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    TEW-68 7GA 1 .0 1 Quick Installation Guide[...]

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    T able of Contents V ersion 01.04.2011 English 1 1. Before Y ou Start 2. Hardware Installation 2 3. Configure the TEW -687GA 4 4. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Setup 8 1 T roubleshooting 10 Wireless T ips 12[...]

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    1. Before Y ou Start Ÿ Ÿ Wireless router (e.g. TEW-691GR) 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. Blu-ray player , Internet-ready TV , etc.) or game console with an Ethernet port Ÿ Web Browser: Internet Explorer (6.0 or higher) A computer with ne[...]

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    2 2. Hardware Installation 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 point does not support WPS, continue on to step 1. 2[...]

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    3 Network Port (Blue/Blinking) Wireless (Blue/Blinking) Power (Blue/Solid) 3. V erify that the following panel lights are on: Power , Network Port, and Wireless.[...]

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    4 3. Configure the TEW-687GA 3. The Wizard will automatically appear . Click Administration Ž Wizard if the Wizard does not automatically appear . 1. Open your web browser , type http://TEW-687GA.trendnet in the Address bar , and then press Enter . 2. Password: Note: User name and Password are case sensitive. Enter the User Name and password and t[...]

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    5 7. Click Scan . 8. Select a SSID and then click Select . The SSID is the wireless network name of your wireless network (e.g. wireless router or access point). 9. Click Next . 5. Select DHCP Client to have the TEW -687GA automatically obtain an IP address from your DHCP server (router). If Static IP address is selected you would need to configure[...]

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    6 12. Click OK . 13. Wait while your settings are being applied. 10. If Encryption is enabled on your wireless network (e.g. access point or wireless router) the correct Security Mode and Algorithm will automatically be selected. Enter the Pass Phrase (wireless network password) and then click Apply . 1 1. Verify that your settings are correct and [...]

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    7 18. Unplug the power adapter and disconnect the TEW-687GA from your computer . Place the TEW-687GA in your desired location. Please refer to the Wireless T ips section for optimal placement of the TEW-687GA. 19. Plug the power adapter of the TEW-687GA and connect one end of a network cable to the TEW-687GA's LAN port. Connect the other end o[...]

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    8 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-687GA 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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    9 6. Connect one end of a network cable to the TEW-687GA's LAN port. Connect the other end of the network cable to your media device or game console's network port. V erify that the panel lights are on: Power (Blue/Solid), Network Port (1-4) (Blue/Blinking), and Wireless (Blue/Blinking). 7. V erify that your media device or game console i[...]

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    1. I typed http://TEW-687GA.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-687GA'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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    5. Reset the TEW-687GA. T ake a pin or paperclip and press the RESET button for 15 seconds, then let go. Wait 30 seconds, then type http://TEW -687GA.trendnet or http://192.168.10.1 10 into your browser . 2. My Nintendo Wii 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. T[...]

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    4. I connect the TEW-687GA to my game console, but I am unable to play games online. What should I do? 1. V erify that a computer can get online through the router wirelessly . 2. V erify that the network setting on your game console is set to obtain an IP address automatically (dynamic IP). Please refer to the manual or contact your game console&a[...]

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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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