Trendnet TEW-827DRU User's Guide

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Table of Contents

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

PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) .................................................................. 27

PIN (Personal Identification Number)................................................................ 27

Advanced wireless settings ......................................................................................... 28

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

Features ......................................................................................................................... 2

Product Hardware Features........................................................................................... 3

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

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

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

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

Connect additional wired devices to your network ....................................................... 9

Basic Router Settings ..................................................................... 10

Access your router management page ........................................................................ 10

Network Status ............................................................................................................ 10

Committing your router configuration changes .......................................................... 11

Wireless Settings ......................................................................................................... 12

Guest Network ............................................................................................................. 13

Parental Control ........................................................................................................... 15

Access Rule (MAC/IP Filter) ............................................................................... 15

Website Filter..................................................................................................... 17

Web Management System (Router Limits™) ............................................................... 18

Setup your router with Router Limits ................................................................ 18

Router Limits Content Management ................................................................. 20

Wireless Networking and Security ................................................. 23

How to choose the type of security for your wireless network .................................. 23

Secure your wireless network ..................................................................................... 24

Connect wireless devices to your router ..................................................................... 26

Connect wireless devices using WPS ........................................................................... 26

Multiple SSID ..................................................................................................... 28

Wireless bridging using WDS (Wireless Distribution System) ........................... 29

Wireless Client Bridge Mode ............................................................................. 31

Advanced Settings ............................................................................................. 33

Steps to improve wireless connectivity ....................................................................... 35

Advanced Router Settings ............................................................. 36

Change your router login password ............................................................................ 36

Manually configure your Internet connection ............................................................ 36

IPv6 Settings ................................................................................................................ 37

Clone a MAC address ................................................................................................... 38

Change your router IP address .................................................................................... 39

Set up the DHCP server on your router ....................................................................... 39

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

Enable/disable UPnP on your router ........................................................................... 42

Enable/disable Application Layer Gateways (ALG) ...................................................... 42

Denial of Service (DoS) ................................................................................................ 43

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

IPv6 Firewall ................................................................................................................ 44

Identify your network on the Internet ........................................................................ 45

Set your router date and time ..................................................................................... 46

Create schedules ......................................................................................................... 47

Access Control (IP Protocol Filter) ............................................................................... 48

Inbound Filter .............................................................................................................. 49

Open a device on your network to the Internet .......................................................... 50

DMZ ................................................................................................................... 50

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Virtual Server ............................................................................................................... 50

Ping Watchdog ............................................................................................................ 71

Special Applications ........................................................................................... 52

Allow remote access to your router management page ................. 54

Add static routes .......................................................................................................... 54

Enable Dynamic Routing .............................................................................................. 55

Using External USB Storage ........................................................... 56

File Sharing Server ....................................................................................................... 56

iTunes Server ..................................................................................................... 56

DLNA Server ....................................................................................................... 56

Samba Server ..................................................................................................... 56

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Server .............................................................................. 58

BitTorrent Client Settings ............................................................................................ 59

Virtual Private Networking (VPN) .................................................. 60

Creating a Virtual Private Network .............................................................................. 60

Router Maintenance & Monitoring ................................................ 66

Reset your router to factory defaults .......................................................................... 66

Router Default Settings ............................................................................................... 66

Backup and restore your router configuration settings .............................................. 67

Reboot your router ...................................................................................................... 67

Upgrade your router firmware .................................................................................... 68

Allow/deny ping requests to your router from the Internet ....................................... 70

How to capture network packets ................................................................................ 70

Diagnostic Tools ........................................................................................................... 71

Auto Reboot ................................................................................................................ 72

Wireless Client List ...................................................................................................... 72

Check the router system information ......................................................................... 73

View your router log .................................................................................................... 75

Router Management Page Structure ............................................. 76

Technical Specifications ................................................................ 77

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 79

Appendix ...................................................................................... 80

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Product Overview

Package Contents

In addition to your router and 4 detachable high gain antennas, the package includes:

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

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Features

TRENDnet’s AC2600 MU-MIMO WiFi Router, model TEW-827DRU, is built to perform in a busy connected home. It generates two quad-stream WiFi networks—a 1,733Mbps WiFi AC and a concurrent 800Mbps WiFi N network. MU-MIMO technology processes multiple data streams simultaneously, increasing real-time WiFi performance when multiple devices access the network. Use the gigabit Ethernet ports and USB 3.0 share port to further extend network connectivity.

Easy Setup

Get up and running in minutes with the intuitive guided setup

AC2600 WiFi

Concurrent dual band, quad-stream 1,733Mbps WiFi AC + 800Mbps WiFi N bands

MU-MIMO Performance

MU-MIMO technology enables the router to processes multiple data streams simultaneously—with so many connected devices in today’s home, MU-MIMO increases real-time WiFi performance

Pre-Encrypted Wireless

For added convenience the WiFi is pre-encrypted with its own unique password

Guest Network

Create an isolated WiFi network for guest internet access only

Parental Controls

Limit access to specific websites and control connected device access to the network

Targeted Beamforming

Beamforming increases real-time performance by directing stronger wireless signals to your specific location

File Sharing Support

Management controls to optimize BitTorrent sharing, iTunes server streams, and Samba (SMB) clients

*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. For maximum performance of up to 1.733 Gbps use with a 1.733 Gbps 802.11ac wireless adapter. For maximum performance of up to 800 Mbps, use with an 800 Mbps 802.11n wireless adapter. Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) requires the use of multiple MUMIMO enabled wireless adapters.

** Due to regulatory requirements, the wireless channels specified cannot be statically assigned, but will be available within the available wireless channels when set to auto.

Wireless Coverage

External high gain antennas maximize wireless coverage

Gigabit Ports

Four gigabit ports support high performance wired connections

USB 3.0 Share Port

Share content across the network with the USB 3.0 share port

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Item

Description

USB 3.0 Port

Connect USB storage devices to share over the network via FTP or Windows® SMB/CIFS, Samba, BitTorrent client, iTunes Server, and DLNA server.

Gigabit LAN Ports 1-4 (Black)

Connect Ethernet cables (also called network cables) from your router LAN ports to your wired network devices.

Gigabit WAN/Internet Port (Yellow)

Connect an Ethernet cable from your router Internet port to your modem.

WPS Button (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Push and hold this button for 3 seconds and release to activate WPS. The Power LED on front panel will blink when WPS is activated.

On/Off Power Switch

Push the router On/Off power switch to turn your router “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position).

Power Port

Connect the included power adapter from your router power port and to an available power outlet.

Reset Button

Using a pen or paperclip, push and hold the reset button for 15 seconds and release to reset the router.

Product Hardware Features

Rear View

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Item

Description

Power/WPS LED

Solid Blue – Device is on Blinking Blue – WPS is activated. Off – No power

Internet Port LED

Solid Blue – Internet port is physically connected Blinking Blue – Data Transmit/Receive. Off – Internet port is physically disconnected.

Gigabit LAN Ports 1-4 LEDs

Solid Blue – LAN port is physically connected Blinking Blue – Data Transmit/Receive. Off – LAN port is physically disconnected.

2.4GHz/5GHz Wireless LEDs

Solid Blue – 2.4GHz/5GHz radio is on. Blinking Blue – Data Transmit/Receive. Off – 2.4GHz/5GHz radio is off.

USB LED

Solid Blue – USB device is connected. Blinking Blue – Data Transmit/Receive. Off – No USB device connected.

Front View

Application Diagram

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Router Setup

Creating a Home Network

What is a network?

A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router.

A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game consoles, and Internet cameras.

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

Provider).

 Router – Connects multiple devices to the Internet.  Switch –Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your

router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to add more wired connections.

How to set up a home network

1. For a network that includes Internet access, you’ll need:

 Computers/devices with an Ethernet port (also called network port) or wireless

networking capabilities.

 A modem and Internet service to your home, provided by your ISP (modem

typically supplied by your ISP).

 A router to connect multiple devices to the Internet.

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

3. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below.

4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network, see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on page 9.

5. To set up wireless security on your router, see “Wireless Networking and Security” on page 18.

How to setup your router

Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or continue to the next section “Router

Installation” on page 6 for more detailed installation instructions.

Where to find more help

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

 http://www.trendnet.com/support (documents, downloads, and FAQs are

available from this Web page)

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Router Installation

Before you Install

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

1. Obtain IP Address Automatically (Dynamic IP/DHCP)

Host Name:_______________ (Optional, if required by ISP for Compatibilty) Primary DNS Server Address: _____. _____._____._____ (Optional) Secondary DNS Servers Address : _____. _____._____._____ (Optional) MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP) MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)

2. Static IP/Fixed IP address

IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____ Default Gateway IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ Primary DNS Server Address: _____. _____._____._____ Secondary DNS Servers Address : _____. _____._____._____ (Optional) MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP) MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)

3. PPPoE Dynamic IP (DHCP) / PPPoE Static IP – Standard & Russian

Type (Dynamic IP/DHCP or Static IP) IP Address (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Username: _________ Password: ________________ Service Name: _________________ (Optional) DNS Servers Address 1 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ DNS Servers Address 2 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (Optional) Reconnect Mode: Always / On Demand / Manual (Optional)

MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP) MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional)

4. PPTP - Standard & Russian

Type (Dynamic IP/DHCP or Static IP) PPTP IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) PPTP Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 255.255.255.0) PPTP Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.1) PPTP Server: _____________________ (e.g. 215.24.24.150) Username: _________ Password: ________________ Reconnect Mode: Always / On Demand / Manual (Optional) DNS Servers Address 1 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ DNS Servers Address 2 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (Optional) MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP) MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional) MPPE (Microsoft® Point-to-Point Encryption) w/ MS-CHAPv2 Enabled:____(Yes or No)

5. L2TP - Standard & Russian

Type (Dynamic IP/DHCP or Static IP) L2TP IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) L2TP Subnet Mask: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 255.255.255.0) L2TP Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.1) L2TP Server: _____________________ (e.g. 215.24.24.150) Username: _________ Password: ________________ Reconnect Mode: Always / On Demand / Manual (Optional) DNS Servers Address 1 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ DNS Servers Address 2 (Static IP): _____. _____._____._____ (Optional) MTU:_______ (Default: 1500, change if required by ISP) MAC Address: ___:___:___:___:___:___ Clone your PC MAC Address (Optional) MPPE (Microsoft® Point-to-Point Encryption) w/ MS-CHAPv2 Enabled:____(Yes or No)

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Hardware Installation

1. Attach the antennas to the router and position them for the best WiFi coverage. It is recommended that you position all of the antennas vertically as shown below.

7. Connect the power adapter to the router and then to a power outlet. Push the power

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

on the back of the router to the On (Inner) position.

8. Turn on your modem.

9. Verify that the blue LEDs on the front of the router (Power, Internet, 2.4G, 5G) and port number of your connected computer (1, 2, 3, or 4) are on.

3. Turn off your modem.

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

Note: If your modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery backup as well.

5. Connect your modem to the router Internet port (yellow).

6. Connect your computer to one of the router LAN ports (black).

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Setup Wizard

1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and the wizard will automatically appear.

Note: If you have already configured your router before, the wizard will no longer appear automatically. In your web browser, go to http://tew-827dru or you can access the router management using the default IP address http://192.168.10.1. Your router will prompt you for a user name and password. Enter your user name and password and click Advanced > Setup > Wizard.

2. Select your Language and click Next.

4. Confirm your settings. This window displays your predefined router wireless settings and click Save to complete the wizard.

Note: For added security, the router wireless network is pre-encrypted with its own unique wireless network security key. You can find the unique network security key and the pre-assigned network name (SSID) on a sticker on the side of the router and on a label on the bottom of the router. You will need this information to connect to the router. To change the network security key, refer to page 19 “Secure your wireless

network”. If the router is reset to factory defaults, the wireless encryption will reset to

the network security key printed on the product labels of the router.

3. The wizard will automatically detect your Internet connection.

Note: If the wizard is unable to detect your Internet connection type, you will be prompted to select it. Select your Internet connection type and click Next.

Note: Dynamic IP (DHCP) is typical for most Internet services. You can verify your settings with your Internet Service Provider.

Please wait while changes are being applied. On the following screen, click Back to go back to router login page.

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Connect additional wired devices to your network

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

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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Basic Router Settings

Access your router management page

Note: Your router management page URL/domain name http://tew-827dru or IP address http://192.168.10.1 is accessed through the use of your Internet web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, Chrome™, Safari®, Opera™) and will be referenced frequently in this User’s Guide.

1. Open your web browser and go to URL/domain name http://tew-827dru or IP address

http://192.168.10.1. Your router will prompt you for a user name and password.

2. For added security, the router is preconfigured with a unique password. You can find

the Password on a sticker on the side of the router and on the label on the bottom of the router. Enter your Username and Password, select your preferred language, then click Login.

User Name: admin Password: (xxxxxxxx)

Note: User Name and Password are case sensitive.

Network Status

Basic > Network Status

This section displays a brief summary of the router’s basic settings and the connected devices.

1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 10).

2. Click on Basic and click on Network Status.

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Internet: The Internet icon displays green to indicate that your router has successfully established an Internet connection. The Internet icon displays orange to indicate that a physical connection has been established on the Internet port of the router but with no successful Internet connection has been established. The Internet icon displays red to indicate that the Internet is physically disconnected.

Guest Network: The Guest Network icon displays orange to indicate that there are no wireless guest networks currently enabled. The Guest Network icon will display green to indicate that you have at least one wireless guest network currently enabled.

USB: The USB icon displays orange to indicate that there are no USB devices connect to the USB port(s). The USB icon displays green to indicate that are USB devices connected to the USB port(s).

Wireless: The wireless icon displays green to indicate that wireless is enabled on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The wireless icon displays orange to indicate that only wireless band is enabled (2.4GHz or 5GHz). The wireless icon will display red to indicate that wireless is disabled on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

Wireless Security: The wireless security section will display the current security settings configured for your wireless networks. It is strongly recommended to enable security on your wireless networks.

Connected Devices: The connected devices section displays the list of network devices currently connected to your router.

Committing your router configuration changes

Apply/Discard Changes

The router allows you to make multiple changes to the configuration and apply or discard all the configuration changes you have made all at the same time using the Apply/Discard Changes section in the router management page.

After you have made multiple changes in the router configuration page, you will notice the Apply/Discard Changes counter with increase from 0 depending on the amount of changes you have applied. If the counter is not 0, you have pending configuration changes that will need to be applied.

Once you have completed your changes, to commit your changes to the router, you must click on the Apply/Discard section in the router management page, and click Apply & Reboot to commit the changes to the router. You can also click Discard to click discard all of the changes you have configured.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not apply changes under the Apply/Discard section after you have made your router configuration changes, your router configuration changes will not be applied.

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Wireless Settings

Basic > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz)

This section outlines available management options under basic wireless sub tab for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless sections. You can refer to the page 18 Wireless

Networking & Security to configure your wireless security settings.

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

on page 10).

2. Click on Wireless and click on Basic scroll down to Wireless Network Settings (2.4GHz or 5GHz)

3. To save changes to this section, click Save when finished. Commit your changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard Changes in the left-hand menu, and click Apply &

Reboot.

 Radio On/Off – Check the radio on/off button to enable/disable the wireless radio.

Note: It is recommended to keep wireless radios enabled.

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 39 “ Create Schedules”. After you have created a new schedule, click the drop-down list and the new schedule will be available for selection.

Note: Before applying scheduling, please ensure your Time settings are configured correct and you have defined a schedule. See page 38 to configure Time Settings and see page 39 “ Create Schedules” to create a schedule.

Wireless Mode: When applying the Wireless 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.

 Wireless devices that support 802.11ac are backwards compatible and can connect

wirelessly at 802.11n or 802.11a.

 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.

 Connecting at 802.11a or 802.11n will limit the capability of your 802.11ac

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.

 Allowing 802.11a or 802.11n devices to connect to an 802.11ac capable wireless

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

 Wireless devices that only support 802.11n or 802.11a will not be able to connect

to a wireless network that is set to 802.11ac only mode.

 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.

 Wireless devices that only support 802.11a will not be able to connect to a wireless

network that is set to 802.11n only mode.

 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 router’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.

 Broadcast Network Name (SSID)

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. Disabling this setting will disable WPS functionality.

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 Frequency (Channel) – Selecting the AutoSelect option will set your router to scan

for the appropriate wireless channel to use automatically. 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.

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

This setting only applies to 802.11n and 802.11ac. For greater 802.11n performance, select Auto 20/40MHz (Options: 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz). It is recommended to use the default channel bandwidth settings. For greater 802.11ac performance, select Auto 20/40/80MHz (Options: 20MHz, Auto 20/40MHz, Auto 20/40/80MHz). It is recommended to use the default channel width settings.

Note: Please note that the default settings may provide more stability than the higher channel bandwidth settings such as Auto 20/40/80MHz 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 Auto 20/40MHz (11n) or Auto 20/40/80MHz (11ac) –When this

setting is active, this mode is capable of providing higher performance only if the wireless devices support the channel width settings. Enabling Auto 20/40MHz or Auto 20/40/80 MHz typically results in substantial performance increases when connecting an 802.11ac/n wireless client.

Guest Network

Basic > Guest Network (2.4GHz or 5GHz)

Creating an isolated and separate wireless guest network (2.4GHz or 5GHz) allows wireless clients to connect to your network for Internet access only and keep your local LAN network safe by restricting guest access to your LAN network resources such as shared documents and media files on your computers, network storage, and printers.

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

on page 10).

2. Click on Basic and click on Guest Network.

3. Review the Guest Zone settings. To save changes to this section, click Save when

finished. Commit your changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard Changes in the left-hand menu, and click Apply & Reboot.

Choose which band to enable the Guest Network (Wireless – 2.4GHz or 5GHz):

 Radio On/Off – Check this option to enable the wireless guest network.

New Schedule – The schedule function allows you to define a schedule when the wireless guest network should be turned on. To define a new schedule, click New Schedule and refer to page 39 “ Create Schedules”. After you have created a new

schedule, click the drop-down list and the new schedule will be available for selection. Note: Before applying scheduling, please ensure your Time settings are

configured correct and you have defined a schedule. See page 38 to configure

Time Settings and see page 39 “ Create Schedules” to create a schedule.

 Wireless Network Name (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. It is recommended to use a different name from your primary wireless network to a name that you can easily identify and differentiate from the

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primary. You can reference your guests to access this network instead of the primary.

 Internet Access Only – When this option is checked, wireless client devices

connected to your guest network(s) will be restricted from accessing your private LAN and wireless clients connected to your primary wireless network and allowed Internet access only. If unchecked, allows wireless client devices connected your guest network(s) complete access to your private LAN, primary wireless network, and Internet.

 Wireless Client Isolation – When this option is checked, wireless client devices

connected to your guest network(s) will be restricted from accessing other client devices connected to your guest network(s).

4. Under Security Mode, you can apply a different wireless security type and key to the guest network. Please refer to page 18 to find out about different security types and page 19 for wireless security configuration.

 Security Mode – Select the wireless security to use for the guest network.

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Parental Control

Basic > Parental Control

Parental control settings allow you to set up restrictions/filters specifically who is allowed or denied access to your network for a specified period of time and restricted access to web content.

Access Rule (MAC/IP Filter)

Basic > Parental Control

Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control) address. Every network device must be assigned or configured with a specific IP address in order to communicate with your network which is typically assigned by your router DHCP server automatically. Using access rules, you can deny specific computers and other devices

from using this router’s wired or wireless network by specifying the MAC address or IP

address.

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

on page 10).

2. Click on Basic, click on Parental Control.

3. Check Enable to enable the access rule.

4. Enter a Computer Name.

5. Select which Address Type to apply the filter. (MAC Address or IP Address)

Note: If you device is not listed, please refer to your computer or device documentation to find the MAC address.

6. If the MAC or IP address was not copied by selecting the Host Name from the drop-

down list in Step 4, manually enter the MAC Address or IP Address in the field. Otherwise, move on to the next step.

7. Schedule – The schedule function allows you to define a schedule when the access

should be allowed for the specified device MAC address or IP address. To define a new schedule, in the Schedule section, click Define and a table will appear to define the time slots when access is allowed for that specific device MAC or IP address. Note: Before

defining a schedule, please ensure your Time settings are configured correctly. See page 38 to configure Time Settings.

Note: If the network device is connected to your router, you can also click the drop-down list to choose one of the network devices (MAC Address/IP Address) detected by your router.

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8. To define the time slots to allow access for specific days, simply click on a box corresponding to the day and time slot allocated and the box will turn blue indicating that access has been allowed for that period on that day.

For example: To allow access on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5AM to 6AM, click on those corresponding boxes.

When finished setting the time slots allowed, click OK.

9. Click Save to add the rule to the table.

Note: In the Parental Control List, you can edit a rule by clicking under the Edit column next to the rule you would like to edit. You can also delete a rule or specific rules by checking the box under the Delete column next to the rule(s) you would like to delete. Then click Delete those checked rules. If you would like to delete all rules, click Delete All.

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Website Filter

Basic > Parental Control

You may want to block computers or devices on your network access to specific websites (e.g. www.xxxxxxxxx.com, etc.), also called domains or URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). You may also apply a schedule when these websites are allowed or denied.

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

on page 10).

2. Click on Basic and click on Parental Control.

3. Check Enable to enable the web URL filter rule.

4. Enter a Rule Name.

5. Enter a URL (ex. www.xxxxxxxx.com) to apply for the filter or block

8. To define the time slots to block access to the specified URL/websites for specific

days, simply click on a box corresponding to the day and time slot allocated and the box will turn blue indicating that access has been blocked for that period on that day.

For example: To block access to the website on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5AM to 6AM, click on those corresponding boxes.

When finished setting the time slots allowed, click OK.

9. Click Add to add the access rule to the table.

Note: Clicking Reset will discard your settings and clear all fields.

6. Schedule– The schedule function allows you to define a schedule when the access should be active and blocking the specified website. To define a new schedule, in the Schedule section, click Define and a table will appear to define the time slots when the specified URL/website should be blocked.

Note: Before defining a schedule, please ensure your Time settings are configured correctly. See page 38 to configure Time Settings.

Note: In the URL Fiter List, you can edit a rule by clicking under the Edit column

next to the rule you would like to edit. You can also delete a rule by clicking under the Delete column next to the rule you would like to delete.

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Web Management System (Router Limits™)

Router Limits web management system allows you to easily setup and monitor the content accessed by devices on your network to maximize Internet bandwidth usage, control, and productivity. Sign up today for your free account.

Note: Please make sure to set your router date and time settings correctly to ensure proper functionality of the Router Limits feature. Subscription based web management filtering content services are available with account sign up. Additional upgrades may be available with an additional cost. Services may be subject to change without notice.

Note: The Router Limits feature is only available on firmware 2.05 or above. Please make sure to upgrade the router to the appropriate firmware version.

Setup your router with Router Limits

Network > VPN

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

on page 10).

2. Click on Basic and click on Router Limits™.

3. Check the Enable option. To save changes to this section, click Save when finished. Commit your changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard Changes in the lefthand menu, and click Apply & Reboot.

Note: You may be prompted to enable NTP server or configure the router time settings to the appropriate. To ensure there are no issues activating the service or using the scheduling features with your router, please ensure the time and date settings are configured correctly. Clicking OK will automatically enable the NTP server function on your router to obtain time setting from an Internet time server.

4. Wait until the Current Status is Ready and your Pairing Code has been generated.

Then click Sign Up & Activate.

4. At the signup page, click Yes, activate my hardware.

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5. At the welcome page, enter your email address to use for account creation and sign up and click Submit. Follow the remaining steps to create your Router Limits account.

6. At the pair hardware page, the pairing code displayed should match the pairing code

displayed in your router management page. If the pairing code does not match, you can click Auto Detect to automatically copy the router pairing code into the field or you can manually enter the correct pairing code. After you have verified the correct pairing code is entered, click Pair.

7. After your Router Limits account has been created and your router paired, you will

automatically be brought to your web management dashboard. The Current Status on your router will display Online that the content management service is running and

paired with your online account.

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Router Limits Content Management

This section will provide a basic overview of the content management pages of your online Router Limits account.

 Dashboard – This page displays an overview of the service status and

the devices connected to your network.

 Limits – Content filtering rules and scheduling are configured on this

page. By default, all web content is allowed without restrictions. You can define new custom limits with a specific schedule along with a set of different restrictions or configuration options. Each template can be assigned to a specific group.

 Devices and Groups – This page displays the groups and devices

assigned to each group. Content filters and scheduling can be assigned for each group. By default, new devices are assigned to the Guest group. New groups can be created and devices reassigned to new groups for easy management.

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Restrictions

o Block Everything – Enabling this setting will completely block all

Internet access. (Blacklist)

o Categories – Enabling this setting will block content based on

categories such as social media, sports, shopping, and proxy websites, etc.

o Sites – Enabling this setting will block access to popular websites such

as Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Vimeo, Netflix, etc.

o URLs – Enabling this setting will allow you manually enter in specific

domain names/URLs to block access.

Options

o Safe-Search – Enables this setting enforces the use safe search to be

enabled for Google and Bing search engines.

o YouTube Restricted Mode – Enabling this setting enforces YouTube

safety mode. (Currently not supported on mobile devices)

o Block Unknown Traffic – Enabling this setting blocks all unknown IP

addresses (specifically those used with VPN services or proxy services). It is recommended to leave this setting off unless explicitly required.

 History – This page will display the Internet access history through

your router. This page will also displays timestamps of when websites were accessed and which devices access each site.

Exceptions – This setting allows you to configure exceptions and allow access.

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 Settings – This page will display the current status of service account

and router as well as allow you to set the time zone settings.

 Support – This page will display provide support on information on the

Router Limits web management system and allow you to submit support tickets if needed.

You can access and manage your Router Limits account configuration settings through

https://routerlimits.com and logging in.

If behind your router, you can also access your account by going to Services > Router

Limits™ in your router management page and clicking Manage Account.

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Security Standard

WEP

WPA

WPA2

Compatible Wireless Standards

IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices will operate at

802.11g to connect using this standard)

IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices will operate at

802.11g to connect using this standard)

IEEE

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Highest Performance Under This Setting

Up to 54Mbps

Up to 800Mbps (11n) or 1.7 Gbps (11ac)

Encryption Strength

Low

Medium

High

Additional Options

Open System or Shared Key, HEX or ASCII, Different key sizes

TKIP or AES, Preshared Key or RADIUS

Recommended Configuration

Open System ASCII 13 characters

TKIP Preshared Key 8-63 characters

AES Preshared Key 8-63 characters

*Dependent on the maximum 802.11n data rate supported by the device (150Mbps, 300Mbps, 450Mbps, 600Mbps, 800Mbps) or maximum 802.11ac data rate supported by the device (433Mbps, 867Mbps, 1.3Gbps, 1.7Gbps)

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

 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 router to WEP to allow the old adapters to connect to the router.

Note: This encryption standard will limit connection speeds to 54Mbps.

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

of the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under this encryption type however are limited to 54Mbps.

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

devices using either WPA or WPA2 encryption. Your wireless network will automatically change the encryption setting based on the first wireless device connected. For example, if the first wireless client that connects to your wireless network uses WPA encryption your wireless network will use WPA encryption. Only when all wireless clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2 encryption connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption.

Note: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit your connection speeds to 54Mbps

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

encryption but more robust. This encryption standard also supports the highest connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your router to this encryption standard. If you find that one of your wireless network devices does not support WPA2 encryption, then set your router to either WPA or WPA-Auto encryption.

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.

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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

Secure your wireless network

Basic > Wireless

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 18), you can set up wireless security.

Note: By default, your router 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 router or on the device label at the bottom of the router.

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

on page 10).

2. Click on Basic, and click on Wireless.

3. Under Security, 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 save changes to this section, click Save when finished. Commit your changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard Changes in the left-hand menu, and click Apply & Reboot.

 Security Mode: Choose WEP-OPEN, WEP-SHARED, or WEP-AUTO.

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

 Default Key: Choose the key index to use for security to the corresponding WEP

Keys 1-4. You can only use one key at any given time.

Note: Please note that they wireless client key index 1-4 should also match the key index chosen here in order to establish connection.

 WEP Key 1-4: Enter the WEP key. This is the password or key that is used to

connect your computer to this router wirelessly. You can enter 64-bit or 128-bit key. You can enter up to four keys but only the one chosen as the Default Key will be used.

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

 Hex/ASCII: Enter the WEP key format. See the table below for the acceptable

characters and lengths for each format.

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Selecting WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK/ WPA2-PSK Mixed (WPA2-Personal recommended):

In the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA2-PSK Mixed. Please review the WPA-Personal settings.To save changes to this section, click Save when finished. Commit your changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard

Changes in the left-hand menu, and click Apply & Reboot.

Selecting WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Enterprise Mixed (WPA2-Personal recommended):

The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal, or WPA2-Personal Mixed (Preshared Key),

 WPA Cipher: Select a Cipher Type to use.

o When selecting WPA2-Personal Mixed security, it is recommended to use

TKIP/AES.

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

 WPA Pre-Shared Key: Enter the passphrase.

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

wirelessly

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

 Key Update Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the network

passphrase will rotate.

Note: It is recommended to use the default interval time. Your passphrase will not change, rotation of the key is part of the WPA protocol and designed to increase security.

The following section outlines options when selecting WPA, WPA2-Enterprise, or WPA2-Enterprise Mixed (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.

 WPA Cipher: Select a Cipher Type to use.

o When selecting WPA2-Personal Mixed security, it is recommended to use

TKIP/AES.

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

 Key Update Interval: Enter the time interval (seconds) of when the network

passphrase will rotate.

Note: It is recommended to use the default interval time. Your passphrase will not change, rotation of the key is part of the WPA protocol and designed to increase security.

 IP Address: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250)  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.

 Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your

RADIUS server.

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