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Table of Contents
Product Overview ...........................................................................1
Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1
Features ......................................................................................................................... 2
Product Hardware Features........................................................................................... 3
Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 4
Initial Setup ....................................................................................5
Creating a Home Network ............................................................................................. 5
Router Installation ......................................................................................................... 6
TRENDnet Mesh App Settings..........................................................9
TRENDnet Web GUI Settings..........................................................24
Access your router management web configuration page ......................................... 24
Check the router system information.......................................................................... 25
Wireless Settings ......................................................................................................... 29
Guest Network............................................................................................................. 31
Connect wireless devices to your router ..................................................................... 32
Steps to improve wireless connectivity ....................................................................... 32
Change your router IP address .................................................................................... 33
Set up the DHCP server on your router ....................................................................... 33
Set up DHCP reservation.............................................................................................. 34
Manually configure your Internet connection............................................................. 35
IPv6 Settings ................................................................................................................ 35
Add static routes.......................................................................................................... 36
File Sharing .................................................................................................................. 37
Firewall ........................................................................................................................ 39
Open a device on your network to the Internet.......................................................... 39
DMZ ................................................................................................................... 39
Denial of Service (DoS) ................................................................................................ 40
Port Forwarding........................................................................................................... 40
Identify your network on the Internet ........................................................................ 42
Allow remote access to your router management page............................................. 43
Web Management System (Router Limits™)............................................................... 44
Setup your router with Router Limits................................................................ 44
Router Limits Content Management ................................................................. 46
Enable/disable UPnP on your router........................................................................... 48
Backup and restore your configuration settings ......................................................... 49
Reboot your router / mesh network ........................................................................... 49
Upgrade your router firmware .................................................................................... 50
Reset your router to factory defaults.......................................................................... 51
Router Default Settings ............................................................................................... 52
View your router log.................................................................................................... 52
Advanced settings......................................................................... 53
Bridge Mode Operation..................................................................................... 53
Wired Mesh Backhaul........................................................................................ 53
Technical Specifications ................................................................ 54
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 56
Appendix ...................................................................................... 57

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Product Overview
TEW-830MDR
TEW-830MDR2K
Package Contents
TEW-830MDR package includes:
•TEW-830MDR
•Quick Installation Guide
•Network cable 0.5m (1.6 ft.)
•Power adapter (12V DC, 1.5A)
•Wall mount screws
TEW-830MDR2K package includes:
•2 x TEW-830MDR
•Quick Installation Guide
•2 x Network cable 0.5m (1.6 ft.)
•2 x Power adapter (12V DC, 1.5A)
•Wall mount screws
If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online
retailer, or reseller/distributor from which the product was purchased.

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Features
TRENDnet’s AC2200 WiFi Mesh Router System is designed to blanket your home or
small office in seamless WiFi coverage. The AC2200 WiFi Mesh Router System provides
ample coverage for up to a 4,000 square foot home. For larger homes, simply add
additional AC2200 WiFi Mesh Routers to the system for expanded WiFi coverage.
The WiFi mesh router system uses an intuitive app-based installation process, making
setup a breeze using our TRENDnet WiFi Mesh app. In minutes, you’ll have your AC2200
WiFi Mesh Router System up and running providing whole home WiFi coverage.
Our WiFi mesh router system also supports cutting-edge content filtering powered by
Router Limits™. Router Limits' innovative tools offer an enhanced user experience for
device-level scheduling and filtering capabilities. By offering access to these advanced
web content filtering and productivity tools, the mesh router system allows you to take
control of the Internet, whether it be for your business or your home.
Mesh Made Simple
The WiFi mesh router system uses an intuitive app-based installation process, making
setup a breeze using our TRENDnet WiFi Mesh app
Whole Home WiFi Coverage
The AC2200 WiFi Mesh Router System provides ample coverage for up to a 4,000 square
foot home. For larger homes, simply add additional AC2200 WiFi Mesh Routers to the
system for expanded WiFi coverage
Router Limits
Router Limits' innovative tools offers an enhanced user experience for device-level
scheduling and filtering capabilities. Offering access to these advanced web content
filtering and productivity tools allows you to take control of your Internet, whether it be
for business or home
Airtime Fairness
This smart WiFi feature calculates and determines which clients have priority over
others. Clients that are faster and closer to the Mesh Router will have the highest
priority while clients that are slower and farther away will have lower priority, freeing
up WiFi resources
Band Steering
With band steering technology, the mesh router system alleviates network congestion
by automatically directing wireless devices from the 2.4GHz band to the 5GHz band
Targeted Beamforming
Beamforming increases real-time performance by directing stronger wireless signals to
your specific location. Beamforming improves wireless range, reception, and throughput
Monitoring
The TRENDnet WiFi Mesh app allows you to monitor each WiFi mesh router and
connection status of network devices
Parental Controls
Limit access to specific websites and control connected device access to the network
Guest Network
Create an isolated WiFi network for guest internet access
IPv6
IPv6 network support
Gigabit Ports
1 x Gigabit WAN Port, 1 x Gigabit LAN Port
USB 3.0 Share Port
Share content across the network with the USB 3.0 share port on each mesh router
*Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data
throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials, and
other conditions. For maximum performance of up to 867Mbps, use with an 867Mbps 802.11ac wireless
adapter. For maximum performance of up to 400Mbps, use with a 400Mbps 802.11n wireless adapter.
Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) requires the use of multiple MU-MIMO enabled wireless adapters.

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Product Hardware Features
Rear View
Item
Description
USB 3.0 Port
Connect USB storage devices to share over the
network via Windows® SMB/CIFS, Samba.
Gigabit LAN Port
(White)
Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable)
from your router LAN ports to your wired network
device such as a computer.
Gigabit WAN/Internet
Port
(Blue)
Connect an Ethernet cable from your router Internet
port to your modem.
WPS Button (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup)
Push and hold this button for 3 seconds and release to
activate WPS. The Power LED on front panel will blink
when WPS is activated.
On/Off Power Switch
Push the router On/Off power switch to turn your
router “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position).
Power Port
Connect the included power adapter from your router
power port and to an available power outlet.
Reset Button
Using a pen or paperclip, push and hold the reset
button for 15 seconds and release to reset the router.

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Front View
LED Indicator
Description
Orange
Blinking –Device is ready for initial setup.
Blinking Rapidly –Indicates WiFi connection was
successful during initial setup.
Note: The LED will change from white to orange after
device powers on when device is at factory default
settings.
White
Blinking – Device is applying configuration settings.
Solid – Device is operating normally.
Blue
Blinking – Devices are pairing to WiFi mesh network.
Note: Additional device LED may blink between orange
and blue during pairing process and red after pairing is
completed
Red
Blinking – Issue detected (Mesh device disconnect, lost
Internet connection, etc.)
Blinking Rapidly – Device is resetting to factory
default.
Note: Using a paperclip, push and hold the reset button
for 10 seconds or more and release to initiate a reset to
factory defaults.
Application Diagram

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Initial Setup
Creating a Home Network
What is a network?
A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A
home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet
access, which requires a router.
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a
printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch,
additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs,
game consoles, and Internet cameras.
•Modem – Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
•Router – Connects multiple devices to the Internet.
•Switch –Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your
router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired
network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an
additional switch to add more wired connections.
How to set up a home network
1. For a network that includes Internet access, you’ll need:
•Computers/devices with an Ethernet port (also called network port) or wireless
networking capabilities.
•A modem and Internet service to your home, provided by your ISP (modem
typically supplied by your ISP).
•A router to connect multiple devices to the Internet.
2. Make sure that your modem is working properly. Your modem is often provided by
your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when you sign up for Internet service. If your
modem is not working contact your ISP to verify functionality.
3. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below.
4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network,
see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on page 9.
5. To set up wireless security on your router, see “Wireless Networking and Security” on
page 18.
How to setup your router
Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or continue to the next section “Router
Installation” on page 6 for more detailed installation instructions.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:
•http://www.trendnet.com/support (documents, downloads, and FAQs are
available from this Web page)

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Router Installation
Before you Install
Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) allow your router to connect to the Internet
without verifying the information fields listed below. Skip this section for now and if
your router cannot connect to the Internet using the standard installation process, come
back to this page and contact your ISP to verify required ISP specification fields listed
below.
1. Obtain IP Address Automatically (Dynamic IP/DHCP)
Host Name:_______________ (Optional, if required by ISP for Compatibilty)
Primary DNS Server Address: _____. _____._____._____ (Optional)
Secondary DNS Servers Address : _____. _____._____._____ (Optional)
MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP)
MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)
2. Static IP/Fixed IP address
IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)
Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____
Default Gateway IP Address: _____. _____._____._____
Primary DNS Server Address: _____. _____._____._____
Secondary DNS Servers Address : _____. _____._____._____ (Optional)
MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP)
MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)
3. PPPoE Dynamic IP (DHCP) / PPPoE Static IP
Type (Dynamic IP/DHCP or Static IP)
IP Address (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)
Username: _________
Password: ________________
Service Name: _________________ (Optional)
DNS Servers Address 1 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____
DNS Servers Address 2 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (Optional)
Reconnect Mode: Always / On Demand / Manual (Optional)
MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP)
MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)
4. PPTP
Type (Dynamic IP/DHCP or Static IP)
PPTP IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)
PPTP Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 255.255.255.0)
PPTP Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.1)
PPTP Server: _____________________ (e.g. 215.24.24.150)
Username: _________
Password: ________________
Reconnect Mode: Always / On Demand / Manual (Optional)
DNS Servers Address 1 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____
DNS Servers Address 2 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (Optional)
MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP)
MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)
MPPE (Microsoft® Point-to-Point Encryption) w/ MS-CHAPv2 Enabled:____(Yes or No)
5. L2TP
Type (Dynamic IP/DHCP or Static IP)
L2TP IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)
L2TP Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 255.255.255.0)
L2TP Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.1)
L2TP Server: _____________________ (e.g. 215.24.24.150)
Username: _________
Password: ________________
Reconnect Mode: Always / On Demand / Manual (Optional)
DNS Servers Address 1 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____
DNS Servers Address 2 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (Optional)
MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP)
MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)
MPPE (Microsoft® Point-to-Point Encryption) w/ MS-CHAPv2 Enabled:____(Yes or No)

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Hardware Installation
1. Connect your modem to the mesh router Internet port (blue and connect the
included power adapter.
Note: If you purchased a mesh network kit with multiple units, you can choose any of the
units to set up first as the master. The router may take up to one minute to boot up.
When the router LED changes form white to orange, this indicates that the router is
ready for setup. For the initial setup, do no power on any other units except the single
unit to be setup as master.
2. Using your mobile device, download and install the TRENDnet Mesh mobile app by
scanning the appropriate QR code below for y our mobile device.
3. After the app installation is complete, open the TRENDnet Mesh app.
4. Click on the blue text link Wizard at the bottom of the screen to start the router setup
wizard and follow the steps to complete the setup.

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5. When reaching the final step, if setting up one router only, tap Connect to TRENDnet
Mesh now at the bottom of the screen to connect to the router with the new settings
and login. Otherwise, if you are connecting additional mesh units to your WiFi mesh
network, tap Add more devices and follow the remaining steps to add the new mesh
unit to your WiFi mesh network.
Note: The additional unit may take up to one minute to boot up. When the unit LED
changes from white to orange, this indicates that the unit is ready for setup. Please
make sure that the location of the additional unit is within at least 3m (9.84 ft.) range
of the master router for initial setup.
6. When setup is completed, tap Login to access the router management configuration.
7. Your WiFi mesh network setup is complete.
Note: If you have more than one unit connected to your WiFi mesh network, you can tap
the additional units listed under the Connection Status to determine if the unit is
installed within optimal range of the master router. If the range is indicated as too far
or too close, you can physically move additional units to determine an optimal range
and location through the app.

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TRENDnet Mesh App Settings
At the login screen, enter the user name and password you created during initial setup
and tap Login.
The main page displays the tested Internet bandwidth and any additional TEW-830MDR
mesh nodes connected to your mesh network.

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Devices

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Devices / Node Advanced Settings WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
WPS is a feature that allows you to easily connect wireless client devices to your
wireless router or mesh network. If you wireless client devices support WPS, you can tap
the WPS button on the app to activate the WPS pairing process on your TEW-830MDR,
then push the WPS button on your wireless client device to connect. The pairing process
may take up to 2 minutes to complete.
Samba
Samba is a network protocol that allows you to access shared files through your
network. In order to share files, you will need to plug in a USB storage device on the USB
port of the TEW-830MDR.
1. Plug in USB storage device into the USB port. Select the correct device in the app that
you plugged the USB storage device and enable Samba.
2. Under Windows®, you can access the USB storage device on your computer under
Computer > Network > TRENDNETXXXXXX > sda1.
Note: Each TEW-830MDR unit will be listed under Computer > Network section with the
format TRENDNETXXXXXX (ex: TRENDNET459681, TRENDNET459682, etc.).
If your Windows® computer is not able to discover any network devices, you may not
have network discovery and file sharing enabled, therefore, you may need to set the
network to a private network and turn the feature on in Windows®

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3. When prompted for a user name and password, enter the same user name and
password you created during the initial app setup which is the same user name and
password used to log into your router using the app.

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WiFi WiFi Guest Network

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WiFi / Advanced Settings
Note: Increasing the bandwidth setting may allow you to obtain WiFi throughput
however, depending on the WiFi environment and interference, this may negatively
affect your WiFi connection stability.
Parental Controls

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Note: If you are applying a scheduled rule, please ensure the device time settings are set
correctly before applying the schedule rule.
In the parental control list of client devices, tap the client device would like to apply the
parental control rule. In this example, we’ll select User1.

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Parental Controls/QoS
For the QoS settings, you can prioritize traffic by setting specific clients to high priority.
Tap Save to save the configuration settings.

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Settings
Tap the menu icon at the top left of the Home page.
When the menu appears, tap Settings.