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TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of contents Product Overview ...........................................................................4 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 4 Features ......................................................................................................................... 4 Product Hardware Features .............................................................5 Application Diagram ........
TRENDnet User’s Guide Table of contents Allow remote access to your router management page ............................................. 39 Router Maintenance & Monitoring................................................ 39 Reset your router to factory defaults .......................................................................... 39 Router Default Settings ...............................................................................................
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Product Overview Features TRENDnet’s N450 Wireless Gigabit Router, model TEW-691GR, redefines wireless router performance. This router’s raw horsepower seamlessly streams HD movies to your entertainment center, transfers content between users. Gigabit Wide Area Network and Local Area Network ports transfer wired data fast. An Energy Star certified power adapter and embedded GREENnet technology reduce power consumption.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for auto discovery and support for device configuration of Internet applications like RTP/RTSP, SIP, FTP, TFTP, NTP, and SMTP • Multiple pass-through sessions for popular VPN applications (IPSec, L2TP, and PPTP) • Advanced QoS support includes: Uplink speed control, IP prioritization, and Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) • Complete wireless security with WPA/WPA2-RADIUS, WPA /WPA2-PSK, and WEP • 3- year limited warranty Product Hardware Features Rear
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Front View Side View Antennas WPS • 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. • WAN (Link/Activity) LED – This LED indicator is solid green when your router WAN port is physically connected to the modem Network port (also called network port) successfully with a Network cable.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Application Diagram Wireless Performance Considerations There are a number of factors that can impact the range of wireless devices. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The access point is installed near the router and physically connected to it from one of the LAN port of the router which connects to the Internet. Wireless signals from the router are broadcasted to wireless clients such as laptops (with wireless capability) thereby providing Internet access.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Basic Router Setup 2. Make sure that your modem is working properly. Your modem is often provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when you sign up for Internet service. If your modem is not working contact your ISP to verify functionality. Creating a Home Network 3. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below. What is a network? A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other.
TEW-691GR 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-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Hardware Installation 1. Verify that you have an Internet connection when connecting your computer directly to your modem. 4. Using a Network cable, connect the WAN port on the router to your modem. 5. Using another Network cable, connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the router. 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). 7. Turn on your modem. 8.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 4. Click “Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard” to setup your Internet connection on the router. 5. Click Next to begin the wizard 3. Click the Wizard button on the left side. 7. Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. Note: The most common Internet connection used is DHCP. © Copyright 2012 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 8. Some ISP (Internet Service Providers) requires their customer to clone MAC address of their computer into the router. Click “Clone Your PC’s MAC Address” if your ISP requires this step. Click Next to continue. 9. Verify if your settings are correct and click Apply to complete the Internet Setup Wizard. 12. Click “Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard”. 10. Click OK to apply your settings. 13. Click Next to begin 11.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 14. Configure the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of the router. This name will be used when connecting to your wireless network. Click Next to continue 15. Select the type of wireless security to use. Click Next to continue. It is recommended to use wireless security to protect your wireless network from any intruders.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Wireless Networking and Security • WPA: This encryption is significantly more robust than the WEP technology. 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 this encryption type however are limited to 54Mbps. Setting up wireless security is very important.
TEW-691GR 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-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide The following section outlines options when selecting PSK (Preshared Key Protocol), o Select a Cipher Type. When selecting WPA-PSK security, it is recommended to use TKIP. o When selecting WPA2-PSK Mixed security, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2-PSK security, it is recommended to use AES. Create your Wireless security Pres-Shared Key (password or key): • WEP– Choose Open System or Shared Key.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide • • • • • Note: EAP requires an external RADIUS server, PSK only requires you to create a passphrase. Cipher Type o When selecting WPA security, it is recommended to use TKIP. o When selecting WPA-Auto security, it is recommended to use AES. o When selecting WPA2 security, it is recommended to use AES. Key Renewal Interval o Set the renewal key interval based on seconds.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide PBC (Software/Virtual Push Button) Wireless >WiFi Protected Setup In addition to the hardware push button located physically on your router, the router management page also has push button which is a software or virtual push button you can click to activate WPS on your router. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Wireless and click on WPS. 3.
TRENDnet User’s Guide o 2.4GHz 802.11g only mode – This mode only allows devices to connect to the router using older and slow 802.11g technology (typically not recommended). o 2.4GHz 802.11b only mode – This mode only allows devices to connect to the router using older and slow 802.11b technology (typically not recommended). Note: Please check the specifications on your wireless devices for the highest wireless capability supported first before applying these settings.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide than Auto 20/40 MHz for connectivity in busy wireless environments where there are several wireless networks in the area. o Auto 20/40 MHz – This mode can automatically switch between using a single 20MHz channel or 40MHz (two 20MHz channels). When 40MHz is active, this mode is capable of providing higher performance only if the wireless devices support the 40MHz channel width.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Advanced wireless settings Wireless > 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.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 3. Enter the MAC address of the access point you want to establish a wireless bridge connection with. 4. Log into your access point and enter the MAC address of your router. Please see the access point’s user manual for more information on how to configure WDS mode. 5. To save changes to this section, click Apply when finished.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide IP Address Filters URL Filters Advanced > Access Control Advanced > Access Control You may want to block certain IP addresses access to your network. You may want to allow or block computers or devices on your network access to specific websites (e.g. www.trendnet.com, etc.), also called URLs (Uniform Resource Locators). You may also enter a keyword (e.g.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide MAC Filters Wireless > Security Every network device has a unique, 12-digit MAC (Media Access Control) address. Using MAC filters, you can allow or deny specific computers and other devices from using this router’s wireless network. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). Advanced Router Setup Access your router management page Note: Your router management page http://192.168.10.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Change your router login password Administrator > Management 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Administrator, and click on Management. 3. Under the Administrator Settings section, in the Password field, enter the new password 4. Enter the idle timeout time (in seconds) of when you would want to have log in prompt to appear. 5. To save changes, click Apply.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Under the Device Name Settings section, in the Device Name field, enter the new device name to show up on your network as reference to the router. 4. To save changes, click Apply. 3. In the Connection Type drop-down list, click the type of Internet connection provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4. Complete the fields required by your ISP. Change your router URL Administrator > Management 1.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Main, and click on WAN. 3. Under your Internet connection settings, find the MAC Address section shown below. 3. In LAN Interface Setting section enter the router IP address settings. 4. Select Enabled in the pull down menu and manually enter the 12-digit MAC address of your old router. 5. To save changes, click Apply.
TRENDnet User’s Guide TEW-691GR 3. Review the DHCP Server settings. • DHCP Server: Enable or Disable the DHCP server. • Start IP: Changes the starting address for the DHCP server range. (e.g.192.168.10.20) • End IP: Changes the last address for the DHCP server range. (e.g. 192.168.10.30) Note: The Start IP and End IP specify the range of IP addresses to automatically assign to computers or devices on your network. • DHCP Lease Time – Click the drop-down list to select the lease time.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Configuring IPv6 on your router Network > IPv6 Setting IPv6 is the latest Internet Protocol (IP) that uses a new addressing system that offers more addresses that the current IPv4 standard. Your router supports this latest technology and can be configured with the following connection types. Stateless DHCPv6, Stateful DHCPv6, Link-Local, Static, PPPoE, and 6to4.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide configured automatically. Stateless DHCPv6: A stateless DHCP server will only provide configuration information to the nodes and will rely on ICMPv6 (Internet Control Message Protocol version 6) router discovery messages to assign IPv6 addresses. DHCPv6 (Stateful): Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide o Autoconfiguration Type: Set up IPv6 Autoconfiguration in this section in order to have IPv6 addresses assigned to the clients on the local area network. The options are Stateless Auto, Stateless DHCPv6, DHCPv6 (Stateful). Stateless Auto: When connected to an IPv6 network utilizing ICMPv6 (Internet Control Message Protocol version 6) router discovery messages, IPv6 hosts will be configured automatically.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 3. Review the Schedule settings. • Quality of Service: Enable or Disable the Quality DHCP reservation feature. • Bandwidth: Select from the pull down menu Limit bandwidth of upload manually with ‘User Defined’ or set the bandwidth limit via drop-down menu (between 64Mbits ~ 230Mbits) per device on network. • IP Address – Enter the IP address to assign to the reservation. (e.g. 192.168.10.101) • Rule Name: Enter a name for the virtual server.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Advanced, and click on DMZ. 3. Select Enable in the DMZ Settings section. 4. Enter the IP address you assigned to the computer or network device to expose to the Internet. 5. To save changes, click Apply.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Edit: Modifies an existing virtual server. • Delete: Removes an existing virtual server. Example: To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera 1. Setup DynDNS service (See DynDNS section). 2. Access TRENDnet IP Camera management page and forward Port 80 (see product documentation) 3. Make sure to configure your network/IP camera to use a static IP address or you can use the DHCP reservation feature (see “Set up DHCP reservation” on page 28).
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Match Port: Enter the ports or port range to be forwarded to the device. (e.g. 2000-2038,2069,2081,2200-2210). • Trigger Protocol: Select the protocol requested by the device. TCP, UDP, or you can select Both to choose both TCP and UDP. • Trigger Port: Enter the ports or port range requested by the device. (e.g. 554-554 or 6112-6112). Note: Please refer to the device documentation to determine which ports and protocols are required.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Inbound Filter Advanced > Inbound Filter Inbound filters allow you to control data going through your router from the Internet. The feature allows you to control devices from your network through IP address. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). Note: Configuring this feature assumes that you have some general networking knowledge. 1.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide the same dynamic routing protocol and version is also enabled on the other routers in order your router and the other routers to exchange information about the network. Note: Configuring this feature assumes that you have some general networking knowledge. 2. Click on Advanced, and click on ALG. 3. View and select which service you would like to enable or disable. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Remote control (Telnet): Allows Telnet protocol to be used through your router • Instant messaging (MSN): Allows MSN instant messaging protocols to be used through your router • IPSec: Allows IPSec VPN passthrough to be used through your router Enable/disable UPnP on your router Advanced > 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
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide • Password: This is the password to gain access to Dynamic DNS service (NOT your router or wireless network password) for which you have signed up to. 5. To save changes, click Apply. 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.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Router Default Settings To restore your router configuration: Administrator User Name admin 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). Administrator Password admin 2. Click on Administrator and click on Settings Management. Router IP Address 192.168.10.1 Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server IP Range 192.168.10.101-192.168.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click on Administrator and click on Settings Management. • Any interruptions during the firmware upgrade process may permanently damage your router. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Administrator and click on Upload Firmware. 3. Under System Reboot section, click Reboot.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide View your router log Toolbox > View Log Router Status Your router log can be used to obtain activity information on the functionality of your router or for troubleshooting purposes. Check the router system information 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24).
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Internet Configurations • MAC Address – The current MAC address of your router’s wireless or interface configuration. • IP Address - Displays your router’s current IP address. • Subnet Mask – Displays your router’s current subnet mask. Wireless LAN • Connected Type: The WAN connection type applied on your router. • IP Address – The current IP address assigned to your router WAN port or interface configuration.
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide 2. Click on Network, and click on DHCP Client List. Wireless Station List . Wireless > Station List You can view the list of active wireless devices currently connected to your router. 1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24). 2. Click on Wireless, and click on Station List .
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Management Page Structure • Wizard Access Control o Port /Service Filter o IP Filter o URL Filter • Internet Setup Wizard • • Wireless Setup Wizard Application Level Gateway (ALG) • Special Applications • Gaming • Inbound Filter • Schedule • Advanced Network Network • WAN Setting o • Clone MAC Address LAN Setting o DHCP Reseveration • IPv6 Settings • QoS • DHCP Client List • Basic o UPnP o WAN Ping o Ping tool Administrator • Wir
TEW-691GR TRENDnet User’s Guide Technical Specifications Hardware Standards 802.11n: up to 450Mbps Security Wired: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX), IEEE 802.3ab (1000Base-T) Access Control Wireless: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.
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 9. 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-691GR 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-691GR 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-691GR 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.
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-691GR – 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
