TRENDNET TEW712BR User Manual

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TEW-712BR

N150 Wireless Router

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Contents

Product Overview ........................................................................... 1

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................................................................... 1

Product Hardware Features ........................................................................................... 2

Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 4

Basic Router Setup .......................................................................... 5

Creating a Home Network ............................................................................................. 5

Router Installation ......................................................................................................... 6

Connect additional wired devices to your network ..................................................... 11

Wireless Networking and Security ................................................. 12

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network................................... 12

Secure your wireless network ..................................................................................... 13

Connect wireless devices to your router ..................................................................... 15

Connect wireless devices using WPS ........................................................................... 16

Basic wireless settings ................................................................................................. 17

Steps to improve wireless connectivity ....................................................................... 19

Advanced wireless settings .......................................................................................... 20

Access Control Filters .................................................................... 21

Access control basics ................................................................................................... 21

MAC address filters ................................................................................................. 21

Domain/URL Filters ................................................................................................. 23

Protocol/IP filters .................................................................................................... 24

Firewall rules ........................................................................................................... 24

Advanced Router Setup ................................................................ 26

Access your router management page ........................................................................ 26

Change your router login password ............................................................................ 27

Set your router date and time ..................................................................................... 27

Manually configure your Internet connection............................................................. 28

Clone a MAC address ................................................................................................... 28

Change your router IP address .................................................................................... 29

Set up the DHCP server on your router ....................................................................... 30

Set up DHCP reservation ............................................................................................. 31

Enable/disable UPnP on your router ........................................................................... 31

Allow/deny VPN connections through your router ..................................................... 32

Allow/deny multicast streaming .................................................................................. 32

Identify your network on the Internet ........................................................................ 32

Allow remote access to your router management page ............................................. 34

Open a device on your network to the Internet .......................................................... 34

DMZ ......................................................................................................................... 34

Virtual Server .......................................................................................................... 35

Special Applications ................................................................................................ 37

Add static routes to your router .................................................................................. 38

Enable dynamic routing on your router ...................................................................... 39

Router Maintenance & Monitoring ............................................... 40

Reset your router to factory defaults .......................................................................... 40

Router Default Settings ............................................................................................... 41

Backup and restore your router configuration settings .............................................. 41

Upgrade your router firmware .................................................................................... 42

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Restart your router ...................................................................................................... 43

Check connectivity using the router management page ............................................. 43

Check the router system information .......................................................................... 44

View your router log .................................................................................................... 45

Configure your router log ............................................................................................ 46

View your router packet statistics ............................................................................... 47

View wireless devices connected to your router ......................................................... 47

Capture packets using the router management page ................................................. 48

Enable SNMP on your router ....................................................................................... 48

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Router Management Page Structure.............................................. 49

Technical Specifications ................................................................. 50

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 51

Appendix ...................................................................................... 52

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Product Overview

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Features

TRENDnet’s Wireless N150 Router, model TEW-712BR, provides reliable 150Mbps wireless n speed and coverage to share files, play games, and surf the Internet.

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Advanced encryption protects your wireless network, Access Control tools help

Package Contents

In addition to your router, the package includes:

• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (User’s Guide)

• Network cable (1.5 m / 5 ft.)

• Power adapter (5V DC, 1A)

If any package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online retailer, or reseller/distributor from which the product was purchased.

block unwanted websites and unknown users, and embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%.

WMM® Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes gaming, Internet calls, and video streams. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connects other WPS supported wireless adapters at the touch of a button. LEDs on the front of the router convey device status. Network wired devices to the four Fast Ethernet ports on the back of the router.

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4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN ports

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1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX WAN port (Internet)

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High-speed data rates of up to 150Mbps based on IEEE 802.11n*

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Compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g standards

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GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%

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Compatible with most popular cable/DSL Internet service providers using Dynamic/Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP protocols

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One touch wireless connection to wireless clients using the WPS button

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Advanced wireless security of up to WPA2-RADIUS

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Internet Access Control (MAC Address, Domain, and IP Filtering)

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Easy setup via Web browser using Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, Firefox 2.0

or above, Chrome, Opera, Safari

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Firewall features Network Address Translation (NAT)

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Virtual server and Application Level Gateway (ALG) services for special

Internet applications

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Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for auto discovery and support for device configuration of Internet applications

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Dynamic DNS Client for dynamic Internet IP resolution

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Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) data prioritization

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Indoor range up to 100 meters (330 ft.) depending on the environment

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Outdoor range up to 300 meters (980 ft.) depending on the environment

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*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 View

WAN Port

Reset Button

• Reset Button – Use an item such as a paperclip to push and hold this button for

15 seconds and release to reset your router to its factory defaults.

• LAN Ports – Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) from your

router LAN ports to your wired network devices.

• WAN Port– Connect an Ethernet cable from your router WAN port to your

modem.

• Power Port – Connect the included power adapter from your router power

port and to an available power outlet.

LAN Ports

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Power Port

On/Off

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• On/Off Power Switch – Push the router On/Off power switch to turn your

router “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position).

• Antenna – The antenna broadcasts wireless network signals.

Front View

blinking green while data is transmitted or received through the WAN port of your router.

• WLAN (Link/Activity) LED – 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.

• LAN 1-4 (Link/Activity) LEDs – These LED indicators are solid green when the

LAN ports are successfully connected to your wired network devices (which are turned on). These LED indicators will blink green while data is transmitted or received through your router’s LAN ports.

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• Power LED -This LED indicator is solid green when your router is powered on.

Otherwise if this LED indicator is off, there is no power to your router.

• Status LED - 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.

• WAN (Link/Activity) LED – This LED indicator is solid green when your router

WAN port is physically connected to the modem Network port (also called network port) successfully with a Network cable. The LED indicator will be

• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) – Push and hold this button for 3 seconds to

activate WPS. The button LED is blinking blue when WPS is activated.

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Application Diagram

The router is installed near the modem (typically supplied by your ISP “Internet Service Provider”) and physically connected to it from the router’s WAN port to the modem’s network port which connects to the Internet. Wireless signals from the router are broadcasted to wireless clients such as laptops (with wireless capability) thereby providing Internet access.

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Basic Router Setup

Creating a Home Network

What is a network?

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 Internet cameras.

• Modem – Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet

Service Provider).

• Router – Connects multiple devices to the Internet.

• Switch –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 multiple devices to the Internet.

2. Make sure that your modem is working properly. Your modem is often provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when you sign up for Internet service. If your modem is not working contact your ISP to verify functionality.

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 11.

5. To set up wireless networking on your router, see “Wireless Networking and Security” on page 12.

How to setup your router

Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or continue to the next section “Router Installation” on page 6 for more detailed installation instructions.

Where to find more help

In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:

• http://www.trendnet.com/support

(documents, downloads, and FAQs are available from this Web page)

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Router Installation

Before you Install

Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) allow your router to connect to the Internet without verifying the information fields listed below. Skip this section for now and if your router cannot connect to the Internet using the standard installation process, come back to this page and contact your ISP to verify required ISP specification fields listed below.

1. Obtain IP Address Automatically (DHCP)

Host Name (Optional) Clone Mac Address (Optional)

2. Fixed IP address

WAN IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) WAN Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____ WAN Gateway IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ DNS Server Address 1: _____. _____._____._____ DNS Server Address 2: _____. _____._____._____

3. PPPoE to obtain IP automatically

User Name: _________ Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________

4. PPPoE with a fixed IP address

User Name: _________ Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________ IP Address: ____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)

5. PPTP or Russian PPTP

Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) My IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Subnet Mask:_____. _____._____._____ Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ Server IP: _____. _____._____._____ PPTP Account: ________________ PPTP Password: ________________ Retype Password: ________________

6. L2TP or Russia L2TP

Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) My IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Subnet Mask:_____. _____._____._____ Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ Server IP: _____. _____._____._____ L2TP Account: ________________ L2TP Password: ________________ Retype Password: ________________

7. Russia PPPoE

Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) User Name: _________ Password: ________________ Verify Password: ________________

IP Address: ____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129)

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Hardware Installation

1. Verify that you have an Internet connection when connecting your computer directly to your modem.

2. Turn off your modem.

3. Disconnect the Network cable from your computer to your modem.

4. Using a Network cable, connect the WAN port on the router to your modem.

5. Using another Network cable, connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the router.

6. Plug in the power adapter, connect it to the router’s power port, and then push the On/Off Power Switch to the “On” position (pushed in).

7. Turn on your modem.

8. Verify that the following front panel LED indicators on your router: Power (Solid Green), Status (Blinking Green), LAN 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Solid/Blinking Green for ports for which devices are connected), WAN (Solid/Blinking Green), and WLAN (Blinking Green).

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Setup Wizard

1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and go to http://192.168.10.1. Your router will prompt you for a user name and password.

2. Next to Language, click the drop-down list to select your preferred language. Enter the default user name and password and then click Login.

Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin

3. The Setup Wizard will automatically appear. Click Next.

Note: If the Setup Wizard does not automatically appear, click Wizard (the bottom button on the left tab).

4. Enter a new login password for your router and enter it again next to “Verify Password” to confirm. This will change the password required to log into your router. Click Next.

Note: This is the password to enter your router’s management interface and NOT to connect to the router wirelessly. Once you change the login password, it will be required every time you log into your router. Store your router password in a location that you can reference at a future time.

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5. Select the Time Zone for your router and click Next.

6. Click Next at the Set LAN connection and DHCP Server window.

Note: If you are an advanced user, you can make LAN IP address interface and DHCP IP address range changes here.

7. This section determines what method the router will use to interface with your ISP service. Most ISP services allow your router to obtain an IP address automatically. Do not change the default setting of Obtain IP Automatically and click next to proceed.

Note: If you know that your ISP requires a configuration other than Obtain IP Automatically or if are having difficulty completing the router installation, please contact your ISP to verify all required settings for one of the options listed on page 6. The options listed on page 6 match the settings options available to choose from.

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8. Wireless LAN: Select Enable for Wireless LAN.

Note: Selecting Disable will disable the wireless functionality of the router and will not allow wireless clients to connect.

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9. SSID: Enter a unique SSID (Wireless Network Name). Choose something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks (using laptops, smart phones, etc.) Click Next.

Note:

1. To protect your network from unauthorized access, it is recommended to enable wireless encryption. See “Secure your wireless network” on page 13 for information on configuring wireless security.

2. Once wireless security is enabled on your router, each wireless device connecting to your router must be configured with the same wireless security type and key.

10. Click Restart and wait for your router to reboot.

12. Verify you have an Internet connection by opening a Web browser on your computer.

Note: If you cannot access the Internet, power down your modem and router again. Occasionally certain modems need to be power cycled to adopt new router settings.

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11. Wait for your router to reboot.

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Connect additional wired devices to your network

You can connect additional computers or other network enabled devices to your network by using Ethernet cables to connect them to one of the available LAN ports labeled 1,2,3,4 on your router. Check the status of the LED indicators (1, 2, 3, or 4) on the front panel of your router to ensure the physical cable connection from your computer or device.

Note: If you encounter issues connecting to your network, there may be a problem with your computer or device network settings. Please ensure that your computer or device network settings (also called TCP/IP settings) are configured to obtain IP address settings automatically (also called dynamic IP address or DHCP) and to Obtain DNS Server address settings automatically.

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Wireless Networking and Security

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network

Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your new router.

There are a few different wireless security types supported in wireless networking each

having its own characteristics which may be more suitable for your wireless network

taking into consideration compatibility, performance, as well as the security strength

along with using older wireless networking hardware (also called legacy hardware).

It is strongly recommended to enable wireless security to prevent unwanted users from

accessing your network and network resources (personal documents, media, etc.).

In general, it is recommended that you choose the security type with the highest

strength and performance supported by the wireless computers and devices in your

network. Please review the security types to determine which one you should use for

your network.

Wireless Encryption Types

cards(wireless clients), you may have to set your router to WEP to allow the old

adapters to connect to the router. Note: This encryption standard will limit

connection speeds to 54Mbps.

• WPA: This encryption is significantly more robust than the WEP technology.

Much of the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver

upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under

this encryption type however are limited to 54Mbps.

• WPA-Auto: This setting provides the router with the ability to detect wireless

devices using either WPA or WPA2 encryption. Your wireless network will

automatically change the encryption setting based on the first wireless device

connected. For example, if the first wireless client that connects to your

wireless network uses WPA encryption your wireless network will use WPA

encryption. Only when all wireless clients disconnect to the network and a

wireless client with WPA2 encryption connects your wireless network will then

change to WPA2 encryption. NOTE: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds

and WPA encryption will limit your connection speeds to 54Mbps

• WPA2: This is the most secure wireless encryption available today, similar to

WPA encryption but more robust. This encryption standard also supports the

highest connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your router to this

encryption standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does

not support WPA2 encryption, then set your router to either WPA or WPA-Auto

encryption.

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• WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by older 802.11b/g hardware. This

is the oldest and least secure type of wireless encryption. It is generally not

recommended to use this encryption standard, however if you have old 802.11

b or 802.11g wireless adapters or computers with old embedded wireless

Note: Check the specifications of your wireless network adapters and wireless appliances to verify the highest level of encryption supported.

IEEE 802.11a/b/g

Highest

Encryption

Open System or

TKIP

AES

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Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network.

Security Standard

IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices

Compatible Wireless Standards

Performance Under This Setting Up to 54Mbps Up to 54Mbps Up to 450Mbps*

Strength Low Medium High

Additional Options

will operate at

802.11g to connect using this standard)

Shared Key, HEX or ASCII, Different key sizes

WEP WPA WPA2

(802.11n devices will operate at

802.11g to connect using this standard) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

TKIP or AES, Preshared Key or RADIUS

Secure your wireless network

Wireless > Security

After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see “How to choose the security type for your wireless network” on page 12), you can set up wireless security.

1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27).

2. Click on Wireless, and click on Security.

3. Click on the Authentication Type drop-down list to select your wireless security type.

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Recommended Configuration

*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps, 300Mbps, or 450Mbps)

Open System ASCII 13 characters

Preshared Key 8-63 characters

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Selecting WEP:

If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes.

• WEP– Choose Open System or Shared Key.

Note: It is recommended to use Open System because it is known to be more secure than Shared Key.

• Mode – Choose HEX or ASCII.

Note: It is recommended to use ASCII because of the much larger character set that can be used to create the key.

• WEP Key – Choose the key length 64-bit or 128-bit.

Note: It is recommended to use 128-bit because it is more secure to use a key that consists of more characters.

• Key 1-4

o This is where you enter the password or key needed for a computer to

connect to the router wirelessly

o You can define up to 4 passwords or 4 keys. Only one key can be active

at a given time. Most users simply define one key.

o Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key. o When connecting to the router, the client must match both the

password and the Key number. (e.g. if you have activated Key 2 with a

password of 12345, then the client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block the ability to connect) and enter password 12345)

Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 (WPA2 recommended):

First, from the Authentication Type row, select WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2.

Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP

• PSK stands for Preshared Key

• EAP stands for Extensive Authentication Protocol, also called Remote

Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS).

Note: EAP requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to create a passphrase.

The following section outlines options when selecting PSK (Preshared Key Protocol),

WEP Key Format HEX ASCII

Character set 0-9 & A-F, a-f only Alphanumeric (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)

64-bit key length 10 characters 5 characters

128-bit key length 26 characters 13 characters

o Select a Cipher Type. When selecting WPA security, it is recommended

to use TKIP.

o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.

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Create your Wireless security Passphrase (password or key):

• Passphrase – Enter the passphrase.

o This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to

this router wirelessly

• Confirmed Passphrase – Re-enter the passphrase.

Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.)

The following section outlines options when selecting EAP (Extensive Authentication Protocol),

EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is also called Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.

Select a Cipher Type

o When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use TKIP. o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES.

• RADIUS Server 1/2 - Configure the RADIUS server settings.

Note: RADIUS Server 2 is optional and can be configured as a backup if there are any issues with RADIUS Server 1.

o IP – Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250) o Port – Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for

RADIUS authentication.

Note: It is recommended to use port 1812.

o Shared Secret – Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router

with your RADIUS server.

Connect wireless devices to your router

A variety of wireless network devices can connect to your wireless network such as:

• Gaming Consoles

• Internet enabled TVs

• Network media players

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• Smart Phones

• Wireless Laptop computers

• Wireless IP cameras

Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available wireless networks, therefore, you must refer to the User’s Manual/Guide of your wireless client device to determine how to search and connect to this router’s wireless network.

See the “Appendix” on page 53 for general information on connecting to a wireless network.

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