TRENDnet TEW-211BRP User manual

TEW-211BRP
Wireless AP Router
User’s Manual
Version 1.4 -Jan 2002

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CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................3
Hardware Installation ..............................................................................5
General WirelessAP Router System Connection .........................6
Wireless AP RouterDefault Settings…………………………………7
Web Management Setttings ……….…………………………….8
Device Information ……..……………………………………………….10
Device Status ….………………………………………………………...10
Device IP Settings ….……………………………………………………12
Cable / ADSL ISP Settings ………………………………………………13
ISP Additional Settings …………………………………………………..14
Wireless Settings …………………………………………………………15
Modem Settings ………………………………………………………….16
Advanced Settings …………………………………………………………17
DHCP Server Settings ……………………………………………………17
Virtual Server Settings ……………………………………………………18
Access Control Settings …………………………………………………..19
Static Settings ……………… …………………………………………….22
Dynamic Settings …….…………………...………………………………23
Modem Settings……………………………………………………………24
Filter Settings ………………………………………………………………24
Administration Settings ……………………………………………………26
System Tools …………………………………………………………………27
Intruder Detection Log …………………………………………………….28
Display Routing Table ………………..……………………………………29
Load Settings ………….…………………………………………………...30
Upgrade Firmware ……...………………………………………………….31
Reset Device ……………………………………………………………….32
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………33
Technical Specifications ………………………….…………………………35

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router
This manual will assist you with the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
??TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router
??User’sManual
??PowerAdapter
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

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Safety Notification
Your TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location.
To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging
elements.
?? Please read the installation guide thoroughly before you install the TEW-211BRP
Wireless AP Router
?? The TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router should only be repaired by authorized and
qualified personnel.
?? Please do not try to open or repair the TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router yourself.
?? Do not place the TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router in a damp or humid location,
i.e. a bathroom.
?? The TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router should be placed in a sheltered and
non-slip location within a temperature range of +5 to +40 Celsius degree.
?? Please do not expose the TEW-211BRP Wireless AP Router to direct sunlight or
other heat sources. The housing and electronic componentsmay be damaged by direct
sunlight or heat sources.

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Hardware Installation
Front Panel
The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following
table for the meaning of each feature.
PWR Power status of theTEW-211BRP WirelessAP
Router. A steady LED indicates the power is applied
to the unit.
WLAN The WLAN LED will be ON when AP function
enable, at this time Wireless clients are able to
connect to the AP.
WAN Wide Area Network status. WAN LED is
illuminated when there is a good connection to the
10 BaseT mode Ethernet port.
MODEM
Indicates console port Carrier Detect status. When modem connection is established then LED should
be steady on.
STAT System status indicator. A flickering light indicates
that when data is reading from or writing into flash.
Rear Panel
The rear panel features 4 LAN ports, WAN port, Modem port and Factory
Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature.
Power
(DC 5v) Used to connect to the power outlet. Only use the power adapter provided with the Wireless AP router. Use of an
unauthorized power adapter may cause damage to your
device and violate your warranty.
Modem Port used to connect an external analog backup
modem/ISDN TA.
WAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect
your Wireless AP Router to your xDSL or Cable modem.
Reset Resets the configuration to default settings.
LAN
(1,2,3,4) The RJ-45 Ethernet portsused to connect your PCor HUB,The Ethernet Cable used can benormal Ethernet
cables or even Crossover Cable.
The TEW-211BRP has internal AutoCrossover detection
circuit to automatic identify them.

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General Wireless AP Router System Connection
1. The general function of Wireless AP Router is defined as an “AP + Router”, and the
connection is as follow diagram. In this mode, user may connect the WAN port to
Cable / DSL modem by using cross cable. The WAN LED will indicate connection.
2. Connect the LAN port to a hub or switch by using RJ-45 normal Ethernet cable.

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Wireless AP Router Default Settings
By default settings, the Wireless AP Router is regarded as an “AP Router”. The default
settings are shown following.
Note:
In WEB mode setup system, only one user allows to access setup program at one time
i.e. setup system will decline when other users to connect setup system.
User Name admin
Password
AP Router Name Wireless AP SOHO Wireless LAN
AP Router IP Address 192.168.2.1
AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
10/100 Ethernet LAN IP 192.168.2.1
10 Mbps Ethernet WAN IP Obtain from ISP via DHCP Can be manually configure
WAN DHCP Client Enabled After 20 sec. Go to blank
RF ESSID Wireless
RF Channel 6
RF Roaming Enabled
Encryption Disabled
DHCP Server Enabled
NAT Routing Enabled

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Web Management Settings
TURN ON POWER SUPPLY
Quick power cycle can caused system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut
down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash.
START -UP & LOG IN
In order to configure the WirelessAP Router, you must use your web browser and
manually input 192.168.2.1 into the Address box and press Enter. The Main Page will
appear.
In order to configure the Wireless AP Router, you must input the user-name into the
User Name box. Enter the password into the Password box and press the OK button. The
default User Name is “admin”. There is no default password, leave the Password field
blank.
Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the
administrator password to ensure a secure connection to the Wireless AP Router. The
Advanced Settings section described later in this manual describes how to change the
password.
Once you have input the correct password and logged-in, the screen will change to the
Main Page screen.

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MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER
To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to
connect the WEB management 192.168.2.1.
SETUP WIZARD
Click SETUP WIZARD. Here allow user to configure basic network settings with your ISP
provider.

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DEVICE INFORMATION
The Device Name is the same as the Computer Name that was set in the Setup
Wizard.
The IP Address is the IP Address assigned to LAN side of your Router.
The Private LAN Mac Address the Mac Address assigned to the LAN side of your
Router.
The Public WAN (Cable/DSL) Mac Address is the Mac Address assigned to the
WAN port of the Router. This Mac Address may be used by some cable modem
connections.
The Firmware Versionis the current firmware version used by the Router.

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DEVICE STATUS
The Device Status screen displays a graphical representation of your current
configuration. The left side of the screen shows your connection information in regards to
WAN and LAN IP Address information. The right side displays the connection status of
each device.
This means that there is a connection.
This means that there is not a connection.
The DHCP Log displays information about each IP Address assigned to a computer
using the DHCP server built-in to the Router.

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DEVICE IP SETTINGS
It’s the LAN network domain settings. The default value is listed as following.
(IP Address: 192.168.2.1, IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0) After changing the settings,
click NEXT to continue other network settings.

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CABLE/xDSL ISP SETTINGS:
Here are the cable/ADSL ISP settings i.e. WAN port network settings.
By default, the WAN port is set to automatically obtain an IP address from your ISP, if ISP
provides DHCP server function.
To assign static IP for the WAN port, place a checkmark and enter the settings.
After changing the settings, click NEXT to continue other network settings.

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ISP ADDITIONAL SETTINGS:
To setextra ISP settings, user may set the authentication data here while entering ISP. Here
also allow user to set the “idle time”, ”host and domain name” and ”WAN Ethernet MAC
address”. After changing the settings, click NEXT to continue other network settings.
DSL users:
If you are using a PPPoE client to connectto your DSL provider, then place a checkmark
on the first box, and enter the user name and password in the appropriate box.
Cable modem users:
If you are using a cable modem, then place a checkmark on the second box and enter the
host and domain name given by your cable provider.

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WIRELESS SETTINGS
Here allow user to set Wireless AP Router IP and operation channel. The default value for
RF are as followed:
1. ESSID: Wireless, Channel: 6.
2. The encryption panel allows the entry of four keys for 64-bit encryption and one set of
128-bit key according to WEP function select. To be written to the driver and registry,
each key must consists of hex digits, which means that only digit 0-9 and letters A-F are
valid entries. If entered incorrectly program will not write keys to a driver.
3.Country domain selection, allow user to select channel option for different country.
4.After changing the setting, click NEXT to save and restart the system.

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MODEM SETTINGS
Here allow user to set MODEM function settings.
If you are using a dial-up modem with the wireless router, place a checkmark in the box
and enter the settings for the dial-up connection.
After changing the setting, click NEXT to save and restart the system.
Click on the Save & Restart button to save your settings.

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ADVENCED SETTINGS
Click ADVENCED SETTINGS. Here allow user to set the advanced settings as main
menu list.
DHCP SERVER SETTINGS
By default, the Wireless Router has DHCP server enabled to assign an IP address ranging
from 192.168.2.2 to 192.168.2.100. In addition, the router is capable of reserving up to
four sets of IP addresses within the local network for mail, web, or ftp server.
After changing the setting, clicks SUBMIT to change the configuration.

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VIRTUAL SERVER SETTINGS
Here allow user to set several kinds of virtual service of the Wireless AP Router such as
HTTP, SMTP, POP3, FTP, TELNET services. After enter the settings, clicks SUBMIT to
save input data.
Specific application support is enabled in Virtual Server Settings under Advanced
Settings. The Wireless AP (Router) will detect and automatically open outgoing ports
required by most applications and games. However, some games and applications such as
Net meeting will require that the computer be exposed in the DMZ zone to allow incoming
ports required by the application. Click on the “Submit” button to save your settings.

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DMZ
The Virtual Server Settings under Advanced Settings also enables one computer to
have full access to the Internet without the protection of the firewall. This allows a
computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication outside of your network.
To enable DMZ, simply reserve an IP address for DMZ zone.
Click the “Submit” button to save your changes.
Only one computer can use DMZ at a time. Please note that enabling DMZ removes
the protection of the firewall, which exposes the computer to intrusion.
Use DMZ only when needed and not for extended periods of time.
Note: Service Port Range: (For Administrator only ) From 1~ 65535.

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ACCESS CONTROL SETTINGS
This function allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of
client stations.