TRENDnet TEW-511BRP manual

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    Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc. T R E N D n e t TRENDware, USA What's Next in Networking TEW -511BRP V ersion 04.28.05 Dual-Band 802.11 a+g Wir eless Router Quic k Installation Guide Guide d'installation rapide du Routeur sans fil 802.11 a+g Dual band Anleitung zur Schnellinstallation des Drahtloser 80[...]

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    T able of Contents English ................................................................................................................... 1 1 3 4 12 8 14 1. Prepare for Installation ................................................................................... 2. Install Hardware ...........................................................[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing the TEW -51 1BRP . This Wireless AP/Router will allow you to securely share your Internet connection, files, and other resources with multiple users. This guide will help you set up and configure your AP/Router . Following the installation instructions should be quick and easy . If you run into problems, please refer to the[...]

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    2 Collect Account Infor mation from Inter net Ser vice Pr o vider (ISP) During the installation of your AP/Router , the configuration utility will ask you to specify your ISP connection type. Therefore, please verify your Cable or DSL Internet broadband connection with your ISP and ensure you have all the information for one of the following connec[...]

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    3 2. Install Har dwar e 1. Connect one RJ-45 network cable from the Cable/DSL Modem's Ethernet port to the W AN port on the AP/Router . 2. Connect a different RJ-45 network cable from one of the AP/Router's LAN ports to your computer's network port. 3. T urn on your Cable/DSL modem. 4. Connect the included Power Adapter to your AP/Ro[...]

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    4 3. Configure the computer's T CP/IP Settings W indows 2000/XP 1. Click Start ; click Settings and click on Control Panel 2. Double-Click the Network Connections icon. 3. Right-Click on the Local Area Connection i con, and then click on Properties . The Local Area Connection Properties box will appear . 4. Under the General Configuration T ab[...]

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    5 6. Click OK . 7. Click Close on the Local Area Connection Properties box. 8. Click Start ; click on Run . Then type cmd and click OK . 9. The Command Prompt window will appear . T ype ipconfig at the C: prompt and press the Enter key . 10. If your IP Configuration reads as follows, your computer is successfully connected to the router: IP Addres[...]

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    6 W indows 95/98/SE/ME 1. Click Start ; c lick Settings and then click on Control Panel . 2. Double-Click the Network icon and the Network Properties box will appear . 3. Under the Configuration T ab, locate and select TCP/IP with the corresponding network card (such as TRENDnet TE100-PCIWN 10/100Mbps Network Adapter), then click on the Properties [...]

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    7 8. After the files load, the System Settings Change will appear , click Y es to reboot your system. This will update your computer with the new settings. 9. After your system reboots, click Start and click on Run . Then type winipcfg in the field and then click OK . 10. The IP configuration box will appear . Choose your network adapter from the d[...]

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    8 4. Configure your AP/R outer English The following section will help you configure your AP/Router to connect to the Internet and your PCs. The setup dif fers and is dependent on the type of Internet connection you have. If you are not sure what type of connection you have, please contact your ISP to obtain the required information, which is liste[...]

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    9 English The “Internet Setup” page will appear . In the Optional Settings section, enter a host name and domain name (if required by your ISP). Then, select your Connection T ype from the pull down menu, (Automatic Configuration - DHCP , Static IP , PPPoE, or PPTP) and proceed to the appropriate subset of instructions below . Automa tic Config[...]

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    10 English Static IP 5. Select Static IP Address as the Connection T ype. 6. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway , and domain name server (DNS) provided by your ISP . 7. Go to step 14. 10 PPP oE 8. Select PPPoE as the Connection T ype. 9. Enter your username and password. 10. Go to step 14. NOTE: By default, the “keep alive” opti[...]

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    11 English PPTP 1 1. Select PPTP as the Connection T ype. 12. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway , PPTP Server IP , username, and password provided by your ISP . 13. Go to step 14. 14. Scroll down to the Time Settings section, and select the appropriate T ime Zone from the pull down menu. Click Apply , and proceed to the Wireless Co[...]

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    12 English 5. W ir eless Configur ation 1. Click Wireless . The recommended settings will be automatically selected for you. Y ou may , however , choose to select a different channel and/or network name (SSID). 2. Click Apply (at the bottom of the page). NOTE: Y ou must remember your “network name (SSID),” as you will need it when you configure[...]

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    13 English Configure your W ireless Networ k Adapter In this example, the TEW -501PC Super A+G Wireless Utility will connect to the TEW-51 1BRP . 1. Open the wireless utility that came with your network adapter and click AP List. 2. Select the SSID that was assigned to TEW -51 1BRP . Click Connect.[...]

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    14 English 6. T est your Connection W indows 2000/XP 1. Click the Start button; click Run , type “cmd” in the text-field, and press the Enter key . 2. At the command prompt, type “ipconfig” and press the Enter key . 3. If the application displays an IP address of “192.168.1.x,” your computer is connected to your access point. 4. Open yo[...]

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    15 English W indows 95/98/98SE/98ME 1. Click the Start button; click Run , type “winipcfg” in the text-field, and press the Enter key . 2. Select your Wireless Network Adapter from the dropdown menu, and the utility will display your computer's current IP Address information. If the application displays an IP address of “192.168.1.x,” [...]

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    16 For help with the TEW-51 1BRP's configuration and advanced settings, please refer to the User's Guide CD-ROM. Q1. A1. Q2. A2. Q3. A3. I specified the IP address “192.168.1.1” in my web browser , but an error message says "The page cannot be displayed." How can I get into the TEW-51 1BRP web configuration page? Please veri[...]

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    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can r[...]

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    Copyright ©2005. All Rights Reserved. TRENDware International, Inc. @ T R E N D n e t TRENDware, USA What's Ne xt in Networking P r o d u c t Wa r r a n t y R e g i s t r a t i o n Please take a moment t o regis t er your product online. Go to TRENDwar e’s website at http://www.TRENDNET .com TRENDware International, Inc. 3135 Kashiwa Street[...]