User manual TRENDNET TEW-680MB

[. . . ] 1 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. [. . . ] For example, 192. 168. 10. 110 Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the local area network. Default Gateway The IP address of the router on the local area network. 19 Wireless Profile Create a custom connection to a specific wireless network. Use this option to make custom profiles and store new profile for later use. Configure the setting to connect to a wireless network, selection option for network type, SSID, and wireless security. There are several ways to connect to your wireless network, go through the setup wizard, add a new profile or search using site survey feature. When adding a Profile, please make sure your information matches your existing wireless network. 20 Security Mode Unless one of these encryption modes is selected, wireless transmissions to and from your wireless network can be easily intercepted and interpreted by unauthorized users. WEP (Open or Shared) A method of encrypting data for wireless communication intended to provide the same level of privacy as a wired network. Keys are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F) or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. Key Length 64-bit 128-bit Hex 10 characters 26 characters ASCII 5 characters 13 characters WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal This option uses Wi-Fi Protected Access with a Pre-Shared Key (PSK). Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric characters (AES or TKIP type) in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters, although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client. 21 Site Survey Use the Site Survey tool to search for wireless networks around the TEW-680MB adapter. From this window, you can also add the selected network to your profile by clicking the Add Profile button. To connect to the desire wireless network, click on the Connect button to join a wireless network from this site survey window. Connect Click this button once the SSID is selected to immediately connect. This option only allows immediate connection and does not save any profiles. Add Profile 22 Click this button to add the selected SSID to your wireless profile list. Your device will automatically connect to available saved profiles. Link Status The Link Status section provides connection status between the TEW-680MB and the wireless network. Status Displays the SSID the TEW-680MB is currently connected to. Link Quality Shows the connection link quality of the TEW-680MB Signal Strength Shows the signal strength of the TEW-680MB dBm format Select this option to display information using dBm 23 Statistics View the current operating status of the TEW-680MB, see the Transmit and Receive data. Reset Counter This option clears out the current statistics. Advance Use this setting to adjust the wireless environment. 24 Wireless Modes 2. 4GHz 802. 11b/g mixed This wireless mode works in the 2. 4GHz frequency range. The TEW-680MB will only connect to wireless routers or access points set to 802. 11b or g speeds. It can connect to a 802. 11n wireless network but the highest data rate the TEW-680MB will operate in is 802. 11g. 5GHz 802. 11 A only This wireless mode works in the 5GHz frequency range. 802. 11 A/B/G mixed This wireless mode allows the TEW-680MB to connect to either 2. 4GHz or 5GHz wireless frequency. [. . . ] 90% (non-condensing) CE, FCC Output Power Receiving Sensitivity Encryption Channels Limited Warranty TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase. TEW-680MB ­ 3 Years Warranty AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty. If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, TRENDnet shall reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. The repair/replacement unit's warranty continues from the original date of purchase. TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty. [. . . ]