Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 Features...............................................................................................................5 1.2 Package Contents................................................................................................6 1.3 Hardware Overview..............................................................................................7 1.3.1 LED Indicators......................................................................................
2.2.5 Status.........................................................................................................27 Device Info.................................................................................................27 Logs...........................................................................................................27 Statistics.....................................................................................................27 Wireless.............................................
Local Area Network (LAN) Settings...........................................................53 Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings...........................................................54 Dynamic IP (DHCP)...................................................................................54 Static IP......................................................................................................54 PPPoE.....................................................................................................
Product Overview 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the 3-in-1 Travel Router. The Travel Router functions as an Access Point for wireless connections, an Access Point Client for wired devices to have wireless connections, and a Router to share resources such as computers, printers, files and other devices. This User Manual will guide you on how to install and set up the Travel Router. Read it carefully and keep it for future reference. 1.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.2 Package Contents Check if your package comes with the following items. If any of them is missing or appears damaged, please contact your retailer.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.3 Hardware Overview 1.3.1 LED Indicators POWER LAN WLAN Power LED Lights when the power is connected. LAN / WAN LED GREEN (solid) • Lights when LAN/WAN port is connected to a DSL or cable modem successfully. GREEN (blinks) WLAN / WPS LED Flashes to indicate activity. GREEN • Blinks when a wireless device is connected. • Blinks when data transfer is in progress. AMBER • Blinks when WPS is enabled. • Blinks when transmitting or receiving data through the LAN / WAN connection.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.3.2 Connectors Reset Button Press and hold for 5 seconds to reboot the device and restore the factory default settings. WPS Button Power Port Press to enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Connect the power adapter or the USB cable to this port. LAN / WAN Port Connect to a wired network or a DSL modem, a computer, or other device such as a switch or a hub using the Ethernet cable.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.4 Travel Router Modes Before using the travel router, determine the type of mode you want to use: • Access Point (AP) Mode With AP mode, you can use the travel router as an access point for wireless clients to connect to the local area network (LAN) and to other wireless clients.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW • Router Mode Use this mode to connect the travel router to a DSL or cable modem. With this mode, wireless clients connect to the Internet through the travel router using one account and one IP address. Internet Wireless Station ADSL / Cable Modem Mobile PDA 1.4.1 Switching Modes Use the mode switch at the bottom of the travel router to change modes.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.5 Making Connections 1.5.1 Connecting the Power Adapter Use the power adapter to directly connect to a power outlet. 1 Connect the power adapter to the power port of the travel router. 2 Plug the power adapter to an outlet or power strip. 1.5.2 Connecting the Dual Head USB Cable Some computers have over-current protection capability. This means that when the current of a USB port goes over 500mA, the connected device will not be accessed by the computer.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.5.3 Connecting the Ethernet Cable Use the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to connect to a computer for wired connection or connect to a DSL or cable modem for internet connection. 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to your computer or a DSL or cable modem. 2 Plug the other end to the LAN port of the travel router. Cable modem connection Wired computer connection 1.6 System Requirements • Operating systems: Windows XP, Vista • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.
AP Mode 2 With AP mode, you can use the travel router as an access point of your wireless device. Before You Begin Checklist √ A valid network or Internet connection. √ A DSL / cable modem provided by the ISP as part of the broadband connection installation. √ A broadband router that connects to the DSL / cable modem for internet connection sharing. You need to connect... • Connect the travel router to your router or network that has a DHCP server.
2. AP MODE 2.1 Installation Network Diagram Internet DSL / Cable Modem Broadband Router Wireless Station Wireless Station Mobile PDA 1 Adjust the switch to AP mode. 2 Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the travel router and the other end to the DSL or cable modem. 3 Turn on or plug in the DSL / cable modem and the broadband router. 4 Connect the power adapter to the travel router and plug to an outlet or power strip. Wait for the travel router to boot.
2. AP MODE 2.2 Web-Based Configuration After making all the required connections, configure the travel router using the webbased configuration utility. How to Access the Configuration Utility 1 Open a web-browser and enter the default address: http://tew-654tr/. Notes: You can also access the web-based configuration by any of the following ways: 1. If your LAN connection uses DHCP, the travel router can obtain an IP address from the DHCP server.
2. AP MODE After login, the Status > Device Info page is displayed. To access a page, click the buttons on the right. To logout, click Logout. Note: For novice users, it is recommended to use the Setup Wizard to configure the travel router. 2.2.1 Wizard Click the Wizard button to configure the travel router using the setup wizard. 1 Click Next to continue. 2 Create a new Password, then click Next to continue. 3 Create a new Wireless Network Name and select the Channel (6 by default).
2. AP MODE 4 Select the type of security, then click Next to continue. If you select None, skip to step 5. If you select Best... Enter the Passphrase, then click Next to continue. Skip to step 5. Note: The Passphrase must be 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal characters. If you select Better... Enter the Passphrase, then click Next to continue. Skip to step 5. If you select Good... Select the Key Format and Key Length. Enter the WEP Key, then click Next to continue.
2. AP MODE 2.2.2 Setup The Setup menu allows you to configure basic router settings. Click the Setup button then the submenu to view page. Wireless Network Settings Enable Wireless Check the box to enable wireless function. Uncheck to disable it. Wireless Network Name The name of your wireless network, also called Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter up to 32 characters. Enable Auto Channel Scan Auto channel scan selects the channel with the least amount of interference. Check to enable auto channel scan.
2. AP MODE transmitted over a wireless network. This function is commonly used with multimedia applications such as a game console. Check the box to enable WMM. Wireless Security Mode Select the security level for your wireless network. Select the wireless security mode from the list: • Disable Wireless Security: (Default) Select if you do not want to use any wireless security.
2. AP MODE WEP KEY 1-4 Manually enter a set of WEP key for each box. Select the default WEP key from the Default WEP Key list. WPA / WPA-2 / WPA-Auto WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) uses high grade encryption and authentication which is designed to improve WEP encryption. WPA / WPA-2 / WPA-Auto uses a passphrase to authenticate wireless connections. Cipher Type Select the encryption method: • TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. • AES: Advanced Encyption Standard.
2. AP MODE Local Area Network (LAN) Settings Dynamic IP (DHCP) My LAN Connection is Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain the IP address information automatically from your ISP. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address are shown on the page. Device Name Displays the default device name. Static IP My LAN Connection is Select Static IP if you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet. You need to manually enter the information provided by your ISP.
2. AP MODE Domain Name Enter the domain name (optional). Dynamic DHCP Client List window Displays the list of DHCP clients. Once configuration is complete, click Apply to save and apply settings, or click Cancel to cancel changes. The travel router will restart for new settings to take effect.
2. AP MODE 2.2.3 Advanced The Advanced menu configurations greatly affect the operating performance of the travel router. This menu is intended for advanced users. It is recommended to retain the default settings. Do not change any of configurations if you are unsure about it. Advanced Wireless Network Settings Beacon Period Enter the interval period of time for the access point to send out beacons to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100 milliseconds.
2. AP MODE Access Control The Access Control menu allows you deny or only allow access to certain wireless clients by filtering their MAC addresses. Access Control Select the type of access from the list: • Disable: Disable access control. • Reject: Deny the MAC addresses shown on the list to access the wireless network. • Accept: Only allow the MAC addresses shown on the list to access to wireless network. MAC Address Displays the cloned MAC address. To clear the MAC address, click Clear.
2. AP MODE 2.2.4 System The System menu provides password configuration, backup and restore settings, firmware update and date and time settings. Admin The Admin submenu allows you to change the default user name and password which are use to login. New User Name Enter the new user name here. New / Confirm Password Enter the password. Click Apply to save and apply settings, or click Cancel to cancel changes. The travel router will restart for new settings to take effect.
2. AP MODE Firmware The Firmware submenu allows you to upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Current Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version. Firmware Date Displays the date when the firmware was last updated. 1 Download the latest firmware from the manufacturer’s website, and save it to a disk. 2 Click Browse to locate the file. 3 Click Apply to start firmware update. The system will reboot to complete update.
2. AP MODE 2.2.5 Status The Status menu displays device, logs, traffic, and connection information. Device Info This page displays the Firmware Version, LAN and Wireless LAN information. Logs This page displays the recorded events that occur within the wireless network. Click the following buttons to view the First Page, Last Page, Previous Page, and Next Page. To delete log data, click Clear Log. To change log settings, click Log Settings. To refresh list, click Refresh.
3 Client Mode With Client mode, you can transform Ethernet-enabled devices to have wireless function using the travel router. Before You Begin Checklist √ A valid network or Internet connection. √ A DSL / cable modem provided by the ISP as part of the broadband connection installation. √ A broadband router that connects to the DSL / cable modem for internet connection sharing. You need to connect... • Connect the travel router to your router or network that has a DHCP server.
3. CLIENT MODE 3.1 Installation 3.1.1 Infrastructure Mode With infrastructure mode, all clients connect to a central access point (AP), all data pass through this access point. Network Diagram Wireless Station Internet ADSL / Cable Modem WLAN AP / Router Printer Game Console 1 Adjust the switch to Client mode. 2 Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the travel router and the other end to the LAN port of the computer or other device. 3 Turn on or plug in the DSL / cable modem and the wireless router.
3. CLIENT MODE 3.1.2 Ad-Hoc Mode Ad-Hoc is a client setting that provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity in a wireless LAN. With this mode, devices communicate directly with each other. A good example is the communication between two game consoles. See diagram below. Network Diagram Game Console Game Console 1 Adjust the switch to Client mode. 2 Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the travel router and the other end to the game console or other devices.
3. CLIENT MODE 3.2 Web-Based Configuration After making all the required connections, configure the travel router using the webbased configuration utility. How to Access the Configuration Utility 1 Open a web-browser and enter default address: http://client-654tr/. Notes: You can also access the web-based configuration by any of the following ways: 1. If your LAN connection uses DHCP, the travel router can obtain an IP address from the DHCP server.
3. CLIENT MODE After login, the Status > Device Info page is displayed. To access a page, click the buttons on the right. To logout, click Logout. Note: For novice users, it is recommended to use the Setup Wizard to configure the travel router. 3.2.1 Wizard Click the Wizard button to configure the travel router using the setup wizard. 1 Click Next to continue. 2 Create a new Password, then click Next to continue. 3 Create a new Wireless Network Name and select the Channel (6 by default).
3. CLIENT MODE 4 Select the type of security, then click Next to continue. If you select None, skip to step 5. If you select Best... Enter the Passphrase, then click Next to continue. Skip to step 5. Note: The Passphrase must be 8-63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal characters. If you select Better... Enter the Passphrase, then click Next to continue. Skip to step 5. If you select Good... Select the Key Format and Key Length. Enter the WEP Key, then click Next to continue.
3. CLIENT MODE 3.2.2 Setup The Setup menu allows you to configure basic router settings. Click the Setup button then the submenu to view page. Wireless AP/ AP Client Settings Enable Access Point Click this button to access Wireless Network Settings page. See page 36. Site Survey Click this button to scan for available networks. Available networks are listed on the table. To select a network, click on the network’s radio button.
3. CLIENT MODE • Auto: Select Auto if you are unsure. Key Length Select the key length or the level of encryption: • 64Bit: Select to enter 10 hexadecimal characters with any combination of 0-9 or A-F • 128Bit: Select to enter 26 hexadecimal characters with any combination of 0-9 or A-F Key Format Select the key format: • ASCII: Select to enter ASCII characters. • HEX: Select to enter hexadecimal characters. Default WEP Key Select which WEP Key is used as the default key from the list.
3. CLIENT MODE Wireless Network Settings Use this page to enable and setup the travel router as an access point and wireless client at the same time. Enable Access Point Check the box to enable access point function. Uncheck to disable it. Wireless Network Name The name of your wireless network, also called Service Set Identifier (SSID). Enter up to 32 characters. Enable Auto Channel Scan Auto channel scan selects the channel with the least amount of interference. Check to enable auto channel scan.
3. CLIENT MODE and is assigned a public IP address. This account and public IP address are then shared and used by all connected clients. The connected clients receive private IP addresses from the travel router. If WISP is disabled, the travel router does not share the WISP account, instead, connected clients must connect to the wireless network directly. Wireless Security Mode Select the security level for your wireless network.
3. CLIENT MODE WEP KEY 1-4 Manually enter a set of WEP key for each box. Select the default WEP key from the Default WEP Key list.WPA / WPA-2 / WPA-Auto WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) uses high grade encryption and authentication which is designed to improve WEP encryption. WPA / WPA-2 / WPA-Auto uses a passphrase to authenticate wireless connections. Cipher Type Select the encryption method: • TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. • AES: Advanced Encyption Standard.
3. CLIENT MODE Local Area Network (LAN) Settings Dynamic IP (DHCP) My LAN Connection is Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain the IP Address information automatically from your ISP. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address are shown on the page. Device Name Displays the default device name. Static IP My LAN Connection is Select Static IP if you are required to use a permanent IP Address to connect to the Internet. You need to manually enter the information provided by your ISP.
3. CLIENT MODE Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an optional certification program from the Wi-Fi Alliance that is designed to ease the task of setting up and configuring security on a wireless network. Wireless Network Name (SSID) The name of the wireless network you want to PIN, also called Service Set Identifier (SSID). Start PIN Click this button to start WPS configuration process if the client device has a WPS PIN number.
3. CLIENT MODE 3.2.4 System The System menu provides password configuration, backup and restore settings, firmware update and date and time settings. Admin The Admin submenu allows you to change the default user name and password which are use to login. New User Name Enter the new user name here. New / Confirm Password Enter the password. Click Apply to save and apply settings, or click Cancel to cancel changes. The travel router will restart for new settings to take effect.
3. CLIENT MODE Firmware The Firmware submenu allows you to upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Current Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version. Firmware Date Displays the date when the firmware was last updated. 1 Download the latest firmware from the manufacturer’s website, and save it to a disk. 2 Click Browse to locate the file. 3 Click Apply to start firmware update. The system will reboot to complete update.
3. CLIENT MODE 3.2.5 Status The Status menu displays device, logs, traffic, and connection information. Device Info This page displays the Firmware Version, LAN and Wireless Client information. Logs This page displays the recorded events that occur within the wireless network. Click the following buttons to view the First Page, Last Page, Previous Page, and Next Page. To delete log data, click Clear Log. To change log settings, click Log Settings. To refresh list, click Refresh.
4 Router Mode With Router mode, you can connect and share Internet connections, files, printers, etc. between computers on the network. Before You Begin Checklist √ A broadband Internet connection. √ A DSL / cable modem provided by the ISP as part of the broadband connection installation. √ A broadband router that connects to the DSL / cable modem for internet connection sharing. You need to connect...
4. ROUTER MODE 4.1 Installation Network Diagram Internet Wireless Station ADSL / Cable Modem Mobile PDA 1 Adjust the switch to Router mode. 2 Connect one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the travel router and the other end to the broadband router. 3 Turn on or plug in the DSL / cable modem and the broadband router. 4 Connect the power adapter to the travel router and plug to an outlet or power strip. Wait for the travel router to boot. 5 Check the LED indicators to verify connection.
