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  • Page 1

    TEW-638APB H/W : V1 .0R Quick Inst allation Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    Table of Contents T able of Contents V ersion 09.10.2008 T roubleshooting ......................................................................................... 1 1 2 8 English ...................................................................................................... 1. Before Y ou Start 2. Hardware Installation .....................[...]

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    Installation Requirements Application Package Contents 1. Before Y ou Start English 1 ? ? ? ? ? TEW-638APB User's Guide CD-ROM Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide AC Power Adapter (12V DC, 1A) 1 RJ-45 cable ? ? A computer with a network adapter or wireless adapter properly installed. ? A router with an available network LAN port ? A RJ-45 [...]

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    2. Hardware Installation English 2 For Windows Users 3. Click Setup Wizard . 1. Insert Driver CD-ROM. 2. Click Run Setup.exe (Windows Vista only) 4. Click I accept the terms in the License Agreement and then click Next. Note: 1: Locate an optimum location for the Access Point. The best place for the Access Point is usually at the center of your wir[...]

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    English 3 6. Connect a RJ-45 cable from a LAN port on your Router to the Ethernet port on your computer . 5. Connect the provided RJ-45 cable from a LAN port on your Router to the LAN port on the TEW -638APB. Then click Next . 7. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Access Point and then to a power outlet and then click Next . 8. Select the TEW -638[...]

  • Page 6

    English 4 10. Select Access Point and then click Next . Note: For AP Client setup, please refer to the User's Guide for step by step instructions. The User's Guide can be found on this product's CD-ROM. 1 1. Select Dynamic IP Address Configuration and then click Configure . 9. Enter a password and then click Login . The default passw[...]

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    English 5 16. Select the desired WP A mode, enter characters for your Pre- Shared key , keep Cipher T ype as TKIP and AES 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 . 14. Select the desired Wireless Mode and then click Next . 15.[...]

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    English 6 19. Click Confirm to apply the settings. 18. Give the file a name, then click Save (optional). 20. Click Exit . 17. Click Save (optional).[...]

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    English 7 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 Note: T o connect a wireless computer to the TEW-638APB, refer to Question 1 in the T roubleshooting section. Y our configuration is now c[...]

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    8 T roubleshooting Q1: A1: A2: A3: A4: A5: All the settings are correct, but I can not make a wireless connection to the Access Point. First, double check that the wireless LED on the Access Point is lit. Second, power cycle the Access Point. Unplug the power to the Access Point. Wait 15 seconds, then plug the power back in. Third, contact the manu[...]

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    Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC and CE Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: THE MANUF ACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBL[...]

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    Copyright ©2008. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet. P r o d uc t War r a n t y Re gi s t r a ti o n Please take a moment t o regist er your product online. Go to TRENDne t’s website at http://www.trendnet.com/r egister 206 7 5 Manhatt an Place T orr ance, CA 9050 1 USA[...]