TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User manual

Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
Version 10.21.04
TEW-431BRP
Cable/DSL 4-Port Wireless Firewall Router
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide du
Routeur sans fil câble/DSL à 4 ports avec pare-feu
Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des
DSL/Kabel 4-Port Wireless Firewall Router
Guía de Instalación Rápida
Enrutador cortafuegos inalámbrico Cable/DSL de 4 puertos
Руководство по быстрой установке
4-портового Cable/DSL-маршрутизатора-брандмауэра беспроводных сетей

Table of Contents
English ......................................................................................................
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................
1. Prepare for Installation ......................................................................
2. Install Hardware ................................................................................
3. Configure the computer's TCP/IP Settings .......................................
4. Configure the Router ..........................................................................
5. Wireless Configuration ......................................................................

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Thank you for purchasing the TEW-431BRP. This router will allow you to share
your internet connection with multiple users while its advanced security
features protect your network from intruders and hackers.
This guide will help you set up and configure your wireless router. Following the
installation instructions should be quick and easy. If you run into problems,
please refer to the Troubleshooting section or the more detailed installation
procedures on the User's Guide CD-ROM. If you need further technical
support, please visit www.TRENDNET.com or call by phone.
Verify Equipment
Before installing the router you should have:
1. A Cable/DSL Modem with an Ethernet Port Set-up.
2. An Activated Broadband Internet Account.
3. A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer (5.0 or higher) or
Netscape Navigator (4.7 or higher).
4. An RJ-45 Network Cable for each computer connected to the router.
5. A computer with TCP/IP Protocol installed.
6. Computers(s) with Client for Microsoft Networks Service installed.
Verify Package Contents
Please make sure you have everything in the box:
AC Power Adapter RJ-45 Ethernet (LAN) Cable
TEW-431BRP
CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide
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1. Prepare for Installation
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Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
What's Next in Networking
Version 10.21.04
TEW-431BRP
Cable/DSL 4-Port Wireless Firewall Router
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide du
Routeur sans fil câble/DSL à 4 ports avec pare-feu
Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des
DSL/Kabel 4-Port Wireless Firewall Router
Guía de Instalación Rápida
Enrutador cortafuegos inalámbrico Cable/DSL de 4 puertos
Руководство по быстрой установке
4-портового Cable/DSL-маршрутизатора-брандмауэра беспроводных сетей

Collect Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Information
During the installation of your router, the setup wizard will ask you for specific
Internet Service Provider (ISP) information your ISP should have provided you
with. The information is different based on your type of Cable or DSL Internet
Connection. Please verify your Internet connection type and ensure you have
the following information:
A. Dynamic IP Cable Connection
Nothing required. IP address will automatically be assigned by the ISP.
B. Static or Fixed IP Cable Connection
Internet IP Address:____.____.____.____
Subnet Mask: ____. ____. ____. _____
Gateway IP Address:____.____.____._____
Primary DNS:____.____._____.______
Secondary DNS:_____._____._____.____
C. PPPoE DSL Connection
Login Name:______________
Password:________________
D. PPTP DSL Connection
Login Name:_______________
Password:_________________
E. MAC Address Cable Connection
Your ISP's Registered MAC Address for your Internet
Account:___.____.____.____ .____.____
(The MAC Address is normally associated with the Cable/DSL modem
or the Network Card in the PC)
(eg. 215.24.24.129)
(eg. 12-AB-CD-EE-34-EF)
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2. Install Hardware
1. Connect one RJ-45 network cable from the Modem's Ethernet port to the
WAN port on the Router.
2. Connect a different RJ-45 network cable from one of the Router's LAN ports
to your computer's network port.
3. Power on your Cable/DSL modem.
4. Power on your router.
5. Power on your computer.
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POWER
Verify Hardware Installation
Check to make sure the following router front panel lights are on: Power, WAN,
and at least one of the LAN port LED should be lit for each wired computer
connected to the router.
POWER
WAN
LAN
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3. Configure the computer's TCP/IP
Settings
Windows 2000/XP
1. Click Start; click Settings and click on Control Panel.
2. Double-Click the Network Connections icon.
3. Right-Click on the Local Area Connection icon, and then click on
Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties box will appear.
4. Under the General Configuration Tab, locate and select TCP/IP and then
click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties box will appear.
5. Click on Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server
address automatically.
NOTE: If you have a Fixed IP address connection, write down the
existing IP addresses from the following sections before you make any
changes.
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6. Click OK.
7. Click Close on the Local Area Connection Properties box.
8. Click Start; click on Run. Then type cmd and click OK.
9. The Command Prompt window will appear. Type ipconfig at the
C:\ prompt and press the Enter key.
10. If your IP Configuration reads as follows, your computer is successfully
connected to the router:
IP Address: 192.168.0.x
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
NOTE: If your IP Configuration does not match the values above, please
restart your computer and retry the steps in this section.
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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 General Configuration Tab, locate and select TCP/IP with the
corresponding network card (such as TRENDnet TE100-PCIWN
10/100Mbps Network Adapter), then click on the Properties button.
5. Under the IP Address Tab, click on the Obtain an IP address automatically
option.
6. Click OK on the TCP/IP Properties box.
7. Click OK on the Network Box.
8. At this point, the installation may require files from your Windows CD-ROM.
If this happens, insert your Windows 98 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive
and select CD-ROM drive to load the files.
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9. After the files load, the System Settings Change message appears, click
Yes to reboot your system. This will update your computer with the new
settings.
10. After your system reboots, click Start and click on Run. Then
type winipcfg in the field and then click OK.
11. The IP configuration box will appear. Choose your network adapter
from the dropdown box (such as TRENDnet TE100-PCIWN 10/100Mbps
network adapter) and your computer current IP address information will
show in the box.
12. If your IP Address reads as follows, your computer is successfully
connected to the router:
IP Address: 192.168.0.x
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
NOTE: If the message does not appear, you need to manually restart
your computer.
NOTE: If your IP configuration does not match the values above, please
restart your computer and retry the steps in this section.
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The following section will help you configure your router to connect to the
Internet. The setup differs and is dependent on the type of Internet connection
you have. If you are not sure what type of connection you have, please contact
your ISP to obtain the required information, which is listed in the Prepare for
Installation section at the beginning of this Quick Installation Guide.
A. Dynamic IP Cable Connection
Launch your web browser, (Explorer or Navigator) type
http:/www.trendnet.com in the address bar, and hit the Enter key. If the
website appears, your router is configured properly.
B. Fixed IP Cable Connection
1. Open your web browser (Explorer or Netscape), then type http://192.168.0.1
in the address bar and hit the Enter key. The setup wizard will appear. Click
the Next button to start the configuration.
4. Configure the Router
NOTE: If the web site does not come up, please turn off your Cable/DSL
modem, router, and PC. Then turn them back on one by one, and try to
access the Internet again. Please verify your connection type with your
ISP if you still have problems connecting to the Internet.
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