connect to connect to the Access Point. (Example uses
TRENDnet's TEW-421PC 802.11g Wireless PC Card).
3. Open your Web browser, type http://192.168.1.250 in the Address bar, and
press the Enter key.

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5. The configuration page will appear. Make changes to your Access Point's
settings so that it matches your existing network settings. This may entail
changing the IP Address and Subnet Mask. Please refer to the User's Guide
on the CD-ROM if you encounter problems.
4. The logon pop-up screen will appear, type admin for the username and
admin for the password then click OK to access the configuration page.

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6. Scroll down the page to the Wireless section. If you already have a wireless
network, change the SSID/Channel or Encryption to match your wireless
network's settings.
7. After you've made the changes, click the Apply button to save the settings.
The Access Point is now configured and ready to use with your network.
Important:
If you have a DHCP server in your network and all your client PCs require
dynamic IP settings, return to the TCP/IP Properties box and re-select the
Obtain an IP address automatically option. Reboot the PC, and the computer
will receive a new IP address from your network.
NOTE: If you cannot access the configuration page, please check your
TCP/IP settings again. To learn more about the Access Point's features,
please refer to the User's Guide on the included CD-ROM.

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For help with advanced features, refer to the User's Guide located on the included CD-
ROM.
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A3.
The Access Point will not turn on. None of the LEDs light up.
Connect the power adapter to the power outlet and check the LEDs again.
Also, verify that you are using the power adapter shipped with this product; using
the wrong power adapter might physically damage the unit.
I cannot get to the configuration page of the TEW-410APBplus.
Verify that your computer has a compatible IP address within the range of
192.168.1.x. You can also use the reset button located on the rear of the Access
Point to revert to the default settings. Then, try to connect to the Access Point
again.
I cannot connect my wireless PCs to my network.
Please verify that the TEW-410APBplus has a valid IP Address/Subnet Mask
that matches your existing network's IP Address/Subnet Mask. If you have a
DHCP server in your network, configure all the wireless PCs to “Obtain IP
Address automatically.” (in TCP/IP protocol properties box)
Troubleshooting
NOTE: For more detailed information about the TEW-410APBplus' configuration
and advanced settings, refer to the User's Guide on the included CD-ROM.
If you still encounter problems while setting up the router, we can help. Please have
your Internet account information ready, (ISP, Account Type) and contact us using the
information indicated below.
Technical Support Hours
7:00AM ~ 6:00PM, Monday through Friday
Pacific Standard Time (except holidays)
Contact Technical Support
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.TRENDNET.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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.

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