TRENDnet TEW-673GRU User manual

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Federal Communication Commission 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 when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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 to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware
programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
ABOUT THIS GUIDE .................................................................................... 1
Purpose ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Terms/Usage ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Overview of this User’s Guide.............................................................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 2
Applications:......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Supported Features: .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
UNPACKING AND SETUP.............................................................................. 4
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Wireless Performance Considerations .................................................................................................................................................. 5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION......................................................................... 6
Front Panel and Top Panel.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear Panel............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Side Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Hardware connections........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING ............................................................... 10
Windows 95/98/ME............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Windows 2000 .................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Windows XP / Vista............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
CONFIGURATION....................................................................................... 13
Login to the WLAN Router through Wireless LAN........................................................................................................................... 13
Login to the WLAN Router ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Using the Web Browser ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Setup Wizard....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Main configuration.............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
LAN & DHCP Server ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
WAN............................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Password ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Time................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Wireless .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
Basic................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Security ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Advanced ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
WIFI Protected Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Status................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Device Information ......................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Log.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Log Setting...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Statistic............................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Wireless .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Routing ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Static ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
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Dynamic.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Routing Table.................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Access................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Filter................................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Virtual Server.................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Special AP....................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
DMZ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Firewall Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 49
QoS ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Management........................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Remote Management ...................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Tools ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Restart ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Settings............................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Firmware......................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Ping................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
USING THE LCD PANEL............................................................................ 55
Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Navigation Keys ................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Device Info Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................... 56
General............................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
Internet............................................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Wireless .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Wired .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Performance Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Settings Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Restart ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Reset................................................................................................................................................................................................ 60
Date/Time ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Connected Devices.......................................................................................................................................................................... 61
WPS Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
WPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Current PIN..................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
USB CONTROL CENTER UTILITY............................................................... 65
Utility.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
System............................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Configure Server............................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Print Sharing ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Auto Connect Printer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Network Scanner................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Connecting USB Storage Device........................................................................................................................................................ 69
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 71

ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of this 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit
Router with USB Port. 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 resource sharing, and it is easy to configure
and operate for every user.
Purpose
This manual discusses how to install the 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit
Router with USB Port.
Terms/Usage
In this guide, the term “the WLAN Router” refers to your 300Mbps Wireless N
Dual Band Gigabit Router with USB Port.
Overview of this User’s Guide
Introduction: Describes the 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Router with
USB Port and its features.
Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the the
300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Router with USB Port.
Identifying External Components: Describes the front panel, rear panel and LED
indicators of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Home Router.
Connecting the WLAN Router: Tells how you can connect the WLAN Router to
your xDSL/Cable Modem.
USB Control Center Utility: Describes ways on how to use the utility for
scanning, file sharing and printing.
Technical Specifications: Lists all the technical (general, physical and
environmental, performance and Routers settings) specifications of the WLAN
Router.
Note: Run the CD and follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide first to setup
your router. If you still have problems after doing so then proceed to the following
paragraphs to install the router with web-based configuration.
1

INTRODUCTION
300Mbps Concurrent Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
The 300Mbps Concurrent Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router (model TEW-
673GRU) delivers unsurpassed Dual Band wireless speed, coverage, and reliability
with up to 14x the speed and 6x the coverage of a wireless g connection*.
Concurrent Dual Band technology creates two separate 300Mbps wireless n
networks at the same time—one on the 2.4GHz frequency and the other on the less
congested 5GHz frequency. A color LCD management interface provides real time
performance, security, and device information thereby reducing the need to login to
the router.
Share content by connecting USB flash drives, hard drives, or printers directly to
two USB ports on the back of the router. Gigabit Ethernet ports offer exceptional
wired throughput performance. Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna
technology reduces wireless dead spots, advanced wireless encryption protects your
digital content, and WMM® Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes
gaming, Internet calls, and video streams. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connects
WPS compliant computers at the touch of a button. Wirelessly stream HD
multimedia using the uncongested 5GHz frequency while surfing the Internet using
the 2.4GHz frequency.
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-hacking systems.
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Supported Features:
¾Compliant with IEEE 802.11n/g/b/a standards
¾Transmits simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) signals (with separate default SSIDs)
¾4 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN ports
¾1 x 10/100/1000Mbps WAN port (Internet)
¾2 x USB 2.0 ports
¾1 x Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button
¾Color LCD management interface: view device status, local time, network
performance, and additional router management options
¾Compatible with most popular cable/DSL Internet Service Providers using
Dynamic/Static IP, PPPoE and PPTP
¾High-speed data rates up to 300Mbps using an IEEE 802.11n connection
¾Network a USB flash drive, hard drive, or printer using software utility
¾2 detachable antennas provide high-speed performance and expansive
wireless coverage
¾Advanced firewall protection with Network Address Translation (NAT) and
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
¾Access restriction with Internet Access Control; MAC, Protocol, and Domain
filtering
¾Virtual server and Application Level Gateway (ALG) services for special
Internet applications
¾Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for auto discovery and support for device
configuration of Internet applications
¾Multiple pass-through sessions for popular VPN applications (IPSec, L2TP,
and PPTP)
¾Advanced QoS support includes: Uplink speed control, IP prioritization and
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
¾One touch wireless security setup using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
button
¾Complete wireless security with WPA/WPA2-RADIUS, WPA-PSK/WPA2-
PSK, and WEP
¾USB control center utility (designed for storage devices and print servers )
works with Windows 7/Vista/2000/XP
¾Coverage up to 100 meters (330ft.) indoor and 300meters (980ft) outdoor
(depends on the environment

UNPACKING AND SETUP
This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the IEEE 300Mbps
Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Router with USB Port.
Unpacking
Open the box of the WLAN Router and carefully unpack it. The box should contain
the following items:
TEW-673GRU 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Router with USB Port
CD ROM (Utility/User’s Guide)
Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
2 x 2dBi gain dipole antenna
Power Adapter (12V DC, 2A)
Cat. 5 Ethernet Cable (1.5m/5ft)
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for
replacement.
Setup
The setup of the WLAN 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 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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Wireless Performance Considerations
There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices.
1. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path,
rather than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the
more signal you will lose.
2. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the
range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will
minimize the amount of obstructions between them.
3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor
environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes
through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid
wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.
4. Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use
the wireless adapter’s site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation
for your wireless devices.
5. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also
impact your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that
generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors.
6. Any device operating on the 2.4GHz frequency will cause interference. Devices
such as 2.4GHz cordless phones or other wireless remotes operating on the
2.4GHz frequency can potentially drop the wireless signal. Although the phone
may not be in use, the base can still transmit wireless signal. Move the phone’s
base station as far away as possible from your wireless devices.
If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless
devices or installing additional access points. The use of higher gain antennas may
also provide the necessary coverage depending on the environment.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Front Panel and Top Panel
The figure below shows the front panel of the 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band
Gigabit Router with USB Port.
Front Panel
POWER LED:
This indicator lights green when the hub is receives power, otherwise it is off.
LCD Screen:
The LED screen displays information regarding the router.
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Rear Panel
The figure below shows the rear panel of the 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band
Gigabit Router with USB Port.
Rear Panel
Antenna:
There are two 2dBi gain antennas on the rear panel for wireless connection.
LAN (1-4):
Four 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN port for connecting 10Mbps, 100Mbps
Ethernet or 10000Mbps Gigabit connections.
WAN:
One 10/100/1000Mbps WAN port that connects to the xDSL/Cable modem for
Internet connectivity.
USB:
Two USB ports to share either USB storage devices or printers over the network.
POWER:
Plug the power adapter to this power jack
RESET:
Use a pin-shaped item to push to reset this device to factory default settings. It will
be a useful tool when the manager forgot the password to login, and needs to
restore the device back to default settings.
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Side Panel
The figure below shows the side panel of the 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band
Gigabit Router with USB Port.
WPS (side panel):
Push this button to execute the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.
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Hardware connections
Connecting the WLAN Router
1. Plug in one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the WLAN Router.
2. Plug in the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet port of the xDSL or
Cable 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 WLAN
Router. Since the IEEE 300Mbps Wireless N Dual Band Gigabit Router with
USB Port has four ports, you can connect up to four computers directly to the
unit. Then you do not have to buy a switch to connect these computers since one
WLAN Router functions both as a connection-sharing unit and as a switch.
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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.
5. Select “Disable DNS” in the “DNS” field.
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6. Select “None” for the “Gateway address” field.
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.”
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3. Set both “IP address” and “DNS” to Automatic configuration.
Windows XP / Vista
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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CONFIGURATION
First make sure that the network connections are functioning normally.
This WLAN Router can be configured using Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer web
browser versions.
Login to the WLAN Router through Wireless LAN
Before configuring the WLAN Router through WLAN, make sure that the SSID,
Channel and the WEP is set properly.
The default setting of the WLAN Router that you will use:
9SSID: TRENDnet673N (2.4G band) and TRENDnet673A (5G band)
9Channel: 6 (2.4G band) and 40 (5G band)
9Security: disable
Login to the WLAN Router
Before you configure this device, note that when the WLAN Router, make sure the
host PC must be set on the IP subnet that can be accessed by the xDSL/Cable
modem. For example, when the default network address of the xDSL/Cable modem
Ethernet interface is 192.168.10.1, then the host PC should be set at 192.168.10.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 6.0 or above Internet browser.
2. Enter IP address http://192.168.10.1 (the factory-default IP address setting) to
the URL web address location.
3. When the following dialog box appears, enter the user name and password to
login to the main configuration window, the default username and password is
“admin”.
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Setup Wizard
Setup wizard is provided as part of the web configuration utility. Users can simply
follow the step-by-step process to get the wireless Router configuration ready to run
in 6 easy steps by clicking on` the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The
following screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 1: Set your new password
Set a new admin password of the WLAN Router. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 2: Choose time zone
Select the time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue.
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