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TEW-659BRV
Features
The 300Mbps Wireless N VPN Router, model TEW-659BRV, provides the ability to define
up to 80 Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnels*, all while generating a high speed
wireless network. IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP VPN pass-through sessions are supported and a
configurable firewall ensures the highest level of security.
This router provides powerful 300Mbps wireless connectivity and a WPS button on the
front of the router takes that hassle out of connecting to it. Four Fast Ethernet ports on
the back of the router help extend a wired network. Advanced Stateful Packet
Inspection (SPI) and Network Address Translation (NAT) encryption protects your digital
network. Advanced features include GRE tunneling, advanced Quality of Service (QoS)
controls, Domain filtering, packet filtering, and more.
•High-speed wireless data rates up to 300Mbps** using an IEEE 802.11n
connection
• 4 x 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN ports
• 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN port (Internet)
• Compatible with most popular cable/DSL Internet service providers using
Dynamic/Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP protocols
•Firewall protection with Network Address Translation (NAT), Stateful Packet
Inspection (SPI), and Denial of Service (DoS) prevention
• Supports up to 80* PPTP/L2TP/IPsec tunnels
• Supports up to 100 PPTP/L2TP/IPsec VPN pass through sessions
• Supports up to 8 Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnels
•Complete wireless security with WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2-PSK, and WEP
*The number of supported concurrent VPN tunnels is dependent upon available bandwidth
**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.
Product Hardware Features
Rear Panel View
•LAN Ports – Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) from your
router LAN ports and to your wired network devices.
•WAN Port - Connect an Ethernet cable (also called network cable) from your
router WAN port and to your xDSL/Cable modem.
•Power Port – Connect the included power adapter from your router power
port and to an available power outlet.
Note: Use only the adapter that came with your router.
•On/Off Power Switch – Push your router On/Off push button power switch to
turn your router “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position).
•Antennas – The antennas broadcasts wireless signals to allow your wireless
clients and wireless network devices to connect to your router.
Reset Button / WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Button – Push and hold this
button for 3 seconds to activate WPS. The wireless LED will be blinking green
rapidly when WPS is activated. Push and hold this button for 20 seconds and
release to reset your router to its factory defaults. The LEDs will blink rapidly
when the reset process is activated.
Wireless (Link/Activity) / WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) – This LED indicator is
blinking green when the wireless is “On” and functioning properly on your
router. This LED indicator will be blinking green rapidly while data is
transmitted or received by your wireless clients or wireless network devices
connected to your router. This LED indicator will also be blinking green rapidly
when WPS is activated.
WAN (Link/Activity) – This LED indicator is solid green when your router WAN
port is physically connected to the xDSL/Cable modem Ethernet port (also
called network port) successfully with an Ethernet cable (also called network
cable). The LED indicator will be blinking green while data is transmitted or
received through the WAN port of your router.
LAN 1-4 (Link/Activity) – These LED indicators are solid green when the LAN
ports are physically connected to your wired network devices successfully with
an Ethernet cable (also called network cable). These LED indicators will be
blinking green while data is transmitted or received through your router LAN
ports.
Status - This LED indicator is blinking green when your router is ready and
working successfully. If this LED indicator is solid green on or off, your router is
not receiving power or not working properly.
The router is installed in a main office location which is connected to the Internet. A
desktop computer is connected to one of the four LAN ports of the router using an
Ethernet cable (also called network cable) and a laptop is connected wirelessly using its
integrated wireless adapter to connect to the router allowing these computers to access
the Internet. The router is also configured as a Virtual Private Network (VPN) server to
allow secure remote access (over the Internet) to work related files and media located
at the main office to an employee working from an outside home office location.
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 web cameras.
•Modem – Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
•Router – Connects your wireless and wired network devices to each other and
to the modem.
•Switch – Allows you to 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 your computers and devices and also connects to the
modem.
2. Make sure that your modem is working. Your ISP can help you set up your modem
and verify that it’s working correctly.
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 12.
5. To set up wireless networking on your router, see “Wireless Networking and Security”
on page 13.
How to setup your router
The easiest way and fastest way to follow the included Quick Installation Guide or
continue to the next section “Router Installation” on page 6, and complete the
remaining sections of “Router Installation”.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:
•http://www.trendnet.com/support
(documentation, downloads, FAQs, how to contact technical support)
• Internet service to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service Provider)