User’s Guide AC 1750 Dual Band Wireless Router TEW-823DRU
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview.........................................................................4 Parental Control...................................................................................... 12 Features..................................................................................................... 4 Package Contents...................................................................................... 4 Hardware Overview...................
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of Contents Create Schedules..................................................................................... 30 Configure Access Control Rules............................................................... 31 View System Information........................................................................ 45 Block a specific service or multiple services ................................................ 31 Block All Services ..................................................
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview TRENDnet’s AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-823DRU, produces the ultimate wireless experience with gigabit wireless speeds. Manage two wireless networks—the 1300 Mbps Wireless AC band for the fastest wireless available and the 450 Mbps Wireless N band to connect common wireless devices. The TEW-823DRU can easily handle the demands of multiple HD streams in a busy connected home. Features 99 Compatible with IEEE 802.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Hardware Overview Rear View Front View TEW-823DRU 1 2 USB WPS 1 2 3 3 4 1 ER POW 12V 2 No.: No.: 1 Item Power LED Description Lights up when the router is powered on. • Solid GREEN: Normal operation. • Blinking GREEN: WPS is activated. • Off: No power. ÍNote: Í The LED will stop blinking and remains solid GREEN automatically after the WPS process is completed. 2 Internet port (Link/Activity) LED Lights up to indicate Internet connection status.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Considerations Installation Connection Performance Make sure that all devices are powered off before starting installation. A number of factors affect the performance of wireless connection. Consider the following guidelines to ensure high-range and stable connectivity. 99 Keep the router and other wireless devices away from obstructions, such as walls or buildings. Each obstruction can reduce the range of a wireless device.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Check the Installation Initial Setup To ensure that all devices are properly connected, check the LED indicators on the front of your router. For basic installation, the following LED must be lit: 99 Power LED Configure the Computer 99 Internet port LED The lighted LED indicators vary depending on the type of connection that you make. Refer to “Front View” on page 5 for more information about the LED indicators.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 5 Configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. Do one of the following: ͫͫ 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. 6 Restart your computer. ÍNote: Í If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact your computer or operating system manufacturer for assistance.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide The management page opens. Management Page Structure Basic • Network Status • Wireless 2.4GHz Settings & Security 5GHz Settings & Security • Guest Network • Parental Control MAC/IP Address Filter Website Filter © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Settings Basic > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) ͳͳ ÍNote: Í Refer to “Choose the Security Type for Wireless Network” on page 15 for information on choosing the security type for wireless network. ͳͳ This section allows you to configure the basic settings required for your wireless network such as your wireless network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi key. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Basic > Wireless tab.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ͫͫ Broadcast Network Name (SSID) ͳͳ Enable: Allows wireless devices to search and discover your wireless network name (also called SSID) broadcasted by your router. ͳͳ Disable: Turns off the ability for wireless devices to find your network. It is still possible for wireless devices to be configured to connect to your wireless network. Disabling this setting will disable WPS functionality.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Guest Network Basic > Guest Network (2.4GHz or 5GHz) Creating an isolated and separate wireless guest network (2.4GHz or 5GHz) allows wireless clients to connect to your network for Internet access only and keep your local LAN network safe by restricting guest access to your LAN network resources such as shared documents and media files on your computers, network storage, and printers. 1 Log into your router management page (refere to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8).
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ͫͫ Rule Name: Enter the rule name. 5 In Website Filter section, configure the website filter. Website Filter You may want to block computers or devices on your network access to specific websites (e.g. www.xxxxxxxxx.com, etc.), also called domains or URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). You may also apply a schedule when these websites are allowed or denied. ͫͫ Address Type: Select which Address Type to apply the filter. (MAC Address or IP Address).
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Note: ͳͳ Clicking Reset will discard your settings and clear all fields. ͳͳ In the URL Filter Rule List, you can edit a rule by clicking in the Edit column next to the rule you would like to edit. To delete the rule, click in the Delete column next to the rule you would like to delete. © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Device Orientation Wireless Encryption Types The antenna configuration has been optimized for performance and connectivity when wireless client devices are located on either side of the router compare to the front (LED panel) or back (Ports). • 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.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide The following table is a brief comparison chart of the wireless security types and the recommended configuration depending on which type you choose for your wireless network. Security Standard WEP WPA Compatible Wireless Standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices will operate at 802.11g to connect using this standard) IEEE 802.11a/b/g (802.11n devices will operate at 802.11g to connect using this standard) IEEE 802.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Selecting WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK / WPA2-Personal Mixed In the Security Mode drop-down list, select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,or WPA2-Personal Mixed. Please configure the settings and click Apply to save the changes. ÍNote: Í If selecting WPA or WPA2 security along with the TKIP cipher, the device will be limited to operate in 802.11a/g modes with data rates up to 54Mbps.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ͫͫ Port: Enter the port your RADIUS server is configured to use for RADIUS authentication. PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) ÍNote: Í It is recommended to use port 1812 which is the default RADIUS port. ͫͫ Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret used to authorize your router with your RADIUS server. Advanced > Wireless (2.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide PIN (Personal Identification Number) Connect Wireless Devices Using MAC Filter Advanced > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > WPS 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 (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > WPS > WPS Action.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Advanced Wireless Settings The advanced wireless features provide can provide you with additional options for setting up your wireless network such as multiple SSID and WDS (Wireless Distribution System) or wireless bridging. Multiple SSID Connections Advanced > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > Security The multiple SSID feature allows you to broadcast up to 2 SSIDs (or wireless network names).
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide The following diagram shows an example of a client connecting to SSID 1 and another client connecting to SSID 2. The diagram below shows your router in Access Point mode and clients connecting to your router. Client 1 Client 1 LAN A SSID 1: trendnet1 LAN A Notebook with Wireless N PC Card Notebook with Wireless N PC Card Client 2 Client 2 SSID 2: trendnet2 Cable DSL Modem TEW-823DRU Notebook with Wireless N PC Card 5 Click Apply to save the changes.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide To configure WDS bridging between TEW-823DRU routers, do the following: 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > WDS. 3 Click on the WDS drop-down list and select Enable.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Advanced Settings Advanced > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > Advanced These settings are advanced options that can be configured to change advanced wireless broadcast specifications. It is recommended that these settings remain set to their default values unless you are knowledgeable about the effects of changing these values. Changing these settings incorrectly can degrade performance. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8).
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Advanced Router Settings Configure Manually the Internet Connection Advanced > Setup > WAN Settings 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Setup > WAN Settings. 3 In WAN Connection Type section, click the drop-down list and select the type of Internet connection. 5 Next to Multicast-to-Unicast Converter, select the option to enable or disable. 6 Click Apply to save the changes.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Clone a MAC address Change the IP Address Advanced > Setup > WAN Settings On any home network, each network device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the device (usually a router or a computer) connected directly to the modem.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure the DHCP Server Configure DHCP Reservation Advanced > Setup > LAN Settings Your router can be used as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to automatically assign an IP address to each computer or device on your network. The DHCP server is enabled by default on your router. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or if you do not want to use your router as a DHCP server, you can disable this setting.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide You will see the new reservation added to the DHCP Reservations Ready Group section. This is a temporary list until you save changes by clicking Apply. You can continue to add more DHCP reservation entries which will appear in this list. Once you have saved the settings, the entries will appear under the DHCP Reservations list. You can click Reset to clear the entries in the list or check the Delete option, next to the entry to remove and click Delete.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 4 Click Add to add the static route. The static route information appears on the Static Route List section. ÍNote: Í To discard the changes, click Cancel. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Setup > Routing. 3 In RIP section, do the following: ͫͫ Enable RIP: Click the drop-down list to enable or disable RIP dynamic routing protocol.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Enable/Disable UPnP Identify Your Network on the Internet Advanced > Administrator > Advanced Network UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected to a network to discover each other and automatically open the connections or services for specific applications (for example, instant messenger, online gaming applications, etc.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure IPv6 Settings Create Schedules Advanced > Setup > IPv6 Settings IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) is a new protocol that significantly increases the number of available Internet public IP addresses due to the 128-bit IP address structure versus IPv4 32-bit address structure. In addition, there are several integrated enhancements compared to the most commonly used and well known IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) such as: • Integrated IPsec: Better Security.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure Access Control Rules ͫͫ Client IP Address Range: Enter the IP address or IP address range to apply the protocol/IP filter. For example, 192.168.10.20-192.168.10.20 or 192.168.10.20192.168.10.30. Advanced > Security > Access Control 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. ÍNote: Í The filter will not be applied to IP addresses outside of the range specified.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ÍNote: Í In the Services Block Rule List section, you can edit a rule by clicking Edit column next to the rule you would like to edit. To delete the rule, click Delete column next to the rule you would like to delete. in the in the Block All Services 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Security > Access Control. 3 In Access Control section, click the Enable option.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure Firewall Settings Virtual Server This router can provide access to devices on your local area network to the Internet using the Virtual Server, Special Application, method (DMZ NOT recommended). Advanced > Firewall > 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-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ÍNote: Í Before applying scheduling, please ensure your Time settings are configured correctly and you have defined a schedule. Refer to “Set the Date and Time” on page 42 and “Create Schedules” on page 30 to create a schedule. ÍNote: Í In the Virtual Server List section, you can edit a rule by clicking column next to the rule you would like to edit. To delete the rule, click column next to the rule you would like to delete.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ͫͫ Schedule: Click New Schedule to select the pre-defined schedule to apply. The filter will only be active during the time period defined in the pre-defined schedule. ÍNote: Í Before applying scheduling, please ensure your Time settings are configured correctly and you have defined a schedule. Refer to “Set the Date and Time” on page 42 and “Create Schedules” on page 30 to create a schedule. 6 Click Add to save the settings.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ALG Advanced > Firewall > ALG You may want to configure your router to allow computers the use of specific high layer applications or service sessions to pass through. Application Layer Gateways (ALG) allows you to easily enable or disable these applications to pass through your router. ÍNote: Í It is recommended to leave these settings enabled. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Firewall > ALG.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Enable Remote Access Allow/Deny Ping Requests from the Internet Advanced > Setup > 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 (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Setup > Management.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Configure Quality of Service Settings Advanced > Setup > QoS QoS involves prioritization of network traffic. QoS can be targeted at a network interface, toward a given server or router’s performance, or in terms of specific applications. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Setup > QoS.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 6 In Outbound Class Setting section, modify the following settings: ÍNote: Í The fields will automatically populate when Inbound Class is configured but you can also modify the settings manually. ͫͫ BW Max Outbound: Enter the maximum upload speed of your ISP (Internet Service Provider). ͫͫ Highest/High/Medium/Low/Lowest: Enter the upload speeds you would like to apply on each state of download speeds. This setting is similar to setting the priority speeds of each class.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Using External USB Storage Your router’s USB port can be used to share files through the network when a USB storage device is connected on the back USB port. The router supports both FTP and SAMBA (SMB) filing sharing protocols. ÍNote: Í ͳͳ For security purposes, the USB SMB and FTP settings on your router are disabled by default. You will need to enable these settings in order to allow access to your USB storage devices.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide ÍNote: Í ͳͳ In Windows® operating system, you can access the USB storage device on your computer in the following path: Computer > Network > USBSHARE > usb_A1. ͳͳ Your computer will only be able to automatically discover the USB storage if you are set to a workgroup under the default name “WORKGROUP”. Your computer will not be able to automatically discover the USB storage if it is connected to a domain or configured with a different workgroup name.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Maintenance Change Login Password Advanced > Setup > Management 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Setup > Management. 3 In Administrator Settings section, modify the following parameters: ͫͫ Account: Enter the new user name for the router’s Administrator account. ͫͫ Password: Enter the password. ÍNote: Í The maximum password length is 16 characters.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 5 You can choose to set the device time and date automatically synchronize with the Internet Time Server or manually set the time. Do one of the following: ͫͫ Enable NTP Server: Check to enable the NTP server option. This option lets you to synchronize the time and date in router with an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server. ͫͫ NTP Server: Enter the NTP server address. For example, pool.ntp.org. ͫͫ Time Zone: Click to select the time zone from the drop-down list.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Reset to Factory Defaults Advanced > Administrator > Settings Management You may want to reset your router to factory defaults if you are encountering difficulties with your router and have attempted all other troubleshooting. Before you reset your router to defaults, if possible, you should backup your router configuration first, refer to “Backup System Settings” on page 43. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8).
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide View Wireless Client List Advanced > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > Station List You can view the list of active wireless devices currently connected to your router. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Wireless (2.4GHz or 5GHz) > Station List. 3 In Wireless Network section, review the connected devices. ͫͫ MAC Address: Display the current MAC address of your 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless client.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide 5 In LAN section, view the following values: ͫͫ MAC Address: Display the current MAC address of your router’s wireless or interface configuration. ͫͫ IP Address: Display your router’s current IP address. ͫͫ Subnet Mask: Display your router’s current subnet mask. 7 In 5HGz Wireless section, view the following values: ͫͫ MAC Address: Display the MAC address of your router’s 5GHz wireless LAN interface configuration.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide IPv6 Status View Events Log Advanced > Administrator > IPv6 Status You can view the current IPv6 status on your router. 1 Log into your router management page (refer to “Log in to Management Page” on page 8). 2 Click on Advanced > Administrator > IPv6 Status. Advanced > Administrator > System Log Your router log can be used to obtain activity information on the functionality of your router or for troubleshooting purposes.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Appendix Regulatory and Safety Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Česky [Czech] TRENDnet tímto prohlašuje, že tento TEW-823DRU je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES, 2006/95/ES, a 2009/125/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede TRENDnet erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TEW823DRU overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF, 2006/95/EF, og 2009/125/EF.
TEW-823DRU TRENDnet User’s Guide Specifications Item Specifications Item 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 1300Mbps 802.11an: up to 450Mbps 802.11a: up to 54Mbps 802.11n: up to 450Mbps 802.11g: up to 54Mbps 802.11b: up to 11Mbps Transmit Power 2.
TRENDnet User’s Guide Item Specifications Security • • • • • • Range Coverage • Indoor: Up to 100 meters (depends on environment) • Outdoor: Up to 300 meters (depends on environment) Diagnostic LEDs • Power • Internet (WAN port) Power Adapter 12VDC / 2A external power adapter Power Consumption 1500 mA(max.
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