TRENDnet TEW-659BRV User manual

300Mbps Wireless N VPN Router
TEW-659BRV
1.01
ŸQuick Installation Guide (1)
ŸTroubleshooting (7)

Minimum Requirements
1
Package Contents
ŸTEW-659BRV
ŸCD-ROM (User's Guide)
ŸMulti-Language Quick Installation Guide
ŸNetwork Cable (1.5m / 5ft)
ŸPower Adapter (12V DC, 1A)
If any of the above contents are missing, please contact your reseller.
1. Before You Start
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
Ÿ
A computer with a wired or wireless network adapter properly installed
(Note: It is recommended that you configure the Wireless Router from a
wired computer)
Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher), Firefox (2.0 or higher),
Opera, Chrome, Safari
Broadband Internet
Installed Cable or DSL Modem
2. How to Install
Note: Gather all information related to your Internet Connection before you
start. If necessary, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Cable/DSL
Modem
Internet
PC
1. Verify that you have an Internet connection when connecting your
computer directly to the Cable or DSL modem. Open your browser
(e.g. Internet Explorer) and type in a URL (e.g. http://www.trendnet.com)
in the address bar.

2
4. Connect one end of a network
cable to one of the TEW-659BRV's
network ports. Connect the other
end of the cable to the computer's
network port.
2. Power off your Cable or DSL
modem.
3. Disconnect the network cable
from your Cable or DSL modem
and your computer.
5. Connect one end of a network
cable to the TEW-659BRV's WAN
port. Connect the other end of the
cable to your modem's network
port.
6. Connect the Power Adapter to
the TEW-659BRV and then to a
power outlet. Push the power
button to the “On” position.
7. Power on your cable or DSL
modem. Wait until the LEDs
indicate that thye modem is fully
booted up. Consult with the modem
user's guide for more information.
8. Verify that the following panel lights
are on: LAN (port (1, 2, 3, 4) your
computer is connected to)
(Green), WAN (Green) and
Wireless (Green). Please see
troubleshooting section for
additional information on LED
behaviors.

3
3. Configure the Wireless Router
Note:
1. It is recommended that you configure the Wireless Router from a wired
computer.
2. For VPN configuration instructions please refer to the User's Guide. The
User's Guide is located on the provided CD-ROM.
1. Open your web browser, type
http://192.168.10.1 in the Address
Bar, and then press Enter.
2. Enter the System Password, and
then click Login. By default:
System Password: admin
3. Select Wizard and then click Enter.
4. Click Next.
5. Enter the Old password (By default,
the Password is admin), enter a
New Password, reconfirm the
New Password and then click
Next.
Note:
1. Setting a password prevents other
users from accessing the
TEW-659BRV configuration.
2. It is recommended that you enter a
new password. If you decide to
change this setting, please write
down the new password.
3. Password is limited to up to 9
characters.

4
6. Select your Time Zone and then
click Next.
7. Select Auto Detecting WAN Type
and then click Next.
8. Configure the settings based on
information provided by your ISP.
Follow the wizard instructions to
complete the configuration.
Note: Each Internet Connection
type may have different options.
9. You will need to configure the
following:
Wireless (Enable/ Disable): The
default setting (Enable) must be
selected. Select Disable if you do
not want any wireless computers or
devices to connect to this device.
Network ID (SSID): The SSID is
the wireless network name of your
wireless network (e.g. wireless
router or access point). Enter a
unique SSID. Choose something
that you would easily identify when
searching for available wireless
networks.
Channel: In most cases, the
default setting should be fine.

5
10. Select the desired Authentication
mode, select the desired
Encryption type, enter characters
for your Preshare key and then
click Next. For WPA-PSK or
WPA2-PSK, the Preshare key
must be between 8 and 63 ASCII
or 64 HEX characters. Make sure
to copy down the Preshare key.
You will need the Preshare key
when you configure your wireless
adapter(s).
11. Click Apply Settings.
12. Please wait while the
TEW-659BRV reboots and saves
the changes.
Note:
1. To protect your network from any unauthorized access it is recommended to
enable wireless encryption.
2. The example below is for WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (AES) security. 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.
3. WEP encryption only supports 802.11b/g speed of up to 54Mbps.
4. Once encryption is enabled on the router, each wireless computer and device
must be configured with the same encryption key.
13. Click Finish.

6
14. Open up your browser and enter in a URL (e.g. http://www.trendnet.com)
to verify that you have Internet connection.
Your configuration is now complete
For detailed information regarding the TEW-659BRV’s configuration and advanced
settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the CD-ROM, or TRENDnet's
website at http://www.trendnet.com.

Troubleshooting
7
1. I typed http://192.168.10.1 in my Internet Browser's Address Bar, but an error
message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I get into the
TEW-659BRV's web configuration page?
1. Check your hardware settings again by following the instructions in Section 2.
2. Make sure the Network Port and Wireless lights are lit.
3. Make sure your TCP/IP settings are set to Obtain an IP address automatically
(see the steps below).
4. Reset the TEW-659BRV. Press the button on the front of the TEW-659BRV for
20 seconds and then let go.
Windows 7
1. Go into the Control Panel, click
Network and Internet, click Network
and Sharing Center, click Change
Adapter Settings and then right-click
the Local Area Connection icon and
then click Properties.
2. Click Internet Protocol Version
4(TCP/IPv4) and then click
Properties. Then click on Obtain an
IP address automatically.
Windows Vista
1. Go into the Control Panel, click
Network and Internet, click Network
and Sharing Center, click Manage
Network Connections and then right-
click the Local Area Connection icon
and then click Properties.
2. Click Internet Protocol Version
4(TCP/IPv4) and then click
Properties. Then click on Obtain an
IP address automatically.

2. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
then click Properties. Then click on
Obtain an IP address automatically.
Windows XP/2000
1. Go into the Control Panel, double-
click the Network Connections icon
and then right-click the Local Area
Connection icon and then click
Properties.
2. I am not sure what type of Internet Account Type I have for my cable/DSL
connection. How do I find out?
Contact your Internet Service Provider's (ISP) support service for the correct
information.
3. I went through the Wizard, but I cannot get onto the Internet. What should I
do?
1. Verify that you can get onto the Internet with a direct connection into your
modem.
2. Contact your ISP and verify all the information that you have in regards to your
Internet connection settings is correct.
3. Power cycle your modem and router. Unplug the power to the modem. Turn the
power switch on the TEW-659BRV to the off position. Wait 30 seconds and then
reconnect the power to the modem. Wait for the modem to fully boot up and then
turn the power switch on the TEW-659BRV to the on position.
4. I cannot make a wireless connection to the router. What should I do?
1. Double check that the wireless light on the router is lit.
2. Login to your router. Enter http://192.168.10.1 into the address bar of your
router. The default system password is admin. Click Configuration, Basic
Setting and then Wireless. Make sure Enabled is selected and then click Save.
3. Power cycle the TEW-659BRV. Turn the power switch to the off position. Wait
30 seconds and then turn the power switch on the TEW-659BRV to the on
position.
4. Contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter and make sure the
wireless network adapter is configured with the proper SSID. The default SSID
is TRENDnet659. If you have enabled any encryption on the TEW-659BRV,
make sure to configure the wireless network adapter with the same Preshared
key.
8

ŸWireless LAN is on or enabled/Wireless
data transmission
ŸWPS is activated (Blinking rapidly for 2
minutes)
Wireless/WPS LED
Green
Green
Green
Green
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Green
Blinking
Solid
Off
Blinking
Blinking
Solid/Off
N/A
Off
Blinking
Solid
Off
WAN Link/Act LED
WAN Link/Act LED
(Ports 1-4)
WAN port is connected at 10/20Mbps or
100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex)
Wireless LAN is off or disabled
WAN port data transmitting/receiving at
10/20Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex)
WAN port is disconnected/No Ethernet Link
LAN port connected at 10/20 Mbps or
100/200Mbps (Half/Full Duplex)
LAN port data transmitting/receiving
10/20Mbps or 100/200Mbps (Half/Full
Duplex)
LAN port disconnected/No Ethernet Link
LED/Button Sequence DefinitionColor
Device is ready
Status LED
Reset/WPS Button
Device is not ready
Reset: Hold 20 seconds to reset device to
factory defaults. WPS: Hold 3 seconds to
activate WPS.
1 2 34
9
5. Please give me an explanation of all the LEDs and Buttons.
If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the
TEW-659BRV, please contact TRENDnet's Technical Support Department.