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TRENDnet User’s Guide Contents Product Overview ...........................................................................3 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 3 Features ......................................................................................................................... 3 Product Hardware Features...........................................................................................
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents View your router log .................................................................................................... 39 Configure your router log ............................................................................................ 40 View your router packet statistics ............................................................................... 41 View wireless devices connected to your router.........................................................
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TEW-712BR TRENDnet’s Wireless N150 Router, model TEW-712BR, provides reliable 150Mbps wireless n speed and coverage to share files, play games, and surf the Internet. Advanced encryption protects your wireless network, Access Control tools help block unwanted websites and unknown users, and embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide *Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Front View Side View • • • • Power LED -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. WAN (Link/Activity) LED – This LED indicator is solid green when your router WAN port is physically connected to the modem Network port (also called network port) successfully with a Network cable.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Application Diagram Basic Router Setup Creating a Home Network What is a network? A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router. A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a printer, a modem, and a router.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-712BR 3. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below. 4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network, see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on page 13. 5. To set up wireless networking on your router, see “Secure your wireless network” on page 15. How to setup your router Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or continue to the next section “Router Installation” on page 8 for more detailed installation instructions.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Installation Before you Install Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) allow your router to connect to the Internet without verifying the information fields listed below. Skip this section for now and if your router cannot connect to the Internet using the standard installation process, come back to this page and contact your ISP to verify required ISP specification fields listed below. 1.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Hardware Installation 1. Verify that you have an Internet connection when connecting your computer directly to your modem. 7. Turn on your modem. 2. Turn off your modem. 8. Verify that the following front panel LED indicators on your router: Power (Solid Green), Status (Blinking Green), LAN 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Solid/Blinking Green for ports for which devices are connected), WAN (Solid/Blinking Green), and WLAN (Blinking Green). 3.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Setup Wizard 1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and go to http://192.168.10.1. Your router will prompt you for a user name and password. 3. The Setup Wizard will automatically appear. Click Next. Note: If the Setup Wizard does not automatically appear, click Wizard (the bottom button on the left tab). 4. Enter a new login password for your router and enter it again next to “Verify Password” to confirm.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Select the Time Zone for your router and click Next. 7. This section determines what method the router will use to interface with your ISP service. Most ISP services allow your router to obtain an IP address automatically. Do not change the default setting of Obtain IP Automatically and click next to proceed.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-712BR 9. SSID: Enter a unique SSID (Wireless Network Name). Choose something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks (using laptops, smart phones, etc.) Click Next. 12. Verify you have an Internet connection by opening a Web browser on your computer. Note: If you cannot access the Internet, power down your modem and router again. Occasionally certain modems need to be power cycled to adopt new router settings.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-712BR Connect additional wired devices to your network You can connect additional computers or other network enabled devices to your network by using Ethernet cables to connect them to one of the available LAN ports labeled 1,2,3,4 on your router. Check the status of the LED indicators (1, 2, 3, or 4) on the front panel of your router to ensure the physical cable connection from your computer or device.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Networking and Security How to choose the type of security for your wireless network Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your new router.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Secure your wireless network Wireless > Security Selecting WEP: If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes. After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (see “How to choose the security type for your wireless network” on page 14), you can set up wireless security. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24).
TRENDnet User’s Guide o You can define up to 4 passwords or 4 keys. Only one key can be active at a given time. Most users simply define one key. o Choose a key index 1, 2, 3, or 4 and enter the key. o When connecting to the router, the client must match both the password and the Key number. (e.g.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide o IP – Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. (e.g. 192.168.10.250) o Port – Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS authentication. Note: It is recommended to use port 1812. o Shared Secret – Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your RADIUS server. Connect wireless devices using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to connect devices to your wireless network.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup If your wireless device has WPS PIN (typically an 8-digit code printed on the wireless device product label or located in the wireless device wireless software utility), you can use this method. In addition to the hardware push button located physically on your router, the router management page also has push button which is a software or virtual push button you can click to activate WPS on your router. 1.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • SSID – This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier and is the name of your wireless network. It differentiates your wireless network from others around you. By default, the router broadcast TRENDnet712 as the wireless network name. If you choose to change the SSID, change it to a name that you can easily remember. • Auto Channel – In North America, this router can broadcast on 1 of 11 Channels (13 in Europe and other countries).
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • SSID Broadcast o Enabled allows wireless devices to search and discover your wireless network name (also called SSID) broadcasted by your router. o Disabled turns off the ability for wireless devices to find your network. It is still possible for wireless devices to be configured to connect to your wireless network. Note: Setting this option to Disabled, will disable WPS functionality.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • RTS Threshold – The Request To Send (RTS) function is part of the networking protocol. A wireless device that needs to send data will send a RTS before sending the data in question. The destination wireless device will send a response called Clear to Send (CTS). The RTS Threshold defines the smallest data packet size allowed to initiate the RTS/CTS function.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Domain/URL Filters To modify an existing MAC address entry, click on the entry in the MAC Table. When selected, the entry will be highlighted. • Delete – Removes an existing MAC address entry. • Update – Modifies an existing MAC address entry. • Cancel – Discard changes to an existing MAC address entry. 4. Review the MAC Filter options. • Disabled – disables MAC address filter.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Under Domain Blocking click on Allow or Deny. The Domains List will then appear. Enter the Website/URL/domain (e.g.www.trendnet.com) or keyword (e.g. trendnet) to allow or block access and click Add to add this to the domains list. The entry will be listed below. Repeat for each additional website or keyword added.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Port – Enter the port number or port range numbers to block. (e.g. 80-80 or 2021). Advanced Router Setup • IP Range – Enter the IP address or IP address range to apply the protocol/IP filter. (e.g. 192.168.10.20-192.168.10.20 or 192.168.10.20-192.168.10.30). Access your router management page Note: The filter will not be applied to IP addresses outside of the range specified. Note: Your router management page http://192.168.10.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Change your router login password Main > Password 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Main, and click on Password. 3. Under the Administrator section, in the New Password field, enter the new password, and in the Confirm Password field, retype the new password again to confirm. User (Optional): The User account is an additional account used for viewing the settings on the router management page only.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. You can verify the time/date settings next to Local Time at the top of the page. Local Time displays the current date and time set on your router. Note: If you are unsure which Internet connection type you are using, please contact your ISP. Note: If your ISP requires a host name to be specified, you can specify it under Main > LAN & DHCP Server, in the Host Name field. To save changes, click Apply at bottom of the page.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide disconnect power from the modem for approximately one minute, then reconnect the power. For more details on this procedure, refer to your modem’s User Guide/Manual or contact your ISP. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Main, and click on LAN & DHCP Server. 3. Enter the router IP address settings. 2.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Review the DHCP Server settings. • DHCP Server – Enable or Disable the DHCP server. • Start IP – Changes the starting address for the DHCP server range. (e.g. 192.168.10.20) • End IP – Changes the last address for the DHCP server range. (e.g. 192.168.10.30) Note: The Start IP and End IP specify the range of IP addresses to automatically asign to computers or devices on your network. • Domain Name (Optional) – Specifies a domain name to assign to computers or devices. (e.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Allow/deny VPN connections through your router Management > Remote Management To modify an existing reservation, click on the entry in the Static DHCP list. When selected, the entry will be highlighted. • Update – Saves changes to an existing reservation. • Delete – Removes an existing reservation. • Cancel – Discards changes to existing reservation.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Management, and click on Remote Management. • Password: This is the password to gain access to Dynamic DNS service (NOT your router or wireless network password) for which you have signed up to. 6. To save changes, click Apply. 3. Next to Multicast Stream, click Enabled or Disabled to turn the feature on or off on your router.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Next to DMZ Host IP, enter the IP address you assigned to the computer or network device to expose to the Internet. 6. To save changes, click Apply. 4. To save changes, click Apply. Virtual Server Open a device on your network to the Internet This router can provide access to devices on your local area network to the Internet using the Virtual Server, Special Application, method (DMZ NOT recommended).
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide To simplify configuration, there is a list of commonly used pre-defined virtual server entries to modify, otherwise, you can choose to manually add a new virtual server. Example: To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera 1. Setup DynDNS service (See DynDNS section). 2. Access TRENDnet IP Camera management page and forward Port 80 (see product documentation) 3.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 9. Next to Name, you can enter another name for the virtual server, otherwise, leave the default name. 10. Next to Protocol, make sure TCP is selected in the drop-down list. 11. The Private Port and Public Port, make sure port number 80 is configured for both settings. 12. Next to LAN Server, enter the IP address assigned to the camera. (e.g. 192.168.10.101) 13. To save the changes, click Update.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and protocols are required. • Incoming – Port(s) forwarded to the device. o Protocol – Select the protocol to be forwarded to the device. TCP, UDP, or you can select Both to choose both TCP and UDP. o Port Range – Enter the ports or port range to be forwarded to the device. (e.g. 2000-2038,2069,2081,2200-2210).
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Maintenance & Monitoring Reset your router to factory defaults Tools > Settings • Add – Saves the static route. You may want to reset your router to factory defaults if you are encountering difficulties with your router and have attempted all other troubleshooting. Before you reset your router to defaults, if possible, you should backup your router configuration first, see “Backup and restore your router configuration settings” on page 36.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Default Settings Administrator User Name admin Administrator Password admin Router IP Address 192.168.10.1 Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server IP Range 192.168.10.101-192.168.199 To restore your router configuration: Wireless Enabled SSID (wireless network name) TRENDnet712 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). Wireless Security Wireless security is based on the device serial number.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Upgrade your router firmware Tools > Firmware TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix problems associated with your TRENDnet router model and version. To check if there is a firmware upgrade available for your device, please check your TRENDnet model and version using the link. http://www.trendnet.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Check connectivity using the router management page Check the router system information Tools > Ping Test Status > Device Information For troubleshooting purposes, you may want to check your router connectivity using the ping (also known as a network connectivity test) test tool on your router management page.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide View your router log Wireless Information • MAC Address – The current MAC address of your router’s wireless or interface configuration. • Connection – Displays the status if your wireless functionality on your router is enabled or disabled. • SSID – Displays the current wireless network name assigned to your router. • Channel – Displays the current wireless channel your router is operating. Authentication – Displays the current wireless security configured on your router.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Previous Page – Display the log page previous to the current. The Page: 1/1 will display the current page. Note: This does not need to be real e-mail address, only used for identification purposes when checking your e-mail. • Next Page – Displays the log page next to the current. • To Email Address – Enter your e-mail address. • Clear Log - Clears all logging • Email Log Now – Click this option to send an e-mail with the current router log using your email settings.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. To save changes, click Apply. Set the types or categories to include in logging 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Status and click on Log Setting. 3. Next to Log Type, check the types or categories to include in logging. View wireless devices connected to your router Status > Wireless You may want to check the wireless devices connected to your router. 1.
TEW-711BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Management Page Structure Main • Routing LAN & DHCP Server o • Static DHCP Reservation • • • Static Routing Table WAN o Clone MAC Address • Password • Time • Dynamic DNS Wireless o o Domain/URL Blocking o Protocol/IP Filters • Virtual Server • Special AP • Security • DMZ • Advanced • Wi-Fi Protected Setup o Remote Management Device Information o Allow Ping to WAN port • Log o UPnP • Log Setting Syslog o Log Type • Statistic
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Weight Temperature Hardware 204 g (7.2 oz) Operating: 0° ~ 40°C (32° ~ 104°F) Storage: -10°C ~ 70°C (-14° ~ 158°F) IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Based on IEEE 802.11n technology, IEEE 802.3az Humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing) Standards Certifications CE, FCC WAN 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX WAN port (Internet) Wireless LAN 4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN ports Frequency 2.412 ~ 2.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Troubleshooting Q: I typed http://192.168.10.1 in my Internet Browser Address Bar, but an error message says “The page cannot be displayed.” How can I access the router management page? Answer: 1. Check your hardware settings again. See “Router Installation” on page 8. 2. Make sure the LAN and WLAN 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-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Appendix How to find your IP address? 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.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide In MAC 10.4, from the Configure IPv4, drop-down list, select Using DHCP and click the Apply Now button. In MAC 10.5, from the Configure drop-down list, select Using DHCP and click the Apply button. In MAC 10.6, from the Configure drop-down list, select Using DHCP and click the Apply button. f. Restart your computer. Note: If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact your computer or operating system manufacturer for assistance.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide [Latvian] noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja, kad šis TEW-712BR atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TEW-712BR in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
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-712BR – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
