Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor environment only. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. 1 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Copyright 2008 Trademark recognition All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. 2 Table of Contents Getting Started with the TEW-672GR ------------------------------------- 3 Package Contents ------------------------------------------------------- 4 Minimum System Requirements ------------------------------------ 4 Wireless LAN Networking -------------------------------------------------- 5 Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Hardware Overview ---------------------------------------------------------- 10 LED Indications --------------------------------------------------------- 10 Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Installation Considerations -------------------------------------------- 11 Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------- 11 Using the Configuration Menu ---------------------------------------------- 12 Network -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Wireless -------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Advanced ------------------------------------------------------------------ 28 Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------ 42 3 Getting Started with the TEW-672GR Congratulations on purchasing the TEW-672GR! This manual provides information for setting up and configuring the TEW-672GR. This manual is intended for both home users and professionals. The following conventions are used in this manual: THE NOTE SYMBOL INDICATES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOPIC AT HAND. THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE. THE CAUTION SYMBOL ALERTS YOU TO SITUATIONS THAT MAY DEGRADE YOUR NETWORKING EXPERIENCE OR COMPROMISE LIKE NOTES AND TIPS, THE IMPORTANT SYMBOL INDICATES INFORMATION THAT CAN IMPROVE NETWORKING. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. 4 Package Contents TEW-672GR 2.4/5GHz Dual-Band Wireless 802.11n(DRAFT) Giga Router CAT-5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter (12V, 1A) CD-ROM with Manual Quick Installation Guide Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with your product will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. Minimum System Requirements Ethernet-Based Cable or DSL Modem Computers with Windows, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter and CD-ROM Drive Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator Version 7.0 and Above 5 Wireless LAN Networking This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. Consult the Glossary for definitions of the terminology used in this section. THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. CHANGING NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR. Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) The TEW-672GR provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. In most networking scenarios, the factory default Best (automatic) setting proves the most efficient. This setting allows your TEW-672GR to operate at the maximum transmission (data) rate. When the communication quality drops below a certain level, the TEW-672GR automatically switches to a lower transmission (data) rate. Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more reliable. However, when the communication quality improves again, the TEW-672GR gradually increases the transmission (data) rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate. Types of Wireless Networks Wireless LAN networking works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices communicate to a wired LAN via access points. Each access point and its wireless devices are known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An Extended Service Set (ESS) is two or more BSSs in the same subnet. In ad hoc mode (also known as peer-to-peer mode), wireless devices communicate with each other directly and do not use an access point. This is an Independent BSS (IBSS). To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using access points, set the operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). To set up an independent wireless workgroup without an access point, use Ad-hoc (IBSS) mode. AD-HOC (IBSS) NETWORK Ad-hoc mode does not require an access point or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). 6 To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all the stations in ad-hoc mode. Use the same SSID and channel for each station. 7 When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single access point, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). In the ESS diagram below, communication is done through the access points, which relay data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resources, such as a printer, on the wired network. 8 In an ESS environment, users are able to move from one access point to another without losing the connection. In the diagram below, when the user moves from BSS (1) to BSS (2) the WLAN client devices automatically switches to the channel used in BSS (2). Roaming in an ESS network diagram 9 Introduction The 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router offers unsurpassed wireless speed, coverage and reliability. Enjoy up to 14x the speed and 6x the coverage of a wireless g connection*. Dual Band wireless n technology uses 11 additional wireless channels, reduces wireless interference and optimizes performance in the most challenging environments. Advanced Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology eliminates wireless dead spots. Advanced wireless encryption and a manual on/off wireless switch keeps your data safe. Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) integrates other WPS supported wireless adapters at the touch of a button. Seamlessly stream HD media, download files, surf and play games all at the same time. **Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions. Features IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 and IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant Dual band 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wireless Local Area Networking (WLAN) in one device 4 x 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN ports and 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps WAN port (Internet) Gigabit LAN ports for high speed network connectivity Compatible with most popular cable/DSL Internet service providers using Dynamic/Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP High-speed data rates up to 300Mbps using an IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 connection 3 external antennas provide high-speed performance and expansive wireless coverage Advanced Firewall protection with Network Address Translation (NAT) and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Access restriction with Internet Access Control; time scheduling, URL and MAC filtering Built in pre-configured virtual servers and Application Level Gateway services for special Internet applications Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for auto discovery and support for device configuration of Internet applications Enable/disable wireless functionality with the WLAN on/off toggle switch Multiple pass-through sessions for popular VPN applications (IPSec, L2TP and PPTP) Easy setup via Web browser using the latest versions of Internet Explorer, FireFox, and Safari One touch wireless security setup using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button 10 Complete wireless security with WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, and WEP Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista, Linux and Mac OS supported 3-year limited warranty Product usage Note: The TEW-672GR only supports one wireless mode at a time. The dual band wireless n Router use 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n or 5GHz 802.11a/n, only one frequency can be select for use. 11 Hardware Overview LED Indications: LEDs Indication LED 1 Power Green ON: Power ON Green OFF: Power OFF LED 2 WAN Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established Orange Blinking: 1000Mbps connected with data traffic LED 3 LAN 1 Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established Orange Blinking: 1000Mbps connected with data traffic LED 4 LAN 2 Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established Orange Blinking: 1000Mbps connected with data traffic 12 LED 5 LAN 3 Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established Orange Blinking: 1000Mbps connected with data traffic LED 6 LAN 4 Green/Orange OFF: No link Green ON: 10/100Mbps connection established Green Blinking: 10/100Mbps connected with data traffic Orange ON: 1000Mbps connection established Orange Blinking: 1000Mbps connected with data traffic LED 7 Wireless Green/Orange OFF: Wireless disable Green ON: 11b/g mode enabled Green Blinking: 11b/g mode enables with data traffic Orange ON: 11n mode enabled Orange Blinking: 11n mode enabled with data traffic LED 8 WPS Green OFF: No WPS/PBC activity Green Blinking : PBC in progress Orange Blinking (faster): WPS error Orange Blinking (normal): WPS success LED 9 Reserve Green Please note: WPS button on the side of the TEW-672GR 13 Rear panel: (from bottom to top) Standard Wired: IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), 802.3u (100Base-TX), 802.3ab (1000Base-T) Wireless: IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) I/O Ports One WAN Port Four LAN Ports Slide Switch Power Jack Reset Button WPS Button (side) 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX 10/100/1000Mbps Auto-MDIX Turn ON/OFF wireless LAN DC Input, 2.0 (Diameter) Reset to factory default setting Trigger WPS/PBC function 14 Installation Considerations The ...