TRENDnet TEW-231BRP User manual

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Regulatory notes and statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than
the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example
mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety
standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be
restricted in some situations or environments for example:
·On board of airplanes, or
·In an explosive environment, or
·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas
industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for
authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.
Regulatory Information/disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the
product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, of
the substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of
government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and

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2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of this device.
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET
65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections
2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio
frequency devices. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device
shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during
normal operation is minimized.
When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in
order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1
standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less
than 20 cm.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or
transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of
Commerce export license.
Safety Information
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it
sends out radio frequency (RF) signal.
CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product
may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted.
These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility –
Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1,
EN 301 489-17 and EN 55024 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufficient.
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been
conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

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TABLE OF CONTENT
About This Guide.................................................................................1
Purpose ............................................................................................1
Overview of this User’s Guide.........................................................1
Introduction..........................................................................................2
Applications:....................................................................................3
Features:...........................................................................................3
Unpacking and Setup...........................................................................4
Unpacking........................................................................................4
Setup................................................................................................4
Hardware Installation...........................................................................5
Front Panel.......................................................................................5
Rear Panel........................................................................................6
Hardware connections......................................................................7
Connect the Router using LAN....................................................7
Connect the Router using Wireless LAN.....................................8
Check the installation...................................................................8
PC Network TCP/IP Setting ................................................................9
Windows 95/98/ME.........................................................................9
Windows 2000...............................................................................11
Windows NT4.0.............................................................................12
Windows XP..................................................................................13
Wireless Broadband Router Configuration........................................14
Login to the Wireless Broadband Router through WLAN.............14
Login to the Wireless Broadband Router through LAN ................14

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Using the Web Browser.................................................................14
Quick Setup....................................................................................15
Advance Setup...............................................................................20
Technical Specifications....................................................................36

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11b 11Mbps Wireless
Router. This integrated access device combines Internet gateway
functions with wireless LAN and Fast Ethernet switch. It provides a
complete solution for Internet surfing and office resources sharing, and it
is easy to configure and operate for every users.
Purpose
This manual discusses how to install the IEEE 802.11b 11Mbps Wireless
Router.
Overview of this User’s Guide
Introduction. Describes the Wireless Router and its features.
Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of
the Wireless Router.
Identifying External Components. Describes the front panel, rear panel
and LED indicators of the Wireless Router.
Connecting the Router. Tells how you can connect the Wireless Router
to your Cable/DSL Modem.
Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and
environmental, performance and Routers settings) specifications of the
Wireless Router.

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INTRODUCTION
With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and
services at any time, day or night has become a standard requirement for
most people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking
technology is moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and
into homes with at least two computers.
This integrated access device combines Internet gateway functions with
wireless LAN and Fast Ethernet switch. Designed for the business and
home, it saves you the cost of installing a separate modem and ISP line
for each computer, while providing ready connection for the users, with or
without the network wires.
Broadband network access is also gaining ground. However, allowing
more than two computers to access the Internet at the same time means
less affordable, higher costs. Thus, there is a need to share one legal IP
address over a single Internet connection to link the home with the
Internet.
The scarcity of IP addresses and using a shared Internet connection
through an Internet sharing device can solve high network access costs.
All linked computers can make full use of broadband capabilities over
such a device.
This device not only comes equipped with a wide range of features, but
also can be installed and configured right out of the box. This device
supports a simple local area network and Internet access share, offering
great cost savings.
The local area network connects up home computers while also allowing
any of the computers to access the Internet, share resources, or play online
games—the basis of the family computing lifestyle.

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Applications:
Broadband Internet access:
Several computers can share one high-speed broadband connection
through wireless or wired (WLAN, LAN and WAN-Internet).
Resource sharing:
Share resources such as printers, scanners and other peripherals.
File sharing:
Exchange data, messages, and distribute files thus making good use of
hard disk space.
Online gaming:
Through the local area network, online gaming and e-commerce services
can be easily setup.
Firewall:
A built-in firewall function — for security and anti-hack system.
Features:
 High speed data transfer rate
 Supports NAT for share 1 IP address to all LAN user.
 Supports PPPoE and PPTP protocol for Dial-Up ADSL.
 Supports 64/128 bit WEP Encryption
 Supports DHCP Server / Client.
 Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
 Supports Virtual Server mapping.
 Supports Packet Filtering.
 Simple Firewall protection.
 Upgradeable firmware for future function.
 Simple setting using Quick Setup.
 Easy configuration via WEB Browser.

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UNPACKING AND SETUP
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless
Broadband Router.
Unpacking
Open the box of the Wireless Broadband Router and carefully unpack it.
The box should contain the following items:
 One 802.11b 11Mbps Wireless Router
 One CD-Rom with this User’s Guide
 One Quick Installation Guide
 One External power adapter
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller
for replacement.
Setup
The setup of the Wireless Broadband Router can be performed properly
using the following methods:
 The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the
Broadband Router.
 Visually inspect the DC power jack and make sure that it is fully
secured to the power adapter.
 Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate
ventilation around the Broadband Router. Do not place heavy
objects on the Broadband Router.
 Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the Wireless
Router in a position that can best cover your wireless network.
Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the
performance will be. The antenna’s position enhances the
receiving sensitivity.

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Front Panel
The figure below shows the front panel of the Wireless Router.
11b Wireless Router Front Panel
POWER
This indicator lights green when the hub is receives power, otherwise it is
off.
SYSTEM
This indicator blinks green means the Internet Broadband Router is
working successful. Otherwise, this indicator always on or off means the
function of the Internet Broadband Router is fail.
Link/ACT (WAN / LAN)
These indicators light green when the LAN/WAN port were connected to
an Cable/DSL modem successfully.
These indicators blink green while the LAN/WAN port were transmitting
or receiving data on the Cable/DSL modem.
Speed (WAN / LAN)
These indicators lights green when these ports were connected to the
100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network, otherwise these indicators remains
off while the network was connected to 10Mbps Ethernet Network.
WLAN (ACT)
This indicator lights green when there are wireless devices connected and
transmitting data to the Wireless Router.

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Rear Panel
The figure below shows the rear panel of the 11Mbps Wireless Router.
LANPorts WAN Ports Pow er JackReset
A
ntenna
Wireless Broadband Router Rear Panel
Antenna
There are two detachable 2dBi Gain Antennas in the rear panel for
wireless connection.
DC IN
Plug the power adapter to this power jack
WAN
In the four port broadband router, there is an RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-
MDIX port for the WAN that will fit the Cable/DSL modem’s
specification need.
LAN (1-4)
Four RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX ports for connecting to either
10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connections.
RESET
Use a pin-shape item to push to reset this device to factory default settings.
It will be useful too when the manager forgot the password to login, but
the setting will be back to default setting.

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Hardware connections
Connect the Router using LAN
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PC
xDSLModem
PC
PC
PC
WANport
LANport
1. Plug in one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the
Wireless Internet Broadband Router.
2. Plug in the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet port of the
Cable or DSL modem.
3. Use another network cable to connect to the Ethernet card on the
computer system, the other end of the cable connects to the LAN port
of the Internet Broadband Router. Since the Wireless Broadband
Router has four ports, you can connect up to four computers directly
to the unit. There you do not have to buy a switch to connect these
computers since one Internet Router functions both as a connection-
sharing unit and as a switch.

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Connect the Router using Wireless LAN
PC
Notebook
Notebook
WirelessLAN Networking
WirelessBroadband Router
xDSLModem
WANport
1. Plug in one end of the RJ45 network cable to the Cable/DSL
Modem.
2. Plug in the other end of the RJ45 network cable to the Wireless
Internet Broadband Router WAN port.
Check the installation
The control LEDs of the Wireless Internet Broadband Router are clearly
visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly:
1. With the power source on, once the device is connected to the
broadband modem, the Power, CPU, LAN, WLAN and WAN port
link LEDs of the Internet Broadband Router will light up indicating a
normal status.
2. While the WAN is link up to the Cable/DSL modem, the WAN
port’s Link/ACT LED will light up.
3. While the LAN is link up to the computer system, the LAN port’s
Link/ACT LED will light up.

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PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING
The network TCP/IP settings differ based on the computer’s operating
system (Win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP) and are as follows.
Windows 95/98/ME
1. Click on the “Network neighborhood” icon found on the desktop.
2. Click the right mouse button and a context menu will be show.
3. Select “Properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting screen.
4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” on the “IP address”
field.

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5. Select “Disable DNS” in the “DNS” field.
6. Select “None” for the “Gateway address” field.

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Windows 2000
Double click on the “My computer” icon on the desktop. When “My
computer” window opens, open the “Control panel” and then open the
“Network dialup connection” applet. Double click on the “Local area
network connection” icon. Select “Properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting
window.
1. In the “Local area network status” window, click on “Properties.”
2. In the “Local area network connection” window, first select
TCP/IP setting and then select “Properties.”
3. Set both “IP address” and “DNS” to Automatic configuration.

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Windows NT4.0
Click on the “Start” button located on the lower left corner of the menu
bar.
Select “Settings” and then “Control panel.”
In the “Control panel” window, select “Network” to enter the TCP/IP
setting window.
1. Set “IP address” to “Obtain an IP address automatically.”
2. Set “DNS” to “Disable DNS.”

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Windows XP
Point the cursor and click the right button on the “My Network Place”
icon.
Select “properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting window.
1. Set “IP address” to “Obtain an IP address automatically.”
2. Set “DNS” to “Obtain DNS server address automatically.”

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WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER CONFIGURATION
First make sure that the network connections are functioning normally.
This Wireless Broadband Router can be configured using Internet
Explorer 4.0 or newer web browser versions.
Login to the Wireless Broadband Router through WLAN
Before configuring the Wireless Broadband Router through WLAN, make
sure that the SSID, Channel and the WEP is set properly.
The default setting of the Wireless Broadband Router that you will use:
SSID: default
Channel: 6
WEP Encryption: disable
Login to the Wireless Broadband Router through LAN
Before you configure this device, note that when the Wireless Broadband
Router is configured through an Ethernet connection, make sure the host
PC must be set on the IP subnet that can be accessed by the Cable/DSL
modem. For example, when the default network address of the Cable/DSL
modem Ethernet interface is 192.168.1.x, then the host PC should be set at
192.168.1.xxx (where xxx is a number between 2 and 254), and the
default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Using the Web Browser
1. Open Internet Explorer 4.0 or above Internet browser.
2. Enter IP address http://192.168.1.1 (the factory-default IP address
setting) to the URL web address location.