TRENDNet TEW691GR - Manuals

Page 2 - Table of contents

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of contents 2 Table of contents Product Overview ........................................................................... 4 Package Contents ...................................................................................

Page 4 - Product Overview; Package Contents

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 4 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Product Overview Package Contents In addition to the access point, the package includes: • TEW-691GR N450 Wireless Gigabit Router • CD-ROM (Utility and User’s Guide) • Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide • Network ...

Page 5 - and SMTP; Product Hardware Features

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 5 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for auto discovery and support for device configuration of Internet applications like RTP/RTSP, SIP, FTP, TFTP, NTP, and SMTP • Multiple pass-through sessions for popular VPN applicatio...

Page 6 - WPS

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 6 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Front View • Power LED -This LED indicator is solid green when your router is powered on. Otherwise if this LED indicator is off, there is no power to your router. • WAN (Link/Activity) LED – This LED indicator is soli...

Page 7 - Application Diagram

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 7 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Application Diagram The access point is installed near the router and physically connected to it from one of the LAN port of the router which connects to the Internet. Wireless signals from the router are broadcasted t...

Page 8 - Basic Router Setup; Creating a Home Network

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 8 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Basic 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 include...

Page 9 - Router Installation

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 9 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 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 ro...

Page 13 - LAN Ports

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 13 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 14. Configure the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of the router. This name will be used when connecting to your wireless network. Click Next to continue 15. Select the type of wireless security to use. Click Next to cont...

Page 14 - Wireless Networking and Security; How to choose the type of security for your wireless network

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 14 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 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 ne...

Page 15 - Secure your wireless network

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 15 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network. Security Standard WEP WPA WPA2 Compatible Wireless Standar...

Page 17 - Connect wireless devices to your router; Connect wireless devices using WPS

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 17 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Note: EAP requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to create a passphrase. • Cipher Type o When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use TKIP. o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recomme...

Page 18 - Basic wireless settings

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 18 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup In addition to the hardware push button located physically on your router, the router management page also has push button which is a software or vi...

Page 20 - Steps to improve wireless connectivity

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 20 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR than Auto 20/40 MHz for connectivity in busy wireless environments where there are several wireless networks in the area. o Auto 20/40 MHz – This mode can automatically switch between using a single 20MHz channel or 4...

Page 21 - Advanced wireless settings

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 21 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Advanced wireless settings Wireless > Advanced These settings are advanced options that can be configured to change advanced wireless broadcast specifications. It is recommended that these settings remain set to th...

Page 22 - Access Control Filters; Access control basics; Port Range and Service Block

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 22 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 3. Enter the MAC address of the access point you want to establish a wireless bridge connection with. 4. Log into your access point and enter the MAC address of your router. Please see the access point’s user manual f...

Page 23 - IP Address Filters; URL Filters

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 23 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR IP Address Filters Advanced > Access Control You may want to block certain IP addresses access to your network. 1. Log into your router management page (see “ Access your router management page ” on page 24). 2. Cl...

Page 24 - MAC Filters; Advanced Router Setup; Using the Configuration Menu

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 24 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR MAC Filters Wireless > Security Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control) address. Using MAC filters, you can allow or deny specific computers and other devices from using this router’s...

Page 25 - Change your router login password; Change your router device name

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 25 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Change your router login password Administrator > Management 1. Log into your router management page (see “ Access your router management page ” on page 24). 2. Click on Administrator , and click on Management . 3....

Page 26 - Change your router URL; Manually configure your Internet connection; Clone a MAC address

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 26 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 3. Under the Device Name Settings section, in the Device Name field, enter the new device name to show up on your network as reference to the router. 4. To save changes, click Apply . Change your router URL Administra...

Page 27 - Change your router IP address; Set up the DHCP server on your router

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 27 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 1. Log into your router management page (see “ Access your router management page ” on page 24). 2. Click on Main , and click on WAN . 3. Under your Internet connection settings, find the MAC Address section shown bel...

Page 28 - Set up DHCP reservation

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 28 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 3. Review the DHCP Server settings. • DHCP Server: Enable or Disable the DHCP server. • Start IP: Changes the starting address for the DHCP server range. (e.g. 192.168.10.20) • End IP: Changes the last address for the...

Page 29 - Configuring IPv6 on your router; Stateless

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 29 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Configuring IPv6 on your router Network > IPv6 Setting IPv6 is the latest Internet Protocol (IP) that uses a new addressing system that offers more addresses that the current IPv4 standard. Your router supports thi...

Page 31 - Set your router date and time; Set schedules

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 31 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR o Autoconfiguration Type: Set up IPv6 Autoconfiguration in this section in order to have IPv6 addresses assigned to the clients on the local area network. The options are Stateless Auto, Stateless DHCPv6, DHCPv6 (Stat...

Page 32 - Open a device on your network to the Internet; DMZ

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 32 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 3. Review the Schedule settings. • Rule Name: Enter a name for the virtual server. • Days: Select the days you would like the rule to be applied or select All Week to enable the rule all week. • All Day: Select if you...

Page 34 - Special Applications

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 34 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR • Edit: Modifies an existing virtual server. • Delete: Removes an existing virtual server. Example: To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera 1. Setup DynDNS service (See DynDNS section). 2. Access TRENDnet IP Camera m...

Page 35 - Gaming

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 35 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR • Match Port: Enter the ports or port range to be forwarded to the device. (e.g. 2000-2038,2069,2081,2200-2210). • Trigger Protocol: Select the protocol requested by the device. TCP, UDP , or you can select Both to ch...

Page 36 - Inbound Filter; Add static routes to your router; Enable dynamic routing on your router

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 36 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Inbound Filter Advanced > Inbound Filter Inbound filters allow you to control data going through your router from the Internet. The feature allows you to control devices from your network through IP address. 1. Log...

Page 38 - Enable/disable UPnP on your router; Identify your network on the Internet

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 38 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR • Remote control (Telnet): Allows Telnet protocol to be used through your router • Instant messaging (MSN): Allows MSN instant messaging protocols to be used through your router • IPSec: Allows IPSec VPN passthrough t...

Page 39 - Allow remote access to your router management page; Router Maintenance & Monitoring; Reset your router to factory defaults

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 39 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR • Password: This is the password to gain access to Dynamic DNS service (NOT your router or wireless network password) for which you have signed up to. 5. To save changes, click Apply . Allow remote access to your rout...

Page 40 - Router Default Settings; Reboot your router

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 40 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Router Default Settings Administrator User Name admin Administrator Password admin Router IP Address 192.168.10.1 Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server IP Range 192.168.10.101-192.168.199 Wireless Enabled Backu...

Page 41 - Upgrade your router firmware; Remotely check router status

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 41 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 2. Click on Administrator and click on Settings Management . 3. Under System Reboot section, click Reboot . Upgrade your router firmware Administrator > Settings Management TRENDnet may periodically release firmwar...

Page 42 - View your router log; Router Status; Check the router system information

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 42 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR View your router log Toolbox > View Log Your router log can be used to obtain activity information on the functionality of your router or for troubleshooting purposes. 1. Log into your router management page (see “...

Page 43 - Dynamic DHCP List

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 43 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Internet Configurations • Connected Type: The WAN connection type applied on your router. • IP Address – The current IP address assigned to your router WAN port or interface configuration. • Subnet Mask - The current ...

Page 44 - Wireless Station List; IPv6 Status

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 44 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 2. Click on Network , and click on DHCP Client List . Wireless Station List Wireless > Station List You can view the list of active wireless devices currently connected to your router. 1. Log into your router manag...

Page 45 - Management Page Structure; Wizard

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 45 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Management Page Structure Wizard • Internet Setup Wizard • Wireless Setup Wizard Network • WAN Setting o Clone MAC Address • LAN Setting o DHCP Reseveration • IPv6 Settings • QoS • DHCP Client List Wireless • Basic o ...

Page 46 - Technical Specifications

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 46 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Technical Specifications Hardware Standards Wired: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX), IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T) Wireless: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n LAN 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX port W...

Page 47 - Troubleshooting

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 47 TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR Troubleshooting Q: I typed http://192.168.10.1 in my Internet Browser Address Bar, but an error message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I access the router management page? Answer: 1. Check your hardware ...

Page 51 - Limited Warranty

© Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 51 TRENDnet User’s Guide Limited Warranty 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-691GR – 3 Years Warran...