TRENDnet TEW-638APB User Manual

Quick Installation Guide

TEW-638APB

H/W: V1.0R

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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1. Before You Start

2. Hardware Installation ..........................................................................

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................

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Version 09.10.2008

1. Before You Start

Package Contents

TEW-638APB

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User's Guide CD-ROM

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Multi-Language Quick Installation

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Guide
AC Power Adapter (12V DC, 1A)

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1 RJ-45 cable

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Installation Requirements

Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6 or higher)

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?A computer with a network adapter or wireless adapter properly installed.
?A router with an available network LAN port
?A RJ-45 network cable

Application

Bridge Mode

300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

(TEW-638APB)

Internet

Cable/DSL

4-Port Gigabit Firewall Router

Modem

AP Client Mode

Internet

Cable/DSL Modem

LAN A

(TWG-BRF114)

300Mbps Wireless N Access Point

Wireless N Router

Bridge Mode

(TEW-638APB)

AP Client

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LAN B

8-Port 10/100Mbps Switch

(TE100-S8)

Game Console

Y

X

B

A

Workstation

OR

OR

2-Bay SATA I/II Network

Storage Enclosure

(TS-S402)

2. Hardware Installation

Note:
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: Disable any anti-virus and firewall programs before starting hardware
installation.

For Windows Users

1. Insert Driver CD-ROM.

2. Click Run Setup.exe (Windows

Vista only)

3. Click Setup Wizard.

4. Click I accept the terms in the
License Agreement and then click
Next.

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5. Connect the provided RJ-45 cable
from a LAN port on your Router to
the LAN port on the TEW-638APB.
Then click Next.

6. Connect a RJ-45 cable from a LAN
port on your Router to the Ethernet
port on your computer.

7. Connect the AC Power Adapter to
the Access Point and then to a
power outlet and then click Next.

8. Select the TEW-638APB from the
list and then click Configure.

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9. Enter a password and then click
Login. The default password is
admin.

10. Select Access Point and then

click Next.
Note: For AP Client setup, please
refer to the User's Guide for step
by step instructions. The User's
Guide can be found on this
product's CD-ROM.

11. Select Dynamic IP Address

Configuration and then click
Configure.

12. Select Manual setup and then

click Next.

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13. Enter a SSID and then click Next.

By default, the SSID is

TRENDnet638.

14. Select the desired Wireless

Mode and then click Next.

15. Select a Security Mode and then

click Next (example shows WPA­PSK).

16. Select the desired WPA mode,

enter characters for your Pre­Shared key, keep Cipher Type as

TKIP and AES and then click
Next. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-

PSK, the Pre-Shared Key must
be between 8 and 63 ASCII or 64
HEX characters. Make sure to
copy down the Pre-Shared Key.

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17. Click Save (optional).

18. Give the file a name, then click

Save (optional).

19. Click Confirm to apply the

settings.

20. Click Exit.

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21. Click Yes to exit.

Note: To connect a wireless computer to the TEW-638APB, refer to Question 1

in the Troubleshooting section.

Your configuration is now complete.

For detailed information regarding the TEW-638APB's configuration and
advanced settings, please refer to the Troubleshooting section, User's Guide
CD-ROM, or TRENDnet's website at http://www.trendnet.com.

To ensure the highest level of customer service and support, please take a moment to

register your product Online at: www.trendnet.com/register

Thank you for choosing TRENDnet

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Troubleshooting

All the settings are correct, but I can not make a wireless connection to the Access

Q1:

Point.

Q2

(network) key. What should I do?

Q3

How do I setup WPS between the TEW-638APB and my wireless adapter?

Q4

browser configuration an access error message appears. What should I do?

Q5

First, double check that the wireless LED on the Access Point is lit. Second, power cycle

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the Access Point. Unplug the power to the Access Point. Wait 15 seconds, then plug the
power back in. Third, contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter. Make sure
the wireless network adapter is configured with the proper SSID. The default SSID of the
Access Point is TRENDnet638. If you have enabled any encryption on the Access Point,
make sure to configure the wireless network adapter with the same Pre-shared key.

: I am trying to connect additional wireless adapters, but I don't remember the encryption

From a wired computer, log on to the access point configuration page. Click Wireless ->

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Security. The encryption key will be listed here.

: I have a wireless adapter that supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push button setup.

First, press on the WPS button on the front of the TEW-638APB for 10 seconds.

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Second, refer to your wireless adapters for instructions on setting up WPS.

: I followed the Quick Installation Guide and setup a new password. When I log in to the

The default user name is admin and the default password is admin. When you log in to

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the browser configuration for the first time, make sure to enter admin for user name. Do not
leave the user name field blank.

: How do I configure AP mode on the TEW-638APB?

Please refer to the User Guide. The User Guide is on the Utility CD-ROM drive.

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If you still encounter problems or have any questions regarding the TEW-638APB,
please contact TRENDnet's Technical Support Department.

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Certifications

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Waste electrical and electronic products must not
be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with you Local
Authority or Retailer for recycling advice.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO
OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

ADVERTENCIA
En todos nuestros equipos se mencionan claramente las caracteristicas del adaptador de
alimentacón necesario para su funcionamiento. El uso de un adaptador distinto al
mencionado puede producir daños fisicos y/o daños al equipo conectado. El adaptador
de alimentación debe operar con voltaje y frecuencia de la energia electrica domiciliaria
existente en el pais o zona de instalación.

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