TRENDnet TEW640MB manual

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    TEW-6 40MB 1 .0 1 Quick Installation Guide[...]

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    English 1 1. Before Y ou Start 2. Hardware Installation 2 3. Configure the TEW -640MB 3 4. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Setup 7 1 T roubleshooting 9 Wireless T ips 12 T able of Contents V ersion 1 1.23.2010[...]

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    1. Before Y ou Start Ÿ Ÿ Wireless router (e.g. TEW-639GR) or access point (e.g TEW-690AP) Ÿ An available DHCP Server –wireless routers usually have a built-in DHCP server Ÿ A media device (e.g. Game Console, Blu-ray player , Internet Ready TV , etc.) with an Ethernet port Ÿ Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher) A computer with netwo[...]

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    2 2. Hardware Installation 3. V erify that the following panel lights are on: Note : 1: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to quickly connect to your wireless router or access point. If you would like to use WPS push button setup, please go directly to section 4. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Setup. If your wireless router or access p[...]

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    3 3. Configure the TEW-640MB 1. Open your web browser , type http://tew-640mb.trendnet in the Address bar , and then press Enter . 3. The Wizard will automatically appear . Click Administration Ž Wizard if the Wizard does not automatically appear . 4. Click Next . 5. Select Manual Setup and then click Next . 2. Password: Note: User name and Passwo[...]

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    4 6. IP address: The assigned IP address should be similar to your network. This IP address should not be used by any other network device on your network. Subnet Mask: In most cases, the default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0) should be fine. Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of your router for the Default Gateway . Then click Next . Select DHCP t[...]

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    5 12. Click OK . 1 1. V erify that your settings are correct and then click Apply . 13. Wait while your settings are being applied. 14. Click Export Setting (optional). This saves your configuration settings in a file, which can be reloaded when needed. 15. Click Save (optional). 16. Give the file a name, then click Save .[...]

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    6 18. Unplug the power adapter and disconnect the TEW-640MB from your computer . Place the TEW-640MB in your desired location. Please refer to the Wireless T ips section for optimal placement of the TEW-640MB. 19. Plug the power adapter of the TEW-640MB and connect one end of a network cable to one of the TEW-640MB's LAN ports. Connect the oth[...]

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    7 4. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Setup Note: 1: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to quickly connect to your wireless router or access point. 2: Do not connect/install the TEW-640MB to your network until instructed to do so. Make sure your network adapter settings are set to obtain an IP address automatically (see troubleshooting s[...]

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    8 6. Connect one end of a network cable to one of the TEW-640MB's LAN ports. Connect the other end of the network cable to your media device's (e.g. Game Console, Blu-ray player , Internet Ready TV , etc.) network port. V erify that the panel lights are on: Power (Blue/Blinking), Network Port (1-4) (Blue/Blinking), and Wireless (Blue/Blin[...]

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    1. I typed http://tew-640mb.trendnet in my Internet Browser's Address Bar , but an error message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I get into the TEW-640MB'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 lights are lit. 3.[...]

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    10 2. My Nintendo does not have an Ethernet port. Can I use this with my Wii? Y ou will need to install a USB to Ethernet adapter on your Wii. The TRENDnet TU2-ET100 version 3.0R is compatible with the Wii. Please go to www .trendnet.com for more information regarding the TU2-ET100. 3. I completed all the steps in the quick installation guide, but [...]

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    5. I followed the Quick Installation Guide and setup a new password. When I log in to the browser configuration an access error message appears. What should I do? The default user name and password are both “admin”. When you log in to the browser configuration for the first time, make sure to enter admin for user name. Do not leave the user nam[...]

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    Wireless T ips The following are some general wireless tips to help minimize the impact of interference within an environment. Assign your network a unique SSID Do not use anything that would be identifying like “Smith Family Network”. Choose something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks. Do not turn of[...]

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    3. Building materials can have a large impact on your wireless signal. In an indoor environment, try to position the wireless devices so that the signal passes through less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal. 4. Antenna orientation can also have a large im[...]

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