TRENDnet TEW691GR manual Upgrade your router firmware, Remotely check router status

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

TEW-691GR

2.Click on Administrator and click on Settings Management.

3.Under System Reboot section, click Reboot.

Upgrade your router firmware

Administrator > Settings Management

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.com/downloads/

In addition, it is also important to verify if the latest firmware version is newer than the one your router is currently running. To identify the firmware that is currently loaded on your router, log in to the router, click on the Administrator section and then on the Status. The firmware used by the router is listed at the top of this page. If there is a newer version available, also review the release notes to check if there were any new features you may want or if any problems were fixed that you may have been experiencing.

1.If a firmware upgrade is available, download the firmware to your computer.

2.Unzip the file to a folder on your computer.

Please note the following:

•Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process. Do not turn off the device or press the Reset button during the upgrade.

•If you are upgrade the firmware using a laptop computer, ensure that the laptop is connected to a power source or ensure that the battery is fully charged.

•Disable sleep mode on your computer as this may interrupt the firmware upgrade process.

•Do not upgrade the firmware using a wireless connection, only using a wired network connection.

•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.Depending on your web browser, in the Upload Firmware section, click Browse or Choose File.

5.Navigate to the folder on your computer where the unzipped firmware file (.bin) is located and select it.

6.Click Upgrade. If prompted, click Yes or OK.

Remotely check router status

Advanced > Advanced Network

For remote troubleshooting purposes, you may want to check your routers connectivity in a remote location. You can disable or enable your router to respond to ping request through the Internet.

1.Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 24).

2.Click on Advanced, and click on Advanced Network.

3.Next to WAN Ping Respond, select Enable or Disable on the pull down menu to turn the feature on or off on your router.

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Contents Page Table of contents Table of contents Product Overview Package ContentsFeatures Rear View Product Hardware FeaturesSide View Front ViewWireless Performance Considerations Application DiagramHow to set up a home network Basic Router SetupHow to setup your router Where to find more helpRouter Installation Setup Wizard Hardware InstallationClick the Wizard button on the left side TEW-691GR Connect additional wired devices to your network Wireless Encryption Types Wireless Networking and SecuritySecure your wireless network Wirelessly Mode Choose HEX or AsciiUse Tkip WEP Choose Open System or Shared Key WEP Key FormatConnect wireless devices using WPS Connect wireless devices to your routerPBC Software/Virtual Push Button Basic wireless settingsPIN Personal Identification Number Radio On/OffBroadcast Network Name Ssid Steps to improve wireless connectivity Wireless Advanced Advanced wireless settingsWireless Distribution System WDS Access control basics Access Control FiltersPort Range and Service Block Advanced Access ControlURL Filters IP Address FiltersUsing the Configuration Menu Advanced Router SetupAccess your router management Password is admin Click LoginChange your router device name Change your router login passwordAdministrator Management Network WAN Setting Manually configure your Internet connectionChange your router URL Clone a MAC addressChange your router IP address Set up the Dhcp server on your routerNetwork LAN Setting Set up Dhcp reservation Network IPv6 Setting Configuring IPv6 on your routerTEW-691GR Set schedules Set your router date and timeMain Time Advanced ScheduleOpen a device on your network to the Internet QoS Quality of ServiceNetwork QoS Advanced DMZAdvanced Virtual Server Virtual ServerAdvanced Special Application Special ApplicationsExample To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera Advanced Gaming GamingAdd static routes to your router Enable dynamic routing on your routerInbound Filter Advanced Inbound FilterAdvanced ALG Enable Application Level Gateway ALGClick on Administrator and click on Management Enable/disable UPnP on your routerIdentify your network on the Internet Advanced Advanced NetworkAllow remote access to your router management Router Maintenance & MonitoringReset your router to factory defaults Click on Administrator and click on Settings ManagementBackup and restore your router configuration settings Router Default SettingsReboot your router To restore your router configurationClick on Administrator and click on Upload Firmware Upgrade your router firmwareRemotely check router status Please note the followingRouter Status Select Enable System LogView your router log Check the router system informationWireless LAN Internet ConfigurationsDynamic Dhcp List LAN InformationWireless Station List Wireless Station ListAdministrator IPv6 Status IPv6 StatusManagement Page Structure Hardware Technical SpecificationsWindows TroubleshootingAppendix How to find your IP address?Apple Menu System Preferences Network How to find your MAC address?FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementRoHS Europe EU Declaration of ConformityLimited Warranty Limited Warranty
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