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TEW-430APB
Wireless G LAN Access Point
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide du
Point d'accès sans fil 54Mbps 802.11g
Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des
Drahtloser 54Mbit/s 802.11g Access Point
Guía de Instalación Rápida
Punto de Acceso Inalámbrico 802.11g a 54Mbps
Version 09.27.04
Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
TRENDnet
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Table of Contents
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1. Prepare for Installation ......................................................................
2. Install Hardware ................................................................................
3. Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................................................
4. Configure the Access Point ...............................................................
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................
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English QIG
1. Prepare for Installation
Thank you for purchasing TRENDnet's TEW-430APB Wireless G LAN Access
Point.
This guide will help you set-up your Access Point quickly and easily. Just follow
the step-by-step instructions below, and enjoy the benefits of accessing the
Internet without ever being tied down to wires! If you run into problems, please
refer to the Troubleshooting section. If you need further technical support,
please visit www.TRENDNET.com or call technical support by phone.
Verify Package Contents
Please make sure you have everything in the box:
TEW-430APB
TEW-430APB
Wireless G LAN Access Point
Quick Installation Guide
Guide d'installation rapide du
Point d'accès sans fil 54Mbps 802.11g
Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des
Drahtloser 54Mbit/s 802.11g Access Point
Guía de Instalación Rápida
Punto de Acceso Inalámbrico 802.11g a 54Mbps
Version 09.27.04
TRENDnet
TRENDware, USA
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Copyright ©2004. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc.
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM
Power Adapter
Verify Equipment
Before setting up the Access Point, you should have:
1. A Computer with a Wired(RJ45) or Wireless network card.
2. TCP/IP protocol installed on the Computer.
3. A Web Browser such as Internet Explorer (5.0 or higher) or
Netscape Navigator (4.7 or higher).
4. A Hub or Switch connecting your existing wired network.
5. An RJ-45 Network Cable for connecting the Access Point to your
network Switch.
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2. Install Hardware
1. Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the
Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network.
2. Connect the RJ-45 network cable to the Access Point, then connect the
other end of the network cable to a Switch or Hub. The Access Point is now
connected to your 10/100mbps network.
3. Connect the power adapter to the Access Point. Make sure you use the
power adapter supplied with the Access Point; using a different power
adapter may damage the unit.
POWER
TEW-430APB
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NOTE: If you are using a wired computer to configure the Access
Point,please connect this computer to the same Switch or Hub the
TEW-430APB is connected to.
LAN
POWER
WLAN
Verify Hardware Installation
Check to make sure the following Access Point front panel lights are on: Power,
LAN, WLAN.
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3. Configure TCP/IP Settings
Before the Access Point can be accessed and configured, the computer's
TCP/IP settings need to be changed. (That includes your wireless card's IP
address, too.)
Windows 95/98/98SE/ME
1. Find the Start button located on the Desktop.
2. Click Start, click Settings, and then click on Control Panel.
3. Double-Click the Network Icon, and the Network Properties box will appear.
4. Under the Configuration tab, locate and select TCP/IP with the
corresponding network card. Then click on the Properties button and the
TCP/IP Properties window will appear.
4a. Windows 98SE might give you this message before you see the TCP/IP
window. If you do not see the window above, then go to the next picture. If
you do see this window, click OK.
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5. Under the IP Address tab, click on Specify an IP address and enter
192.168.1.50 for IP address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask and
click OK.
6. Click OK.
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7. At this point, the installation may require files from your Windows CD-ROM.
If you are prompted for the location of these files, insert your Windows 98
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and select CD-ROM drive.
8. After the files load, the System Settings Change message appears. Click
Yes to reboot your system.
NOTE: If the message does not appear, manually restart your
computer.
9. Your computer is now ready to access and configure the Access Point.
Windows 2000/XP
1. Find the Start button located on the Desktop.
2. Click Start, click Settings, and then click on Control Panel.
3. Double-Click the Network Connection icon.
4. Right-Click on the Local Area Connection icon, then click on Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties box will appear.
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5. Under the General tab, locate and select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and then
click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties box will appear.
6. Click on Use the following IP address. Enter 192.168.1.50 for IP
address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet, then click OK.
7. Click OK.
8. Your computer is now ready to access and configure the Access Point.
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4. Configure the Access Point
From a Wired Computer
1. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) and enter
http://192.168.1.100 in the address bar, then press the Enter key. The
TEW-430APB's configuration page will appear.
2. To configure the Wireless Settings, click on the Wireless option on the
left panel, and select Basic Settings. The setting's window will appear.
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3. Enter any AP Name for your Access Point. Create a SSID that your wireless
network will be using, and select a channel. (For example: Wireless AP,
Home AP, or Office AP).
4. On Radio Settings, click on the change region…
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5. Select the country you live in and Click OK.
Warning: Please note that selecting the incorrect country may result in
a violation of applicable law in your country. It is users responsibility to
ensure that the wireless channel configuration is compliant with the
regulartory standards.
For detailed information about the TEW-430APB's configuration and advanced
settings, please refer to the Troubleshooting section, User's Guide CD-ROM. or
TRENDnet's website www.trendnet.com.
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From a Wireless Computer
(Using TRENDnet's TEW-226PC as an example in this section)
The default settings of the Access Point are:
SSID – default
Channel - 6
1. On your wireless computer, open up your Wireless Utility Program.
2. Go to the Configuration section and select Infrastructure for Network Mode.
Enter AP for the SSID and select Channel 6 if applicable, then click Apply.
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3. Go to the Status section of your Wireless Utility Program. It should show
Your wireless PC's connection information to the Access Point.
4. Now, open up your browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) and enter
http://192.168.1.100 at the address bar, and then press the Enter key. The
TEW-430APB's configuration page will appear.
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5. To configure the Wireless Settings, click on the Wireless option on the
left panel, and select Basic Settings. The settings window will appear.
6. Enter any AP Name for your Access Point. Create a SSID that your wireless
network will be using, and select a channel. (For example: Wireless AP,
Home AP, or Office AP).
7. On Radio Settings, click on the change region…
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8. Select the country you live in and Click OK.
Warning: Please note that selecting the incorrect country may result in
a violation of applicable law in your country. It is users responsibility to
ensure that the wireless channel configuration is compliant with the
regulartory standards.
For detailed information about the TEW-430APB's configuration and advanced
settings, please refer to the Troubleshooting section, User's Guide CD-ROM. or
TRENDnet's website www.trendnet.com.
9. The system will begin to reset itself.
10.The Access Point is now ready for your Wireless Network.
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Troubleshooting
I specified the IP address http://192.168.1.100 in my internet
Q1:
browser's address bar, but error message says "The page cannot be
displayed". How can I get into the TEW-430APB's web configuration
page?
Please check your hardware and TCP/IP settings again by following
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the instructions sections 1~3, make sure the Power, WAN, WLAN on the
Access Point's front panel are on and the TCP/IP configurations are correct.
then try accessing http://192.168.1.100 again.
If my network's IP is different than the Access Point's range, what
Q2:
should I do?
You should still configure the access point first. After all the settings
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are applied, go to the Access Point's configuration page, click on TCP/IP
settings and change an IP address for the Access Point to match your
network's IP.
After I successfully configured the Access Point to meet my network
Q3.
settings, I cannot connecting to my network using wireless computers.
If you have a DHCP server in your network, you need to go into TCP/IP
A3:
settings again and re-select "Obtain an IP automatically" for
Windows 98/ME and "Obtain an IP Address automatically" for Windows
2000/XP to allow the PC to regain an IP address from your DHCP server.
All the settings are set correct, but I still can't use the Access Point,
Q4.
what should I do?
You can find additional information in the User's Guide. If you still have
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Problems, contact our Technical Support by email or phone.
Contact Technical Support
Telephone: +1-310-626-6252
Fax: +1-310-626-6267
Website: www.TRENDNET.com
Technical Support Hours
7:00AM ~ 6:00PM, Monday through Friday
Pacific Standard Time (except holidays)
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