TRENDnet TEW731BR manual Upgrade your router firmware, Please note the following

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TRENDnet User’s Guide

Upgrade your router firmware

Tools > Firmware

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 Status tab and then on the Device Information sub-tab. 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.

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

2.Click on Status and click on Device Information to check your router’s current firmware version at the top of the page.

3.Click on Tools and click on Firmware.

4.Depending on your web browser, next to Upgrade Firmware, 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.

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Contents Page Contents Table of Contents Features Package ContentsProduct Overview Product Hardware Features Rear ViewFront View Application Diagram Side ViewHow to setup your router Basic Router SetupHow to set up a home network 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 Networking and Security Wireless Encryption TypesSecure your wireless network Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 WPA2 recommended Selecting WEPKey Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAPConnect wireless devices to your router Recommended Hardware Push Button PBC Method Connect wireless devices using WPSWireless WiFi Protected Setup PBC Software/Virtual Push ButtonPIN Personal Identification Number Basic wireless settings Wireless BasicSsid Broadcast Steps to improve wireless connectivity Advanced wireless settings Wireless AdvancedAccess Filter Access Control FiltersAccess control basics Access Filter MAC FiltersAccess Filter Domain/URL Blocking Domain/URL FiltersAccess Filter Protocol/IP Filters Protocol/IP filtersAccess Firewall Rule Firewall rulesTEW-731BR Change your router login password Advanced Router SetupAccess your router management Main PasswordMain Time Manually configure your Internet connectionSet your router date and time Main WANClone a MAC address Change your router IP address Set up the Dhcp server on your routerMain LAN & Dhcp Server Set up Dhcp reservation Management Remote Management Enable/disable UPnP on your routerAllow/deny VPN connections through your router Click on Management, and click on Remote ManagementIdentify your network on the Internet Allow/deny multicast streamingMain Dynamic DNS Access DMZ Allow remote access to your router managementOpen a device on your network to the Internet Access Virtual Server Virtual ServerExample To forward TCP port 80 to your IP camera Access Special AP Special ApplicationsAdd static routes to your router Routing StaticEnable dynamic routing on your router Routing DynamicTEW-731BR Router Default Settings Router Maintenance & MonitoringReset your router to factory defaults Tools SettingsTo backup your router configuration Backup and restore your router configuration settingsTo restore your router configuration Upgrade your router firmware Please note the followingTools Restart Check connectivity using the router managementRestart your router Tools Ping TestStatus Device Information Wireless InformationCheck the router system information Click on Status and click on Device InformationStatus Log Wired LAN InformationView your router log Router Log NavigationSend router logs to your e-mail address Configure your router logStatus Log Setting Send router logs to an external log serverView your router packet statistics View wireless devices connected to your routerStatus Wireless Set the types or categories to include in loggingManagement Capture Packets Capture packets using the router managementEnable Snmp on your router Click on Management and click on Capture PacketsRouter Management Page Structure Technical Specifications Troubleshooting Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OKHow to find your IP address? AppendixHow to find your MAC address? Apple Menu System Preferences NetworkRoHS Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Europe EU Declaration of ConformityTEW-731BR Limited Warranty