TW Steel TW-525 User manual

User Manual
Last revised on Jan 2011
TW-525 WLAN 802.11n
Ethernet Access Point

Safety Warnings
1. Do not use the adapter in high humidity or high temperature environment.
2. Do not open or repair the case yourself.
3. Avoid using this product and all its accesories outdoor.
4. Place the adapter on a stable surface.
5. Plug your Ethernet Access Point device directly to the AC outlet on the wall. It is best to avoid
using extension power cable as it may possess noise lter or surge protector functions that may
cause interference that may impact the performance of the device.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product ............................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ...........................................................................1
1.2 Features................................................................................2
Chapter 2: Installing the Adapter .....................................................3
2.1 Package Content...................................................................3
2.2 Device Overview ...................................................................4
2.3 Hardware Installation ............................................................6
2.4 Connecting the Access Point ................................................8
2.4.1 Power Connection......................................................................8
2.4.2 LAN & Wireless Connection.......................................................8
2.4.3 Product Application ....................................................................9
Chapter 3: Basic Network Installation ..........................................10
3.1 Network Conguration......................................................... 11
3.1.1 Conguring PC in Windows 7 .................................................. 11
3.1.2 Conguring PC in Windows Vista.............................................13
3.1.3 Conguring PC in Windows XP................................................15
3.1.4 Conguring PC in Windows 2000.............................................16
3.1.5 Conguring PC in Windows 95/98/Me......................................17
3.1.6 Conguring PC in Windows NT4.0...........................................18
3.2 Factory Default Settings...................................................... 19
3.3 Internet Access Conguration .............................................20
3.3.1 Conguring with your Web Browser.........................................20
Chapter 4: Conguration ................................................................21
4.1 Status..................................................................................22
4.1.1 Status.......................................................................................22
4.1.2 Statistic ....................................................................................23
4.2 LAN Setting.........................................................................24
4.2.1 LAN ..........................................................................................24
4.3 Wireless Settings ................................................................25

4.3.1 Basic Wireless Settings............................................................26
4.3.2 Wireless Security/Encryption Settings .....................................30
4.3.2.1 Secuirty Mode..................................................................................... 31
4.3.3 Advanced Wireless Settings.....................................................33
4.3.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup..............................................................34
4.3.5 AP Client ..................................................................................36
4.3.6 Station List ...............................................................................37
4.4 Administration .....................................................................38
4.4.1 System Management ...............................................................38
4.4.2 Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................39
4.4.3 Settings Management ..............................................................40
4.4.4 Restart .....................................................................................41
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............................................................42
Appendix: Product Support & Contact ..........................................43

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Chapter 1: Product
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless-N Wall Plug Ethernet Access Point. Your new device is
an unit that extends your wireless coverage.
The Wireless-N Wall Plug Ethernet Access Point can be used to bridge Ethernet devices such
as modems, routers, PCs, set-top-boxes, and game consoles, allowing users to share network
access via existing in-home power cabling.
What’s unique is that the device has an extra built-in 802.11n Access Point, enabling users to
enjoy mobility, high-speed wireless connection and better coverage with no more dead zones. Just
plug the adapter into any wall power socket, and you can easily set up a secure wireless network
by pressing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Thus, the adapter can extend your wireless
coverage for multimedia applications such as online games, IPTV and audio streaming from room
to room.
• Extended Wireless Coverage
With an integrated 802.11n Wireless Access Point, the adapter can bridge wireless connections
of up to 6 times the speed and 3 times the wireless coverage of an 802.11b / g network device. It
supports a data rates up to 300Mbps and is also compatible with 802.11b / g equipment.
• 802.11g / 802.11n Wireless AP with WPA / WPS Support
With an integrated 802.11g / 802.11n Wireless Access Point, the device The supported features of
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) enhance
the security level of data protection and access control via Wireless LAN. The device also supports
the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard, allowing users to establish a secure wireless network
by simply pushing a button.
• Rich Management Interfaces
It supports exible management interfaces with LAN and WLAN. Users can use WEB GUI through
the above interfaces to congure and manage the device.
• Web based GUI
It supports web based GUI for conguration and management. It is user-friendly.
• Firmware Upgradeable
Device can be upgraded to the latest rmware through the WEB based GUI.

1.2 Features
• Provides physical layer data rate of up to 300Mbps over wireless
• Deliver up to 6 times speed and extended 3 times wireless coverage of a 802.11b/g network de-
vice
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for easy setup
• Auto channel select
• Supports Triple Play applications such as IPTV, VoIP and high-speed Internet access
• Supports 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
• Ideal for residential users
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Chapter 2: Installing the Adapter
2.1 Package Content
• Wireless-N Wall Plug Ethernet Access Point
• Quick Start Guide
• CD (containing user manual and QSG)
• Ethernet (CAT-5 LAN) cable
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2.2 Device Overview
The Description of each labeled part is described in the table below.
WLAN LED Lit green when the wireless function is enabled.
Blinking when data is transmitted or received via WLAN.
Blinking quickly when WPS is proceeded.
Power LED Lit green when the device is power on.
Lit off when power is off.
ETH (Ethernet
Link/Act) LED
Lit green when connected to an Ethernet device.
Blinking when data is transmitted or received via Ethernet port.
WPS Button Push this button to trigger Wi-Fi Protected Setup function.
Reset Button Press this button for more than 2 seconds until WLAN LED blinking and then
release this button to reset device to factory default settings.
Ethernet Port Connect the Ethernet Access Point device with an Ethernet device
(e.g. computer, router, hub/switch, IP pone, IPTV set-top-box, gaming
consoles…), using the RJ-45 Ethernet cable included.
Power Plug / AC
Power Cord
Plug into an AC outlet for power supply.
Clip Socket Install the clip into this socket.
Note: Please DO NOT remove or disassemble the socket clip frequently
as this may cause serious damage on your Ethernet Access Point
device.
Ethernet Port
Power Plug
Reset Button
WLAN LED
Power LED
ETH LED
WPS Button
Clip Socket

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2.3 Hardware Installation
Refer to the following diagrams and instructions to install the clip with the device:
Example 1: EU clip
• Please check the lock instruction on your clip.
• If you got the “Triangle Lock”, refer to right diagram.