TRENDnet TEW-455APBO - 9dBi High Power Wireless Outdoor PoE Access... User manual

TEW-455APBO
2.01
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
English 1
1. Before You Start
2. Hardware Installation 2
3. Configure the Access Point 6
4. Configure for WDS Mode 10
5. Mounting 14
6. Connecting TRENDnet External Antenna 16
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Troubleshooting 17
Version 11.19.2009

1. Before You Start
Package Contents
System Requirements
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?Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
?PoE Injector & Power Cord
?Waterproof Kit*
?Grounding wire
CD-ROM (User’s Guide)
TEW-455APB
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?A computer with a network adapter properly installed.
?A network Switch or Router with an available network LAN port.
?2 x RJ-45 network cable.
?Phillips screwdriver
?External Antenna with N-type Female connector (Optional)
?TEW-ASAL1 (Optional)
Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or above)
Note: The TEW-455APBO does not support IEEE 802.3af. You must use the special
Power over Ethernet injector that is supplied with the TEW-455APBO.
*Check package contents for waterproof kit: (Ethernet Cable is not included)

2. Hardware Installation
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Connecting the Grounding Wire
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
1. Unscrew the sealing nut from the main body.
2. Separate the rubber seal from the claw.
3. Connect the green grounding wire to a
grounding object. e.g. Earth Driven rod,
Grounded Electrical System, Building Frame.
3. Verify that you have the following parts:
Cable Gland, Seal, Claw, Sealing Nut.
1. Remove the screw and washer from the
grounding hole using a screwdriver.
2. Align one end of the grounding wire over the
hole. Then connect the screw and washer
back in.

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4. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the
sealing nut .
5. Insert the Ethernet cable into the seal.
6. Insert the seal into the claw.
7. Insert the seal/rubber claw into the Cable
Gland.
8. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the PoE port on
the rear of the TEW-455APBO.

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1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into the
TEW-455APBO (See Connecting the Ethernet
Cable).
Powering the TEW-455APBO
9. Using your hand, screw the main body counter
clockwise to secure it to the TEW-455APBO.
10. Using your hand, screw the seal nut counter
clockwise to secure it to the main body.
3. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to
the DATA IN port on the Power over Ethernet
Injector.
2. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet
cable to the P+DATA OUT port on the Power
over Ethernet Injector.

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4. Connect the opposite end of the Ethernet
cable to a LAN port on your network.
6. Verify that the following panel lights are on:
LAN, WLAN and PWR.
5. Connect the power cord into the Power over
Ethernet Injector. Then connect the power
cord into a power outlet.

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3. Configure the Access Point
Note:
1. It is recommended that you configure the Access Point from a wired computer.
Before the Access Point can be configured, a Static IP address must be assigned to
your computer's network adapter in the subnet of 192.168.10.x. Since the Access
Point's default IP address is 192.168.10.100, make sure no other network devices
are assigned an IP address of 192.168.10.100. (Refer to Troubleshooting section on
how to configure TCP/IP settings on your PC.)
2. Disable any anti-virus and firewall programs before configuring the access point.
1. Open your web browser, type the IP address
of Access Point in the Address bar, and then
press Enter. The default IP address is
192.168.10.100.
2. Enter the User name and Password, and then
click OK. By default:
User Name: root
Password: root
3. Click System -> LAN.

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4. Configure the LAN settings to match your
network settings and then click Save.
6. Select Edit for the desired VAP.
5. Click Wireless -> Virtual AP Setup.

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Note:
1. To protect your network from any unauthorized access it is recommended to enable
wireless encryption.
2. The examples below are for WPA2-PSK. If you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, make
sure your wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. If your wireless adapters do not
support WPA or WPA2, then select WEP.
7. Enter the desired ESSID and click Enable for
Enable VAP.
8. Select the desired Security Type.
10. Enter a Pre-shared Key and then click Save.
For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, the Pre-
Shared Key must be between 8 and 63 ASCII
or 64 HEX characters. Make sure to copy
down the encryption key.
11. Click Reboot.
9. Select the Cipher Suite (Type). For WPA2-
PSK, select AES.