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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Contents Product Overview ...........................................................................1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 Product Hardware Features...................................................................................
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TRENDnet’s N600 Wireless Dual Band PCIe Adapter, model TEW-726EC, upgrades a desktop computer to proven 300 Mbps dual band wireless speed and coverage. Quickly connect to a common 2.4 GHz or a less congested 5 GHz wireless network to seamlessly stream HD video and surf the internet. Advanced WPA and WPA2 encryption protects your wireless network.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Hardware Features Detachable antennas Low Profile Bracket Installing the low profile bracket Using a Philips screwdriver (not included), remove the 2 screws in the PCIe card holding the bracket in place by turning the screws counter clockwise and remove the standard size bracket. Once the standard size bracket is removed, attach the low profile bracket.
TEW-726EC 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. Software Installation 1. Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. At the CD Autorun Prompt window, click Run Autorun.exe. Note: If the Autorun prompt does not appear automatically, open the CD contents and double-click Autorun.exe. 5.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide 6. At the Install Location window, click Next. 8. You may receive a security prompt about the publisher of the driver software. If prompted, click Install this driver software anyway. Note: If you do not receive a security prompt, continue to the next step. 7. Wait for the utility and drivers installation to complete. 9. After the process is completed, click Finish. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Hardware Installation 3. Close the computer case, and turn on your computer. 1. Shut down your computer. Note: Shutdown menu option may vary in appearance depending on your operating system. 4. Locate and double click the TRENDnet Wireless Utility icon. 2. Open your computer case and insert the wireless dual band PCIe card into an available PCI Express slot. Once installed, attached the antennas to PCIe card. © Copyright 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-726EC Using the Wireless Utility Upon completing the software installation, a desktop shortcut is automatically created. After installation, the 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. When the utility is started, you will the following icon in your system tray in the bottom right corner of the screen.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview Available Networks Window This window allows you to discover and connect to available wireless networks. Close To close the utility, click Close. This does not terminate the wireless utility application and can still be accessed through the system tray or desktop icons. Refresh If you do not find your wireless network in the available networks list, click Refresh to rescan for available wireless networks.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Utility Overview Profile Management Window This window allows you to create and edit preconfigured wireless network profiles. You can create and manage the created profiles for home, work or public areas. Wireless Network Profile List When connecting to available networks, they are automatically saved to the profile list. Information This section displays general information about the selected wireless network profile.
TEW-726EC 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-726EC 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 2013 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to your wireless network 1. Open up the wireless utility. 2. Click on the Available Networks tab. 3. In the list, double click on your wireless network or select y our wireless network and click the Connect button. 3. 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 and click Connect.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect to your wireless network using WPS (Recommended) Hardware 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.
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. 6. On the wireless utility, click Start. TEW-726EC 8.
TEW-726EC 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-692GR router) shows where the WPS client PIN information is entered. 6. On the wireless utility, click Start. 2. Click on the WPS tab. 8. If successful, you will see the following message at the top and the connection information at the bottom of the utility will appear. 3.
TEW-726EC 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-726EC 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.
TEW-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps Hardware Interface PCI Express 1.0 Standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n LED Indicator Data transmission: blinking 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps (for 2.4 or 5 GHz) Output Power 2.4 GHz: Typical RF Output Power (tolerance +/- 2dB) 802.11b: 18 dBm 802.11g: 18 dBm Link established: solid 802.
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 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-726EC TRENDnet User’s Guide Appendix • Much of the older 802.11g hardware was been upgraded (with firmware/driver How to choose the type of security for your wireless network upgrades) to support this encryption standard. Total wireless speeds under 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-726EC 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 devices will operate at 802.
TEW-726EC 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-726EC 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.
Limited Warranty TRENDnet User’s Guide Česky [Czech] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-726EC 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 TEW726EC 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-726EC – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
