TRENDnet TW100-BRF114U Internet Access, For Windows 9x/ME/2000, For Windows XP, Accessing AOL

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Broadband Router User Guide

Internet Access

To configure your PCs to use the TW100-BRF114U for Internet access:

Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.

Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

For Windows 9x/ME/2000

1.Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.

2.Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

3.Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

4.Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

5.Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked.

6.Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?".

7.Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.

For Windows XP

1.Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.

2.Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.

3.Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

4.Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.

5.Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.

6.Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.

7.Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.

8.Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.

9.Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.

Accessing AOL

To access AOL (America On Line) through the TW100-BRF114U, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:

Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.

Click the Setup button.

Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to " TW100- BRF114U".

Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.)

Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete.

Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the " TW100-BRF114U" location.

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Contents Page Page Table of Contents Overview General Problems Internet Access Printing Multi-Function TW100-BRF114U Regulatory ApprovalsIntroduction Broadband Router FeaturesInternet Access Features Advanced Internet Functions LAN FeaturesConfiguration & Management Package Contents Physical Details Front-mounted LEDsRear Panel Installation ProcedureChoose an Installation Site RequirementsPower Up Connect WAN CableConnect Printer Cable Check the LEDsTo Do this Refer to SetupOverview Configuration Program Using UPnPUsing your Web Browser PreparationIf you cant connect Setup Wizard Common Connection TypesCable Modems DSL ModemsSingTel RAS Other Modems e.g. BroadbandBig Pond Australia Home Screen Navigation & Data InputButtons LAN ScreenData LAN Screen Using the TW100-BRF114Us Dhcp Server Using another Dhcp ServerTo Configure your PCs to use Dhcp What Dhcp DoesPassword Screen Password DialogWindows Clients PC ConfigurationTCP/IP Settings Overview Using Specify an IP Address Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows 9x/MEUsing Dhcp Gateway Tab Win 95/98 Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows NT4.0 Windows NT4.0 TCP/IPObtain an IP address from a Dhcp Server Specify an IP AddressWindows NT4.0 Add Gateway Windows NT4.0 DNS Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows Network Configuration WinUsing a fixed IP Address Use the following IP Address TCP/IP Properties WinChecking TCP/IP Settings Windows XP Network Configuration Windows XPTCP/IP Properties Windows XP Internet Access Accessing AOLFor Windows 9x/ME/2000 For Windows XPPrinter Setup for Windows Print Port Driver SetupManagement Port OptionsRetry Interval PortBanner Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration LPD/LPR PrintingWindows 2000/2003 Server Configuration Adding the PrinterClient PC Setup for LPD/LPR Printing Windows 2000 Select PortNetwork Path Windows 98/ME Macintosh Clients Linux ClientsFixed IP Address To act as a Dhcp Client recommendedPrinting Setup on Linux Printing SetupOther Unix Systems Field Data ExampleStatus Screen Operation and StatusOperation System Data Status ScreenInternet Connection Status PPPoE Data PPPoE ScreenConnection Connection LogConnection Log Messages Message DescriptionPptp Status Connection Status PptpData Pptp Screen Connection Status Telstra Big Pond Data Big Pond ScreenRAS Plan Connection Details SingTel RASData RAS Screen Network Mask Default Gateway DNS IP Address Dhcp Client Connection Details Fixed/Dynamic IP AddressData Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Advanced Features Access ControlTo use this feature OverviewAccess Control Screen Data Access Control ScreenGroup GroupInternet Access Group Members Screen Group MembersDefault Schedule Screen Data Default Schedule ScreenServices Screen Data Services ScreenAvailable Services Add New ServiceAccess Control Log Date/TimeSource IP address MAC addressDdns Service Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS Screen Data Dynamic DNS ScreenDdns Service User Name Password/Key Domain Name Ddns Status Ddns DataAdvanced Internet Screen Communication ApplicationsCommunication Applications Special ApplicationsSpecial Applications Screen Data Special Applications Screen Using a Special ApplicationMulti-DMZ URL Filter URL Filter ScreenData URL Filter Screen Filter StringsAdd Virtual ServersIP Address seen by Internet Users Virtual Servers Screen Data Virtual Servers ScreenServers PropertiesAppropriate Server software Defining your own Virtual ServersFor each entry, the PC must be running Connecting to the Virtual Servers WAN Port Configuration Data WAN Port ScreenIdentification IP AddressLogin Default Copy from PC Save Cancel Connection Behavior Auto-disconnect Idle Time-outAutomatic Connect/Disconnect Manual Connect/DisconnectAdvanced Administration UpgradeNetwork Diag FirmwareConfig File Data Config File ScreenData Logs Screen Enable LogsLogs Mail Reports Mail AddressNetwork Diagnostics Data Network Diagnostics ScreenPing DNS LookupBackup DNS OptionsData Options Screen UPnPAllow Internet access to be disabled MTU sizePC Database PC Database ScreenAdministration Data PC Database ScreenKnown PCs Generate ReportPC Properties PC Database AdminData PC Database Admin Screen Standard Screen Add as NewEntry Remote Admin Data Remote Administration ScreenRemote Administration Enable Remote Management Port Number Current IP Ad- dressUsing this Screen RoutingRouting Screen Static Routing TableEnable RIP Data Routing ScreenStatic Routing Static Routing Table EntriesConfiguring Other Routers on your LAN Local RouterFor Router As Default Route Static Routing ExampleOther Routers on the Local LAN For the TW100-BRF114Us Routing TableFor Router Bs Default Route Enable DoS Firewall Threshold SecurityData Security Screen FirewallAllow IPsec Allow Pptp Allow L2TP OptionsRespond to Upgrade Firmware To perform the Firmware UpgradeTroubleshooting General ProblemsInternet Access Problem 1 Cant connect to the TW100-BRF114Uto configure itTo remove an existing printer port installation PrintingAppendix a Troubleshooting Broadband Router User Guide Appendix B Specifications Multi-Function TW100-BRF114UCE Marking Warning Regulatory ApprovalsCE Standards Limited Warranty Technical Support Appendix B Specifications