Trendnet TEW-AI75O, TEW-AI75OB User Manual

User’s Guide

TEW-AI75O

TEW-AI75OB

Table of Contents

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1. Before You Start

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2. Hardware Installation .......................................................

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

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Version:01.04.2006

1. Before you start

Package Content

W-AI75O/TEW-AI75OB

TE
Antenna Mounting Base (TEW-AI75OB only)
User’s Guide
Mounting Kit (TEW-AI75OB only)

Product details

The Omni Directional Indoor Antenna has a reverse SMA female
connector that can be connected to your Access point or Wireless
Network Adapter.

WARNING: The antenna can tilt 0° to 180° and rotate 360° .

The Internal antenna wire is fixed therefore do not rotate the
antenna beyond 360°.

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Wall / partition mount (Antenna base with embedded
magnets)

For antenna deployment, you can mount the antenna onto a wall
using the fasteners and screws included or simply stick to metal
surfaces.

WARNING: Please do NOT position the antenna in a

horizontal direction. The antenna generates omni signals that run
horizontally to the ground when the antenna is vertically oriented.

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2. Hardware Installation

Recommended devices to connect with this antenna

WARNING: Please make sure that the antenna on your

wireless device is detachable.

Wireless Access Points / Routers with detachable Antenna(s)

PCI adapter or IP Camera Client with detachable Antenna

Recommendation:

Due to the nature of WiFi devices
(receive / transmit), it is recommended that you install external
antennas on the base station as well as the client.

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Recommended installation positions

This omni directional antenna receives and transmits at 360°.
Therefore, the ideal position for the antenna is in the middle of the
covered area.

Antenna Base Mounting Methods & Configuration

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTALLATION
STEPS BEFORE DRILLING HOLES IN THE WALL.

Remove

Press Tab

Lift Cover

Weight Plate

After removing the bottom cover from its seating, remove the
metal weight plate from the ceiling clips to expose the screw
holes.

In order to decrease the weight and increase the
magnetic power, it is highly recommended that the metal
plate be removed before installing antenna onto ceiling,
partition, or any metal surface.

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WARNING: Please make sure that the AP / Client device

can reach your selected antenna position (Antenna Cable is 1
meter / 3 feet)

Select location

Place

base template

Mark screw

position

About the screws

After drilling holes in the drywall / gypsum/ plasterboard, sink the
plastic anchor into the hole (1/8 inch drill bit (3mm)). Leave about
3 to 5mm (1/8 inch) of the threaded screw exposed as depicted in
the diagrams below.

3mm

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Ceiling Mount Using Ceiling Clips or Magnets

The special ceiling mount feature is mainly recommended for use
when your wireless base station is hidden over the ceiling or
some kind of anti-theft protection case is implemented.

How to assemble the antenna stand for use with
ceiling systems.

Press tab

and lift

Secure Clips

to Tee

Turn over cover, remove weight plate,

to expose ceiling clips.

Conceal AP/Router

Note: If the ceiling tees are made of steel, turning the

antenna base cover over may not be necessary, because the
base has embedded magnets which can be used to adhere the
antenna to the ceiling tee.

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Troubleshooting

Why do some of my wireless PCs receive Wi-Fi signals, and other

Q1.

PCs get a weaker signal?

The TEW-AI75O is an Omni antenna and can only send and

A1.

receive signals from a specified radius. You can adjust the position
of the Wireless Access Point, extend your TEW-AI75O to an optimal
location, or move those wireless PCs closer to the Wireless Access
Point.

My access point indicates that it is receiving power, and my laptop

Q2.

is within range of the TEW-AI75O. However, my laptop does not
receive any signals from my access point.

Make sure that you properly connect the antenna to the Wi-Fi

A2.

Access Point. (See 2. hardware Installation)

Dose the TEW-AI75O work with my IEEE 802.11a Wireless Router

Q3.

or Wireless Card?

Yes. The TEW-AI75O is compatible with IEEE 802.11a/b/g

A3.

wireless devices.

Is it necessary to use the tapping screws or the wall anchors that

Q4.

come with the TEW-AI75OB?

It is only necessary if you decide to mount the TEW-AI75OB at a

A4.

permanent location. Use discretion when attaching mounting
brackets to the TEW-AI75OB.

If you have any questions regarding the TEW-AI75O/TEW-AI75OB, please
contact TRENDnet Technical Support Department.

Certifications

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received.
Including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Waste electrical and electronic products must not
be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with you
Local Authority or Retailer for recycling advice.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Limited Warranty

TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material
and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the
following lengths of time from the date of purchase.

TEW-AI75O/TEW-AI75OB - 3 Years Warranty

If a product does not operate as warranted above during the
applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall, at its option and
expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to
customer an equivalent product or part to replace the
defective item, or refund to customer the purchase price paid
for the defective product. All products that are replaced will
become the property of TRENDnet. Replacement products
may be new or reconditioned.

TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software,
firmware, information, or memory data of customer contained
in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to
TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Do
not remove or attempt to service the product by any
unauthorized service center. This warranty is voided if (i) the
product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized
service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse,
or improper use (iii) the product was subject to conditions
more severe than those specified in the manual.

Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet
office within the applicable warranty period for a Return
Material Authorization (RMA) number, accompanied by a copy
of the dated proof of the purchase. Products returned to
TRENDnet must be pre-authorized by TRENDnet with RMA
number marked on the outside of the package, and sent
prepaid, insured and packaged appropriately for safe
shipment.

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WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDnet PRODUCT
DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE
CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDnet'S
OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THE FOREGOING
WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
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OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. TRENDnet NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES
ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDnet'S PRODUCTS.

TRENDnet SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF
ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE
ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR
WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S
MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING,
UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR MODIFY, OR ANY
OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED
USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER
HAZARD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED
BY LAW TRENDnet ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS
SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT
OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR
DATE, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR
INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES,
AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR
REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDnet’S
OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES
WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN
SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the
laws of the state of California.

AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1
Year Warranty

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TRENDnet Technical Suppor t

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Contact

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Tech Support Hours

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Contact

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