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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Default Settings.......................................................................10 Access the Management Page................................................10 Product Overview.............................................................................5 Setup Wizard...........................................................................11 Features.........................................................................................
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Creating a WDS Bridge............................................................25 Configure Wireless Advanced Settings.........................................36 Using a WDS Bridge................................................................25 Connect Wireless Devices Using WPS...........................................38 WDS Access Point.........................................................................26 PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button)..........
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents SmartConsole.................................................................................49 Install the SmartConsole...............................................................49 SmartConsole Overview...............................................................50 Using the SmartConsole...............................................................51 Appendix........................................................................................
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview TRENDnet’s AC1200 Dual Band PoE Access Point, model TEW-821DAP, supports Access Point (AP), Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Bridge, AP + WDS, Client Bridge, and Repeater mode functionality. A convenient wireless scan feature streamlines the WDS setup process. Multiple SSIDs are supported for each band. The web-based management page allows you to configure your Access Point easily. Features • Compatible with IEEE 802.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Hardware Overview Rear View Front View m 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN PWR RESET j No. 1 2 3 4 Item 2.4G LED 5G LED LAN LED POWER LED k l DC IN LAN m jk Description l The indicator turns on solid green when the wireless is enabled on your access point. This LED blinks green during data transmission. No. Item Description 1 Reset Button The indicator turns on solid green when the wireless is enabled on your access point.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Considerations Connection Performance A number of factors affect the performance of wireless connection. Consider the following guidelines to ensure high-range and stable connectivity. 99 Adjust your wireless devices so that the signal is traveling in a straight path, rather than at an angle. The more material the signal has to pass through the more signal you will lose. 99 Keep the number of obstructions to a minimum.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Installation Check the Connections Make sure that all devices are powered off before starting installation. To ensure that all devices are properly connected, check the LED indicators on the front of your access point. For basic installation, the following LED must be lit: 99 Power LED Connect the Power 99 LAN LED 1 Connect the power adapter to the power port of your access point. 2 Plug the power adapter to a power outlet. 99 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide it into place. LAN PWR © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. 5GHz To ceiling mount the access point, do the following: 1 Drill three small holes on the mounting location and insert the plastic washers into the holes. 2 Then place the three supplied screws into the three holes at the ceiling bracket, and secure them into the holes on the ceiling. 3 Align and hook the TEW-821DAP to the ceiling bracket, and then push down to secure 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Initial Setup Configure the Computer Below are procedures on how to configure your computer according to the operating system you are using: Windows 7/8/8.1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon. Click Properties. Then click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Use the following IP address. Enter the required IP address and Subnet mask. Click OK.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide ÍÍ Note: 4 Enter your new administrator password and then click Next to continue. • If you have changed the password in the Setup Wizard, you will need to login using the new password. • User name and Password are case sensitive. Setup Wizard Setup wizard is provided as part of the web configuration utility. It sets up the basic administrator password and management IP address. 1 Open your web browser (i.e.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide 7 Click Save & Apply. Save / Reload The TEW-821DAP is a commercial grade wireless access point. To make multiple network settings change at the same time and minimum the interruption of production network, all network configurations have to be changed in two stages. When you change a network setting, the change command will be saved in a queue. When you finish all the setting changes, click Save & Apply. If you want to cancel the changes, click Revert.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Access Point Mode Management Page Structure Status • Main • 2.4G Wireless Client List • 5G Wireless Client List • System Log System • Wizard • Operation Mode • IP Settings • Spanning Tree Settings • Band Steer • IPv6 Settings Wireless 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Basic System Configurations There are four operating modes provided by TEW-821DAP, Access Point, Client Bridge, WDS and Repeater. Configure the TEW-821DAP to different operation mode which service the best in your network. Access Point Mode This is the default operation mode. TEW-821DAP service wireless end points in this mode. You can setup local or remote wireless authentication, setup up to 8 sets of SSIDs in 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Configuring the Device as Access Point Using Access Point Mode System > Operation Mode Wireless 2.4GHz or Wireless 5GHz > Wireless Network 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Configure the following settings, click Apply when finished. • Wireless Mode: Choose between N only, G only, B only, B/G mixed, or B/G/N mixed mode. The rule of the thumb is to choose single mode if your devices all work in the same mode.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide • Extension Channel: When you choose manual channel selection and 20/40MHz or 40MHz in channel width, you can choose which neighbour channel you want to combine, upper channel or lower channel, or auto to let the device to decide. • Current Profile: General setups options for your 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless connection. You can setup up to eight SSIDs for different groups of users. Do any of the following: Click the Enable checkbox to enable the wireless profile.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Networking and Security Tips to Improve Wireless Reception There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. Follow these tips to help improve your wireless connectivity: • 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.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Choose the Security Type for Wireless Network Setting up wireless security is very important. Leaving your wireless network open and unsecure could expose your entire network and personal files to outsiders. TRENDnet recommends reading through this entire section and setting up wireless security on your new access point.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Secure your Wireless Network Wireless 2.4GHz or Wireless 5GHz > Wireless Network After you have determined which security type to use for your wireless network (refer to “Choose the Security Type for Wireless Network” on page 18), you can set up wireless security. ÍNote: Í By default, your access point is configured with a predefined wireless network name (SSID) and security key using WPA-Personal.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide • If the security type is set to WPA-Enterprise, review the WPA-Enterprise settings to configure and click Apply to save the changes. This security type is also known as EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) or Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service or RADIUS.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Client Bridge Mode Client Bridge mode allows the device to act as a wireless client device to connect to your wireless network and bridge the wireless connection from the wireless network to the LAN port located on the back of the device. Client devices with wired network capability such as in a media or entertainment center (ex. Smart TV, Game Console, DVR, etc.) can connect to the LAN port using an Ethernet cable to establish wired connectivity to your network.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Configuring the Device as Client Bridge System > Operation Mode 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click System > Operation Mode. 3 In Operation Mode section, select Client Bridge. ÍÍ Note: In the following example the Client Bridge mode is selected for 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Configuring the Device as Repeater System > Operation Mode 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click System > Operation Mode. 3 In Operation Mode section, select Repeater. 4 Click Apply to save changes or Cancel to discard the changes. Using Repeater Mode Wireless 2.4GHz or Wireless 5GHz > Wireless Network 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10).
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN PWR 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN PWR WDS Bridge 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN PWR 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN PWR WWW 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN PWR Wireless Distribution System © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Creating a WDS Bridge System > Operation Mode ÍNote: Í By default, your access point is configured with a predefined wireless network name (SSID) and security key using WPA-Personal. The predefined wireless network name and security can be found on the sticker on the side of the access point or on the device label at the bottom of the access point.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide WDS Access Point 3 The available networks are listed. Select a network to connect to. WDS AP is an outlet of a DS. Pairing with a WDS Station you can build a transparent bridge between two DS or from DS to STA. Creating a WDS Access Point System > Operation Mode 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click System > Operation Mode. 3 On Operation Mode section, select WDS Access Point.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide WDS Station Pair with WDS AP, you can build a transparent bridge for layer 2 requirements. WDS AP 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN WDS Station PWR 2.4GHz 5GHz LAN PWR Transparent Bridge © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Creating a WDS Station System > Operation Mode 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click System > Operation Mode. 3 On Operation Mode section, select WDS station. View System Status System Information Status > Main View the device information, and LAN and Wireless LAN configuration. 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10).
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide • In the Network section: MAC Address: Display the MAC address of the access point. IP Address: Display address of the TEW-821DAP. Subnet Mask: Display network range of IP address. Default Gateway: Display the default route going further from TEW-821DAP subnet. Primary Domain Name Server: Display primary domain server address. Secondary Domain Name Server: Display secondary domain server address. 2.4G Wireless Client List Status > 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide System Log Configure IP Settings Status > System Log To view a running log of the access point’s system statistics, events and activities, do the following: 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click Status > System Log. Status > IP Settings The TEW-821DAP has a static IP (192.168.10.100) set for management purposes.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure Spanning Tree Enable Band Steering System > Spanning Tree Settings The TEW-821DAP is designed for end point access as well as backbone connection. To avoid network looping, you can enable 802.1d spanning tree protocol. System > Band Steer In the office, the 2.4GHz is always crowded than 5GHz. There are fewer non-overlapping channels and more legacy devices in 2.4GHz compare to the 5GHz band. The TEW753DAP is equipped with 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless interfaces.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide IPv6 Settings System > IPv6 Settings Use this section if you are connecting this device to an IPv6 network and require this device to use IPv6 addressing. IPv6 is a updated IP addressing protocol which offers advanced capabilities and improvements over the more commonly used IP address standard (IPv4). 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click System > IPv6 Settings.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Advanced System Configuration 5 Select the extension channel. This section will guide you through configuring several advanced settings. Configure Wireless Network Settings Basic Network Settings Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Network General setups options for your 2.4GHz wireless connection. You can setup up to eight SSIDs for different groups of users.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide AP Detection Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Network Before you setup your TEW-821DAP wireless settings, you may want to know what signal are currently broadcasting. To view the site survey and list the running access points around you, do the following: 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Network. 3 Click Scan next to the AP Detection field. SSID Settings Wireless 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide you must enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) on the client manually to connect to the network. • Separate Stations: If you enable station separation, wireless clients (a.k.a. STAs) associated with this SSID cannot communicate to each other directly even if they are in the same wireless group. • Security Mode: Please refer to 5 Click Apply to save the SSID information. Configure MAC Filter Settings Wireless 2.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide 4 Enter the MAC address you wish to allow or deny depending on the Filter Mode option. The MAC address needs to be filled in in the hexadecimal format. For example, 00:11:22:33:44:55. You can review the added MAC addresses in MAC Filter List table. Configure Wireless Advanced Settings Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Advanced Settings Fine tune your wireless settings on this page.
TRENDnet User’s Guide • Transmit Power: Wireless signal transmission power. Setting transmission power to an appropriate value can make your multiple AP deployment easier. The default value is 18 dBm. Valid settings are between 11 and 18 (both FCC and CE). TEW-821DAP • Short Preamble: Disable this feature if you do not want the access point to use it at data transfer.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Connect Wireless Devices Using WPS PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) 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. ÍNote: Í 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-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide PIN (Personal Identification Number) Configure Management VLAN Settings Wireless 2.4GHz > WPS 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click Wireless 2.4GHz > WPS. 3 In WPS Config section enable the WPS feature. 4 Enable or disable the WPS External Registrar Lock. Management > Management VLAN This feature is only available under Access Point or WDS AP mode and allows users to configure the 802.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide 3 Configure or view any of the following parameters: • • • • Enable: Redundant control to enable or disable the particular SSID. VID: Virtual LAN ID. No VLAN tag: Management VLAN packets are not tagged by default. Specified VLAN ID: Select this if you want to separate the management VLAN. Enabling tagging will redirect all services, including web management and DHCP, to a specific VLAN, specified in VLAN ID field. (1 ~ 4094). • SSID: Showing the human readable SSID.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure SNMP Settings Management > SNMP Settings 3 Configure any of the following parameters for 2.4G or 5G profile: SNMP Settings allows you to assign the contact details, location, community name and trap settings for SNMP. This is a networking management protocol used to monitor network-attached devices. SNMP allows messages (called protocol data units) to be sent to various parts of a network.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide 3 Configure or view any of the following parameters: • • • • • • • • • • SNMP: Choose to enable or disable the SNMP feature. Contact: Specify the contact details of the TEW-821DAP. Location: Specify the location of the TEW-821DAP. Community Name (Read Only): Specify the password for access the SNMP community for read only access. Community Name (Read/Write): Specify the password for access to the SNMP community with read/write access.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide • End Time: Select the deactivation time of the schedule. 4 Click Add to create a schedule or Clear to discard the changes. ÍNote: Í To delete a schedule, click the icon next to the schedule that you want to delete. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Click Yes to confirm.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Management This section will guide you how to change login password, update the firmware, export/import the system settings, restore the default settings, and other maintenance operations. Change Login Password Management > Administration For security purposes, it is recommended to change the login password periodically. Passwords can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Change Device Name Management > Administration For easy access, you can also enter the Management page using the domain name (http://device name) based on the device name that you have configured in this section. ÍNote: Í By default, the domain name is the same as your access point model name (http://tew-821dap). 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click Management > Administration.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide 5 If you have a preferred NTP server, check the Enable NTP Server and enter the NTP server IP address. Otherwise, leave it unchecked to use the TEW-821DAP’s default NTP server. • Wireless LED (Orange: 2.4GHz; Green: 5GHz): OFF: No link. Blinking green: Data transmission.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Update System Firmware Configure System Log Server Management > Upload Firmware TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that might add features or fix problems associated with your TRENDnet model and version. To find out if there is a firmware upgrade available for your device, please check your TRENDnet model and version using the link. http://www.trendnet.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Execute Diagnostics Test Management > Diagnostics There are 2 network tools you can use on the TEW-821DAP: ping and traceroute. To use ping test, do the following: 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click Management > Diagnostics. 3 Enter the following information: To use the traceroute test, do the following: 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10).
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide System Reboot SmartConsole Management > Backup/Restore Settings To reboot the AP, do the following: 1 Log into your access point management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 10). 2 Click Management > Backup/Restore Settings. 3 Click Reboot. Install the SmartConsole © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. Use SmartConsole to view and edit the main parameters of the devices, such as product name, IP address, MAC address, firmware version, etc.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide SmartConsole Overview The following image displays the main page of the SmartConsole: Opens device settings page © Copyright 2015 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Using the SmartConsole To start using the SmartConsole, do the following: 1 Click Discover ( ) to let the system automatically discover all available devices in the network. 2 Click on the Select checkbox next to the device you wish to configure. 3 Click Device Settings ( ) to open the selected device’s settings page. The Device Settings page opens: • Click to insert the device connection parameters manually. Then click OK and repeat steps 2 to 4.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Appendix Specifications Item Specifications Chipset Qualcomm QCA9563+QCA9882 Standards • • • • • Radio Technology • IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a/n/ac Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) • IEEE 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission Rate • • • • • • 802.11ac: up to 867Mbps 802.11an: up to 300Mbps 802.11a: up to 54Mbps 802.11n: up to 300Mbps 802.11g: up to 54Mbps 802.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Item Specifications Range Coverage • Indoor: Up to 100 meters (depends on environment) • Outdoor: Up to 300 meters (depends on environment) Diagnostic LEDs • • • • Power Adapter 12VDC / 1A external power adapter Power Consumption 9.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity 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.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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. Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada.
TEW-821DAP TRENDnet User’s Guide Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo TRENDnet deklaruoja, kad šis TEW-814DAP atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB, 2006/95/EB ir 2009/125/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart TRENDnet dat het toestel TEW-814DAP in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG, 2006/95/EG, en 2009/125/EG.
TRENDnet User’s Guide WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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