TRENDnet ES-3208P User Manual

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Regulatory notes and statements

Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use

Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN devices.
The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less than the
electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for example mobile
phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency safety standards and
recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices may be restricted in some
situations or environments for example:

·Onboard airplanes, or

·In an explosive environment, or

·In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or identified
as harmful

In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas industrial
plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for authorization to use these
devices prior to operating the equipment.

Regulatory Information/disclaimers

Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with
the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any
changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The
Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by
unauthorized modification of this device, of the substitution or attachment.
Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for
any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply
with these guidelines.

USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of this device.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement

This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65
and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091,

2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices.
The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in such a manner
that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in order to
comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the
distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than 20 cm.

FCC 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 in a residential
installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Export restrictions

This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported or
transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department of
Commerce export license.

Safety Information

Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends
out radio frequency (RF) signal.

CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna,
modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a

Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufficient.

Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article

3.1b

Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489­17 and EN 55024 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2

Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These
are considered relevant and sufficient.

CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:

Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland,
Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.

France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.

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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

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 5

Front Panel .................. ..... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... ..... .. .. ... .... ................................................................................. 5

Rear Panel . .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .... ... .............................................................................. 6

Side Panel ........................... ... .. .. ..... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. ................................................................................... 7

Hardware connections ........................................................................................................ .. ..................................................................... 8

Connecting the WLAN Router .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Check the installation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING ................................................................. 9

Windows 95/98/ME ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Windows 2000 ........................ ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Windows XP / Vista ............................................................................................... ................................................................................. 11

CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 12

Login to the WLAN Router through Wireless LAN .............................................................................................................................. 12

Login to the WLAN Router ................................... .................................................................................................................................. 12

Using the Web Browser ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Setup Wizard ................................ .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. ..... .. .. ... .. .......................................................................... 13

Advanced configuration........................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Main ............................ ................... ................... ..................... ................... ............................................................................................... 23

LAN & DHCP Server ............................................... ........................................................................................................................... 23

WAN ............................... ................................... ..................................... ............................................................................................. 24

Password ........................... ....................... ........................ ....................... ............................................................................................. 25

Time ............................. ........................ ......................... ........................ ............................................................................................... 26

Dynamic DNS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Wireless .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Basic ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Security .......................... ................... ................... ................... ................... .......................................................................................... 29

Advanced ............................ .............. .............. .............. ................. .............. .............. .......................................................................... 31

Wi-Fi Protected Setup ............................. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. ... .... ... .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. .. ..... .. ................................................................. 32

Status ......................... ................................................. .............................................................................................................................. 32

Device Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

Log .......................... ................. ................ ................... ................. ................ ........................................................................................ 34

Log Setting ........................................ ................................................................................................................................................... 34

Statistic ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Wireless ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37

Routing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Static ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Dynamic .......................... ................................................... .................................................................................................................. 39

Routing Table ............................ ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .... ... .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... ..................................................................... 40

Access ............................ ........... ............ .............. ............ ............ .............. ............ ................................................................................... 41

Filters ........................... ....... ..... ..... .... ....... ..... ..... .... ....... ..... ..... ..... ....... .... ..... ....... ..... ............................................................................ 41

Virtual Server ....................................................... ............................ .................................................................................................... 45

Special AP ......................... ........................................................ ............................ ............................................................................... 46

DMZ ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Management ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

Remote Management ........ .... ... .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. ... .... ... .. .. ..... .. ... .. ..... .. .. ................................................................. 47

Tools ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Restart ............................... ................ ................. .................. ................. ................... ............................................................................ 49

Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

Firmware ............................. .......................................... ............................................. .......................................................................... 51

Ping Test ......................................... ............................ ......................................................................................................................... 51

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 52

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband
Router. 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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Home Router.

Terms/Usage

In this guide, the term “the WLAN Router” refers to your IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Wireless Home Router.

Overview of this User’s Guide

Introduction. Describes the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Home Router and its

features.
Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started with the basic installation of the IEEE

802.11b/g/n Wireless Home Router.
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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n

Wireless Home Router to your xDSL/Cable Modem.
Technical Specifications. Lists the technical (general, physical and environmental,

performance and Routers settings) specifications of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless
Home 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.

INTRODUCTION

With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and services at
any time, day or night has become a standard requirement for most people. The era
of the standalone PC is waning. Networking technology is moving out of the
exclusive domain of corporations and into homes with at least two computers.

This integrated access device combines Internet gateway functions with wireless
LAN and Fast Ethernet switch. Designed for the business and home, it saves you
the cost of installing a separate modem and ISP line for each computer, while
providing ready connection for the users, with or without the network wires.

Broadband network access is also gaining ground. However, allowing more than
two computers to access the Internet at the same time means less affordable, higher
costs. Thus, there is a need to share one public IP address over a single Internet
connection to link the home with the Internet.

The scarcity of IP addresses and using a shared Internet connection through an
Internet sharing device can solve high network access costs. All linked computers
can make full use of broadband capabilities over such a device.

This device not only comes equipped with a wide range of features, but also can be
installed and configured right out of the box. This device supports a simple local
area network and Internet access share, offering great cost savings.

The local area network connects home computers while also allowing any of the
computers to access the Internet, share resources, or play online games—the basis
of the family computing lifestyle.

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.

Supported Features:

¾ High speed data transfer rate
¾ NAT for sharing 1 IP address to all LAN/WLAN users.
¾ PPPoE and PPTP protocol for Dial-Up ADSL.
¾ 64/128 bit WEP Encryption
¾ WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2 security
¾ DHCP Server / Client.
¾ UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
¾ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
¾ Virtual Server mapping.
¾ MAC filtering.
¾ Protocol/IP filtering
¾ Domain/URL filtering
¾ DDNS
¾ Upgradeable firmware for future function.
¾ Simple installation using Setup Wizard.
¾ Easy configuration via Web Browser.

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UNPACKING AND SETUP

This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Wireless Home Router.

Unpacking

Open the box of the WLAN Router and carefully unpack it. The box should contain
the following items:

 TEW-632BRP Wireless N Home Router
 Easy Go Installation CD
 Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
 2 x 2dBi gain dipole antenna
 External power adapter
 1.5m (5ft) Cat.5 Ethernet Cable

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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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Front Panel

The figure below shows the front panel of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Home
Router.

Front Panel

POWER

This indicator lights green when the hub is receives power, otherwise it is off.

SYSTEM

This indicator blinking green means the WLAN Router is working successfully.
Otherwise, this indicator always on or off means the function of the WLAN Router
has failed.

WAN (Link/ACT)

The indicators light green when the WAN port is connected to a xDSL/Cable
modem successfully.

The indicators blink green while the WAN port was transmitting or receiving data
from the xDSL/Cable modem.

WLAN (ACT)

This indicator lights green when there are wireless devices connected and
transmitting data to the WLAN Router.

LAN (Link/ACT)

These indicators light green when the LAN ports were connected successfully.
These indicators blinking green while the LAN ports were accessing data.

Rear Panel

The figure below shows the rear panel of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Home
Router.

Rear Panel

Antenna

There are two 2dBi gain antennas on the rear panel for wireless connection.

LAN (1-4)

Four RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX ports for connecting to either 10Mbps or
100Mbps Ethernet connections.

WAN

In the four port broadband Router, there is an RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX port
for the WAN that connects to the xDSL/Cable modem for Internet connectivity.

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.

Side Panel

The figure below shows the side panel of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Home
Router.

WPS (side panel)

Push this button to execute the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.

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 802.11b/g/n Wireless Home Router 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.

Check the installation

The control LEDs of the WLAN Router are clearly visible and the status of the
network link can be seen instantly:

1. With the power source on, once the device is connected to the broadband modem,

the Power, System, LAN, WLAN and WAN port LEDs of the WLAN Router
will light up indicating a normal status.

2. When the WAN Port is connected to the ADSL/Cable modem, the WAN LED

will light up.

3. When the LAN Port is connected to the computer system, the LAN LED will

light up.

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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.

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.”

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 5.0 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:

9 SSID: TRENDnet
9 Channel: 6
9 Security: 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.x, 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 5.0 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”.