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TRENDnet User’s Guide Contents Product Overview ...........................................................................1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 Product Hardware Features ...........................................................................................
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TRENDnet’s 1-Port Wireless N Multi-Function USB Print Server, model TEW-MFP1, transforms most stand-alone multi-function and standard USB printers into a shared network resource. Install your multifunction printer in the most ergonomic location and then connect the compact TEW-MFP1 to a high speed Wireless N network. An intuitive utility supports Windows and Mac operating systems and provides a seamless user experience.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Hardware Features Side View (Right) Front View • Power - 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. • WLAN – This LED indicator is blinking green when the wireless is “On” and functioning properly with your .
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Side View (Left) • Power Port – Connect the included power adapter from your router power port and to an available power outlet. Note: Use only the adapter that came with your router. • On/Off Power Switch – Move the On/Off switch to power “On” (Left position) or “Off” (Outer position) the device. • WPS/Reset Button – Push and hold this button for 5 seconds to activate Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Configuration (PBC) setup.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Utility Installation 4. Double click on the TRENDnet USB Control Center Utility icon. 5. The utility will automatically find the TEW-MFP1 and your printer. When the TEWMFP1 is connected to your network. Windows Installation 1. 2. For each computer that requires access to the print server, insert the Utility CDROM into your computer's CD-ROM Drive. Click Install Utility MAC OS X Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. You will be prompted to install the utility. Click Install to start the installation. 5. You will be prompted for your password to allow the installation. Enter your password and click OK. 6. Once the installation is completed. Click Restart to restart your computer. Network Installation There are 2 ways to install the TEW-MFP1. The easiest way is to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button Configuration (PBC) setup.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. 5. Note: If the utility cannot find your TEW-MFP1,try to close and reopen the utility. If the utility still cannot locate your TEW-MFP1, it is likely the TEW-MFP1 cannot establish a connection to your wireless network. Place the TEW-MFP1 to a location where it can establish a wireless connection to your wireless network. Power on the printer.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide 6. Select the TEW-MFP1 and press Configure Server. 11. Select your wireless router or access point and click Set button. 12. If your wireless network has wireless security/encryption enabled, select and enter the correct settings and click Submit. 7. When the management page of the TEW-MFP1 opens click on Config. 8. Enter the User Name and Password and then click Login.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide 16. Plug in the power adapter and move the power switch to the “On” position of the TEW-MFP1 17. Connect your printer to the USB port on the TEW-MFP1. 18. Power on the printer. 19. Verify that the status LED indicators on the front of the TEW-MFP1 are fully functional (Power is solid green, WLAN is solid green and USB port is solid green). 20. Return to the computer you have installed the TRENDnet USB Control Center Utility. 21.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Utility Main Window In the utility window, you will see the model name and IP address of your print server listed. When USB devices are connected, they will be listed under the model name and IP address of the print server. Windows OS o Auto-Connect Printer List – Provides a list of printers installed on your computer. Select the printer you would like to assign to the Auto-Connect printer list.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Windows OS MAC OS X Connect To connect your computer to a USB device, select the USB device in the list, then click the Connect button to connect your computer to the USB device. Note: The utility will only allow one computer to connect to one USB device at any given time, therefore, a computer must disconnect from the USB device first before another computer can connect to it.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide The remote computer will receive the request message below. The remote computer will receive the request message below. • • Accept – Clicking this option will disconnect your computer from the device and allow the requesting computer to connect to the USB device. Reject – Clicking this option will disregard the request and your computer will not be able to connect to the USB MAC OS X To send t a request to connect to a USB device, click the Request to Connect button.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide If the remote computer rejects the request, the local computer will display the message below. Click OK to close the message. Auto-Connect Printer When a USB printer is connected and selected in the main window, clicking this option allows you to enable/disable the auto connect feature to a selected printer in the AutoConnect printer list.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to a Scanner Note: This function applies to stand-alone USB scanners or USB scanners included with multi-function printers. It is required that the scanner drivers are installed before your computer is able to scan. Please ensure the scanner drivers are installed. If the scanner drivers are not installed, please refer to your printer manufacturer website or documentation on where to download and how to install the scanner drivers.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. 5. 5. • Infrastructure: Wireless networking connection type Enter the SSID or wireless name of your wireless network. Characters entered must match exactly to your wireless network. Click Submit to apply setting. Enter the User Name and Password and then click Login.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Security settings Wireless Similar to the previous section, you can change the wireless security settings of the device when changes were made on your wireless network. The TEW-MFP1 supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security types. WEP is the only security type that can be used when the device is set to Ad-Hoc Network Type. Any changes applied to these settings must match your wireless network. Incorrect settings may cause issues. 1. 2. 3. 4.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide • PBC o o o Mode: Select PBC Click Trigger to initialize WPS Initiate WPS Push Button on your wireless router or access point 3. 4. 5. Select Static IP Enter the IP address and Subnet Mask settings. Click Apply to save settings.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide UPnP Change Admin Account Setting General Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a networking protocol that makes your networking devices discoverable in the network. By default the UPnP setting is set to enable. The device can be discovered under your computer’s network map Administrator By default username and login password of the device is admin for both username and password. It is recommended to change the default password for added security.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 13). Click on Administrator tab and scroll down to the Set Administrator Set Administrator section Under User Name section enter the new login username you would you would like to assign to the user account. Under the password section enter the new login password you would you would like to assign to the user account.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Upgrade Firmware Maintenance Firmware upgrades are available to A device reset will set the device back to factory default settings. This can be a useful tool when troubleshooting your network. There are two ways on how to reset the device. You can simply press and hold for 10 seconds the reset button located on the side of the unit. The other way is to follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Network Status Wireless Status Status The network status page provides network information of your unit. This information can be used when troubleshooting your network.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Management Page Structure General • • • • • Device Information o Server Name o Workgroup o Description Access Mode o Server Mode o NetUSB mode TCP/IP o Automatic/DHCP o Static IP UPnP Language Maintenance • • • • Status • • Wireless • • • • Basic o Network Tyoe o SSID Security Site Survey Setting WPS Setting Administrator • Set Administrator o Administrator user name o Administrator Password • User Account List o User account username o User account password o
TRENDnet User’s Guide Troubleshooting Q Q: I typed http://192.168.10.100 in my Internet Browser Address Bar, but an error message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I access the printer server’s management page? Answer: 1. Check your hardware settings again. See “Network Installation” on page 4. 2. Make sure the Power and LAN lights are lit. 3. Make sure your network adapter TCP/IP settings are set to Obtain an IP address automatically or DHCP (see the steps below). 4.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Yes you can, however please consider that most USB devices are powered by the USB port and some devices requires an optimal power source. Connecting a USB hub will degrade the power source and your device may not work properly. Q: I have completed the utility installation but the utility does not open. What should I do? Answer: 1. Make sure that your computer meets utility’s the minimum requirements. 2. Uninstall the utility and reinstall the utility. 3.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide How to configure your network settings to obtain an IP address automatically or use DHCP? Note: Please note that although the following procedures provided to follow for your operating system on configuring your network settings can be used as general guidelines, however, it is strongly recommended that you consult your computer or operating system manufacturer directly for assistance on the proper procedure for configuring network settings. Windows 7 a.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 7. 8. Although the phone may not be in use, the base can still transmit wireless signal. Move the phone’s base station as far away as possible from your wireless devices. Make sure that your router is in a good location. a. b. c. d. e. For the widest coverage area, install your router near the center of your home, and near the ceiling, if possible.
TEW-MFP1 TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Hardware Frequency 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (FCC) 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz (ETSI) Antenna 2dBi external fixed dipole antenna Media Access Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Modulation CCK, DQPSK, BDSPK, OFDM with BPSK, QPSK and 16/64-QAM sub-carrier modulations Data Rate 802.11b:11Mbps 802.11g: 54Mbps 802.11n: 150Mbps Windows: 7(32/64-bit) / Vista (32/64-bit) / XP(32/64-bit) Security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA/WP2-PSK Mac OS X: 10.4/ 10.5/10.6/10.
Limited Warranty TRENDnet User’s Guide 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-MFP1 – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
