TRENDnet TEW731BR Troubleshooting, Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK

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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 2.

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. Make sure your computer is connected to one of the router’s LAN ports

5. Press on the factory reset button for 15 seconds, the release.

Windows 7

a. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and Sharing Center.

b. Click Change Adapter Settings, right-click the Local Area Connection icon. c. Then click Properties and click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). d. Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

Windows Vista

a. Go into the Control Panel, click Network and Internet.

b. Click Manage Network Connections, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.

c. Click Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IPv4) and then click Properties. d. Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

Windows XP/2000

a. Go into the Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon b. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and the click Properties. c. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

d. Then click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

Note: If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact your computer or operating system manufacturer for assistance.

TEW-731BR

Q:I am not sure what type of Internet Account Type I have for my Cable/DSL connection. How do I find out?

Answer:

Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the correct information.

Q:The Wizard does not appear when I access the router. What should I do? Answer:

1. Click on Wizard on the left hand side.

2. Near the top of the browser, “Pop-up blocked” message may appear. Right click on the message and select Always Allow Pop-ups from This Site.

3. Disable your browser's pop up blocker.

Q:I went through the Wizard, but I cannot get onto the Internet. What should I do? Answer:

1. Verify that you can get onto the Internet with a direct connection into your modem (meaning, plug your computer directly to the modem and verify that your single computer (without the help of the router) can access the Internet).

2. Power cycle your modem and router. Unplug the power to the modem and router. Wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect the power to the modem. Wait for the modem to fully boot up, and then reconnect the power to the router.

3. Contact your ISP and verify all the information that you have in regards to your Internet connection settings is correct.

Q:I cannot connect wirelessly to the router. What should I do? Answer:

1. Double check that the WLAN light on the router is lit.

2. Power cycle the router. Unplug the power to the router. Wait 15 seconds, then plug the power back in to the router.

3. Contact the manufacturer of your wireless network adapter and make sure the wireless network adapter is configured with the proper SSID. The preset SSID is TRENDnet(model_number).

4. To verify whether or not wireless is enabled, login to the router management page, click on Wireless.

5. Please see “Steps to improve wireless connectivity” on page 19 if you continue to have wireless connectivity problems.

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Contents Page Contents Table of Contents Features Package ContentsProduct Overview Rear View Product Hardware FeaturesFront View Side View Application DiagramWhere to find more help Basic Router SetupHow to set up a home network How to setup your routerRouter 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 Then from the PSK/EAP row, select either PSK or EAP Selecting WEPKey Selecting WPA, WPA-Auto, or WPA2 WPA2 recommendedConnect wireless devices to your router PBC Software/Virtual Push Button Connect wireless devices using WPSWireless WiFi Protected Setup Recommended Hardware Push Button PBC MethodPIN Personal Identification Number Wireless Basic Basic wireless settingsSsid Broadcast Steps to improve wireless connectivity Wireless Advanced Advanced wireless settingsAccess Filter MAC Filters Access Control FiltersAccess control basics Access FilterDomain/URL Filters Access Filter Domain/URL BlockingProtocol/IP filters Access Filter Protocol/IP FiltersFirewall rules Access Firewall RuleTEW-731BR Main Password Advanced Router SetupAccess your router management Change your router login passwordMain WAN Manually configure your Internet connectionSet your router date and time Main TimeClone a MAC address Change your router IP address Set up the Dhcp server on your routerMain LAN & Dhcp Server Set up Dhcp reservation Click on Management, and click on Remote Management Enable/disable UPnP on your routerAllow/deny VPN connections through your router Management 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 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 Tools Settings Router Maintenance & MonitoringReset your router to factory defaults Router Default SettingsTo backup your router configuration Backup and restore your router configuration settingsTo restore your router configuration Please note the following Upgrade your router firmwareTools Ping Test Check connectivity using the router managementRestart your router Tools RestartClick on Status and click on Device Information Wireless InformationCheck the router system information Status Device InformationRouter Log Navigation Wired LAN InformationView your router log Status LogSend router logs to an external log server Configure your router logStatus Log Setting Send router logs to your e-mail addressSet the types or categories to include in logging View wireless devices connected to your routerStatus Wireless View your router packet statisticsClick on Management and click on Capture Packets Capture packets using the router managementEnable Snmp on your router Management 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?Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC Radiation Exposure Statement RoHSTEW-731BR Limited Warranty