Trendnet TEW-718BRM User's Guide

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Cover Page

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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 ................................................................................................. 18

Steps to improve wireless connectivity ....................................................................... 20

Advanced wireless settings .......................................................................................... 21

Multiple SSID ........................................................................................................... 21

Wireless Schedule ................................................................................................... 22

Wireless Isolation .................................................................................................... 22

Additional Wireless Settings ................................................................................... 23

Wireless Operation Modes .......................................................................................... 24

AP Router Mode ...................................................................................................... 24

AP Only Mode ......................................................................................................... 25

WDS Only Mode & WDS Hybrid Mode .................................................................... 26

Access Control Filters .................................................................... 30

Access control basics ................................................................................................... 30

MAC address filters ................................................................................................. 30

Domain/URL Filters ................................................................................................. 31

Keyword Blocking .................................................................................................... 32

Packet Outbound/Inbound Filter ............................................................................ 32

Advanced Router Setup ................................................................ 35

Access your router management page ........................................................................ 35

Change your router login password ............................................................................ 35

Set your router date and time ..................................................................................... 36

Manually configure your Internet connection ............................................................ 37

Clone a MAC address ................................................................................................... 37

Change your router IP address .................................................................................... 38

Set up the DHCP server on your router ....................................................................... 38

Set up DHCP reservation ............................................................................................. 40

Enable/disable UPnP on your router ........................................................................... 41

Allow/deny VPN connections through your router ..................................................... 41

Additional Security Settings ......................................................................................... 42

Allow/deny multicast streaming.................................................................................. 42

Identify your network on the Internet ........................................................................ 43

Allow remote access to your router management page ............................................. 43

Open a device on your network to the Internet .......................................................... 44

DMZ ......................................................................................................................... 44

Virtual Server .......................................................................................................... 44

Special Applications ................................................................................................ 46

Prioritize traffic using QoS (Quality of Service) ........................................................... 47

Create schedules ......................................................................................................... 48

Table of Contents

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Using VLANs ................................................................................................................. 49

Add static routes to your router .................................................................................. 50

Enable dynamic routing on your router ...................................................................... 51

Using WoL (Wake on LAN) on your router .................................................................. 51

Router Management Page Structure ............................................. 62

Technical Specifications ................................................................ 63

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 64

Table of Contents

Appendix ...................................................................................... 65

Setup IPv6 on your router ........................................................................................... 52

Router Maintenance & Monitoring ................................................ 53

Reset your router to factory defaults .......................................................................... 53

Router Default Settings ............................................................................................... 53

Backup and restore your router configuration settings .............................................. 54

Restart your router ...................................................................................................... 56

Check connectivity using the router management page ............................................. 56

Check the router system information .......................................................................... 57

View your router log .................................................................................................... 59

Configure your router log ............................................................................................ 60

Enable SNMP on your router ....................................................................................... 61

Enable TR-069 on your router ..................................................................................... 61

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Product Overview

Package Contents

In addition to your router, the package includes:

• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (User’s Guide)

• Network cable (1.5m / 5ft.)

• RJ-11 telephone cable (1.8m / 5ft.)

• Detachable Antenna

• Power adapter (5V DC, 1.2A)

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

TEW-718BRM

Features

The N150 Wireless ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router, model TEW-718BRM, provides both a modem for Internet access and a wireless n network in a single solution. No need to buy a separate modem and router. This modem supports Internet service providers with ADSL 2 and ADSL 2+ networks.

Install TEW-718BRM quickly with a step-by-step setup wizard to browse the Internet, download files, and video chat with the latest in wireless n technology. Connect computers, game consoles, and media players to the built-in 4-port switch. WMM® Quality of Service (QoS) technology prioritizes online gaming, Internet calls, and video streams. One-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connects WPS peripheral devices at the touch of a button.

• 4 x 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX RJ-45 LAN ports (option to convert port 1 to WAN

port)

• 1 x RJ-11 (telephone) ADSL WAN port (Internet)

• Detachable antenna

• WPS / reset button

• Status LEDs

• Router + Modem or Modem Only (Bridge) modes

• Modem compliant with ADSL, ASDL2, and ADSL2+ standards

• Wireless

o Data rates of up to 150 Mbps, based on IEEE 802.11n* o Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g standards o Create a wireless schedule to automatically turn off wireless when

away

o Broadcast up to 2 SSIDs with different wireless encryption o Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) data prioritization o Advanced wireless encryption up to WPA2-RADIUS o One touch wireless connection using the WPS button

• Supports up to 8 PVCs

• Support for IPv6: Static, DHCPv6, PPPoE, 6 to 4, and IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel,

Stateful / Stateless Auto-configuration

• Support for port-based and 802.1Q VLANs (ID range: 1~4094)

• Set device time using Network Time Protocol (NTP) and define schedules for

Wireless, Virtual Server, and Packet Filters

TEW-718BRM

Port

Ports

TRENDnet User’s Guide

• Smart Quality of Service (QoS) controls to allocate bandwidth to: Gaming, Chat,

VoIP, P2P, Video, and Web Access

• Advance Firewall protection with Network Address Translation (NAT), Stateful

Packet Inspection (SPI), and WAN stealth mode

• Supports Internet Group Multicast Protocol IGMPv1/2/3 proxy and snooping

for multicast applications

• Access Control: Virtual Servers, MAC / IP Packet Filters, URL / Keyword Filters,

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) host, PPTP / L2TP / IPsec VPN pass through

• Supports static and dynamic RIP v1/2 routing

• Dynamic DNS support

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

configuration of Internet applications

• Local / remote management via Web browser, upgrade firmware, and backup /

restore configuration

• Supports TR069 remote management (CPE and ACS support)

• Device monitoring using modem and router logs, email alerts, and SNMP v1/2c

support

*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

2dBi Detachable Antenna

Power

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

power port and to an available power outlet.

Note: Use only the adapter that came with your router.

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

modem router LAN ports to your wired network devices.

• ADSL WAN Port (RJ-11 telephone port) –Connect an RJ-11 telephone cable

from your modem router ADSL WAN port to your telephone jack/DSL line.

• Antenna – The antenna broadcast wireless network signals.

LAN

ADSL

TEW-718BRM

LED

TEW-718BRM

ADSL

WLAN

LAN 1-4

WPS Button/

Reset Button/

WLAN (On/Off)

• Status LED - This LED indicator is blinking green when your modem router is

ready and working successfully. If this LED indicator is solid green on or off, your router is not receiving power or ready, or not working properly.

• ADSL WAN (Link/Activity) LED – This LED indicator is blinking green when the

ADSL status of the modem router is ready to establish connection to your ISP. The LED indicator will turn solid green when the modem router has been properly configured with the settings provided by your ISP and successful ADSL connection has been made to your ISP. This LED indicator will be blink while data is transmitted or received through the ADSL port of your modem router.

• WLAN (Link/Activity) LED – This LED indicator is solid green when the wireless

is “On” and functioning properly on your modem router. This LED indicator will be blinking while data is transmitted or received by your wireless clients or wireless network devices connected to your modem router. This LED indicator will be off when the wireless functionality of your modem router is disabled.

• 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 modem router’s LAN ports.

• WPS/Reset/WLAN Button – This button has multiple functions depending on

the amount of time it is pushed and released.

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

seconds and release to activate WPS. Within 2 minutes, push and hold the WPS button on your wireless client device. WLAN LED indicator will blink rapidly to indicate that WPS has been activated.

o Reset – Push and hold this button for 15 seconds and release to reset

your router to its factory defaults. Status LED indicator will blink rapidly after released to indicate the reset process has started.

o WLAN (On/Off) – Push and hold this button for 10 seconds and release

to disable or enable the wireless functionality of your modem router. The Status LED will start to blink rapidly and the WLAN LED indicator will turn off (disabled) or turn on (enabled) to indicate the status of the wireless functionality of your modem router.

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Front View

Status

TRENDnet User’s Guide

TEW-718BRM

Application Diagram

The router is installed near the wall telephone jack/DSL line (DSL service supplied by your ISP “Internet Service Provider”) 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.

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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).

Note: The TEW-718BRM/TEW-718BRM5 is a combination DSL modem and router, therefore, you do not require a separate DSL modem from your ISP when setting up this product.

• 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 Network 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 a 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. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below.

3. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network, see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on page 11.

4. 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))

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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.

General ADSL Parameters VCI: ____ VPI: ____ MTU: ________ Data Encapsulation (LLC/VCMux) : _________ Schedule Type (UBR/CBR/VBR/GFR): _______ VLAN Tag (If required by your ISP): _________

ADSL Connection Types:

1. Ethernet over ATM (RFC 1483 Bridged) with NAT

• 1a. Obtain IP Address Automatically (Dynamic IP Address)

Host Name (Optional) ______________________ ISP registered Mac Address or Clone MAC address (Optional)___:___:___:___:___:___

• 1b. Fixed IP address (Static IP Address)

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

2. IP over ATM (RFC 1483 Routed)

• 2a. Obtain IP Address Automatically (Dynamic IP Address)

Host Name (Optional) ______________________ ISP registered Mac Address or Clone MAC address (Optional)___:___:___:___:___:___

• 2b . Fixed IP address (Static IP Address)

3. PPP over ATM (PPPoE)

• 3a. PPPoE to obtain IP automatically

Account/User Name: _________ Password: ________________

• 3b. PPPoE with a fixed IP address

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

4. PPP over Ethernet (PPPoA)

• 4a. PPPoA to obtain IP automatically

Account/User Name: _________ Password: ________________

• 4b. PPPoA with a fixed IP address

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Hardware Installation

1. Connect the detachable antenna to your modem router.

2. Connect one end of the RJ-11 telephone cable to the modem router ADSL port. Connect the other end of the RJ-11 telephone cable to the telephone jack/DSL line.

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

4. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and then to a power outlet.

5. Verify that the status LED indicators on the front of the modem to confirm the device is fully functional: Status (Green), ADSL (Green), WLAN (Green) and the LAN port (1,2,3,4) (Green) your computer is connected.

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Setup Wizard

1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and go to http://192.168.10.1

2. Enter the default user name and password and then click Login. Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin

. Your router will prompt you for a user name and password.

3. The Setup Wizard will automatically appear. In the “Old Password” field, enter your current login password (Default: admin). Then, in the “New Password” field enter a new login password for your modem router and enter it again next to “Reconfirm” to confirm the new password. This will change the default password required to log into your modem router. Click Next.

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

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. It is strongly recommended to change your modem router’s default password.

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

4. This section determines what method the router will use to interface with your ISP service. Select the ADSL Internet connection type provided by your ISP and click Next.

Note: It is strongly recommended to 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.

5. The Setup Wizard can automatically detect your VPI/VCI and Data Encapsulation settings of your ADSL connection. Select Auto-detect and click Next.

Note: If you encounter any issues with the Auto-Detect feature on the wizard, you can click “Skip Scan”, and configure your ADSL connection settings manually.

7. 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.

8. Select the type of wireless security and enter in the key that will be used to access your wireless network. Click Next.

TEW-718BRM

Note:

1. To protect your network from unauthorized access, it is recommended to enable

6. Depending the ADSL connection type you selected, you may need to enter additional information such as your PPPoE/PPPoA user name and password information provided by your ISP static IP . Enter any additional information required by your ISP for your ADSL connection and click Next.

wireless encryption. See “Secure your wireless network” on page 12 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.

TRENDnet User’s Guide

9. The Summary page will allow you to quickly review the settings you applied in the Setup Wizard. Click Apply Settings to commit the changes.

10. Wait for your modem router to apply the settings.

11. Click Finish to return to the router management page.

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

Note: If you cannot access the Internet, please verify your hardware connections and LED status and re-run the Setup Wizard to verify you have applied the correct settings.

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

TEW-718BRM

Connect additional wired devices to your network

You can connect additional computers or other network enabled devices to your network by using Network cables. Connect them to one of the available LAN ports labeled 1,2,3,4 on your modem 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.

TRENDnet User’s Guide

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 / WPA2: 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.

TEW-718BRM

• 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.

Security Standard

WEP

WPA

WPA2

Standards

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

802.11g speeds)

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

802.11g speeds)

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

Highest

Setting

Up to 54Mbps

Up to 450Mbps*

Encryption Strength

Low

Medium

High

Open System or

Different key sizes

TKIP

8-63 characters

AES

8-63 characters

300Mbps, or 450Mbps)

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended

configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network.

Compatible Wireless

Performance Under This

Additional Options

(802.11n devices will operate at

Shared Key, HEX or ASCII,

(802.11n devices will operate at

TKIP or AES, Preshared Key or RADIUS

Secure your wireless network

Setup > Wireless Settings

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 35

2. Click on Setup, and click on Wireless Settings.

3. Click on the Security Mode drop-down list to select your wireless security type.

TEW-718BRM

Recommended Configuration

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

Open System ASCII 13 characters

Preshared Key

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Selecting WEP:

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

• Encryption – Choose Open, Shared, or Auto.

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

• WEP Key 1-4

o 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.

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)

WEP Key Format

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

HEX ASCII

Selecting WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-PSK (WPA2-PSK recommended): If selecting WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-PSK, (Wi-Fi Protected Access

Preshared Key) please review the settings to configure and click Apply to save the

changes.

First, from the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-PSK.

o Select the Encryption type. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it is

recommended to use TKIP.

o When selecting WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK security, it is recommended to

use AES.

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

Create your Wireless security preshared key (password or key):

• Preshare Key – Enter the preshared key.

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

this router wirelessly

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

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.

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Selecting WPA, WPA / WPA2, or WPA2: If selecting WPA, WPA / WPA2, or WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access Extensible

Authentication Protocol) please review the settings to configure and click Apply to save

the changes.

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

Select the Encryption Type

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

o RADIUS Server IP – Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g.

192.168.10.250)

o RADIUS Port – Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use

for RADIUS authentication.

Note: It is recommended to use port 1812.

o RADIUS Shared Key – Enter the shared key (or 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

• 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 65 network.

for general information on connecting to a wireless

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

Connect wireless devices using WPS

Setup > Wireless Settings > WPS Setup

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to connect devices to your wireless network. If your wireless devices support WPS, you can use this feature to easily add wireless devices to your network.

Note: You will not be able to use WPS if you set the SSID Broadcast setting to Disabled.

There are two methods the WPS feature can easily connect your wireless devices to your network.

• Push Button Configuration (PBC) method o RECOMMENDED Hardware Push Button method–with an external

button located physically on your router and on your client device

o WPS Software/Virtual Push Button - located in router management

page

• PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method - located in router management

page

Note: Refer to your wireless device documentation for details on the operation of WPS.

Recommended Hardware Push Button (PBC) Method

Note: it is recommended that a wireless key (passphrase or password) is created before connecting clients using the PBC method. If no wireless key is defined when connecting via PBC, the router will automatically create an encryption key that is 64 characters long. This 64 character key will then have to be used if one has to connect computers to the router using the traditional connection method.

To add a wireless device to your network, simply push the WPS button on the wireless device you are connecting(consult client device User’s Guide for length of time), then push and hold the WPS button located on your router for 3 seconds and release it. The WLAN LED on your modem router will flash rapidly indicating that the WPS setup process has been activated. (See “Product Hardware Features” on page 2

For connecting additional WPS supported devices, repeat this process for each additional device.

PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button)

Setup > Wireless Settings > WPS Setup

In addition to the hardware push button located physically on your router, the router management page also has push button which is a software or virtual push button you can click to activate WPS on your router.

1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 35

2. Click on Setup and click Wireless Settings, then click on the WPS Setup button at the bottom of the page.

TEW-718BRM

)

TRENDnet User’s Guide

3. To add a wireless device to your network, simply the push the WPS button on the wireless device (consult wireless device’s User’s Guide for length of time), you are connecting, then in your router management page, make sure the Config Method is set to Push Button (default setting) and click on the Trigger button at the bottom of the page.

4. The WPS Status area will display status messages about the WPS process.

5. The WPS Status area will display “Configured” message to indicate that the wireless client device successfully connected using WPS.

PIN (Personal Identification Number)

Setup > Wireless Settings > WPS Setup

If your wireless device has WPS PIN (typically an 8-digit code printed on the wireless device product label or located in the wireless device wireless software utility), you can use this method.

1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 35

2. Click on Setup and click Wireless Settings, then click on the WPS Setup button at the bottom of the page.

3. Next to Config Status, click Release. The status will change to Unconfigured.

4. Click the Config Method drop-down list and select PIN Code. Click Apply.

5. In the empty field, enter the 8-digit WPS PIN of the wireless client device you are connecting and click Trigger.

Note: You may need to initiate the WPS PIN on your wireless device first when using this method. Refer to your wireless device documentation for details on the operation of WPS.

6. The WPS Status area will display “Configured” message to indicate that the wireless client device successfully connected using WPS.

TEW-718BRM

TRENDnet User’s Guide

TEW-718BRM

Basic wireless settings

Setup > Wireless Settings

This section outlines available management options under the Wireless Settings tab.

1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 35

2. Click on Setup, and click on Wireless Settings.

3. To save changes to this section, click Apply when finished.

• Wireless

o Enable turns on the wireless networking on your router (by default it

is enabled).

o Disable turns off wireless networking on your router.

Note: It is recommended to leave the wireless setting to Enable unless you do not plan on connecting any wireless computers or devices to your network.

• SSID Broadcast

o Enable allows wireless devices to search and discover your wireless

network name (also called SSID) broadcasted by your router.

o Disable turns off the ability for wireless devices to find your network.

It is still possible for wireless devices to be configured to connect to

your wireless network.

Note: Setting this option to Disable, will disable WPS functionality.

• Channel – In North America, this router can broadcast on 1 of 11 Channels (13

in Europe and other countries). Selecting the Auto option enables the router to

automatically select the best Channel for wireless communication. To manually

set the channel on which the router will broadcast, click the drop-down list and

select the desired Channel for wireless communication. The goal is to select the

Channel that is least used by neighboring wireless networks.

• SSID – This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier and is the name of your

wireless network. It differentiates your wireless network from others around you. By default, the router broadcast TRENDnet718 as the wireless network name. If you choose to change the SSID, change it to a name that you can easily remember.

• Wireless Mode - Select the appropriate mode for your network.

TRENDnet User’s Guide

o B/G/N mixed – Select this mode for the best compatibility. This mode

allows older 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices to connect to the

router in addition to newer 802.11n devices.

o B/G mixed – This mode only allows devices to connect to the router

using older and slow 802.11b or 802.11g technology and it thereby

reduces the router’s maximum speed to 54Mbps (typically not

recommended).

o N only – This mode only allows newer 802.11n devices to connect to

your router. This mode does ensure the highest speed and security for

your network, however if you have older 802.11g wireless clients, they

will no longer be able to connect to this router.

o G only – This mode only allows devices to connect to the router using

older and slow 802.11g technology (typically not recommended).

o B only – This mode only allows devices to connect to the router using

older and slow 802.11b technology (typically not recommended).

Note: Please check the specifications on your wireless devices for the highest wireless capability supported first before applying these settings. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you keep the default setting (B/G/N mixed) for the best compatibility.

When applying the 802.11 mode setting, please keep in mind the following:

• Wireless devices that support 802.11n are backwards compatible and can

connect wirelessly at 802.11g or 802.11b.

• Connecting at 802.11b or 802.11g will limit the capability of your 802.11n

supported wireless devices from obtaining higher performance and data rates.

• Allowing 802.11b or 802.11g devices to connect to an 802.11n capable wireless

network may degrade the wireless network performance below the higher performance and data rates of 802.11n.

• Wireless devices that only support 802.11b or 802.11g will not be able to

connect to a wireless network that is set to 802.11n only mode.

• Wireless devices that only support 802.11b will not be able to connect to a

wireless network that is set to 802.11g only mode.

• Bandwidth – This setting only applies to wireless devices connecting at

802.11n. Another term used to describe this parameter is Channel Width. Select the appropriate channel width for your wireless network.

o 20 MHz – This mode operates using a single 20MHz channel for

wireless devices connecting at 802.11n. This setting may provide more

stability than Auto 20/40 MHz for connectivity in busy wireless

environments where there are several wireless networks in the area.

o Auto 20 MHz/40 MHz – This mode can automatically switch between

using a single 20MHz channel or 40MHz (two 20MHz channels). When

40MHz is active, this mode is capable of providing higher performance

only if the wireless devices support the 40MHz channel width.

Enabling 20/40MHz typically results in substantial performance

increases when connecting to an 802.11n client.

• Wireless Client List – Clicking on the Wireless Client List button at the bottom

of the page will display a list of wireless clients that are currently connected to

your modem router.

TEW-718BRM

+ 51 hidden pages