TRENDnet TEW-654TR - 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router User manual

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Contents
CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 Features ..............................................................................................................5
1.2 Package Contents ...............................................................................................6
1.3 Hardware Overview.............................................................................................7
1.3.1 LED Indicators ..........................................................................................7
1.3.2 Connectors................................................................................................8
1.4 Travel Router Modes ...........................................................................................9
1.4.1 Setting the Operating Mode ......................................................................10
1.5 Making Connections............................................................................................11
1.5.1 Connecting the Power Adapter .................................................................11
1.5.2 Connecting the USB Power Cable ............................................................11
1.5.3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable.................................................................12
1.6 System Requirements .........................................................................................12
1.6.1 Conguring Connections...........................................................................12
CHAPTER 2: AP MODE
2.1 Installation ...........................................................................................................14
2.2 Web-Based Conguration ...................................................................................15
2.2.1 Wizard.......................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Setup.........................................................................................................19
Wireless Network Settings ........................................................................19
Local Area Network (LAN) Settings ..........................................................22
Dynamic IP (DHCP) ..................................................................................22
Static IP.....................................................................................................22
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Settings .....................................................23
2.2.3 Advanced ..................................................................................................24
Advanced Wireless Network Settings .......................................................24
Access Control..........................................................................................25
2.2.4 System ......................................................................................................26
Admin........................................................................................................26
Settings .....................................................................................................26
Firmware ...................................................................................................27
Time ..........................................................................................................27

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2.2.5 Status........................................................................................................28
Device Info ................................................................................................28
Logs ..........................................................................................................28
Statistics....................................................................................................28
Wireless ....................................................................................................28
CHAPTER 3: CLIENT MODE
3.1 Installation ...........................................................................................................30
3.1.1 Infrastructure Mode...................................................................................30
3.1.2 Ad-Hoc Mode ............................................................................................31
3.2 Web-Based Conguration ...................................................................................32
3.2.1 Wizard.......................................................................................................33
3.2.2 Setup.........................................................................................................36
Wireless AP/ AP Client Settings................................................................36
Local Area Network (LAN) Settings ..........................................................41
Dynamic IP (DHCP) ..................................................................................41
Static IP.....................................................................................................41
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Settings .....................................................42
3.2.3 Advanced ..................................................................................................42
Advanced Wireless Network Settings .......................................................42
3.2.4 System ......................................................................................................43
Admin........................................................................................................43
Settings .....................................................................................................43
Firmware ...................................................................................................44
Time ..........................................................................................................44
3.2.5 Status........................................................................................................45
Device Info ................................................................................................45
Logs ..........................................................................................................45
Statistics....................................................................................................45
CHAPTER 4: ROUTER MODE
4.1 Installation ...........................................................................................................47
4.2 Web-Based Conguration ...................................................................................48
4.2.1 Wizard.......................................................................................................49
4.2.2 Setup.........................................................................................................52
Wireless Network Settings ........................................................................52

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Local Area Network (LAN) Settings ..........................................................55
Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings..........................................................56
Dynamic IP (DHCP) ..................................................................................56
Static IP.....................................................................................................56
PPPoE ......................................................................................................57
PPTP.........................................................................................................58
L2TP .........................................................................................................59
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Settings .....................................................60
Dynamic DNS Settings .............................................................................61
4.2.3 Advanced ..................................................................................................62
Access Control..........................................................................................62
IP Filter......................................................................................................63
Parental Control ........................................................................................64
Virtual Server ............................................................................................65
Special AP.................................................................................................66
DMZ ..........................................................................................................67
Firewall Settings........................................................................................68
Advanced Network Settings......................................................................69
Advanced Wireless Network Settings .......................................................70
4.2.4 System ......................................................................................................71
Admin........................................................................................................71
Settings .....................................................................................................71
Firmware ...................................................................................................72
Time ..........................................................................................................72
Ping Test ...................................................................................................73
4.2.5 Status........................................................................................................73
Device Info ................................................................................................73
Statistics....................................................................................................74
Wireless ....................................................................................................74
Logs ..........................................................................................................74
Appendix A: Regulatory & Safety Information ...........................................................75
Appendix B: Specications........................................................................................79
Appendix C: Limited Warranty...................................................................................80

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Product
Overview
1
Congratulations on your purchase of the 3-in-1 Travel Router. The Travel Router
functions as an Access Point for wireless connections, an Access Point Client for
wired devices to have wireless connections, and a Router to share resources such as
computers, printers, les and other devices.
This User Manual will guide you on how to install and set up the Travel Router. Read
it carefully and keep it for future reference.
1.1 Features
3-in-1 Operation Mode: Supports AP, Router, and AP Client modes
Smallest Networking Device
Fast Wireless Networking: Provides fast data rate connection up to 300Mbps for
802.11n devices
Full range compatibility: Compatible with IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b and
802.3u devices
Low Power Consumption: Consumes less than 2.5 watts
USB Bus Powered: Provides better mobility.
Quick and Easy Setup with Web-based Management Utility
Strong Network Security - Supports the following features:
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WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, and WPA2-PSK security standars
WPS button for Wi-Fi WPS conguration
PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP protocol for DSL connections
Firewall protection
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.2 Package Contents
Check if your package comes with the following items. If any of them is missing or
appears damaged, please contact your retailer.
Travel Router Pouch
Power Adapter Ethernet Cable
USB Power Cable
CD-ROM

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
POWER WLANLAN
Power LED
Lights when the power is
connected.
WLAN / WPS LED
Flashes to indicate activity.
GREEN
Blinks when a wireless
device is connected.
Blinks when data
transfer is in progress.
AMBER
Blinks when WPS is
enabled.
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LAN / WAN LED
GREEN (solid)
Lights when LAN/WAN port is connected to a DSL
or cable modem successfully.
GREEN (blinks)
Blinks when transmitting or receiving data through
the LAN / WAN connection.
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1.3 Hardware Overview
1.3.1 LED Indicators

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.3.2 Connectors
Note:
A wireless network normally requires a network name (SSID) and WPA security key to prevent
unwanted access to the network. This process requires users to have knowledge of WiFi devices
and their congurations. But with WPS enabled, the network name (SSID) and WPA security key of
the devices are automatically congured.
WPS Button
Press to enable Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
LAN / WAN Port
Connect to a wired network or a DSL modem,
a computer, or other device such as a switch
or a hub using the Ethernet cable.
Reset Button
Press and hold for 5
seconds to reboot the
device and restore the
factory default settings.
Power Port
Connect the power adapter
or the USB cable to this
port.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.4 Travel Router Modes
Before using the travel router, determine the type of mode you want to use:
Access Point (AP) Mode
With AP mode, you can use the
travel router as an access point for
wireless clients to connect to the
local area network (LAN) and to
other wireless clients.
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Client Mode
Switch to this AP-Client mode to connect a device to the travel router using an RJ-
45 cable and use the travel router as a wireless adapter. This mode enables the
Ethernet-connected device to have wireless function over a network.
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Internet
ADSL /
Cable Modem
WLAN AP /
Router
Wireless Station
Printer
Game Console
Internet
DSL /
Cable Modem
Wireless Station
Mobile PDA
Wireless Station
Broadband
Router

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Note:
Make sure to unplug the power source from the power port rst before switching modes.
AP RT
Client
Mode Switch
Adjust the switch to change
modes:
AP
Client
Router
1Unplug the power source (power adapter or USB cable) if it is connected.
2 Adjust the switch to desired mode.
3Re-connect the power source to the power port.
1.4.1 Setting the Operating Mode
Use the mode switch at the bottom of the travel router to set the operating mode
Router Mode
Use this mode to connect the travel router to a DSL or cable modem. With this
mode, wireless clients connect to the Internet through the travel router using one
account and one IP address.
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Internet
ADSL /
Cable Modem
Wireless Station
Mobile PDA

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.5 Making Connections
There are two ways to power up your device:
By using the included power adapter
By using the computer’s USB ports with the included USB cable
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1.5.1 Connecting the Power Adapter
Use the power adapter to directly connect to a
power outlet.
1Connect the power adapter to the power
port of the travel router.
2 Plug the power adapter to an outlet or power
strip.
1.5.2 Connecting the USB Power Cable
1Power up the computer.
2 Connect the two USB connectors to the
computer’s USB ports.
3 Connect the power jack to the travel router.
Some computers have over-current protection capability. This means that when the
current of a USB port goes over 500mA, the connected device will not be accessed
by the computer. To avoid this risk, use the USB power cable supplied with your
travel router.
To connect, follow the steps below:
Note:
Make sure you connect the USB power cab to the computer rst before connecting the travel router.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Use the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to connect to a computer for wired connection or
connect to a DSL or cable modem for internet connection.
1Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to your computer or a DSL or cable
modem.
2 Plug the other end to the LAN port of the travel router.
1.5.3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable
DSL / Cable modem connection
Wired computer connection
1.6 System Requirements
Operating systems: Windows XP, Vista
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
At least one RJ-45 Ethernet network
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1.6.1 Conguring Connections
To properly detect the connections, congure your computer’s network settings rst.
The following instructions are based on Windows XP. Non-Windows XP users will
see similar screens.
1For Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Right
click on a connection, then select Properties.
2Highlight Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP), then click
Properties.
3 Click Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain
DNS server address
automatically.
4Click OK and OK again.

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AP Mode
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Before You Begin
With AP mode, you can use the travel router as an access point of your wireless
device.
Checklist
A valid network or Internet connection.
A DSL / cable modem provided by the ISP as part of the broadband connection
installation.
A broadband router that connects to the DSL / cable modem for internet
connection sharing.
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You need to connect...
Connect the travel router to your router or network that has a DHCP server. The
travel router will obtain an IP address from the network automatically. Connect
the LAN port of the travel router to the LAN port on your network then plug in the
power adapter.
Use wireless computers to connect to the ravel router (default SSID
TRENDnet654).
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2. AP MODE
2.1 Installation
Internet
DSL /
Cable Modem
Wireless Station
Mobile PDA
Wireless Station
Broadband
Router
Network Diagram
The following LED
indicators should be lit...
Power LED (solid)
LAN LED (solid)
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1 Adjust the switch to AP mode. See 1.4.1 Setting the Operating Mode on
page 10.
2 Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the travel router and the other end to
the DSL or cable modem.
3Turn on or plug in the DSL / cable modem and the broadband router.
4Connect the power adapter to the travel router and plug to an outlet or power
strip. Wait for the travel router to boot.
5Check the LED indicators to verify
connection.
6 Enable the wireless function of the
wireless clients or devices.
Note:
Make sure you remove the power source from the travel router rst before adjusting the mode
switch.

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2. AP MODE
2.2 Web-Based Conguration
After making all the required connections, congure the travel router using the web-
based conguration utility.
How to Access the Conguration Utility
1Open a web-browser and enter the default address: http://tew-654tr/.
2 Enter the default User Name and Password: admin.
Notes:
You can also access the web-based conguration by any of the following ways:
1. If your LAN connection uses DHCP, the travel router can obtain an IP address from the DHCP
server. You can either enter that IP address or the default address http://tew-654tr/ on the
browser’s address eld to open the web-based conguration utility.
2. If your LAN connection uses Static IP, You can either enter http://tew-654tr/ or that static IP
address on the browser’s address eld. The default IP address is 192.168.10.1.
If you cannot access the conguration utility:
Disable the Internet security software on the computer. The rewall may block access to the
conguration page. Check the software rewall documentation for help.
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2. AP MODE
2.2.1 Wizard
Click the Wizard button to congure the travel router using the setup wizard.
1Click Next to continue.
2 Create a new Password, then click
Next to continue.
After login, the Status > Device Info page is displayed.
Note:
For novice users, it is recommended to use the Setup Wizard to congure the travel router.
To access a page, click the buttons on the right.
To logout, click Logout.

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2. AP MODE
If you select Better...
Enter the Passphrase, then click Next to
continue.
Skip to step 5.
3Create a new Wireless Network Name
and select the Channel (6 by default).
Click Next to continue.
4Select the type of security, then click
Next to continue.
If you select None, skip to step 5.
If you select Best...
Enter the Passphrase, then click Next to
continue.
Skip to step 5.
Notes:
The Passphrase must be 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal characters.
When using this mode, please make sure your wireless computer/device’s wireless security also
supports WPA2-Personal or WPA2-PSK.
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When using this mode, please make sure your wireless computer/device’s wireless security also
supports WPA-Personal or WPA-PSK.

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2. AP MODE
5 The wireless security setting is displayed.
Take note of the information then click
Save.
The information shown varies depending
on the selected security level.
6Click Restart to reboot the access point
and the device.
If you select Good...
Select the Key Format and Key Length.
Enter the WEP Key, then click Next to
continue.

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2. AP MODE
2.2.2 Setup
The Setup menu allows you to congure basic router settings. Click the Setup button
then the submenu to view page.
Wireless Network Settings
Enable Wireless
Check the box to enable
wireless function. Uncheck to
disable it.
Wireless Network Name
The name of your wireless
network, also called Service Set
Identier (SSID).
Enter up to 32 characters.
Enable Auto Channel Scan
Auto channel scan selects the
channel with the least amount of
interference. Check to enable auto channel scan.
Wireless Channel
Manually select the channel from the list. By default, the channel is set to 6. If Enable
Auto Channel Scan is checked, this box is grayed out.
802.11 Mode
Limit the type of wireless clients to allow connection with. Select any of the following
modes if your clients are:
2.4Ghz 802.11b/g mixed mode: a mix of 802.11b and 11g wireless devices.
2.4Ghz 802.11b/g/n mixed mode: a mix of 802.11b, 11g, 11n wireless devices.
2.4Ghz 802.11n only mode: all 802.11n wireless devices.
Channel Width
Select the appropriate channel width:
20 MHz (Default): Select if your wireless clients are not 802.11n.
Auto 20/40 MHz: Select if your wireless clients are a mix of 802.11b, 11g, 11n
wireless clients. If you are not sure which wireless clients you are using, select
Auto.
Enable Hidden Wireless
Check to hide the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted when wireless
clients scan for wireless networks. To display the router’s SSID, keep the box
unchecked (default).
WMM Enable
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) improves the quality of video and voice applications
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2. AP MODE
transmitted over a wireless network. This function is commonly used with multimedia
applications such as a game console. Check the box to enable WMM.
Wireless Security Mode
Select the security level for your wireless network. Select the wireless security mode
from the list:
Disable Wireless Security: (Default) Select if you do not want to use any wireless
security.
Enable WEP Wireless Security (basic)
Enable WPA Wireless Security (enhanced)
Enable WPA-2 Wireless Security (enhanced)
Enable WPA-Auto Wireless Security (enhanced): Select if you are unsure which
WPA wireless security to use.
The required settings vary depending on the selected mode.
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WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the basic encryption method. With WEP
encryption, all wireless clients must enter the same key to connect to the access
point.
Authentication
Select the type of authentication:
Open system: Allows public
access to the travel router via
wireless communications.
Shared Key: Requires users
to enter the same WEP key
to exchange data with other
wireless devices.
Auto: Select Auto if you are
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unsure which authentication suits best for your wireless clients.
Key Length
Select the key length or the level of encryption:
64Bit: Select to enter 10 hexadecimal characters with any combination of 0-9 or
A-F
128Bit: Select to enter 26 hexadecimal characters with any combination of 0-9
or A-F
Key Format
Select the key format:
ASCII: Select to enter ASCII characters.
HEX: Select to enter hexadecimal characters.
Default WEP Key
The travel router supports up to 4 sets of WEP keys. Select which WEP Key is
used as the default key from the list.
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