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    TEW-637AP 3.0 1 Quick Installation Guide[...]

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    T able of Contents V ersion 04.19.2011 English 1 1. Before Y ou Start 2. Hardware Installation 2 1 T roubleshooting 7[...]

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    1. Before Y ou Start Ÿ Chrome, Safari Ÿ A computer with a network adapter or wireless adapter properly installed Ÿ A router with an available network LAN port Ÿ An available DHCP Server – routers usually have a built-in DHCP server Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6 or higher), Firefox 2.0 or higher , Opera, Package Contents Ÿ Ÿ Multi-Langua[...]

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    2. Hardware Installation 1. Insert Utility CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2. Click Run Setup.exe . 2 Note: 1. Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center of your wireless network. 2. Disable any anti-virus and firewall programs before starting hardware installation. F[...]

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    3 6. Connect a RJ-45 cable from a LAN port on your Router to the Ethernet port on your computer . 8. Select the TEW-637AP from the list and then click Configure . 9 . Enter a password and then click Login . The default password is admin . 7. Connect the Power Adapter to the Access Point and then to a power outlet. V erify that the power switch is s[...]

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    4 10. Select Dynamic IP Address Configuration and then click Next . 1 1. Select Manual setup and then click Next . 12 . Enter a SSID (Wireless Network Name) and then click Next . By default, the SSID is TRENDnet637 . The SSID is the wireless network name of your wireless network (e.g. wireless router or access point). Enter a unique SSID. Choose so[...]

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    5 14. Select the desired WP A mode, enter characters for your Pre-Shared key and then click Next . For WP A-PSK or WP A2-PSK, the Pre-Shared Key must be between 8 and 63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters. Make sure to copy down the Pre-Shared Key . Y ou will need the Pre-Shared Key when you configure your wireless adapter(s). 15 . Click Save (optional). T[...]

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    6 Y our Installation is complete Register Y our Product T o ensure the highest level of customer service and support, please take a moment to register your product Online at: www .trendnet.com/registe r Thank you for choosing TRENDnet For detailed information regarding the TEW-637AP ’s configuration and advanced settings, please refer to the T ro[...]

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    1. All the settings are correct, but I can not make a wireless connection to the Access Point. Double check that the wireless LED on the Access Point is lit. 2. Power cycle the Access Point. Unplug the power to the Access Point. W ait 15 seconds, then plug the power back in. 3. Contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter . Make sure t[...]

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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? If the password was changed and you don't remember it, you need to reset the TEW-637AP . T o reset the TEW -637AP , power up the unit and wait 30 seconds for the unit to boot up. The[...]

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    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 off the SSID broa[...]

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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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