TRENDnet TEW731BR manual Basic wireless settings, Wireless Basic

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

Basic wireless settings

Wireless > Basic

This section outlines available management options under the Basic Wireless sub tab.

1.Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page” on page 27).

2.Click on Wireless, and click on Basic.

3.To save changes to this section, click Apply when finished.

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oEnabled turns on the wireless networking on your router (by default it is enabled).

oDisabled turns off wireless networking on your router.

Note: It is recommended to leave the wireless setting to Enabled unless you do not plan on connecting any wireless computers or devices to your network.

•SSID – This acronym stands for Service Set Identifier and is the name of your wireless network. It differentiates your wireless network from others around you. By default, the router broadcast TRENDnet731 as the wireless network name. If you choose to change the SSID, change it to a name that you can easily remember.

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•Auto Channel – In North America, this router can broadcast on 1 of 11 Channels (13 in Europe and other countries). Selecting Auto Channel enables the router to automatically select the best Channel for wireless communication.

•Channel – To manually set the channel on which the router will broadcast, uncheck Auto Channel, then click the drop-down list and select the desired Channel for wireless communication. The goal is to select the Channel that is least used by neighboring wireless networks.

•802.11 Mode - Select the appropriate mode for your network.

o2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n mixed mode – Select this mode for the best compatibility. This mode allows older 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices to connect to the router in addition to newer 802.11n devices.

o2.4GHz 802.11b/g mixed mode – This mode only allows devices to connect to the router using older and slow 802.11b or 802.11g technology and it thereby reduces the router’s maximum speed to 54Mbps (typically not recommended).

o2.4GHz 802.11n only mode – This mode only allows newer 802.11n devices to connect to your router. This mode does ensure the highest speed and security for your network, however if you have older 802.11g wireless clients, they will no longer be able to connect to this router.

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Contents Page Contents Table of Contents Package Contents FeaturesProduct Overview Rear View Product Hardware FeaturesFront View Side View Application DiagramHow to set up a home network Basic Router SetupHow to setup your router Where to find more helpRouter Installation Hardware Installation Setup Wizard Wireless LAN Select Enable for Wireless LAN Click Restart and wait for your router to reboot Connect additional wired devices to your network Wireless Encryption Types Wireless Networking and SecuritySecure your wireless network Key Selecting WEPSelecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 WPA2 recommended Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAPConnect wireless devices to your router Wireless WiFi Protected Setup Connect wireless devices using WPSRecommended Hardware Push Button PBC Method PBC Software/Virtual Push ButtonPIN Personal Identification Number Wireless Basic Basic wireless settingsSsid Broadcast Steps to improve wireless connectivity Wireless Advanced Advanced wireless settingsAccess control basics Access Control FiltersAccess Filter Access Filter MAC FiltersDomain/URL Filters Access Filter Domain/URL BlockingProtocol/IP filters Access Filter Protocol/IP FiltersFirewall rules Access Firewall RuleTEW-731BR Access your router management Advanced Router SetupChange your router login password Main PasswordSet your router date and time Manually configure your Internet connectionMain Time Main WANClone a MAC address Set up the Dhcp server on your router Change your router IP addressMain LAN & Dhcp Server Set up Dhcp reservation Allow/deny VPN connections through your router Enable/disable UPnP on your routerManagement Remote Management Click on Management, and click on Remote ManagementAllow/deny multicast streaming Identify your network on the InternetMain Dynamic DNS Allow remote access to your router management Access DMZOpen a device on your network to the Internet Virtual Server Access Virtual ServerExample To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera Special Applications Access Special APRouting Static Add static routes to your routerRouting Dynamic Enable dynamic routing on your routerTEW-731BR Reset your router to factory defaults Router Maintenance & MonitoringRouter Default Settings Tools SettingsBackup and restore your router configuration settings To backup your router configurationTo restore your router configuration Please note the following Upgrade your router firmwareRestart your router Check connectivity using the router managementTools Restart Tools Ping TestCheck the router system information Wireless InformationStatus Device Information Click on Status and click on Device InformationView your router log Wired LAN InformationStatus Log Router Log NavigationStatus Log Setting Configure your router logSend router logs to your e-mail address Send router logs to an external log serverStatus Wireless View wireless devices connected to your routerView your router packet statistics Set the types or categories to include in loggingEnable Snmp on your router Capture packets using the router managementManagement Capture Packets Click on Management and click on Capture PacketsRouter Management Page Structure Technical Specifications Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK 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 ConformityTEW-731BR Limited Warranty