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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Contents Product Overview ...........................................................................1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 Product Hardware Features...................................................................................
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TRENDnet's AC600 Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter, model TEW-804UB, connects a Windows® or Mac® computer to a revolutionary Wireless AC network. Connect to a Wireless AC network at up to 433 Mbps or to a Wireless N network at up to 150 Mbps. This high performance adapter comes in a compact form factor.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Hardware Features • CD-ROM Drive (Utility and Driver Installation with included CD) Application Diagram USB 2.0 Connector WPS Button / Activity LED Indicator • • USB Connector – The USB 2.0 Type A connector connects your adapter to one of the available USB 2.0 Type A ports on your computer. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Button / Activity LED Indicator – Push and hold the WPS button for 3 seconds to activate WPS.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Installing your Wireless Adapter 4. At the installation window, click Next. This section describes how to install the software driver and utility for the wireless adapter. Windows® OS Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Note: If you do not have the included CD-ROM, you can download the utility and drivers from http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/. 2. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide 6. Select your preferred installation option and click Next. • TRENDnet Wireless Utility & Drivers (Recommended) – Installs both the driver and TRENDnet software utility to manage your wireless connections. • Drivers Only (Use the built-in Windows Utility) – Installs the driver only and use the built-in Windows wireless utility to manage your wireless connections. 8. Wait for the utility and drivers installation to complete.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 10. Plug in the wireless USB adapter into an available USB 2.0/3.0 port on your computer. TEW-804UB 12. If your wireless network requires a Wi-Fi security key, you will be prompted to enter it. Enter the Wi-Fi security key required to connect to your wireless network and click OK. Note: If your wireless network does not required a security key, skip to the next step. 11.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide MAC® OS Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 4. Double-click on the Installer.pkg file. Note: If you do not have the included CD-ROM, you can download the utility and drivers from http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/. Note: If you decide to uninstall the utility and drivers later, use the Uninstall.command file. 5. At the introduction window, click Continue. 2. Open the folder named “Mac” on the included Utility and Driver CD ROM.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide 6. At the Read Me window, click Continue. 8. When prompted to agree with terms of the software license agreement, click Agree. 9. At the Installation Type window, click Install. 7. At the License window, click Continue. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide 10. When prompted, click Continue Installation. 12. Wait for the installation to complete. 11. Enter your Name and Password to authorize the installation and click Install Software. 13. At the Summary window, click Restart to restart your computer and complete the installation. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 14. Plug in the wireless USB adapter into an available USB 2.0/3.0 port on your computer. TEW-804UB 16. If your wireless network requires a Wi-Fi security key, you will be prompted to enter it. Enter the Wi-Fi security key required to connect to your wireless network and click OK. Note: If your wireless network does not required a security key, skip to the next step. 15.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Using the Wireless Utility Windows® OS Upon completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is automatically created. After installation, the wireless software utility will start and open up automatically. If the utility does not start and open up automatically, double-click the desktop icon to start the utility. You can also start the wireless utility from the Start Menu folder.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Close Wireless Utility Overview Available Networks Window Available Networks List This window allows you to discover and connect to available wireless networks. This window displays a list of the available wireless networks found by your wireless adapter.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Window This window allows you to establish wireless connectivity using WPS to WPS supported device such as a wireless router/access point. For information on how to connect using WPS, please refer to the section “Connect to your wireless network using WPS” on page 12.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview About Window This window displays the wireless adapter MAC address, driver, and utility version reference information. MAC Address, Utility & Driver Version Displays the wireless adapter MAC address, utility, and driver version reference information. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to your wireless network Note: After entering the network key, you can click Display Key to show the characters you typed in for the network key to verify it is correct. 1. Open up the wireless utility. 4. The wireless network information will appear at the bottom of the utility of the wireless network you are connected and the Signal Strength/Link Quality bars will turn green to indicate a successful connection. 2. Click on the Available Networks tab.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to your wireless network using WPS Virtual Push Button (PBC) Method WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to connect devices to your wireless network. If your wireless router/access point supports WPS, you can use this feature to easily connect wireless devices to your network. 1. Open up the wireless utility. Note: You can typically find out if you if your wireless router/access point supports WPS just by looking at the physical device.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. On your wireless router/access point, push the WPS button. Note: Typically, the WPS button hold time is 3-5 sec., then release. For TRENDnet routers/access points, the WPS hardware push button hold time is 3 seconds. If you are using another brand device, you may need to refer to your device documentation for WPS operation. TEW-804UB and attempt the WPS process again. You may need to refer to your wireless router/access point documentation regarding the operation of WPS. 6.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method 1. Open up the wireless utility. device’s configuration page and locate the WPS section. The example below (from our TRENDnet TEW-811DRU router) shows where the WPS client PIN information is entered. 6. On the wireless utility, click Start. 2. Click on the WPS tab. 7. If successful, you will see the following message at the top and the connection information at the bottom of the utility will appear. 3. Check the PIN Code option.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Create or modify wireless network profiles Wireless network profiles are profiles that define the parameters of an existing network such as the wireless network name (SSID) and security settings in order to allow for easier management especially if you connect to multiple wireless networks.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Enter or modify the parameters for the wireless network profile. • Open \ Disable – Wireless network has no security configured. No key is required. • Open or Shared \ WEP – Enter the WEP key for your wireless network. Wireless network has WEP security enabled, open or shared. Please note that the Key Index 1-4 must also match the same index configured on the wireless router/access point.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-804UB MAC® OS Upon completing the software installation and restarting your computer, a shortcut is automatically created in the dock. After plugging in the wireless adapter into an available USB 2.0/3.0 port, the wireless software utility will start and open up automatically. If the utility does not start and open up automatically, click the dock icon to start the utility. You can also start the wireless utility from the Start Menu folder.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview Close To close the utility, click Close. This does not terminate the wireless utility application. Link Status Window This window will display the adapter connection or link status information. MAC Address Displays your wireless adapter MAC address. SSID Displays the SSID or wireless network name your adapter is currently connected BSSID Displays the MAC address of the wireless network you are currently connected.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview Close To close the utility, click Close. This does not terminate the wireless utility application. Profiles Window This window displays current or previously save wireless network profile info. to prevent you from having to re-enter the wireless network information in order to reconnect. Default Column indicates which network is set to the default.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Available Network List Wireless Utility Overview This window displays a list of the available wireless networks found by your wireless adapter. In addition to displaying the wireless network name (SSID, the list will display additional information about the network such as channel, network type, encryptioin/security type, and MAC address (BSSID) Available Network Window This window allows you to discover and connect to available wireless networks.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Window This window allows you to establish wireless connectivity using WPS to WPS supported device such as a wireless router/access point. For information on how to connect using WPS, please refer to the section “Connect to your wireless network using WPS” on page 12.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview Information Window This window displays the wireless adapter driver and utility version reference information. Utility & Driver Version Displays the wireless adapter MAC address, utility, and driver version reference information. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to your wireless network 1. Open up the wireless utility. 4. If your network has security enabled, you will be prompted to enter the Network key and the encryption type will be detected automatically. Enter the Network key, enter the key again under Confirm network key and click OK. Note: After entering the network key, you can click Display Key to show the characters you typed in for the network key to verify it is correct. 2. Click on the Available Network tab.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to your wireless network using WPS Virtual Push Button (PBC) Method WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to connect devices to your wireless network. If your wireless router/access point supports WPS, you can use this feature to easily connect wireless devices to your network. 1. Open up the wireless utility. Note: You can typically find out if you if your wireless router/access point supports WPS just by looking at the physical device.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-804UB 5. Messages will appear utility indicating that the WPS process has been activated and the status. Wait for the process to complete. Note: If needed, you can click Cancel to cancel the WPS process. 6. If successful, you will see the following message. Click OK. Note: The wireless network will be added to your Profiles list automatically. Note: You can check the Link Status window to check the connection status and information about the wireless network you are connected.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method 1. Open up the wireless utility. 2. Click on the WPS tab. 6. Messages will appear utility indicating that the WPS process has been activated and the status. Wait for the process to complete. Note: If needed, you can click Cancel to cancel the WPS process. 7. If successful, you will see the following message. Click OK. Note: The wireless network will be added to your Profiles list automatically. 3.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Create or modify wireless network profiles Wireless network profiles are profiles that define the parameters of an existing network such as the wireless network name (SSID) and security settings in order to allow for easier management especially if you connect to multiple wireless networks.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Enter or modify the parameters for the wireless network profile. • Channel – Allows you to select the specific operating wireless channel used. Wireless Network Security Properties Note: You can refer to the Appendix for details on choosing the wireless security type. • Open \ Disable – Wireless network has no security configured. No key is required. • Open or Shared \ WEP – Enter the WEP key for your wireless network.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Standards • • • • • IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (2.4 + 5 GHz: up to 150 Mbps) IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0, up to 433 Mbps) Hardware Interface • • USB 2.0 WPS Button/LED indicator Security • Wireless encryption up to WPA2 Compatibility • • Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP Mac OS® 10.4 - 10.9 Special Features • Compact form factor • High-speed 802.11ac connectivity Certifications • • CE FCC Dimensions • 38 x 19 x 8 mm (1.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Troubleshooting Q: I inserted the Utility & Driver CD-ROM into my computer's CD-ROM Drive and the installation menu does not appear automatically. What should I do? Answer: 1. For Windows 8.1/8/7, if the installation menu does not appear automatically, click on the Windows Icon on the bottom left hand corner of the screen,, click the “Search programs and files” box, and type D:\Autorun.exe, where “D” in “D:\Autorun.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Appendix • Much of the older 802.11a or 802.11g hardware has been upgraded (with How to choose the type of security for your wireless network firmware/driver upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network. Security Standard Compatible Wireless Standards Highest Performance Under This Setting Encryption Strength Additional Options Recommended Configuration WEP IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices will operate at 802.11g to connect using this standard) WPA IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n/ac devices will operate at 802.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide d. Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Windows XP/2000 a. Go into the Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon b. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and the click Properties. c. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. d. Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. MAC OS 10.4/10.5/10.6 a. From the Apple, drop-down list, select System Preferences. b. Click the Network icon. c.
TEW-804UB 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TEW-804UB TRENDnet User’s Guide Česky [Czech] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-804UB je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES a 2006/95/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TEW804UB overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF og 2006/95/EF.
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-804UB – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
