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TRENDnet User’s Guide Contents Product Overview ...........................................................................1 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1 Product Hardware Features...........................................................................................
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents View your router log .................................................................................................... 47 Configure your router log ............................................................................................ 48 View your router packet statistics ............................................................................... 49 View wireless devices connected to your router.........................................................
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TRENDnet’s N300 Wireless Home Router, model TEW-731BR, provides enhanced 300 Mbps wireless n speed and coverage to share files, play games, and stream video wirelessly. Advanced encryption protects your wireless network, Access Control tools help block unwanted Websites and unknown users, and embedded GREENnet technology reduces power consumption by up to 50%.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • • • Indoor coverage up to 100 meters (330 ft.)* depending on the environment Outdoor coverage up to 300 meters (980 ft.)* depending on the environment 3- year limited warranty *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-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Front View • Power LED -This LED indicator is solid green when your router is powered on. Otherwise if this LED indicator is off, there is no power to your router. • Status LED - This LED indicator is blinking green when your router is ready and working successfully. If this LED indicator is solid green on or off, your router is not receiving power or not working properly.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Side View • 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. Application Diagram The router is installed near the modem (supplied by your ISP “Internet Service Provider”) and physically connected to the router’s WAN port to the modem’s network port which connects to the Internet.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Basic Router Setup 3. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below. Creating a Home Network 4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network, see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on page 11. What is a network? A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router.
TEW-731BR 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-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Hardware Installation 5. Using another Network cable, connect the WAN port on the router to your modem. 1. Verify that you have an Internet connection when connecting your computer directly to your modem. 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). 2. Turn off your modem. 7. Turn on your modem. 3. Disconnect the Network cable from your computer to your modem. 4.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Setup Wizard 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. 3. The Setup Wizard will automatically appear. Click Next. Note: If the Setup Wizard does not automatically appear, click Wizard (the bottom button on the left tab). 2. Next to Language, click the drop-down list to select your preferred language.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 5. Select the Time Zone for your router and click Next. 7. This section determines what method the router will use to interface with your ISP service. Most ISP services allow your router to obtain an IP address automatically. Do not change the default setting of Obtain IP Automatically and click next to proceed.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 9. SSID: Enter a unique SSID (Wireless Network Name). Choose something that you would easily identify when searching for available wireless networks (using laptops, smart phones, etc.) Click Next. 11. Wait for your router to reboot. 12. Verify you have an Internet connection by opening a Web browser on your computer. Note: Note: If you cannot access the Internet, power down your modem and router again.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-731BR Connect additional wired devices to your network You can connect additional computers or other network enabled devices to your network by using Network cables. 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-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Networking and Security cards(wireless clients), you may have to set your router to WEP to allow the old adapters to connect to the router. Note: This encryption standard will limit How to choose the type of security for your wireless network connection speeds to 54Mbps. • 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-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Below is brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended Secure your wireless network configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network. Wireless > Security Security Standard 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 12), you can set up wireless security.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Selecting WEP: password of 12345, then the client must select: Key 2 (entering Key 1, 3, or 4 will block the ability to connect) and enter password 12345) If selecting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), please review the WEP settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes. Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 (WPA2 recommended): First, from the Authentication Type row, select WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2. • WEP– Choose Open System or Shared Key.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Create your Wireless security Passphrase (password or key): • Passphrase – Enter the passphrase. o This is the password or key that is used to connect your computer to this router wirelessly • • RADIUS Server 1/2 - Configure the RADIUS server settings. Note: RADIUS Server 2 is optional and can be configured as a backup if there are any issues with RADIUS Server 1. Confirmed Passphrase – Re-enter the passphrase. Note: 8-63 alphanumeric characters (a,b,C,?,*, /,1,2, etc.
TEW-731BR 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.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide PIN (Personal Identification Number) WPS PIN Security Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup 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.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Basic wireless settings Wireless > Basic This section outlines available management options under the Basic Wireless sub tab. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). • Channels (13 in Europe and other countries). Selecting Auto Channel enables the router to automatically select the best Channel for wireless 2. Click on Wireless, and click on Basic. 3. To save changes to this section, click Apply when finished.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide o 2.4GHz 802.11g only mode – This mode only allows devices to stability than Auto 20/40 MHz for connectivity in busy wireless connect to the router using older and slow 802.11g technology environments where there are several wireless networks in the area. (typically not recommended). o o Auto 20/40 MHz – This mode can automatically switch between using 2.4GHz 802.11b only mode – This mode only allows devices to a single 20MHz channel or 40MHz (two 20MHz channels).
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 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. 2. 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. a.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Advanced wireless settings • Fragmentation Threshold – Fragmentation in wireless networks is the process of breaking down data communications into smaller data packets in order to improve data efficiency when transferring or receiving data between wireless devices. The fragmentation threshold defines the maximum size of the data packets that are broken down.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Access Control Filters Access control basics Access > Filter Note: You can check the Dynamic DHCP List for the MAC addresses of the devices on your network, see “Setup the DHCP server on your router” on page 31 or refer to your computer or device documentation to find the MAC address. MAC address filters Access > Filter > MAC Filters Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control) address.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Review the MAC Filter options. • Disabled – disables MAC address filter. • Only Allow computers/devices with MAC addresses listed below to access the local network (LAN/WLAN), web management, and the Internet. • Only Deny computers/devices with MAC addresses listed below to access the local network (LAN/WLAN), web management, and the Internet Note: Do not configure this setting until you have added the MAC addresses to the MAC Table first.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Click Apply to save the changes. Protocol/IP filters Access > Filter > Protocol/IP Filters 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. Under Domain Blocking click on Allow or Deny. The Domains List will then appear. Enter the Website/URL/domain (e.g.www.trendnet.com) or keyword (e.g. trendnet) to allow or block access and click Add to add this to the domains list.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Protocol – Select the protocol type to filter. TCP, UDP, or you can select * to choose all protocol types. Firewall rules • Port – Enter the port number or port range numbers to block. (e.g. 80-80 or 2021). • IP Range – Enter the IP address or IP address range to apply the protocol/IP filter. (e.g. 192.168.10.20-192.168.10.20 or 192.168.10.20-192.168.10.30).
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Review the firewall rule settings. • Enabled – Selecting Enabled turns on the firewall ruler and selecting Disabled turns it off. • Name – Enter a name for the firewall rule. • Action – Select Allow will allow access and selecting Deny will block or deny access. • Source – Configure the source information for the firewall rule.
TEW-731BR 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-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide User (Optional): The User account is an additional account used for viewing the settings on the router management page only. Accessing the router management page using the User account will restrict access to viewing only and will not allow any settings to be changed. 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.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 6. To save changes, click Apply. Note: In order to use IPv6 Internet connection settings, it is required that your ISP provide you with the IPv6 service. Please contact your ISP for availability and more information about the IPv6 service. Note: If you are unsure which Internet connection type you are using, please contact your ISP. Note: If your ISP requires a host name to be specified, you can specify it under Main > LAN & DHCP Server, in the Host Name field.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Tunnel Link-Local Address – Displays the IPv6 local link WAN (Internet) interface address. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). • 6rd Border Relay IPv4 Address – Enter the IPv4 relay address used for the tunnel provided by your ISP. 2. Click on Main, and click on WAN. • Primary IPv6 DNS Server – Enter the primary IPv6 DNS server address provided by your ISP. 3.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Change your router IP address Main > LAN & DHCP Server In most cases, you do not need to change your router IP address settings.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • • Domain Name (Optional) – Specifies a domain name to assign to computers or devices. (e.g. trendnet.com) Lease Time – Click the drop-down list to select the lease time. Note: The DHCP lease time is the amount of time a computer or device can keep an IP address assigned by the DHCP server.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Static DHCP List – You can view the list of reservations for computers or devices that have been created in this list. Note: It is recommended to leave this setting enabled, otherwise, you may encounter issues with applications that utilize UPnP in order allow the required communication between your computers or devices and the Internet. 4. To save changes, click Apply. To modify an existing reservation, click on the entry in the Static DHCP list.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Allow/deny multicast streaming Management > Remote Management In some cases, applications require multicast communication (also called IP multicast which is the delivery of information to a specific group of computers or devices in a single transmission) typically used in media streaming applications.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Allow remote access to your router management page Management > Remote Management You may want to make changes to your router from a remote location such at your office or another location while away from your home. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). 2. Click on Management, and click on Remote Management. 3. Under the HTTP section, click Enabled. • • Port– It is recommended to leave this setting as 8080.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 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. Using this feature is more secure compared to using DMZ (see DMZ on page 35) in which DMZ forwards all ports instead of only specific ports used by an application.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Add – Saves a new virtual server entry. • Delete – Removes an existing virtual server. • Update – Modifies an existing virtual server. • Cancel – Discard changes to an existing virtual server. Example: To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera 1. 2. Setup DynDNS service (See DynDNS section). Access TRENDnet IP Camera management page and forward Port 80 (see product documentation) 3.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Special Applications Access > Special AP Special applications (also called port triggering) is typically used for online gaming applications or communication applications that require a range of ports or several ports to be dynamically opened on request to a device on your network.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Add – Saves a new special application. Add static routes to your router Routing > Static To modify an existing application, click on the entry in the special applications list. When selected, the entry will be highlighted. • Delete – Removes an existing special application. • Update – Modifies an existing special application. • Cancel – Discard changes to an existing special application.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). To modify an existing reservation, click on the entry in the static route list. When selected, the entry will be highlighted. 2. Click on Routing, and click on Static. 3. Review the static route settings. • • • • • • Network Address – Enter the IP network address of the destination network for the route. (e.g. 192.168.20.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Enable dynamic routing on your router Routing > Dynamic You may want to setup your router to route computers or devices on your network to other local networks through other routers. If other routers support dynamic routing such as RIP (Routing Information Protocol), you can enable this feature on your router to automatically learn the required routes to reach those networks.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Maintenance & Monitoring Router Default Settings Reset your router to factory defaults Administrator User Name admin Tools > Settings Administrator Password admin You may want to reset your router to factory defaults if you are encountering difficulties with your router and have attempted all other troubleshooting.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Backup and restore your router configuration settings Tools > Settings 3. Under Restore Configuration Settings, next to Load Settings, depending on your web browser, click on Browse or Choose File.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Upgrade your router firmware Tools > Firmware TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix problems associated with your TRENDnet router model and version. To check if there is a firmware upgrade available for your device, please check your TRENDnet model and version using the link. http://www.trendnet.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Restart your router Check connectivity using the router management page Tools > Restart Tools > Ping Test You may want to restart your router if you are encountering difficulties with your router and have attempted all other troubleshooting. For troubleshooting purposes, you may want to check your router connectivity using the ping (also known as a network connectivity test) test tool on your router management page.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Check the router system information Status > Device Information You may want to check the system information of your router such as WAN (Internet) connectivity, wireless and wired network settings, router MAC address, and firmware version. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). • IP Address – The current IP address assigned to your router WAN port or interface configuration.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). 2. Click on Status and click on Log. 3. Review the device log information. Wired LAN Information • MAC Address – The current MAC address of your router’s wired LAN or interface configuration. • IP Address - Displays your router’s current IP address. • Subnet Mask – Displays your router’s current subnet mask.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure your router log • Email Log Now – Click this option to send an e-mail with the current router log using your email settings. • Email Logs – Select when you want the router log to be e-mailed. Status > Log Setting You may want send your router log to your e-mail address or to an external log server (also known as Sysco server) so you can check it periodically while away from home. You may also want to only see specific categories of logging.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click on Status and click on Log Setting. 3. Next to Syslog Server, enter the IP address of the external log server to send router logging. View your router packet statistics Status > Statistics You may want to check your router packet statistics for informational purposes only. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27). 4. To save changes, click Apply. 2. Click on Status and click on Statistic. 3.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Capture packets using the router management page Enable SNMP on your router Management > Capture Packets Management > SNMP You may want to use the router management page to capture data packets for further troubleshooting and analysis. Packet captures allow you to see what type of data and information is inside each packet. You will need a packet capture software application to be able to open and view the packet capture files downloaded from the router.
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Management Page Structure Main • LAN & DHCP Server o • Tools Routing Static DHCP Reservation WAN o • • • Static Dynamic Routing Table • Restart • Settings Clone MAC Address • Password • Time • Dynamic DNS • IPv6 Access • Wireless • Basic • Security • Advanced • Wi-Fi Protected Setup Filter o MAC Filters o Domain/URL Blocking o Protocol/IP Filters • Virtual Server • Special AP • DMZ • Firewall Rule o Save Configuration Sett
TEW-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Hardware (14°F~158 °F) Humidity Max 90% (non-condensing) CE, FCC Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3az Certifications WAN 1 x 10/100 Mbps Auto-MDIX port (internet) 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 2. 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-731BR 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-731BR 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-731BR 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-731BR TRENDnet User’s Guide Česky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-731BR je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES, 2006/95/ES, a 2009/125/ES. Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TEW731BR overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF, 2006/95/EF, og 2009/125/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-731BR – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
