Trendnet TEW-656BRG User Manual

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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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B.

Table of Contents

FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ............................................................................ 2

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 5

Features: ...................................................................................................................... 5

Wireless Performance Considerations ........................................................................ 6

Package List ................................................................................................................. 7

HARDWARE ........................................................................................................... 7

Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 7

Bottom Panel ............................................................................................................... 7

GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................. 8

Installation .................................................................................................................. 9

Configure with the Setup Wizard .............................................................................. 13

ADVANCE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................. 16

BASIC SETTING .................................................................................................... 16

Network Setup .......................................................................................................... 17

DHCP Server .............................................................................................................. 19

Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................... 20

Change Password ...................................................................................................... 22

FORWARDING RULES ........................................................................................... 23

Virtual Server ............................................................................................................ 23

Special AP .................................................................................................................. 24

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................... 25

SECURITY SETTING .............................................................................................. 25

Packet Filters ............................................................................................................. 25

Domain Filters ........................................................................................................... 27

URL Blocking .............................................................................................................. 27

MAC Control .............................................................................................................. 28

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................... 29

ADVANCED SETTING ............................................................................................ 30

System Log ................................................................................................................ 30

Dynamic DNS ............................................................................................................. 30

QoS ............................................................................................................................ 31

SNMP ......................................................................................................................... 32

Routing ...................................................................................................................... 33

System Time .............................................................................................................. 33

Scheduling ................................................................................................................. 34

TOOL BOX ........................................................................................................... 35

System Info ................................................................................................................ 35

Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................... 36

Backup Setting........................................................................................................... 36

Reset to Default ......................................................................................................... 37

Reboot ....................................................................................................................... 37

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................... 37

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................ 38

SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................... 41

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 42

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding product: The TEW-656BRG connects to the Internet with a compatible wireless mobile USB dongle from a 3G* Internet service provider such as AT&T™, T-Mobile™, or Verizon™**. Compatible with USB dongles from every mobile provider, this compact router connects to the Internet anywhere there is a 3G* mobile connection. No installation is required, simply plug the 3G* USB adapter into the router to share a single Internet connection. The latest wireless encryption protects your valuable data. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS supported clients at the touch of a button. An on/off switch on the back of the devices saves battery life.

Features:

 High-speed data rates up to 150Mbps using an IEEE 802.11n connection***  Works with UMTS/HSPA, WCDMA (HSDPA), CDMA2000 (EV-DO), and TD-SCDMA

mobile networks

 1x USB 2.0 port connects respective third party wireless mobile 3G dongles, from ISPs

such as AT&T™, Sprint™, T-Mobile™, or Verizon™**

 Built-in antennas provide high-speed performance and expansive wireless coverage  Advanced Firewall protection with Network Address Translation (NAT) and Stateful

Packet Inspection (SPI)

 Access restriction with Internet Access Control by URL, Domain, packet type, and

MAC address

 Built in pre-configured virtual servers and Application Level Gateway services for

special Internet applications

 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for auto discovery and support for device configuration

of Internet applications

 Easy setup via Web browser using the latest versions of Internet Explorer, FireFox,

Netscape, Safari, and Chrome

 One touch wireless security setup using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button  Complete wireless security with WPA/WPA2-PSK support  Dyanamic DNS service support  Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization controls  SNMP V2c support  Routing Information Protocol (RIP) table support  Easy setup installation wizard with built-in WAN auto detection  3- year limited warranty

*Go to www.trendnet.com for a list of compatible 3G USB modems **Must have an active Internet plan with the respective third party mobile provider ***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.

Wireless Performance Considerations

There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices.

1. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather

than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose.

2. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the

range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will minimize the amount of obstructions between them.

3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor

environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal.

4. Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use the

wireless adapter’s site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation for your wireless devices.

5. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact

your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors.

6. Any device operating on the 2.4GHz frequency will cause interference. Devices such

as 2.4GHz cordless phones or other wireless remotes operating on the 2.4GHz frequency can potentially drop the wireless signal. Although the phone may not be in use, the base can still transmit wireless signal. Move the phone’s base station as far away as possible from your wireless devices.

If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless devices or installing additional access points. The use of higher gain antennas may also provide the necessary coverage depending on the environment.

Package List

 TEW-656BRG  Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide  CD-ROM (User’s Guide)  Power adapter (5V, 1.2A)  USB power cable  Carrying case

Hardware

Front Panel

The figure below shows the front panel of the 150Mbps Mobile Wireless N Router.

Front Panel

POWER

This indicator lights green when the unit is receives power and the battery is charging. The indicator lights red with the unit is on and the battery is low.

Ethernet (Link/ACT)

This indicator light green when a device is connected to Ethernet port. The indicators blink green during data transmission.

3G/WLAN (ACT)

This indicator lights green when there are wireless device is active. The indicator flashes during data transmission.

Bottom Panel

The figure below shows the rear panel of the 150Mbps Mobile Wireless N Router.

Bottom Panel

Ethernet connections.

POWER Switch

Switch to turn off/on the device.

POWER

Plug the power adapter to this power jack

WPS

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

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.