TRENDnet TEW-822DRE User Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents......................................................................................2

Product Overview ....................................................................................4

Features ........................................................................................................................... 4

Easy Setup.................................................................................................................. 4

AC1200 Dual Band ................................................................................................. 4

Extreme Coverage .................................................................................................. 4

Gigabit Port ............................................................................................................... 4

No Clutter................................................................................................................... 4

Operating Modes..................................................................................................... 4

Encrypted Wireless................................................................................................ 4

Compatibility ............................................................................................................ 4

Targeted Beamforming ........................................................................................ 4

Package Contents......................................................................................................... 5

Hardware Features ..................................................................................6

Application Diagram ...............................................................................8

Range Extender Set Ups .............................................................................................. 9

WPS Connection ........................................................................................................... 9

Web Browser Configuration .................................................................................11

Access Point Set Up.....................................................................................................16

Connecting to your computer to TEW-822DRE............................................16

Range Extender Web Mana

System Management and Default Settings ......................................................17

Access the Management page ...............................................................................17

Accessing TEW-822DRE with 192.168.10.100: .......................................17

Accessing TEW-822DRE with dynamic IP: ................................................17

gement .................................................

Accessing TEW-822DRE with product name:...........................................17

Multi-Language ...........................................................................................................17

System Settings

Main - Wizard ..............................................................................................................18

Main - Network Settings..........................................................................................18

Dynamic IP...............................................................................................................18

Static IP .....................................................................................................................19

Main - System ..............................................................................................................20

Main - Time Settings .................................................................................................21

Main – IPv6 (Access Point Mode) ........................................................................22

Link-Local IPv6 Address ....................................................................................22

Static IPv6 Address ..............................................................................................22

Dynamic IPv6 Address........................................................................................23

Wireless (Range Extender Mode) .......................................................................24

Site Survey ...............................................................................................................24

Wireless (Access Point Mode) - Basic................................................................26

Wireless (Access Point Mode) - Advanced ......................................................29

Wireless (Access Point Mode) - WPS .................................................................30

Status - System Information ..................................................................................31

Status - Local Logs .....................................................................................................33

Status - Statistics ........................................................................................................34

Status - Wireless Client List ...................................................................................35

Status (Access Point Mode) – IPv6 .....................................................................35

Access (Access Point Mode) – MAC Filter ........................................................36

Access (Access Point Mode) – Multiple SSID ..................................................37

Wireless Security ..................................................................................................37

Access (Access Point Mode) – User Limit ........................................................38

Tools - Upload Firmware ........................................................................................38

Tools - Backup Settings ...........................................................................................39

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Tools - Ping Test.........................................................................................................39

Tools (Access Point Mode) - Schedule ..............................................................40

Edit a schedule .......................................................................................................40

Delete a schedule ..................................................................................................40

Tools - Email Notification.......................................................................................41

Tools - Remote Logging...........................................................................................42

Tools - LED Control ...................................................................................................42

Tools - Logout..............................................................................................................43

Technical Specifications

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Troubleshooting ....................................................................................

Appendix

How to setup a static IP address on your computer ...................................47

Windows 8...............................................................................................................47

Windows 7...............................................................................................................48

OS X.............................................................................................................................50

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Regulations..............................................................................................

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...................52

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ..............................................................52

Industry Canada .........................................................................................................53

Caution:.....................................................................................................................53

Avertissement:.......................................................................................................53

Radiation Exposure Statement: ......................................................................53

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:....................................................53

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................54

Safety .........................................................................................................................54

EMC.............................................................................................................................54

Radio Spectrum & Health ..................................................................................54

Energy Efficiency ..................................................................................................54

Directives .................................................................................................................54

RoHS ................................................................................................................................55

ErP Statement..............................................................................................................56

Limited

Warranty..................................................................................

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Product Overview

Features

TRENDnet's AC1200 WiFi Range Extender, model TEW-822DRE, offers extreme wireless coverage to eliminate existing wireless network dead spots. Setup takes minutes with no drivers to install and it stays out of the way by plugging directly into an outlet. Connect to either an existing WiFi N or WiFi AC router and extend concurrent WiFi N and AC networks into an area with low or no wireless.

TEW-822DRE

Easy Setup

Quick intuitive setup connects to either a WiFi AC or WiFi N network and adopts existing WiFi settings

AC1200 Dual Band

Broadcasts concurrent high speed 867 Mbps WiFi AC + 300 Mbps WiFi N networks

Extreme Coverage

Adjustable external antennas, high power amplifiers, and multiple antenna technology produces extreme wireless coverage

Gigabit Port

Gigabit port extends a high performance connection to a wired device

No Clutter

The extender plugs directly into an outlet

Operating Modes

External switch toggles between Extender (connects to a WiFi network) and Access Point (connects to a wired network) modes

Encrypted Wireless

Supports the latest encryption standards

Compatibility

Compatible with legacy wireless devices

Targeted Beamforming

Increased real-time performance by directing stronger wireless signals

to a device’s specific location

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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.

Package Contents

TEW-822DRE package includes:

• TEW-822DRE

• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (User’s Guide)

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

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Adjustable Antenna

Hardware Features

Network Port

Network Port Connect a network cable (Ethernet cable) to

your network when operating in AP (Access Point) mode.

Operation

Mode Switch

Position the Operation Mode Switch to Off to turn off the wireless. Position the switch to

Extender to operate TEW-822DRE in Range Extender mode. Position the switch to AP to

work in Access Point mode.

Operating Mode Switch

Plug

Power Plug Release Button

WPS

Button

LED

Indicator

WPS

(Wi-Fi Protected

Setup)

Button + LED

Indicator

Power

Push and release the WPS button to activate WPS copying wireless settings from your router (press 5 sec. in Range Extender mode) or connect to the client (press 1 sec. in Range Extender or AP mode). The LED indicator will start blinking when WPS pairing is activated.

Reset Button Resets your repeater. Push and hold this

button for 10 seconds with a pin or paper clip to reset configuration to factory default.

Power Plug

Release Button

To exchange different style of power plug. (This package comes with only one power plug.)

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Wireless

Network

Power

Network Connect a network cable (Ethernet cable) to your

computer for manual configuration.

Wireless The Wireless LED shows the wireless connection

between Range Extender and your wireless router.

Blue Light: When it lights with solid blue, the Range Extender established a good wireless

connection with your router. When it blinks, it means there are data running through the wireless connection.

Red Light: When wireless connection is weak, the Wireless LED is in red. The Range Extender can

still extend the weak wireless signal in lower speed. It is recommend to relocate your wireless router or

Range Extender once there’s a chance. Off: The Wireless LED will be turned off if there’s no

wireless connection to your wireless router at all.

LED Indicators

Power The indicator is blinking blue when your range

extender is powered on. When this light is off, there is no power on your range extender.

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Application Diagram

TEW-822DRE is a dual band

802.11ac range extender which can extend your wireless router’s range and coverage. Furthermore, it can expand signals to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to the clients for dual band concurrent connections. Simply plug the TEW-822DRE at a location in between your wireless router and your computer or mobile device to eliminate the dead spot of connection.

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Range Extender Set Ups

There are two ways to setup your Range Extender: by pushing Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button or web browser configuration.

WPS Connection

1. Plug in the TEW-822DRE to a power outlet nearby your wireless router and position the operation switch to Extender.

2. Press and release the WPS button for 5 seconds until the WPS LED lights. The LED will blink, which means the TEW-822DRE is starting WPS pairing.

3. Press and hold the WPS button on the router for 5 seconds to start WPS pairing.

4. The WPS will stop blinking and the Wireless LED will lit when the connection is established.

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5. Install the TEW-822DRE in the final location. For maximum performance, install the TEW-822DRE in a location where there is at least 2 bars of connection from your WiFi router to a mobile device.

If the Wireless LED light is blue, the wireless connection to the router is good. If the Wireless LED light is red, the wireless connection is weak. Consider to change the extender's location again to have better wireless connection to the router.

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Web Browser Configuration

1. Plug in the TEW-822DRE to a power outlet nearby your wireless router and position the operation switch to Extender.

2. Open your computer or mobile device wireless network settings and search for TRENDnet822_2.4G_xxxx pre-encrypted wireless network (The xxxx is a random number. Please find your unique wireless name and pre-set WiFi password from the label comes with the product. If you don’t have the label from the package, you can find the same information on the device label.)

Preset label in the package

Device label under the device

Press and release the WPS button. (do not hold the button for more than 3 second) or enter the WiFi password printed on the label to fill up the WiFi password.

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Alternatively, you can connect your computer to the TEW-822DRE with a network cable.

Connect a network cable (not included in the

3. Open the web browser and type http://tew-822dre or http://192.168.10.100 to access the administration page. (See trouble shooting page if you cannot access the administration page.)

Enter administrator login information. (The default user name is admin and the password is admin.)

package) from your computer to the TEW-822DRE’s network port.

4. The Setup Wizard is prompting on the screen. Click Next.

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5. Change your administrator password from the factory default setting and then click Next.

6. Choose manual setting to search and select your wireless router manually and then click on Next. (You can choose WPS to initialize the WPS pairing from the web management page here. Please see previous section WPS Connection for more detail.)

7. The TEW-822DRE will start searching for available wireless networks.

Select the wireless router or access point you want to connect with and then click Next. (If you don’t find the wireless network you want, click Last to start over the site survey again.)

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8. Enter the WiFi password and then click Next. (When necessary, check on Show Password to make sure the WiFi password you

In the case that you want to specifically connect to TEW-822DRE or your wireless router, you can setup the extended network with a different name.

Click Next after you choose your extended wireless network name.

10. Confirm the network setup and then click Next.

entered is correct.)

9. Choose the extended wireless network name. By default, the TEW-822DRE will have the same wireless name (SSID) to your wireless router. All your devices can seamlessly roaming in between TEW-822DRE and your wireless router.

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11. TEW-822DRE will reboot to apply the change. It will take about a minute before TEW-822DRE ready to work.

12. Relocate the TEW-822DRE and plug at a location between wireless router and your computer. Check the signal strength from the location you choose to the wireless router. If the signal strength is 2 bars or more. The signal strength is good from the wireless router.

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Access Point Set Up

The TEW-822DRE comes with pre-set wireless network name and WiFi password. Please find your unique wireless name and pre-set WiFi password from the label comes with the product. If you don’t have the label from the package later time, you can find the same information on the device label.)

Preset label in the package

To start using your TEW-822DRE, just position the operation mode switch to AP. Connect a network cable (not included in the package) home router to the TEW-822DRE’s network port. And, then plug in the TEW822DRE to a power socket. Then the dual band wireless is ready to use.

Device label under the device

Connecting to your computer to TEW-822DRE

1. Choose the TEW-822DRE wireless name from your computer.

2. Press and release the WPS button. (do not hold the button for more than 3 second) or enter the WiFi password printed on the label to fill up the WiFi password.

Login to your TEW-822DRE to customize your wireless name, password, and management login password can add on one more layer of network security and which is recommended.

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Range Extender Web Management

System Management and Default Settings

The TEW-822DRE has following settings:

User name: admin

Password: admin

Access the Management page

Select your preferred language in the TEW-822DRE login page.

The TEW-822DRE default IP address is 192.168.10.100. If you are operating in repeater mode. The management IP is default to dynamic and will be assigned by your router.

Accessing TEW-822DRE with 192.168.10.100:

Make sure your computer is on the same 192.168.100.x/ 255.255.255.0 network. You can setup your computer with a static IP address in this network. For more information on how to setup the static IP address, please see appendix on page 47 .

Accessing TEW-822DRE with dynamic IP:

Make sure your computer is also having the dynamic IP from your home router. To find out the exact IP address of TEW-822DRE, you can check the DHCP client list on your router management page.

Dafault IP: 192.168.10.100

Accessing TEW-822DRE with product name:

When your computer is on the same network of TEW-822DRE, you can also use the product name to access the management page. Just enter “http://tew-822dre” in your browser.

Multi-Language

Select your preferred language in the TEW-822DRE login page.

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System Settings

Main - Wizard

Run the setup wizard again for important setups. If you want to run the setup wizard again in later time, just click the wizard on the main menu of management page and follow through the settings.

Main - Network Settings

Setup your management IP address.

IPv4 Network

Network Address

Assigned with :

Click Save to save the changes

Dynamic IP

Dynamic IP (DHCP)

IP address : The IPv4 settings are getting from DHCP server

Choose how you want the management IP to be set. Either with dynamic IP or static IP. (Default is set to static IP with 192.168.10.100)

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