TRENDNET TEW432BRP Users Manual

If WPA-PSK is selected, please set the PSK key in the pass phrase field. The pass
phrase should be 8 characters at least.

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2.2.3 Advanced

This screen enables user to configure advanced wireless functions.

Beacon Interval: Type the beacon interval in the text box. User can specify a value
from 1 to 1000. The default beacon interval is 100.

RTS Threshold: Type the RTS (Request-To-Send) threshold in the text box. This
value stabilizes data flow. If data flow is irregular, choose values between 256 and
2432 until data flow is normalized.

Fragmentation Threshold: Type the fragmentation threshold in the text box. If
packet transfer error rates are high, choose values between 256 and 2432 until
packet transfer rates are minimized. (NOTE: set this fragmentation threshold value
may diminish system performance.)

DTIM Interval: Type a DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) interval in the
text box. User can specify a value between 1 and 65535. The default value is 3.

TX Rates (Mbps): Select one of the wireless communications transfer rates,
measured in megabytes per second, based upon the speed of wireless adapters
connected to the WLAN.

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2.3 Status

This selection enables user to view the status of the router LAN, WAN connections,
and view logs and statistics pertaining to connections and packet transfers.

2.3.1 Device Information

This screen enables user to view the router LAN, Wireless and WAN configuration.

Firmware Version: Displays the latest build of the router firmware interface. After
updating the firmware in Tools - Firmware, check this to ensure that the firmware
was successfully updated.

LAN: This field displays the router's LAN interface MAC address, IP address,
subnet mask, and DHCP server status. Click “DHCP Table” to view a list of client
stations currently connected to the router LAN interface.

Wireless: Displays the router's wireless connection information, including the
router's wireless interface MAC address, the connection status, the SSID status,
which channel is being used, and whether WEP is enabled or not.

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WAN: This field displays the router's WAN interface MAC address, DHCP client
status, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS.

Click “DHCP Release” to release all IP addresses assigned to client stations
connected to the WAN via the router. Click “DHCP Renew” to reassign IP
addresses to client stations connected to the WAN.

2.3.2 Log

This screen enables user to view a running log of router system statistics, events,
and activities. The log displays up to 200 entries. Older entries are overwritten by
new entries. The Log screen commands are as follows:

Click “First Page” to view the first page of the log
Click “Last Page” to view the final page of the log
Click “Previous Page” to view the page just before the current page
Click “Next Page” to view the page just after the current page
Click “Clear Log” to delete the contents of the log and begin a new log
Click “Refresh” to renew log statistics

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Time: Displays the time and date that the log entry was created.
Message: Displays summary information about the log entry.
Source: Displays the source of the communication.
Destination: Displays the destination of the communication.
Note: Displays the IP address of the communication

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2.3.3 Log Setting

This screen enables user to set router logging parameters.

SMTP Server: Type the SMTP server address for the email that the log will be sent
to in the next field.

Send to: Type an email address for the log to be sent to. Click “Email Log Now” to
immediately send the current log.

Syslog Server: Type the IP address of the Syslog Server if user wants the router to
listen and receive incoming Syslog messages.

Log Type: Enables user to select what items will be included in the log:

● System Activity: Displays information related to router operation.

● Debug Information: Displays information related to errors and system

malfunction.

● Attacks: Displays information about any malicious activity on the network.

● Dropped Packets: Displays information about packets that have not been

transferred successfully.

● Notice: Displays important notices by the system administrator.
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2.3.4 Statistic

This screen displays a table that shows the rate of packet transmission via the router
LAN and WAN ports (in bytes per second).

Click “Reset” to erase all statistics and begin logging statistics again.

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2.3.5 Wireless

This screen enables user to view information about wireless devices that are
connected to the wireless router.

Connected Time: Displays how long the wi reless device has been connected to the
LAN via the router.

MAC Address: Displays the devices wireless LAN interface MAC address.

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2.4 Routing

This selection enables user to set how the router forwards data: Static and Dynamic.
Routing Table enables user to view the information created by the router that
displays the network interconnection topology.

2.4.1 Static

It enables user to set parameters by which the router forwards data to its destination
if user’s network has a static IP address.

Network Address: Type the static IP address user’s network uses to access the
Internet. User’s ISP or network administrator provides user with this information.

Network Mask: Type the network (subnet) mask for user’s network. If user does
not type a value here, the network mask defaults to 255.255.255.255. User’s ISP or
network administrator provides user with this information.

Gateway Address: Type the gateway address for network. User’s ISP or network
administrator provides user with this information.

Interface: Select an interface, WAN or LAN, to connect to the Internet.

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