TRENDnet TEW-691GR User manual

TEW-691GR
1.01
Quick Installation Guide

Table of Contents
Version 05.11.2010
English 1
1. Before You Start
2. Hardware Installation 2
3. Configure the 3
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wireless router
Troubleshooting 5

1. Before You Start
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?Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher)
?Broadband Internet
?Installed Cable or DSLModem
Acomputer with a wired or wireless network adapter properly installed.
Package Contents
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?Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
?CD-ROM (User’s Guide)
?Cat. 5 Ethernet cable (1.5m / 4.9ft)
?PowerAdapter (12V DC, 1A)
TEW-691GR
System Requirements
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2. Hardware Installation
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Note:
Gather all information related to your Internet Connection before you start. If necessary,
contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
6. Verify that the following panel lights are on:
Power (on), LAN (blinking), WAN (blinking)
and WLAN (blinking).
Cable/DSL Modem
Internet
1. Verify that you have an Internet connection
when connecting your computer directly to the
Cable or DSLmodem or Ethernet jack. For
example, open your browser (e.g. Internet
Explorer) and type in a URL(e.g.
http://www.trendnet.com) in the address bar.
2. Power down your Cable or DSLmodem and
disconnect the RJ-45 cable from your computer
to the TEW-691GR's WAN port. The other end
of the cable should remain connected to your
Cable or DSLmodem.
3. Connect one end of the provided RJ-45 cable
to one of the TEW-691GR’s LAN ports. Connect
the other end of the cable to the computer’s
Ethernet port.
4. Connect theAC PowerAdapter to the
TEW-691GR and then to a power outlet. Power
up your Cable or DSLmodem.
5. Move the power switch to the On position.

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3. Configure the wireless router
Note:
It is recommended that you configure the Wireless Router from a wired computer.
1. Open your web browser, type
http://192.168.10.1 in theAddress bar, and
then press Enter.
2. Enter the User Name and Password, and then
click OK.
User name: admin
By default, there is no password.
Note: User name is case sensitive.
4. Configure the settings based on information
provided by your ISP.Then click Apply.
3. Click Network and then click WAN Setting.
Then select the proper Internet Connection
Type.
5. Click Wireless and then click Basic. Enter the
desired Wireless Name (SSID) and then click
Apply. The default Wireless Name (SSID) is
TRENDnet691.

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Note: The example below is for WPA2-PSK security. If you select WPA-PSK or
WPA2-PSK, make sure your wireless adapters support WPA2 or WPA. If your wireless
adapters do not support WPAor WPA2, then select WEP.
Your Configuration is complete
Register Your Product
To ensure the highest level of customer service and support, please take a moment to
register your product Online at: www.trendnet.com/register
Thank you for choosing TRENDnet
For detailed information regarding the TEW-691GR’s configuration and advanced settings,
please refer to the Troubleshooting section, User's Guide on the Utility CD-ROM, or
TRENDnet's website at http://www.trendnet.com.
6. Select the desired WPA mode, enter characters
for your Pre-Shared key and then click Apply.
For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, the Pre-Shared
Key must be between 8 and 63ASCII or 64
HEX characters. Make sure to copy down the
Pre-Shared Key. You would have to know this
key to wirelessly connect to the TEW-691GR.
7. Open up your browser and enter in a URL(e.g.
www.trendnet.com) to verify that you have
Internet connection.

Troubleshooting
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1. I typed http://192.168.10.1 in my Internet Browser'sAddress Bar, but an error message
says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I get into the TEW-691GR's web
configuration page?
Check your hardware settings again by following the instructions in Section 2.
2. Make sure the LAN and WLAN lights are lit.
3. Make sure your TCP/IPsettings are set to Obtain an IP address automatically (see the
steps below).
4. Press on the factory reset button for 15 seconds.
1.
Windows 7
1. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and
Internet, click Network and Sharing Center, click
Manage Network Connections and then right-click
the LocalArea Connection icon and then click
Properties.
Windows Vista
1. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and
Sharing Center, click ChangeAdapter 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.
2. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)
and then click Properties. Then click on
Obtain an IP address automatically.

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2. I am not sure what type of InternetAccount 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 configured my router with my ISP settings, but I can not 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 and router. Wait
30 seconds, and then reconnect the power to the modem. Wait for the modem to fully
boot up, and then reconnect the power to the router.
4.All the settings are correct, but I can not make a wireless connection to the Router. What
should I do?
1. Make sure that the WLAN switch on the back of the router is set to on.
2. Double check that the WLAN light on the Router is lit.
3. Power cycle the TEW-691GR. Unplug the power to the TEW-691GR. Wait 15 seconds,
then plug the power back in to the TEW-691GR.
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 of the TEW-691GR
is TRENDnet691.
5. When I connect a computer to the router's LAN port, I am not getting Gigabit speeds.
What should I do?
1. Make sure that you have a Gigabit Ethernet adapter installed.
2. Make sure to use a Cat-5e or Cat 6 Ethernet cable. Some CAT-5 cables are not rated to
run in Gigabit.
If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-691GR, please contact
TRENDnet's Technical Support Department.
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.
Windows XP/2000
2. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click
Properties. Then click on Obtain an IP address
automatically.