TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
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 packet statistics ............................................................................... 37 View wireless devices connected to your router......................................................... 38 Router Management Page Structure ............................................. 39 Technical Specifications................................................................. 40 Troubleshooting .....................................................
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TEW-732BR TRENDnet’s N300 Wireless Router, model TEW-732BR, offers proven 300 Mbps wireless n networking to share files, play games, and surf the internet. Embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%. For your security this router comes pre-encrypted. OpenSource compatible firmware facilitates user-based customization.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Compatibility Compatible with older Wireless G devices Energy Savings Embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50% IPv6 IPv6 network support Product Hardware Features Rear View *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-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): Push and hold this button for 3 seconds to activate WPS. The button LED is blinking blue when WPS is activated. • On/Off Power Switch (EU only): Push the router On/Off power switch to turn your router “On” (Inner position) or “Off” (Outer position).
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Basic Router Setup 4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network, see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on page 10. Creating a Home Network 5. To set up wireless networking on your router, see “Secure your wireless network” on page 11. What is a network? How to setup your router A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other.
TEW-732BR 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-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Hardware Installation 1. Verify that you have an Internet connection when connecting your computer directly to your modem. 2. Turn off your modem. Power Port 3. Disconnect the Network cable from your computer to your modem. 4. Using a Network cable, connect the WAN port on the router to your modem. 7. Turn on your modem. 5. Using another Network cable, connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the router. 8.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-732BR Setup Wizard 1. Open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Opera) and the installation wizard will automatically appear. Click Next to continue. 2. Your router will scan for Internet connection and type. 5. For added security, the router is pre-encrypted with its own unique wireless network security key.
TEW-732BR 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-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide network uses WPA encryption your wireless network will use WPA encryption. Only when all wireless clients disconnect to the network and a wireless client with WPA2 encryption connects your wireless network will then change to WPA2 encryption. 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.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Selecting WEP: If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes. client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block the ability to connect) and enter password 12345) Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 (WPA2 recommended): First, from the Authentication Type row, select WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2. Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP • WEP– Choose Open System or Shared Key.
TEW-732BR 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. Create your Wireless security Passphrase (password or key): • Passphrase: Enter the passphrase.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect wireless devices using WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a feature that makes it easy to connect devices to your wireless network. If your wireless devices support WPS, you can use this feature to easily add wireless devices to your network. PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup Note: You will not be able to use WPS if you set the SSID Broadcast setting to Disabled.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-732BR 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. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). 2. Click on Wireless, and click on WPS. 3. Next to Client PIN Number, enter the WPS PIN of the wireless device you are connecting and click Start PIN.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: Please check the specifications on your wireless devices for the highest wireless capability supported first before applying these settings. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you keep the default setting (2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n mixed mode) for the best compatibility. 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.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Interference from devices that produce RF (radio frequency) noise can also impact your signal. Position your wireless devices away from anything that generates RF noise, such as microwaves, radios and baby monitors. If possible, upgrade wireless network interfaces (such as wireless cards in computers) from older wireless standards to 802.11n. If a wirelessly networked device uses an older standard, the performance of the entire wireless network may be slower.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Add the MAC addresses to the MAC Table first before applying the MAC filter function. Note: MAC filter can be configured to allow access to the listed MAC address and deny all others unlisted or vice versa. The recommended function is to choose to only allow access to the MAC addresses listed and deny all others unlisted because it is easier to determine the MAC addresses of devices in your network then to determine which MAC addresses you do not want to allow access.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). 2. Click on Access, click on Filter, and click on Domain/URL Blocking. • Cancel - Discard changes to the domains list. • Delete -Delete an existing website/URL/domain or keyword entry, click on the entry in the Domains List. When selected, the entry will be highlighted. Click Delete to remove it from the list. • Disabled – disables domain/URL blocking 5.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide To modify an existing protocol/IP filter, click on the entry in the Protocol/IP Filters list. When selected, the entry will be highlighted. • Delete: Removes an existing protocol/IP filter. • Update: Modifies an existing protocol/IP filter. • Cancel: Discard changes to an existing protocol/IP filter. 3. Review the protocol/IP filter settings. • Enabled: Selecting Enabled turns on the Protocol/IP Filter and selecting Disabled turns it off.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 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.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: If you change the router login password, you will need to access the router management page using the User Name “admin” and the new password instead of the default password “admin”. 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. User (Optional): The User account is an additional account used for viewing the settings on the router management page only.
TEW-732BR 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 21). 2. Click on Main, and click on WAN. 3. Under your Internet connection settings, find the MAC Address section shown below. 4.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). 2. Click on Main, and click on LAN & DHCP Server. 3. Enter the router IP address settings. • 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.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Set up DHCP reservation Main > LAN & DHCP Server DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) reservation (also called Static DHCP) allows your router to assign a fixed IP address from the DHCP server IP address range to a specific device on your network.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Allow/deny VPN connections through your router Management > Remote Management A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a network that uses a public network, such as the Internet, to provide secure communications between a remote computer or network and another network. Some offices often provide VPN access to their networks to enable employees to work from their remote office/home office, or while traveling.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Host Name: Personal URL provided to you by your Dynamic DNS service provider (e.g. www.trendnet.dyndns.biz) • User Name: The user name needed to log in to your Dynamic DNS service account • 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. 4. To save changes, click Apply.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Next to DMZ Enable, click Enabled. 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. Virtual Server Access > Virtual Server Virtual Server (also called port forwarding) allows you to define specific ports (used or required by a specific application) and forward them to a single IP address (a computer or device) on your network.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: The Public Port can be assigned a different port number than the Private Port (also known as port redirection), however it is recommended to use the same port number for both settings. Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and protocols are required. • LAN Server: Enter the IP address of the device to forward the port (e.g. 192.168.10.101).
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide use UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) to automatically configure your router to allow access for applications. See “Enable/disable UPnP on your router” on page 25. Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine if your device supports UPnP first, before configuring this feature. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). 2. Click on Access, and click on Special AP.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Add static routes to your router Routing > Static You may want set up your router to route computers or devices on your network to other local networks through other routers. Generally, different networks can be determined by the IP addressing assigned to those networks. Generally speaking and for the case of an example, your network may have 192.168.10.x IP addressing and another network may have 192.168.20.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide wireless security key • Reset Button: Located on the rear panel of your router, see “Product Hardware Features” on page 4. Use this method if you are encountering difficulties with accessing your router management page. 802.11 Mode 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n mixed mode Channel Auto Channel OR • Router Management Page Backup and restore your router configuration settings 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). 2.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Please note the following: • 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. • Disable sleep mode on your computer as this may interrupt the firmware upgrade process. 4. A separate file navigation window should open.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Restart your router 4. Click Ping. Tools > Restart You may want to restart your router if you are encountering difficulties with your router and have attempted all other troubleshooting. There are two methods that can be used to restart your router. • Turn the router off for 10 seconds using the router On/Off switch located on the rear panel of your router, see “Product Hardware Features” on page 4. 5.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • MAC Address: The current MAC address used by your router’s WAN port or interface configuration. • Connection: Displays the current WAN (Internet) connection status. When using DHCP Client (or Dynamic IP address) Internet connection type, you will provide the option to Release and Renew your IP address settings. Note: Other Internet connection types such as PPPoE will provide the option to Connect and Disconnect.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Time: Displays the time of the log entry. If the time is inaccurate, make sure to set the router date and time correctly. (See “Set your router date and time” on page 22) Send router logs to your e-mail address • Type: Displays a notification regarding the type of log. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). • Message: Displays the log message. 2. Click on Status and click on Log Setting. 3.
TEW-732BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). 2. Click on Status and click on Log Setting. 3. Next to Log Type, check the types or categories to include in logging. 4. To save changes, click Apply. 4. To save changes, click Apply. View your router packet statistics Status > Statistics Send router logs to an external log server 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21).
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-732BR View wireless devices connected to your router Status > Wireless You may want to check the wireless devices connected to your router. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 21). 2. Click on Status and click on Wireless. 3. The table displays the amount time each wireless device has been connected and the MAC address of each wireless device. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
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 198 g (7 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 7. 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 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TEW-712BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-732BR je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TEW-732BR overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/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-732BR – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
