TRENDnet TEW-310APB manual

TEW-310APB 2.4 GHz Wireless Access Point + Bridge User's Guide Rev. 050302[...]

CONTENTS 1.Package Contents 2.Introduction 3.Wireless Basics 4.Getting Started 5.Using the Configuration Utility 6.Troubleshooting 7.Networking Basics 8.T echnical Specifications 9. Contacting T echnical Support 3 4 7 10 12 20 25 44 46[...]

1. Package Contents TEW-310APB Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Access Point Power Supply 5V DC, 2.0A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the TEW-310APB will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above items are missing, pleas[...]

2. Introduction TEW-310APB Wireless Access Point is an enhanced 802.1 1b high- performance, wireless access point. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. Unlike most 802.11b access point s, the TEW-310APB is capable of data transfer speeds up to 22 Mbps (compared to the standard 1 1 Mbps) [...]

Up to 2X Faster than regular 802.11b Products - high-speed wireless data transfer rates up to 22Mbps. With twice the data rate and capacity , the TEW-310APB delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks Fully 802.11b Compatible Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.1 1b standard an[...]

LED Indicators LED stands for L ight- E mitting- D iode. The TEW-310APB has three LEDs: Power - Solid red light indicates receiving power TX/RX (Wireless Network) - Solid green light indicates wireless connection enabled, blinking green indicates wireless network activity Link (Ethernet Port) - Solid green light indicates good Ethernet connection o[...]

3. Wireless Basics TRENDware wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or wherever a wireless network is available. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the TRENDware wireless family of products will allow you to access the data you want, wh[...]

Network Expansion - Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go. Reduced Cost-of-Ownership - While the initial investment required for Wireless LAN hardware might be higher than the cost of wired LAN hardware, overall installation expenses and life-cycle costs will be significantly lower. Long-term cost benefits are greatest [...]

objects that the wireless signal must pass thru may limit range. T ypical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and any background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless Access Point and your receivi[...]

4. Getting Started For the price of a single IP Address from your Broadband Internet Service provider you can share the Internet with all the computers on your local network, without sacrificing speed or security, using TRENDware networking produc t s. An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point. The Infrastructure Network example shown on t[...]

Please remember that TRENDware wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with the default settings. 1 1 Y ou will need a broadband Internet access (Cable/DSL) subscription. Consult with your Cable/DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Configure TEW-310APB . Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for [...]

5. Using the Configuration Menu The Configuration Menu for the TEW-310APB is web-based. When using the configuration program, please consider the following: You will need a JavaScript-enabled web-browser such as the Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or the Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher . The computer that you are using for initial configuration m[...]

· Open the web browser · Type in the IP Address of the Access Point (default http:// 192.168.1.1 ) (The IP Address shown in the example above is the default setting. Use this IP address when connecting to a network consisting of other TRENDnet devices set to their default settings. If you have changed the IP Address of the TEW-310APB to conform t[...]

Basic Settings you can make changes to the following items: AP name SSID Channel WEP Key Mode Passphrase AP Name: Y ou may choose to rename your Access Point, especially if you have more than one Access Point on your network. SSID: ( Service Set Identifier ) “default” is the factory setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. [...]

Passphrase: Available in HEX mode only. Type in any phrase up to 31 characters, click Generat e , and the unit will generate a set of 4 keys automatically. The same phrase on compatible 11 M bps wireless devices will generate the same set of keys. Y ou can also manually enter the 4 keys. Please note that only one key can be activated at a time. Cli[...]

Advanced Settings AP Mode There are 4 modes available. AP: Access Point mode. Bridge wireless clients to wired Ethernet network. AP Client: Acts as a wireless client and connects to a remote Access Point. This is used to convert an Ethernet device to Wireless Client. Y ou must enter the remote AP's MAC address in the Remote AP BSS ID. It is be[...]

RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2,432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your Fragm[...]

Security Password: Change the login User Name and Password in this screen. Administrator ID: This is the login User Name for the browser configuration. Default is admin , you can enter a name with up to 15 characters. AP Password New: Enter the new password (up to 15 characters). Confirm: Enter the new password again. Click Apply to save the new Us[...]

Tools Backup Settings: The current device settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive by clicking Backup and then follow the instructions on the screen to save the configuration file to desired Restore Settings: The saved settings can be loaded back on the TEW- 310APB by entering the correct path or clicking Browse and locate the corr[...]

6. Troubleshooting Based on Windows XP Operating System This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the TEW-310APB Wireless Access Point. We cover various aspects of the network setup, including the network adapters. Please read the following if you are having problems. Note: It is recommended[...]

2. The wireless client cannot access the Internet in the Infrastructure mode. · Make sure the wireless client is associated and joined with the correct Access Point. T o check this connection: Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon in the taskbar> select View Available Wireless Networks . The Connect to Wireless Network screen will appea[...]

· Go to Start · Right-click on My Computer · Click Properties (If the “My computer” icon is on your desktop, you can simply right click on it and click on “Properties”) · Select the Hardware Tab · Click Device Manager 3. Check that the drivers for the network adapters are installed properly . Y ou may be using different network adapter[...]

· Double-click on Network Adapters · Right-click on 22M Wireless Cardbus Adapter · Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. · Look under Device Status and check that the device is working properly. · Click OK to close this window. 23 Fig. 6.5 Fig. 6.6[...]

4. Resetting the TEW-310APB to Factory Default Settings After you have tried other methods for troubleshooting your network, you may choose to Reset the TEW-310APB to the factory default settings. Remember that TRENDnet wireless products network together , out of the box, at the factory default settings. T o hard-reset the TRENDnet TEW-310APB to Fa[...]

7. Networking Basics In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP . Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network When this screen appears, click Next. Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP 25 Fig. 7.1[...]

Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In the following window, select the best description of your computer . If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next 26 Fig. 7.2 Fig. 7.3[...]

Enter a Computer description and a Computer name. Click Next ( Note : Each computer should have a unique Computer name) Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next 27 Fig. 7.5 Fig. 7.4[...]

Please wait while the wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next . Please wait while the wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. 28 Fig. 7.7 Fig. 7.6[...]

In the window below, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next . Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A: Format the disk if you wish, and click Next. 29 Fig. 7.9 Fig. 7.8[...]

Please wait while the wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here's how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. T o continue, click Next 30 Fig. 7.10 Fig. 7.11[...]

Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard . The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer . Click Yes to restart the computer. Y ou have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After r[...]

T o name your computer, please follow these directions: Naming your Computer In Windows XP : · Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) · Right-click on My Computer · Click Properties (If the “My computer” icon is on your desktop, you can simply right click on it and click on “Properties”) · Select the Computer Name T ab in [...]

· In this window, enter the Computer name . · Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup . · All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. · Click OK Checking the IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt 33 Fig. 7.16 Fig. 7.17[...]

Type Command and click OK Type ipconfig /all and hit Enter at the prompt . All the configuration settings are displayed as shown below. Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt to get a new IP Address, shown below. ( Windows 98/ME users: go to Start > Run . Type Command . Type winipcfg at the prompt. Click Release and Renew to obtain a new IP Address.[...]

Assigning a Static IP Address Note: Residential Gateways/Internet Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses, however, you need to set the TCP/IP protocol to[...]

· Right-click on Local Area Connections. · Click Properties · Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) · Click Properties 36 Fig. 7.24 Fig. 7.23[...]

· Select Use the following IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, · Inpu t your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are between 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0[...]

T o be able to connect to a wireless network, make sure the proper network settings are configured for TEW-303PI. Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows XP · Go to Start > right-click on My Network Places > · Select Properties > double- click on the Wireless Network Connection associated with the 22M wireless Adapter > · Select [...]

Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a static IP address in Windows XP . Select Use the following IP address - if the Wireless Router or Access Point does not have a DHCP server enabled. · Input a static IP address within the same range as the Wireless Router or Access Point. · IP address: 192.168.0.51 [...]

Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP server in Windows 2000. · Select Obtain an IP address automatically. · Select Obtain DNS server address automatically. · Click OK Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using static IP address in Windows 2000. · Select Use[...]

Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows Me and 98 · Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double-click on the Network associated with the 22M Wireless Adapter > click Properties > select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > click Properties Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or an Access Point using a DHCP ser[...]

Connecting to a Wireless Network with a Wireless Router or Access Point using a static IP address in Windows Me or Windows 98. · Select Specify an IP address. · Input a static IP address within the same IP Address range as the wireless router or access point. · IP address: 192.168.0.51 · Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 · Default Gateway: Enter the [...]

For Windows Me and 98: · Go to Start > Run > type command . A window similar to Fig. 7 .36 will appear. T ype ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx , where xxx is the IP address of the Wireless Router or Access Point. A good wireless connection will show four replies from the wireless router or access point, as shown. File and Printer Sharing For help with o[...]

8. Tec hnical Specifications Standards · IEEE 802.11b · IEEE 802.3 · IEEE 802.3u Ports · (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet, RJ-45 (UTP) · (1) Power 5V DC, 2.0A Network Management · Web-Based browser with JavaScript Frequency Range · 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz, Direct Sequence Spread S pectrum (DSSS) Data Rates (Mbps : Channel) · 22 : PBCC · 11 : PBCC/CCK ·[...]

Dimensions · 140 x 113 x 38 mm (5.51 x 4.45 x 1.50 inches) (antenna folded) · 140 x 113 x 108 mm (5.51 x 4.45 x 4.25 inches) (antenna fully erected) Weight · 213 grams (7.5 Oz.) Temperature · Operating: -10ºC to 55ºC (14ºF to 131ºF) · Storing: -20ºC to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF) Humidity: · 5%-95%, non-condensing Emissions: · FCC part 15b [...]

9. Contacting Tec hnical Support Y ou can find the most recent software and user documentation on the TRENDware website . TRENDware provides free technical support for customers within the United States for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. customers can contact TRENDware technical support through our web site, by e-mail, or[...]