TRENDnet TEW-659BRV manual

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    300Mbps Wireless N VPN Router TEW -659BRV 1 .0 1 Ÿ Quick Inst allation Guide (1) Ÿ T roubleshoo ting (7)[...]

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    Minimum Requirements 1 Package Contents Ÿ TEW-659BRV Ÿ CD-ROM (User's Guide) Ÿ Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide Ÿ Network Cable (1.5m / 5ft) Ÿ Power Adapter (12V DC, 1A) If any of the above contents are missing, please contact your reseller . 1. Before Y ou Start Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ A computer with a wired or wireless network adapter prope[...]

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    2 4. Connect one end of a network cable to one of the TEW-659BRV's network ports. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer's network port. 2. Power off your Cable or DSL modem. 3. Disconnect the network cable from your Cable or DSL modem and your computer . 5. Connect one end of a network cable to the TEW-659BR V's WAN port[...]

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    3 3. Configure the Wireless Router Note: 1. It is recommended that you configure the Wireless Router from a wired computer . 2. For VPN configuration instructions please refer to the User's Guide. The User's Guide is located on the provided CD-ROM. 1. Open your web browser , type http://192.168.10.1 in the Address Bar , and then press Ent[...]

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    4 6. Select your Time Zone and then click Next . 7. Select Auto Detecting W AN T ype and then click Next . 8. Configure the settings based on information provided by your ISP . Follow the wizard instructions to complete the configuration. Note: Each Internet Connection type may have different options. 9. Y ou will need to configure the following: W[...]

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    5 10 . Select the desired Authentication mode, select the desired Encryption type, enter characters for your Preshare key and then click Next . For WP A-PSK or WP A2-PSK, the Preshare key must be between 8 and 63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters. Make sure to copy down the Preshare key . Y ou will need the Preshare key when you configure your wireless ad[...]

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    6 14. Open up your browser and enter in a URL (e.g. http://www .trendnet.com) to verify that you have Internet connection. Y our configuration is now complete For detailed information regarding the TEW-659BRV ’ s configuration and advanced settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the CD-ROM, or TRENDnet's website at http:/[...]

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    T roubleshooting 7 1. I typed http://192.168.10.1 in my Internet Browser's Address Bar , but an error message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I get into the TEW-659BRV's web configuration page? 1. Check your hardware settings again by following the instructions in Section 2. 2. Make sure the Network Port and Wireless ligh[...]

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    2 . Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. Then click on Obtain an IP address automatically . Windows XP/2000 1 . Go into the Control Panel , double- click the Network Connections icon and then right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties . 2. I am not sure what type of Internet Account T ype I have for [...]

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    Ÿ Wireless LAN is on or enabled/Wireless data transmission Ÿ WPS is activated (Blinking rapidly for 2 minutes) Wireless/WPS LED Green Green Green Green N/A N/A N/A N/A Green Blinking Solid Off Blinking Blinking Solid/Off N/A Off Blinking Solid Off W AN Link/Act LED W AN Link/Act LED (Ports 1-4) WAN port is connected at 10/20Mbps or 100/200Mbps (H[...]

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