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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of contents Table of contents Access control basics ................................................................................................... 24 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 4 LAN Client Filter ................................................................................................................24 URL Filter........................................................
TRENDnet User’s Guide Remotely check router status ...................................................................................... 40 Print Share Utility Installation ....................................................... 40 Table of contents Dynamic DHCP List....................................................................................................... 52 2.4GHz Wireless Station List ........................................................................................
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TRENDnet’s AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-812DRU, produces the ultimate wireless experience with gigabit wireless speeds. Manage two wireless networks—the 1300 Mbps Wireless AC band for the fastest wireless available and the 450 Mbps Wireless N band to connect common wireless devices. The TEW-812DRU can easily handle the demands of multiple HD streams in a busy connected home.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support for wireless network bridging • Advance wireless security of up to WPA2-RADIUS • Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) and configurable WAN Quality of Service (QoS) support • Guest network support (3x per wireless band) with Internet access restriction • Internet Access Control with MAC, URL, Service Type, and IP Range filtering • Internet Access Control Rule Scheduling: schedule access to websites, online video games, Internet cameras and more
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Front View Application Diagram The router’s gigabit Internet port is connected to your Internet modem connected which is connected to the Internet. Wireless signals from the router are broadcasted to wireless clients such as laptops (with wireless capability), TVs or media bridges thereby providing Internet access. • USB: This indicator turns green indicating a USB device is connection. • WPS LED: This indicator is turned on and blinks when WPS is activated.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Performance Considerations Basic Router Setup There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the range of a wireless device.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Make sure that your modem is working properly. Your modem is often provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when you sign up for Internet service. If your modem is not working contact your ISP to verify functionality. 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.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. PPTP or Russian PPTP Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) My IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Subnet Mask:_____. _____._____._____ Gateway:_____. _____._____._____ Server IP: _____. _____._____._____ PPTP Account: ________________ PPTP Password: ________________ Retype Password: ________________ 6. L2TP or Russia L2TP Type (Dynamic IP or Static IP) My IP Address: _____. _____._____._____ (e.g. 215.24.24.129) Subnet Mask:_____. _____._____.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 6. Plug in the power adapter, connect it to the router’s power port, and then push the On/Off Power Switch to the “On” position (pushed in). 7. Turn on your modem. 2. Enter the default user name and password and then click Login. Default User Name: admin Default Password: admin Gigabit LAN Power 3. Click on the Administrator button and then Wizard button on the left side. 8.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Click “Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard” to setup your Internet connection on the router. 7. Verify if your settings are correct and click Apply to complete the Internet Setup Wizard. 8. Click OK to apply your settings. 5. Click Next to begin the wizard 9. The router will reboot once the process is completed. 6. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. Note: The most common Internet connection used is DHCP.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click “Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard”. 6. Enter the password or encryption key assigned to your wireless network. Click Next to continue. 7. Verify your wireless settings are correct and click Apply. 3. Select which wireless network you would like to configure and click Next to begin. 4. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) you would like to assign your wireless network. This name will be used when connecting to your wireless network.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect additional wired devices to your network Wireless Networking and Security 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-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: WPA2 encryption supports 802.11n speeds and WPA encryption will limit your connection speeds to 54Mbps • WPA2: This is the most secure wireless encryption available today, similar to WPA encryption but more robust. This encryption standard also supports the highest connection speeds. TRENDnet recommends setting your router to this encryption standard.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Secure your wireless network Wireless > Security 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 13), you can set up wireless security. Selecting WEP: If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes. This security type is available only when 802.11 nmode is set to Off. 1.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide The following section outlines options when selecting PSK (Preshared Key Protocol), • WPA Encryption: Select a Cipher Type to use. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it is recommended to use TKIP + AES. o When selecting WPA2-PSK Mixed security, it is recommended to use TKIP+AES. o When selecting WPA2-PSK security, it is recommended to use AES. • WPA passphrase: Enter the passphrase.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method - located in router management page Note: Refer to your wireless device documentation for details on the operation of WPS. connecting, then in your router management page under WPS action click on the Add Enrollee button.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. To save changes to this section, click Apply when finished. • Multiple SSID: Select which SSID you would like to configure. The Wireless Name (SSID) will be blank if additional SSID’s have not been configured. This router supports 3 additional SSIDs. Note: You will need to use one of the additional SSIDs to configure as your guest network. Please refer to Wireless 2.4GHz Guest Network section for more details.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • MCS: Select the speed you would like your wireless network to operate. For best results select Auto. Wireless 2.4GHz Guest Network 2.4GHz Wireless > Guest Network This section outlines how to setup your wireless network on the 2.4GHz wireless band and available management options. Multiple SSID feature has to be used to configure your wireless guest network. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26).
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • 802.11 mode o Auto: Select this option if you have non 802.11n wireless clients (802.11b/g). o Off: Router will only operate in 802.11n mode only, non 802.11n wireless clients will not be able to connect when this option is selected. When applying the 802.11 mode setting, please keep in mind the following: • Wireless devices that support 802.11n are backwards compatible and can connect wirelessly at 802.11g or 802.11b. • Connecting at 802.11b or 802.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Review the Guest Network section, click Apply when finished. • Wireless Name (SSID): Select from the pull down menu the wireless name (SSID) you would like to assign as your guest network. • Network Bridge: Select which option you would like to assign the selected SSID o LAN: Select this option to have the selected SSID operate in your local network o Guest: Select this option to have the selected SSID operate as your guest network.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide less dense material such as dry wall. Dense materials like metal, solid wood, glass or even furniture may block or degrade the signal. 3. Antenna orientation can also have a large impact on your wireless signal. Use the wireless adapter’s site survey tool to determine the best antenna orientation for your wireless devices. 4. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact your signal.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-812DRU Default Value: 100 milliseconds (range: 25-1000) • DTIM: A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the wireless router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1. Valid settings are between 1 and 255.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • Xpress™ Technology: Is frame bursting technology built by Broadcom to improve wireless performance. It is recommended to leave this feature On. Access Control Filters Access control basics Advanced > Access Control LAN Client Filter Advanced > Access Control You may want to block computers or devices on your network access to specific ports (used or required by a specific application) to the Internet. 4.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide MAC Filters Wireless > Security Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control) address. Using MAC filters, you can allow or deny specific computers and other devices from using this router’s wireless network. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 2. Click on Advance, click on Access Control. 2. Click on Wireless, click on Security. 3.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-812DRU Advanced Router Setup Access your router management page Note: Your router management page http://192.168.10.1 is accessed through the use of your Internet web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera) and will be referenced frequently in this User’s Guide. 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. 2.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Change your router login password Administrator > Management 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 2. Click on Administrator, and click on Management. 3. Under the Device Name Settings section, in the Device Name field, enter the new device name to show up on your network as reference to the router. 4. To save changes, click Apply. Manually configure your Internet connection Network > WAN Setting 1.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Clone a MAC address Network > WAN Setting On any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to the modem.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 3. In LAN Interface Setting section enter the Internal Network section review the below settings to apply. • IP Address: Enter the new router IP address. (e.g. 192.168.200.1) • Subnet Mask: Enter the new router subnet mask. (e.g. 255.255.255.0) • Default Gateway: Enter the new router default gateway IP address. (e.g. 192.168.200.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Set up IPv6 on your router Network > IPv6 Setting Your router support IPv6 protocol. Which is the latest Internet Protocol standards. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). o Disabled: IPv6 will be disabled when this option is selected o 6to4 Only: 6to4 is provided as a transitional mechanism for migrating from IPv4 to IPv6.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • Start/End Time: Select the start and end time you would like the schedule to follow. QoS (Quality of Service) 4. To manually set the time settings. Select from the pull down menu the year, month day and time you would like to apply on the router. 5. To save changes, click Apply. Set schedules Advanced > Schedule Network > QoS QoS involves prioritization of network traffic.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Review the Outbound Class Setting section. These fields would automatically populate when Inbound Class is configured, but setting allows you make any fine adjustments. Click Apply to save settings. 3. Select the traffic class you would like to configure for your QoS rule. 4. Review the Inbound Class Setting section. • BW Max Inbound: Enter the maximum download speed of your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide You may want to expose a specific computer or device on your network to the Internet to allow anyone to access it. Your router includes the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature that makes all the ports and services available on the WAN/Internet side of the router and forwards them to a single IP address (computer or network device) on your network.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 5. Click on Advanced, and click on Virtual Server. 4. Review the virtual server settings. Click Apply to save settings. • Protocol: Select the protocol required for your device. TCP or UDP. Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and protocols are required.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • Schedule: Select the defined schedule you would like to have the rule to be applied (see “Set Schedule” section on page 31). • Enabled: Selecting Enabled turns on the virtual server and selecting unchecking disables the rule. Gaming Advanced > Gaming 2. Click on Advanced, and click on Special Application. 3. Select Enable under Port Triggering Function.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide between the two separate networks, static routing needs to be configured. Below is an example diagram where routing is needed for devices and computers on your network to access the other network. 3. Click on Enabled under Gaming Function section. Note: Configuring this feature assumes that you have some general networking knowledge. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 3. Review the virtual server settings.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide • Metric: Enter the metric or priority of the route. The metric range is 1-15, the lowest number 1 being the highest priority. (e.g. 1 ) 2. Click on Advanced, and click on Advanced Network. 4. Review the LAN Static Routes section. Click Apply to save settings. • IP Address: Enter the IP network address of the destination network for the route. (e.g. 192.168.20.0) • Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the destination network for the route.(e.g. 255.255.255.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: First, you will need to sign up for one of the DDNS service providers listed in the Server Address drop-down list. 1. Sign up for one of the DDNS available service providers list under Server Address. (e.g. dyndns.com, etc.) 2. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26).
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide FTP Administrator > File Sharing 3. Review the setting on Samba Server Information section. Click Apply to save settings • • • • Server Status: Select enable or disable for the feature. Server Name: Enter the name of your server. Workgroup: Enter the work group of your server. Description: Enter a description of the server. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used to access shared files through the Internet.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Review the administrator settings required for your FTP server. Click Apply to save settings • User Name: Enter the user name to be used to access your files. • Password: Enter the password for the user name. 3. Review the setting on the Remote Management section. Click Apply to save settings • Remote Control: Select enable or disable for the feature. • Port: Enter the port to assign remote access to the router. It is recommended to leave this setting as 8080.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide MAC OS X Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3. Follow the installation instructions and click Finish when prompted. Make sure to click Launch TRENDnet USB Control Center Utility to run the utility. 2. Open the CD contents and locate the “TRENDnet USB Control Center Utility Installer” (.dmg) file. Double-click the file. 4. Double click on the TRENDnet USB Control Center Utility icon 3. Double-click the file in the window. 5.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 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. If the utility is already running and you attempt to close the window, it will continue to run in the background and you will find the icon in your notification area if the utility is still running.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Windows OS MAC OS X Utility Menu Items (Windows Only) 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. If you would like to delete printers from this listing, select the printer in the list and click Delete. Click Close to close the window. • About • System - Clicking Exit will close the utility and exit the application.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 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-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 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-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to a Printer Note: This function applies to stand-alone USB printers or USB multi-function printers. It is required that the printer drivers are installed before your computer is able to print. Please ensure the printer drivers are installed. If the printer drivers are not installed, please refer to your printer manufacturer website or documentation on where to download and how to install the printer drivers.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 2. Click Connect to connect your computer to the scanner. 3. Once your computer is connected, you can receive scanned files from the scanner. 4. After you have finished printing, click Disconnect, to make the scanner available to other computers on your network that use the scanner. Router Maintenance & Monitoring Reset your router to factory defaults 2.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Backup and restore your router configuration settings Administrator > Settings Management You may have added many customized settings to your router and in the case that you need to reset your router to default, all your customized settings would be lost and would require you to manually reconfigure all of your router settings instead of simply restoring from a backed up router configuration file. To backup your router configuration: 2.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). 2. Click on Administrator and click on Settings Management. • Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process. Do not turn off the device or press the Reset button during the upgrade. • If you are upgrade the firmware using a laptop computer, ensure that the laptop is connected to a power source or ensure that the battery is fully charged.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Next to WAN Ping Respond, select Enable or Disable on the pull down menu to turn the feature on or off on your router. View your router log Administrator > System Log Your router log can be used to obtain activity information on the functionality of your router or for troubleshooting purposes. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 3. Select Enable System Log and click Apply to save settings.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click on Administrator and click on Status. System Info • Connected Type: The WAN connection type applied on your router. • IP Address – The current IP address assigned to your router WAN port or interface configuration. • Subnet Mask - The current subnet mask assigned to your router WAN port or interface configuration. • Default Gateway – The current gateway assigned to your router WAN port or interface configuration.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 2.4GHz Wireless LAN • Network Name (SSID)/ Security Mode: Displays the current wireless network name assigned to your router and the wireless security applied to the SSID Dynamic DHCP List Network > DHCP Client List You can view the list of active lease entries for computers or devices that have been assigned IP addresses automatically from the DHCP server on your router. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26).
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 2.4GHz Wireless Station List 5GHz Wireless Station List Wireless > Station List Wireless > Station List You can view the list of active wireless devices currently connected to your router. You can view the list of active wireless devices currently connected to your router. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 2.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide QoS Wireless Station List Wireless > Station List You can view the list of active wireless devices currently connected to your router. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 26). 2. Click on Wireless, and click on Station List . • • • • • • • • Rule no. The QoS rule number. Address Type: Address applied to QoS rule. Address: Address assigned to QoS rule.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Management Page Structure Network • Internet Wizard • Wireless Wizard Network • WAN Setting o • Clone MAC Address LAN Setting o DHCP Reservation • IPV6 Setting • QoS • DHCP Client List Wireless 2.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Hardware Web Browser Safari LED Indicator Power, LAN 1-4, WAN, 2.4GHz Wireless, 5GHz Wireless, WPS Input: 100 ~ 240 V, 50~60 Hz, 0.8 A Wired: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX), IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T) Power Adapter Wireless: IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 802.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 802.11a: 12 dBm (typical) 802.11b: 16 dBm (typical) Output Power 802.11g: 15 dBm (typical) 802.11n: 12 dBm (typical) (for 2.4 & 5GHz) 802.11ac: 15 dBm (typical) 802.11a: -68 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps Receiving Sensitivity 802.11b: -84 dBm (typical) @ 11 Mpbs 802.11g: -72 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps 802.11n: -68 dBm (typical) @ 450 Mbps (for 2.4 & 5 GHz) 802.11ac: -55 dBm (typical) @ 1.3 Gbps 2.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Q: I am not sure what type of Internet Account Type I have for my Cable/DSL connection. How do I find out? Answer: Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct information. Q: The Wizard does not appear when I access the router. What should I do? Answer: 1. Click on Wizard on the left hand side. 2. Near the top of the browser, “Pop-up blocked” message may appear. Right click on the message and select Always Allow Pop-ups from This Site. 3.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact your computer or operating system manufacturer for assistance. How to configure your network settings to obtain an IP address automatically or use DHCP? 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.
TEW-812DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide How to connect to a wireless network using the built-in Windows utility? Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 connecting to a wirel
TRENDnet User’s Guide Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: - EN60950-1:2006+A11: 2009 TEW-812DRU 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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-812DRU – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
