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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of contents WDS ............................................................................................. 21 Table of Contents ............................................................................2 WDS Link ...................................................................................................................... 22 Product Overview ...........................................................................4 Basic ....................
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of contents Check system information ........................................................................................... 32 Check connected wireless clients ................................................................................ 33 Status > IPv6 Status ..................................................................................................... 33 Software Controller utility .............................................................
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Features Product Overview TRENDnet’s high performance N300 PoE Access Point, model TEW-755AP, supports Access Point (AP), Client, Wireless Distribution System (WDS) AP, WDS Bridge, WDS Station, and Repeater modes. It generates a 300 Mbps WiFi N network and features a Gigabit PoE port. The included Windows-based software controller manages multiple TEW-755APs and reduces WiFi management/troubleshooting time.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Encrypted Wireless Support for wireless encryption of up to WPA2 WiFi Traffic Shaping Manage traffic allocation per VLAN IPv6 IPv6 network support Low Profile Off white low profile housing blends into most environments LED Control Further reduce product visibility by turning off LED indicators Mounting Plate Mounting plate reduces installation time Product Hardware Features Top View Off white low profile housing *Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Application Diagram Front View Reset button Gigabit Port Power port Gigabit port: Plug an Ethernet cable (also called network cables) from your access point to your router and wired network devices. Power port: Connect the power adapter from your access point power port to an available power outlet. Reset button: Use a sharp tool to press and hold this button for 10 seconds to reset the access point.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect wireless devices to your access point A variety of wireless network devices can connect to your wireless network such as: Wireless Laptop computers Network media players Wireless IP cameras Smart Phones Gaming Consoles Internet enabled TVs Each device may have its own software utility for searching and connecting to available wireless networks, therefore, you must refer to the User’s Manual/Guide of your wireless client device to determine how to search
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Secure the mounting plate using the screws that came with the device. Steps to improve wireless connectivity There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. Follow these tips to help improve your wireless connectivity: 1. Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum. Each obstruction can reduce the range of a wireless device. Position the wireless devices in a manner that will minimize the amount of obstructions between them. 5.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect wireless devices to your access point Configuration A variety of wireless network devices can connect to your wireless network such as: Note: The access point’s default management page http://192.168.10.100 is accessed through the use of your Internet web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera) and will be referenced frequently in this User’s Guide.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Wizard 1. For the first time logging into the device the setup wizard will start automatically. 2. Your security the first step is to change the login password of the access point. Enter your new login password and click OK. 3. Once the utility is installed click on Discover to refresh the list of access points. 3. Your new password settings will be applied and you will be redirected to the login screen. You will need to use the new login password to proceed.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Gateway: Enter the gateway IP address to assign to the device System Name: Assign name of the device to help distinguish between similar devices Band: Select on the pull down menu the wireless interface to configure Enable: Select this option to enable the selected wireless interface Visible: Select this option to wireless broadcast the selected wireless interface SSID: Enter the SSID (Wireless Network Name) of the selected wireless interface Security: Select
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Encryption Types WEP: Legacy encryption method supported by older 802.11b/g hardware. This is the oldest and least secure type of wireless encryption. It is generally not recommended to use this encryption standard, however if you have old 802.11 b or 802.11g wireless adapters or computers with old embedded wireless cards(wireless clients), you may have to set your router to WEP to allow the old adapters to connect to the router.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide WEP Key Format HEX ASCII Character set 0-9 & A-F, a-f only Alphanumeric (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.) 64-bit key length 10 characters 5 characters 128-bit key length 26 characters 13 characters Secure your wireless network Selecting WEP-OPEN, WEP-SHARED: If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes. Note: WPS functionality is not available when using WEP.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Selecting WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or WPA2-Enterprise Mixed: The following section outlines options when selecting WPA-Personal, WPA2- Personal, or WPA2- Personal Mixed (Preshared Key Protocol), WPA Cipher: Select a Cipher Type to use. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it is recommended to use TKIP + AES. o When selecting WPA2- Personal Mixed security, it is recommended to use TKIP+AES. o When selecting WPA2- Personal security, it is recommended to use AES.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect wireless devices using WPS WPS Config 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. Note: You will not be able to use WPS if you set the SSID Broadcast setting to Disabled or if you are using WEP security.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide PIN: Enter the PIN information of the wireless client you want to connect to the network. Click Start PIN button to activate WPS once you enter the client’s PIN information Note: You may need to initiate the WPS PIN on your wireless device first when using this method. Refer to your wireless device documentation for details on the operation of WPS. PBC: Click Start Push Button to activate WPS PBC configuration.
TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Enter your Username and Password, select your preferred language, and then click Login. TEW-755AP Access Point: In this mode the device creates a wireless network to your existing network. Client Bridge: Select this mode to allow the access point the ability to wireless connect to your wireless network. This is similar to a wireless laptop or mobile device connecting to a wireless network.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Access Point Basic Wireless > Wireless Network This section outlines the available features to configure wireless 2.4GHz when Access Point mode is selected. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on Wireless 2.4GHz 3. Configure the below settings and click Apply to save settings.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Profile Wireless MAC filter Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Network Wireless 2.4GHz) > Wireless MAC Filter This section outlines the available features to configure wireless 2.4GHz when Access Point mode is selected. Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control) address. Using wireless MAC filters, you can allow or deny specific wireless clients using this router’s wireless network. 1.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Client Bridge Basic Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Network This section outlines the available features to configure wireless 2.4GHz when Access Point mode is selected. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on Wireless 2.4GHz the wireless band you would like to configure and click Wireless Network. 3. Configure the below settings and click Apply to save settings. 1.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click on the Wireless 2.4GHz 3. Under SSID section click Site Survey to wireless scan for available wireless networks. WDS 4. Click on the wireless network you would like to connect. The information will automatically fill on the previous screen. You will then need to select and enter the wireless security. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on System and Operation Modes. 3. Select the WDS and click Apply.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Basic Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Network This section outlines the available features to configure wireless 2.4GHz when Access Point mode is selected. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). WDS Link Wireless 2.4GHz > WDS Link Settings 2. Click on the Wireless 2.4GHz 3. Configure the below settings and click Apply to save settings. This section outlines the available features to configure wireless 2.
TEW-755AP 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 (B/G/N mixed) 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. Connecting at 802.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Repeater Basic Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Network This section outlines the available features to configure wireless 2.4GHz when Access Point mode is selected. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on the Wireless 2.4GHz 3. Configure the below settings and click Apply to save settings. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on System and Operation Modes.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click on the Wireless 2.4GHz 3. Under SSID section click Site Survey to wireless scan for available wireless networks. 4. Click on the wireless network you would like to repeat. The information will automatically fill on the previous screen. You will then need to select and enter the wireless security. Advanced wireless settings Wireless 2.4GHz > Advanced Wireless 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on Wireless 2.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Review the settings and click Apply to save changes. Client Limit Client Limit: Select enable to turn on client limit of the select wireless band Max Client: Enter the amount of clients to allow Band Steering 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on the System tab and click Band Steering. Connection Type: Select on the pull down menu the LAN connection type.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Day: Check the day(s) to implement the schedule. Time: Specify the time period. Configure Spanning Tree 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). NTP 1. Review the settings below and click Apply to save settings. 2. Click on the System tab and click Spanning Tree Settings. 3. Review the settings and click Apply to save changes.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Traffic Shaping Management > Traffic Shaping 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on the Management tab and click Traffic Shaping. Year: Enter the year to Enable: Check option to enable NTP feature Server IP: Enter the NTP server IP address or domain to use. First Poll Frequency: Enter the initial time to check NTP Thereafter Frequency: Select the time of when the router will continue to check for NTP updates. 3.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Enable CLI Management > CLI Settings To enable the Command Line Interface for batch management or advanced configuration, select CLI ON and then click Apply. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on the Management tab and click CLI. 3. Select ON and click Apply to save settings.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Maintenance & Monitoring 3. Click Export Settings. Reset to factory defaults Management > Backup/Restore Settings You may want to reset the access point to factory defaults if you are encountering difficulties and have attempted all other troubleshooting. Before you reset to defaults, if possible, you should backup your router configuration first, see “Backup and restore your router configuration settings” on page 23. 4.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Turn the router off disconnect the power adapter from the rear panel of your router for 10 seconds and reconnect the power adapter, see “Product Hardware Features” on page 2 . Use this method if you are encountering difficulties with accessing your router management page. This is also known as a hard reboot or power cycle. OR Router Management Page: This is also known as a soft reboot or restart. 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure log Management > Log 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). TraceRoute 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on the Management tab and click Diagnostic. 2. Click on the Management tab and click Log.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Network Check connected wireless clients Status > 2.4GHz Wireless Client 1. Log into your management page (see “Access the management page” on page 16). 2. Click on the Status tab and click Wireless Client List.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Software Controller utility Installation 4. Select the access point you want to configure. 1. Insert the CD ROM included with the access point. 2. Click on Software controller to install the utility. 5. Click on Device settings to configure the access point. Add and Delete Device 3. Once the utility is installed click on Discover to refresh the list of access points. Add device 1. Run the utility 2.
TEW-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Delete device 1. Run the utility 2. To delete a device from the controller. Select the device from the listed devices and click “-“on the upper right corner 3. Enter the IP address of the device you would like to add to the controller and press OK.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-755AP 2. Click Browse button and navigate to the folder on your computer where the unzipped firmware file (.bin) is located and select it to select the firmware 3. Enter the login password of the devices and click Upgrade to start the firmware upgrade process. 2. Click Browse button and navigate to the folder on your computer where the unzipped firmware file (.bin) is located and select it to select the firmware Load configuration 1. Run the utility 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-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Appendix Note: If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact your computer or operating system manufacturer for assistance.
TEW-755AP 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-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity 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-755AP TRENDnet User’s Guide Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-755AP je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TEW755AP overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-755AP Industry Canada Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
TEW-755AP 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-755AP – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.