Trendnet N300 TEW-732BR User Manual

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Table of Contents

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Product Overview ........................................................................... 3

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 3

Features ......................................................................................................................... 3

Product Hardware Features........................................................................................... 4

Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 5

Basic Router Setup .......................................................................... 6

Creating a Home Network ............................................................................................. 6

Router Installation ......................................................................................................... 7

Connect additional wired devices to your network ..................................................... 10

Wireless Networking and Security ................................................. 10

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network .................................. 10

Secure your wireless network ..................................................................................... 11

Connect wireless devices to your router ..................................................................... 13

Connect wireless devices using WPS ........................................................................... 14

Basic wireless settings ................................................................................................. 15

Steps to improve wireless connectivity ....................................................................... 16

Advanced wireless settings .......................................................................................... 17

Access Control Filters .................................................................... 17

Access control basics ................................................................................................... 17

MAC address filters ................................................................................................. 17

Domain/URL Filters ................................................................................................. 18

Protocol/IP filters .................................................................................................... 19

Advanced Router Setup ................................................................. 21

Access your router management page ........................................................................ 21

Change your router login password ............................................................................ 21

Set your router date and time ..................................................................................... 22

Manually configure your Internet connection ............................................................ 22

Clone a MAC address ................................................................................................... 23

Change your router IP address .................................................................................... 23

Set up the DHCP server on your router ....................................................................... 24

Set up DHCP reservation ............................................................................................. 25

Enable/disable UPnP on your router ........................................................................... 25

Allow/deny VPN connections through your router ..................................................... 26

Allow/deny multicast streaming.................................................................................. 26

Identify your network on the Internet ........................................................................ 26

Allow remote access to your router management page ............................................. 27

Open a device on your network to the Internet .......................................................... 27

DMZ ......................................................................................................................... 27

Virtual Server .......................................................................................................... 28

Special Applications ................................................................................................ 29

Add static routes to your router .................................................................................. 31

Router Maintenance & Monitoring ............................................... 31

Reset your router to factory defaults .......................................................................... 31

Router Default Settings ............................................................................................... 32

Backup and restore your router configuration settings .............................................. 32

Upgrade your router firmware .................................................................................... 33

Restart your router ...................................................................................................... 34

Check connectivity using the router management page ............................................. 34

Check the router system information ......................................................................... 34

View your router log .................................................................................................... 35

Configure your router log ............................................................................................ 36

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View your router packet statistics ............................................................................... 37

View wireless devices connected to your router ......................................................... 38

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Router Management Page Structure ............................................. 39

Technical Specifications................................................................. 40

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 41

Appendix ...................................................................................... 42

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Product Overview

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Features

TRENDnet’s N300 Wireless Router, model TEW-732BR, offers proven 300 Mbps wireless n networking to share files, play games, and surf the internet. Embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%. For your security this router comes pre-encrypted. OpenSource compatible firmware facilitates user-based customization.

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Ease of Use

Easy Setup

Get up and running in minutes with the intuitive guided setup

One Touch Connection

Securely connect to the router at the touch of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button

Security

Pre-Encrypted

For your security the router is pre-encrypted with a unique password Parental Controls Control access to specific websites

Package Contents

In addition to your router, the package includes:

• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (User’s Guide)

• Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)

• Power adapter (5V DC, 1A)

If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer, or reseller/distributor from which the product was purchased.

Performance

N300 Wireless

Proven 300 Mbps Wireless N

Ethernet Ports Ethernet ports to hardwire up to four devices Wireless Coverage

Whole home wireless coverage with MIMO antenna technology for average size homes

OpenSource

OpenSource compatible firmware facilitates user-based customization

Quality of Service (QoS)

Advanced QoS prioritizes video and audio transmissions

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Compatibility

Compatible with older Wireless G devices

Energy Savings

Embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%

IPv6

Product Hardware Features

Rear View

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IPv6 network support

*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.

LAN Ports

WAN Port

Reset Button

• LAN Ports: Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) from your router

LAN ports to your wired network devices.

• WAN Port: Connect an Ethernet cable from your router WAN port to your modem.

• Reset Button: Use an item such as a paperclip to push and hold this button for 5

seconds and release to reset your router to its factory defaults.

• Power Port: Connect the included power adapter from your router power port and

to an available power outlet.

Power Port

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• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): Push and hold this button for 3 seconds to activate

WPS. The button LED is blinking blue when WPS is activated.

• On/Off Power Switch (EU only): Push the router On/Off power switch to turn your

router “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position).

Front View

Application Diagram

The router is installed near the modem (typically supplied by your ISP “Internet Service Provider”) and physically connected to it from the router’s Internet port to the modem’s network port which connects to the Internet. 2.4GHz wireless signals from the router are broadcasted to wireless clients such as laptops (with wireless capability).

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• Power LED: This LED indicator is solid green when your router is powered on.

Otherwise if this LED indicator is off, there is no power to your router.

• WAN (Link/Activity) LED: This LED indicator is solid green when your router WAN

port is physically connected to the modem Network port (also called network port) successfully with a Network cable. The LED indicator will be blinking green while data is transmitted or received through the WAN port of your router.

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Basic Router 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 10.

5. To set up wireless networking on your router, see “ page 11.

How to setup your router

Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or continue to the next section “

Installation” on page 7 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 (DHCP)

Host Name (Optional) Clone Mac Address (Optional)

2. Fixed IP address

WAN IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) WAN Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____ WAN Gateway IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ DNS Server Address 1: _____. _____._____._____ DNS Server Address 2: _____. _____._____._____

3. PPPoE to obtain IP automatically

User Name: _________ Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________

4. PPPoE with a fixed IP address

User Name: _________ Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________ IP Address: ____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)

5. PPTP or Russian PPTP

Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) My IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Subnet Mask:_____. _____._____._____ Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ Server IP: _____. _____._____._____ PPTP Account: ________________ PPTP Password: ________________ Retype Password: ________________

6. L2TP or Russia L2TP

Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) My IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Subnet Mask:_____. _____._____._____ Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ Server IP: _____. _____._____._____ L2TP Account: ________________ L2TP Password: ________________ Retype Password: ________________

7. Russia PPPoE

Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) User Name: _________ Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________

IP Address: ____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)

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Hardware Installation

1. Verify that you have an Internet connection when connecting your computer directly to your modem.

2. Turn off your modem.

3. Disconnect the Network cable from your computer to your modem.

4. Using a Network cable, connect the WAN port on the router to your modem.

5. Using another Network cable, connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the router.

6. Plug in the power adapter, connect it to the router’s power port, and then push the

On/Off Power Switch to the “On” position (pushed in).

LAN Ports

WAN Port

7. Turn on your modem.

8. Verify that the following front panel LED indicators on your router: Power (Solid Green), WAN (Solid/Blinking Green).

Power Port

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Setup Wizard

1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and the installation wizard will automatically appear. Click Next to continue.

2. Your router will scan for Internet connection and type.

3. Once the router detects Internet connection your installation is complete. Verify your settings and click Finish to complete installation.

4. Open a new tab on your web browser and enter in a website (e.g.

www.trendnet.com) to verify that you have an Internet connection.

5. For added security, the router is pre-encrypted with its own unique wireless network security key. You can find the unique network security key and pre-assigned network name (SSID) on a sticker on the front of the router and on a label on the back of the router. If you would like to change the wireless security settings refer to “

wireless network” section on page 11.

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Connect additional wired devices to your network

You can connect additional computers or other network enabled devices to your network by using Ethernet cables to connect them to one of the available LAN ports labeled 1,2,3,4 on your router. Check the status of the LED indicators (1, 2, 3, or 4) on the front panel of your router to ensure the physical cable connection from your computer or device.

Note: If you encounter issues connecting to your network, there may be a problem with your computer or device network settings. Please ensure that your computer or device network settings (also called TCP/IP settings) are configured to obtain IP address settings automatically (also called dynamic IP address or DHCP) and to Obtain DNS Server address settings automatically.

Wireless Networking and Security

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network

Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your new router.

There are a few different wireless security types supported in wireless networking each having its own characteristics which may be more suitable for your wireless network taking into consideration compatibility, performance, as well as the security strength along with using older wireless networking hardware (also called legacy hardware). It is strongly recommended to enable wireless security to prevent unwanted users from accessing your network and network resources (personal documents, media, etc.). In general, it is recommended that you choose the security type with the highest strength and performance supported by the wireless computers and devices in your network. Please review the security types to determine which one you should use for your network.

Wireless Encryption Types

• WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by older 802.11b/g hardware. This is

the oldest and least secure type of wireless encryption. It is generally not recommended to use this encryption standard, however if you have old 802.11 b or

802.11g wireless adapters or computers with old embedded wireless cards(wireless clients), you may have to set your router to WEP to allow the old adapters to connect to the router. Note: This encryption standard will limit connection speeds to

54Mbps.

• WPA: This encryption is significantly more robust than the WEP technology. Much

of the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under this encryption type however are limited to 54Mbps.

• WPA-Auto: This setting provides the router with the ability to detect wireless

devices using either WPA or WPA2 encryption. Your wireless network will automatically change the encryption setting based on the first wireless device connected. For example, if the first wireless client that connects to your wireless

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network uses WPA encryption your wireless network will use WPA encryption. Only when all wireless clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2 encryption connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption. NOTE: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit your connection speeds to 54Mbps

• WPA2: This is the most secure wireless encryption available today, similar to WPA

encryption but more robust. This encryption standard also supports the highest connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your router to this encryption standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not support WPA2 encryption, then set your router to either WPA or WPA-Auto encryption.

Note: Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and wireless appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported.

Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network.

Security Standard

IEEE 802.11a/b/g

Standards

Highest Performance Under This Setting Encryption Strength Low Medium High

Additional Options Open System or

Recommended Configuration

*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps, or 300Mbps)

(802.11n devices will operate at

802.11g to connect using this standard)

Up to 54Mbps Up to 54Mbps Up to 3000Mbps*

Shared Key, HEX or ASCII, Different key sizes Open System ASCII 13 characters

WEP WPA WPA2

IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices will operate at

802.11g to connect using this standard)

TKIP or AES, Preshared Key or RADIUS

TKIP Preshared Key 8-63 characters

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

TKIP or AES, Preshared Key or RADIUS

AES Preshared Key 8-63 characters

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Wireless > Security

After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see “

How to choose the security type for your wireless network” on page 11), you can set up

wireless security.

1. Log into your router management page (see “ on page 21).

2. Click on Wireless, and click on Security.

3. Click on the Authentication Type drop-down list to select your wireless security type.

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Selecting WEP:

If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes.

• WEP– Choose Open System or Shared Key.

Note: It is recommended to use Open System because it is known to be more secure than Shared Key.

• Mode – Choose HEX or ASCII.

Note: It is recommended to use ASCII because of the much larger character set that can be used to create the key.

• WEP Key – Choose the key length 64-bit or 128-bit.

Note: It is recommended to use 128-bit because it is more secure to use a key that consists of more characters.

• Key 1-4

o This is where you enter the password or key needed for a computer to connect to

the router wirelessly

o You can define up to 4 or 4 keys. Only one key can be active at a given time. Most

users simply define one key.

o Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key. o When connecting to the router, the client must match both the password and the

Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a password of 12345, then the

client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block the ability to connect) and enter password 12345)

Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 (WPA2 recommended):

First, from the Authentication Type row, select WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2.

Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP

• PSK stands for Preshared Key

• EAP stands for Extensive Authentication Protocol, also called Remote

Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS).

Note: EAP requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to create a passphrase.

WEP Key Format

Character set 0-9 & A-F, a-f only Alphanumeric (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)

64-bit key length 10 characters 5 characters

128-bit key length 26 characters 13 characters The following section outlines options when selecting PSK (Preshared Key Protocol),

o Select a Cipher Type. When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use

TKIP.

o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.

HEX ASCII

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Create your Wireless security Passphrase (password or key):

• Passphrase: Enter the passphrase.

• This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router

wirelessly

• Confirmed Passphrase: Re-enter the passphrase.

Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)

The following section outlines options when selecting EAP (Extensive Authentication Protocol),

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is also called Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.

Select a Cipher Type

o When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use TKIP. o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.

o IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250) o Port: Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS

authentication.

Note: It is recommended to use port 1812.

o Shared Secret – Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your

RADIUS server.

Connect wireless devices to your router

A variety of wireless network devices can connect to your wireless network such as:

• Gaming Consoles

• Internet enabled TVs

• Network media players

• Smart Phones

• Wireless Laptop computers

• Wireless IP cameras

Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available wireless networks, therefore, you must refer to the User’s Manual/Guide of your wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this router’s wireless network.

See the “Appendix” on page 42 for general information on connecting to a wireless network.

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• RADIUS Server ½: Configure the RADIUS server settings.

Note: RADIUS Server 2 is optional and can be configured as a backup if there are any issues with RADIUS Server 1.

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Connect wireless devices using WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to connect devices to your wireless network. If your wireless devices support WPS, you can use this feature to easily add wireless devices to your network.

Note: You will not be able to use WPS if you set the SSID Broadcast setting to Disabled.

There are two methods the WPS feature can easily connect your wireless devices to your network.

• Push Button Configuration (PBC) method o RECOMMENDED Hardware Push Button method–with an external button located

physically on your router and on your client device

o WPS Software/Virtual Push Button - located in router management page

• PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method - located in router management page

Note: Refer to your wireless device documentation for details on the operation of WPS.

Recommended Hardware Push Button (PBC) Method

Note: it is recommended that a wireless key (passphrase or password) is created before connecting clients using the PBC method. If no wireless key is defined when connecting via PBC, the router will automatically create an encryption key that is 64 characters long. This 64 character key will then have to be used if one has to connect computers to the router using the traditional connection method.

To add a wireless device to your network, simply push the WPS button on the wireless device you are connecting(consult client device User’s Guide for length of time), then push and hold the WPS button located on your router for 3 seconds and release it. A blue LED on your router WPS button will flash indicating that the WPS setup process has been activated on your router. (See “

For connecting additional WPS supported devices, repeat this process for each additional device.

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PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button)

Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup

In addition to the hardware push button located physically on your router, the router management page also has push button which is a software or virtual push button you can click to activate WPS on your router.

1. Log into your router management page (see “ on page 24).

2. Click on Wireless, and click on WPS.

3. To add a wireless device to your network, simply the push the WPS button on the wireless device (consult wireless device’s User’s Guide for length of time), you are connecting, then in your router management page next to Push Button Configuration, click Start PBC.

4. You will receive a message counting down indicating the WPS process is activated on your router.

5. You will receive a success message indicate that the wireless device successfully connected using WPS.

PIN (Personal Identification Number)

Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup

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