Trendnet TEW-750DAP User's Guide

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Application Diagram ...................................................................................................... 3

Basic Access Point Setup ................................................................. 4

Expanding a Home Network .......................................................................................... 4

Basic Installation ............................................................................................................ 5

Connect additional wired devices to your network ....................................................... 7

Access your access point management page .................................... 8

Choosing your device mode ............................................................. 9

Access Point (AP) Mode ................................................................................................. 9

Set the device to access point mode ................................................................. 10

Using access point mode ................................................................................... 10

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 access point .................................................. 15

Connect wireless devices using WPS ................................................................. 15

Steps to improve wireless connectivity ............................................................. 18

Multiple SSID...................................................................................................... 19

Allow/deny multicast streaming ........................................................................ 20

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

Wireless Bridge (WDS) Mode ...................................................................................... 22

Wireless Bridge (WDS) with Access Point (AP) Mode .................................................. 24

Planning for Wireless Bridging (WDS) ................................................................ 26

Creating a Wireless Bridge (WDS) ...................................................................... 28

Bridging additional WDS supported devices ...................................................... 30

Additional WDS Options .................................................................................... 31

• Lazy WDS .................................................................................................... 31

• WDS Site Survey ......................................................................................... 31

• Spanning Tree Protocol .............................................................................. 31

Wireless Range Extender (AP Repeater) ..................................................................... 32

Set the device to wireless range extender (repeater) mode ............................. 33

Using wireless range extender (repeater) mode ............................................... 33

Client Bridge ................................................................................................................ 35

Set the device to client bridge mode ................................................................. 36

Using client bridge mode ................................................................................... 36

Access Control Filters .................................................................... 38

MAC Address Filters .................................................................................................... 38

Advanced Access Point Setup ........................................................ 39

Change your access point login password ................................................................... 39

Change your device name ........................................................................................... 39

IPv6 Connection Settings ............................................................................................. 40

Change your access point IP address ........................................................................... 40

Set up the DHCP server on your access point ............................................................. 41

Add a DHCP reservation .............................................................................................. 42

Allow/deny multicast streaming.................................................................................. 43

Set your access point date and time ........................................................................... 44

Create schedules ......................................................................................................... 45

Access Point Maintenance & Monitoring ....................................... 46

Reset your Access Point to factory defaults ................................................................ 46

Access Point Default Settings ...................................................................................... 46

Backup and restore your access point configuration settings ..................................... 47

Reboot your access point ............................................................................................ 47

Upgrade your access point firmware .......................................................................... 48

Wireless Client List ...................................................................................................... 49

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Check the access point system information ................................................................ 50

View your access point log .......................................................................................... 53

Configure your access point log ................................................................................... 53

Save your access point log ........................................................................................... 54

Access Point Mode Management Page Structure ........................... 56

AP Repeater/Client Bridge Mode Management Page Structure ...... 57

Technical Specifications................................................................. 58

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 59

Appendix ...................................................................................... 60

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Product Overview

Features

TRENDnet’s N600 Dual Band Wireless Access Point, model TEW-750DAP, supports Access Point (AP), Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Bridge, AP + WDS, Repeater, and Client Bridge mode functionality. A convenient wireless scan feature streamlines the WDS setup process. Embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%. Multiple SSIDs are supported for each band.

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Ease of Use

Multi-Mode Support

Supports Access Point (AP), WDS Bridge, and WDS Bridge + Access Point, Repeater, and Client Bridge modes

WDS Wireless Scan

Wireless Scan support for WDS setup automatically populates MAC address

One Touch Connection

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Package Contents

In addition to your access point, the package includes:

• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (User’s Guide)

• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

• 1 x Network cable (1.5m / 5ft.)

• Power Adapter (12V, 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.

Securely connect to the wireless network at the touch of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button

Multi Language

Multi Language Interface: English, Spanish, French, German, and Russian

Logs

Real time logs and statistics help trouble shooting

Reset Button

Ports 1-4

Power Port

WPS Button

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Security

Encrypted Wireless

Product Hardware Features

Rear View

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Support for wireless encryption of up to WPA2

Multiple SSIDs Create multiple SSIDs per wireless band

Performance

N600 Wireless

Proven concurrent dual band 300 Mbps Wireless N

Wireless Coverage

Extended wireless coverage with MIMO antenna technology

Compatibility

10/100Mbps

Ethernet LAN

Compatible with legacy wireless devices

On/Off Power Switch

Energy Savings

Embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%

IPv6

IPv6 network 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

• Reset Button – Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to reset the access

point.

• WPS Button (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) – Push and hold this button for 5 seconds

to activate WPS. The Power LED will blink when WPS is activated.

Note: WPS is only available when the device is in Access Point mode.

• Ethernet LAN Ports 1-4 – Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables)

from your access point to your router and wired network devices.

• Power Port – Connect the included power adapter from your access point

power port and to an available power outlet.

• On/Off Power Switch – Push the access point On/Off power switch to turn

your access point “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position).

Wireless LED

WPS LED

Power LED

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Front View

when data is transmitted or received by your wireless client devices connected to your access point.

• Ethernet LAN Ports 1-4 (Link/Activity) LED: These LED indicators are

solid green when the LAN ports 1-4 are physically connected to your wired network devices (which are turned on) with a network or Ethernet cable. These LED indicators will blink green while data is transmitted or received through your access point’s Ethernet LAN ports.

• Power LED: The indicator is solid green when your access point is

powered on. Otherwise if this LED indicator is off, there is no power to your access point. The indicator will also blink when WPS is activated. The LED will stop blinking and remain solid green automatically once WPS process is completed.

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Application Diagram

LAN Ports 1-4 LEDs

The first access point is installed near your modem/router (typically supplied by your ISP “Internet Service Provider”) and physically connected using one of your access point’s Ethernet LAN ports.

• WPS LED: The indicator will blink when WPS is activated. The LED will

stop blinking and remain solid green automatically once WPS process is completed.

• Wireless (Link/Activity) LED: The indicator turns on solid green when

wireless is enabled on your access point. The indicator will blink during

The access point is configured to create a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Bridge or wireless bridge to a second access point installed in your entertainment center extending wireless coverage as well as wired network connectivity to media devices (TVs, game consoles, or media bridges) using the four Ethernet LAN ports. In addition, 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals from both access points are broadcasted to wireless clients such as laptops (with wireless capability), thereby providing network connectivity and Internet access for all wireless client devices and extending network connectivity.

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Basic Access Point Setup

Expanding 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 expand a home network

The access point provides multiple modes to extend your current network. The access point offers the following modes:

• Access Point (Default)

• Wireless Bridge (also known as WDS mode)

• Wireless Range Extender (also known as repeater mode)

• Wireless Client Bridge (also known as wireless client adapter mode)

For detailed information on these modes and how to use them, please refer to the following section Choosing your device mode

Where to find more help

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

• http://www.trendnet.com/support

available from this Web page)

on page 9.

(documents, downloads, and FAQs are

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Basic Installation

1. Connect the power adapter to the access point and then to a power outlet. Connect your computer to one of the access point’s LAN ports (1-4). Push the ON/OFF switch on the TEW-750DAP to power up the access point.

2. Assign a static IP address to your computer’s network adapter in the subnet of

192.168.10.x (ex. 192.168.10.25) and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. (Please refer to the Appendix

3. Open your web browser and enter http://tew-750dap

Note: You can also access the device using the default IP address (192.168.10.100)

on page 60 on how to assign static IP address to your computer)

4. Enter the User Name and Password. By default User Name: admin Password: admin

5. Enter a new password, verify the new password and click Next.

Note: The Wizard should automatically appear. If the wizard does not appear automatically, click Main and then click Wizard.

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6. Select Access Point and then click Next.

7. For added security, we have pre-encrypted each TEW-750DAP with a unique Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Key. You can find these pre-configured settings on the labels at the front and back of the TEW-750DAP. You will use this information to connect wirelessly to the access point. To change the Wi-Fi key, please refer to

Wireless Network on page 13. If the access point is reset, the Wi-Fi Key and Wi-Fi Name

will also reset to factory defaults click Next.

8. Please wait while the settings are being applied. Setup is complete. Connect the access point to your router and connect your network ready devices to the access point’s LAN ports.

Note: To configure additional modes, please refer to the Choosing your device mode page 9.

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Connect additional wired devices to your network

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

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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Access your access point management page

Note: Your access point management page URL/domain name http://tew-750dap or default IP address http://192.168.10.100 (e.g. Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, Chrome™, Safari®, Opera™) and will be referenced frequently in this User’s Guide.

If you have changed the default IP address, you will need to ensure that your computer is configured with IP address settings in the same subnet as the as the access point in order to access the access point management page. (Ex. Access Point IP address changed to 192.168.0.100 / 255.255.255.0, example computer address 192.168.0.25 / 255.255.255.0).

1. Open your web browser and go to URL/domain name http://tew-750dap or IP address http://192.168.10.100

2. By default, the user name is admin and password is admin. You can also find the Password on a sticker on the side of the access point and on the label on the bottom of the access point. Enter your Username and Password, select your preferred language, then click Login.

Note: If you have changed the password already such as in the Setup Wizard, you will need to login using the new password.

Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin

Note: User Name and Password are case sensitive.

. Your access point will prompt you for a user name and password.

is accessed through the use of your Internet web browser

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Choosing your device mode

Access Point (AP) Mode

By default, your access point functions in Access Point mode, creating a wireless network to allow wireless client devices to connect and access your network resources and access the Internet.

The diagram below shows your access point connected to one of your router LAN ports and functioning in Access Point mode allowing wireless clients (ex. laptops, game consoles, DVRs, Smart TVs, and mobile devices, etc.) to wirelessly connect to your access point to establish network and Internet connectivity.

Note: The TEW-750DAP has dual band wireless capability allowing the access point to broadcast a wireless network name on two separate bands, 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Wireless clients can connect to your access on either band depending on the wireless band supported by your wireless client. The 2.4GHz band is more commonly used and supported for general applications such as Internet access and web browsing. The 5GHz band is less commonly used and supported which can be more useful for higher or stable bandwidth application requirements such as media streaming as this band may be less likely affected by neighboring wireless networks operating on the 5GHz band.

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Set the device to access point mode

Main > Device Mode

Note: By default, the device is set to function in access point mode.

1. Log into your access point management page (see “

management page” on page 11).

2. Click on Main, click on Device Mode.

3. Click the Device Operation Mode drop-down list and select Access Point.

4. To save changes, click Save Settings.

Note: If you would like to discard the changes, click Don’t Save Settings.

Using access point mode

Wireless > Basic

This section outlines available management options under basic wireless sub tab for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless sections.

Access your access point

1. Log into your access point management page (see “

management page” on page 11).

2. Click on Wireless, click on Basic scroll down to Wireless Network Settings (2.4GHz or

5GHz)

3. Review the settings, click Save Settings when finished.

• Enable Wireless – Check the option to enable the wireless network/band or

uncheck to disable. Note: It is recommended to leave this setting checked.

o New Schedule – The schedule function allows you to define a schedule when the

wireless should be turned on. To define a new schedule, click New Schedule and refer to page 45 Create Schedules the drop-down list and the new schedule will be available for selection.

. After you have created a new schedule, click

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• Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the wireless name (SSID) for your wireless

network. 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 access point’s wireless name is unique to the device. If you choose to change the SSID, change it to a name that you can easily remember.

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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, 802.11b, or 802.11a.

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

supported wireless devices from obtaining higher performance and data rates.

• Allowing 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11a 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, 802.11g, or 802.11a 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.

• Enable Auto Channel Scan – Check this option to set your access point to scan for

which wireless channels to use automatically.

• Wireless Channel – Unchecking the Enable Auto Channel Scan option will you to

manually set the channel on which the access point will broadcast. Click the dropdown list and select the desired Channel for wireless communication. The goal is to select the Channel that is least used by neighboring wireless networks.

• Channel Width: Select the appropriate channel width for your wireless network.

This setting only applies to 802.11n. For greater 802.11n performance, select 20/40MHz (Auto) (Options: 20MHz or 20/40MHz (Auto)). It is recommended to use the default channel bandwidth settings.

Note: Please note that this setting may provide more stability than the higher channel bandwidth settings such as 20/40MHz (Auto) for connectivity in busy wireless environments where there are several wireless networks in the area.

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

wireless devices connecting at 802.11n on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz. This setting may provide more stability than 20/40MHz (Auto) for connectivity in busy wireless environments where there are several neighboring wireless networks in the area.

o 20/40MHz (Auto) –When 20/40MHz (Auto) is active, this mode is

capable of providing higher performance only if the wireless devices

support the channel bandwidth settings. Enabling 20/40MHz (Auto)

typically results in substantial performance increases when connecting

• Visibility Status

o Visible - allows wireless devices to search and discover your wireless network

name (also called SSID) broadcasted by your access point.

o Invisible - 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. Disabling this setting will disable WPS functionality.

an 802.11n client.

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• Transmission Rate – Allows you to lock down the wireless transmission rate.

Note: This feature is only available when using 802.11 n only mode.

• WMM: Wi-Fi Multimedia is a Quality of Service (QoS) feature which prioritizes

audio and video data packets. This feature requires the wireless device to also support WMM. Click Enabled (recommended) or Disabled to turn this feature on or off on your access point. Note: This feature can only be disabled in

802.11a/b/g modes.

Security Standard

WEP

WPA

WPA2

Standards

using this standard)

IEEE 802.11a/b/g

standard)

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

Highest

Setting

Up to 54Mbps

Up to 300Mbps

Encryption Strength

Low

Medium

High

Open System or

Different key sizes

TKIP

8-63 characters

AES

8-63 characters

300Mbps)

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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 access point. 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

• 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 cards(wireless clients), you may have to set your access point to WEP to allow the old adapters to connect to the access point.

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 access point 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 access point to this encryption standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not support WPA2 encryption, then set your access point to either WPA or WPA-Auto encryption.

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

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

IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices

Compatible Wireless

Performance Under This

Additional Options

Recommended Configuration

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

will operate at

802.11g to connect

Shared Key, HEX or ASCII,

Open System ASCII 13 characters

(802.11n devices will operate at

802.11g to connect using this

TKIP or AES, Preshared Key or RADIUS

Preshared Key

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Secure your wireless network

Wireless > Basic

After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see “How to choose the security type for your wireless network wireless security.

Note: By default, your access point is configured with a predefined wireless network name (SSID) and security key using WPA2-Personal. The predefined wireless network name and security can be found on the sticker on the side of the access point or on the device label at the bottom of the access point.

1. Log into your access point management page (see “

management page” on page 11).

2. Click on Wireless, and click on Basic.

4. Under Wireless Security Mode (2.4GHz or 5GHz), click on the Security Mode drop-

down list to select your wireless security type.

Selecting WEP:

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

” on page 12), you can set up

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• WEP Key Length: 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.

• Authentication: Choose Both or Shared.

Note: It is recommended to use Both which includes both Open and Shared. Open is known to be more secure than Shared Key.

o WEP Key: Enter the WEP key. This is the password or key that is used to connect

your computer to this access point wirelessly.

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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

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Selecting WPA-Personal with Auto (WPA or WPA2)/WPA Only/WPA2 Only (WPA2 Only recommended):

In the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-Personal. Please review the WPAPersonal settings to configure and click Save Settings to save the changes.

The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-Enterprise (EAP or RADIUS). This security type is also known as EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) or Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.

Note: This security type requires an external RADIUS server, Pre-Shared Key only requires you to create a passphrase.

• RADIUS Server Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g.

192.168.10.250)

• RADIUS Port: Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS

authentication.

Note: It is recommended to use port 1812 which is typical default RADIUS port.

• RADIUS Server Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret used to authorize your

access point with your RADIUS server.

• Advance Setting – Click this option to set up an additional backup RADIUS server.

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Selecting WPA-Enterprise with Auto (WPA or WPA2)/WPA Only/WPA2 Only (WPA2 Only recommended):

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Connect wireless devices to your access point

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 access point’s wireless network.

See the “Appendix network.

” on page 60 for general information on connecting to a wireless

Connect wireless devices using WPS

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 or if you are using WEP security. Please note that WPS functionality will only be available when the Device Mode is set to Access Point mode under Main > Device Mode.

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 access point and on your client device

o WPS Software/Virtual Push Button - located in access point management page

• PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method - located in access point 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. By default your access point is preconfigured with a wireless encryption key. If no wireless key is defined when connecting via PBC, the access point 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 access point 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 access point for 3 seconds and release it. The WPS LED will blink to indicate WPS has been activated on your access point. (See “Product Hardware Features

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

” on page 2)

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PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button)

Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup

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

1. Log into your access point management page (see “

management page” on page 11).

2. Click on Wireless, and click on Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

3. To add a wireless device to your network, click the Connect button in the access point management page.

4. Make sure Auto is selected and click Next.

5. Select PBC and click Connect. Then push the WPS button on the wireless device (consult wireless device’s User’s Guide for length of time) you are connecting.

Access your access point

6. Wait for your access point to finsh the WPS process.

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7. If successful, you will receive the message below. Click on Wireless Status to view the

information about the current wireless client devices connected to your access point.

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PIN (Personal Identification Number)

Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected 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 access point management page (see “

management page” on page 11).

2. Click on Wireless, and click on Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

3. To add a wireless device to your network, click the Connect button in the access point management page.

4. Make sure Auto is selected and click Next.

5. Select PIN and enter the 8-digit numeric PIN number of the wireless client device and click Connect.

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.

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6. Wait for your access point to finsh the WPS process.

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7. If successful, you will receive the message below. Click on Wireless Status to view the information about the current wireless client devices connected to your access point.

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Steps to improve wireless connectivity

There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. Follow these tips to help improve your wireless connectivity:

1. 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.

a. For the widest coverage area, install your access point near the center

of your home, and near the ceiling, if possible.

b. Avoid placing the access point on or near metal objects (such as file

cabinets and metal furniture), reflective surfaces (such as glass or mirrors), and masonry walls.

c. Any obstruction can weaken the wireless signal (even non-metallic

objects), so the fewer obstructions between the access point and the wireless device, the better.

d. Place the access point in a location away from other electronics,

motors, and fluorescent lighting.

e. Many environmental variables can affect the access point’s

performance, so if your wireless signal is weak, place the access point in several locations and test the signal strength to determine the ideal position.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n or 802.11ac. If a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance of the entire wireless network may be slower. If you are still experiencing low or no signal consider repositioning the wireless devices, installing additional access points or wireless extenders.

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