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... interference in a particular installation. If this device must accept any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from that • to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this document is protected under international copyright laws, with all photographs, illustrations and software, is subject to...
... interference in a particular installation. If this device must accept any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from that • to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this document is protected under international copyright laws, with all photographs, illustrations and software, is subject to...
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...not be maintained between the user's body and the device, including the antenna. TRENDware declares that TEW-429UB, ( FCC ID: SI5WHF430X ) is limited in U.S.A. To comply with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Radiation...set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d) (2). This device was tested for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for typical by specified firmware controlled in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by stander conditions that may occur during use...
...not be maintained between the user's body and the device, including the antenna. TRENDware declares that TEW-429UB, ( FCC ID: SI5WHF430X ) is limited in U.S.A. To comply with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Radiation...set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d) (2). This device was tested for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for typical by specified firmware controlled in CH1~CH11 for 2.4 GHz by stander conditions that may occur during use...
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... The Version Screen ...22 Configuring Wireless Security 23 Configuring Security 23 Configuring WEP ...23 Configuring WPA & WPA2 26 Configuring WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK (to be supported 26 Configuring 802.1x 27 Configuring 802.1x - PEAP-TLS 29 Glossary ...31 Table of Contents Getting Started with the TEW-429UB 1 Overview of the Wireless Client Utility 2 Working with Profiles ...3 Creating a Profile ...3 Modifying Profiles ...6 Checking for Available Access Points 10 Disabling the Wireless Client Utility 11 HotSpot Detector Hardware 13 Charging TEW-429UB 13...
... The Version Screen ...22 Configuring Wireless Security 23 Configuring Security 23 Configuring WEP ...23 Configuring WPA & WPA2 26 Configuring WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK (to be supported 26 Configuring 802.1x 27 Configuring 802.1x - PEAP-TLS 29 Glossary ...31 Table of Contents Getting Started with the TEW-429UB 1 Overview of the Wireless Client Utility 2 Working with Profiles ...3 Creating a Profile ...3 Modifying Profiles ...6 Checking for Available Access Points 10 Disabling the Wireless Client Utility 11 HotSpot Detector Hardware 13 Charging TEW-429UB 13...
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Appendix ...33 Maintenance ...33 Checking the Wireless Client Utility Version 33 Uninstalling the Wireless Client Utility 34 Upgrading the Wireless Client Utility 34 Troubleshooting ...35 Problems Starting the 802.11g Wireless Client Utility Program Problems with the Link Status 35 Problems with Security Settings Specifications ...36 Wi-Fi Radio: ...36 iv --
Appendix ...33 Maintenance ...33 Checking the Wireless Client Utility Version 33 Uninstalling the Wireless Client Utility 34 Upgrading the Wireless Client Utility 34 Troubleshooting ...35 Problems Starting the 802.11g Wireless Client Utility Program Problems with the Link Status 35 Problems with Security Settings Specifications ...36 Wi-Fi Radio: ...36 iv --
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... for both home users and professionals. This manual is included for setting up and configuring the TEW-429UB. THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. 1 It is not required to read some of the TEW-429UB. This manual provides information for your TEW-429UB tells you how to install the Wireless Client Utility and how...
... for both home users and professionals. This manual is included for setting up and configuring the TEW-429UB. THE TIP SYMBOL INDICATES HELPFULL INFORMATION AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR NETWORK EXPERIENCE. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED. 1 It is not required to read some of the TEW-429UB. This manual provides information for your TEW-429UB tells you how to install the Wireless Client Utility and how...
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... the TEW-429UB each time you change access points. NOTE YOU CAN CHANGE PROFILES WITHOUT REBOOTING YOUR COMPUTER. (PERHAPS WHEN WALKING FROM ONE ACCESS POINT TO ANOTHER WITHIN YOUR OFFICE.) IF YOU USE WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL TO CONFIGURE YOUR CONNECTIONS, YOU MUST REBOOT THE COMPUTER WHEN CHANGING ACCESS POINTS. This same pane is saved as a profile. NOTE WHEN THE TEW-429UB IS NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPUTER, MOST SETTINGS IN THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY...
... the TEW-429UB each time you change access points. NOTE YOU CAN CHANGE PROFILES WITHOUT REBOOTING YOUR COMPUTER. (PERHAPS WHEN WALKING FROM ONE ACCESS POINT TO ANOTHER WITHIN YOUR OFFICE.) IF YOU USE WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL TO CONFIGURE YOUR CONNECTIONS, YOU MUST REBOOT THE COMPUTER WHEN CHANGING ACCESS POINTS. This same pane is saved as a profile. NOTE WHEN THE TEW-429UB IS NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR COMPUTER, MOST SETTINGS IN THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY...
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You will need to a wireless Wi-Fi network. In the SSID pane click Browse. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name assigned to know the SSID of the access point. Click the drop-down arrow at Network Mode and select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. All devices must use this case-sensitive name, which is used on the computer you are connecting to communicate. 4 The Wireless Client Utility Profile Wizard opens. 3. You can...
You will need to a wireless Wi-Fi network. In the SSID pane click Browse. The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name assigned to know the SSID of the access point. Click the drop-down arrow at Network Mode and select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. All devices must use this case-sensitive name, which is used on the computer you are connecting to communicate. 4 The Wireless Client Utility Profile Wizard opens. 3. You can...
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... client using a shared key. Depending on the authentication protocol selected, each other wireless devices. WPA2 PROVIDES EVEN STRONGER ENCRYPTION, AUTHENTICATION AND KEY MANAGEMENT. 8 IMPORTANT IT IS RECOMMEDED THAT YOU USE WPA/WPA2 OR WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Like WEP, it uses either TKIP or AES encryption. When using WEP encryption, only access points and PCs using their own unique username, password, and security certificate. Like WPA, it uses a pre-shared key that every user of the network must authenticate using...
... client using a shared key. Depending on the authentication protocol selected, each other wireless devices. WPA2 PROVIDES EVEN STRONGER ENCRYPTION, AUTHENTICATION AND KEY MANAGEMENT. 8 IMPORTANT IT IS RECOMMEDED THAT YOU USE WPA/WPA2 OR WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Like WEP, it uses either TKIP or AES encryption. When using WEP encryption, only access points and PCs using their own unique username, password, and security certificate. Like WPA, it uses a pre-shared key that every user of the network must authenticate using...
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This allows you to bypass your router is set to enter a static IP address. 9 Check this radio button if you want and click TCP/IP Config. Make the changes you have to DHCP. Use DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assign IP addresses. Use static IP below Check this radio button if your existing wireless TCP/ IP settings and configure TCP/IP settings for each profile. 5. Select the Use IP Changer checkbox.
This allows you to bypass your router is set to enter a static IP address. 9 Check this radio button if you want and click TCP/IP Config. Make the changes you have to DHCP. Use DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assign IP addresses. Use static IP below Check this radio button if your existing wireless TCP/ IP settings and configure TCP/IP settings for each profile. 5. Select the Use IP Changer checkbox.
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... of the WHF-432/230 to locate access points while you are listed. You can use the hot spot finder functionality of an access point, you do not have to turn on the locations of access points or hot spots for your computer to list the ones available. Available wireless networks are walking around. See the Quick Start Guide for access points using the TEW-429UB, refer to update the list. 10
... of the WHF-432/230 to locate access points while you are listed. You can use the hot spot finder functionality of an access point, you do not have to turn on the locations of access points or hot spots for your computer to list the ones available. Available wireless networks are walking around. See the Quick Start Guide for access points using the TEW-429UB, refer to update the list. 10
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... the LCD. security disabled. Only lists open the Wireless Client Utility. 6. Accessing a Hot Spot 5. Connect the TEW-429UB to find a hot spot. 3. Click Connect to scroll the available hot spots. Displays the channel number of the current connection. and [D]. Allows you to lock on and monitor the signal strength as shown here. 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 1 SSID: 2 Channel: 3 Found: 4 Power: 5 Scan mode: 6 Security 7 Signal Strength Displays the SSID of the current connection. Press Next to access the hot spot...
... the LCD. security disabled. Only lists open the Wireless Client Utility. 6. Accessing a Hot Spot 5. Connect the TEW-429UB to find a hot spot. 3. Click Connect to scroll the available hot spots. Displays the channel number of the current connection. and [D]. Allows you to lock on and monitor the signal strength as shown here. 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 1 SSID: 2 Channel: 3 Found: 4 Power: 5 Scan mode: 6 Security 7 Signal Strength Displays the SSID of the current connection. Press Next to access the hot spot...
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... PEERTO-PEER MODE), WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER DIRECTLY AND DO NOT USE AN ACCESS POINT. LINK INFORMATION The Link Information pane settings are described below. TCP/IP SETTING The TCP/IP Setting pane settings are described below for more information.) Shows the network channel. 17 Shows the speed of the current BSS. (See Note below .The Link Information pane shows the network status. DNS Server Shows the current network DNS address.
... PEERTO-PEER MODE), WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER DIRECTLY AND DO NOT USE AN ACCESS POINT. LINK INFORMATION The Link Information pane settings are described below. TCP/IP SETTING The TCP/IP Setting pane settings are described below for more information.) Shows the network channel. 17 Shows the speed of the current BSS. (See Note below .The Link Information pane shows the network status. DNS Server Shows the current network DNS address.
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EACH ACCESS POINT AND ITS WIRELESS DEVICES ARE KNOWN AS A BASIC SERVICE SET (BSS). The Profile Screen A profile is saved as you change access points. Each configuration is a record of the configuration you home network and your office network. THE LINK INFORMATION PANEL IS SHOWN IN ALL SCREENS SO YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE THE STATUS OF YOUR CURRENT CONNECTION. IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE, WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE TO A WIRED LAN VIA ACCESS POINTS. NOTE WIRELESS SYSTEMS WORK IN...
EACH ACCESS POINT AND ITS WIRELESS DEVICES ARE KNOWN AS A BASIC SERVICE SET (BSS). The Profile Screen A profile is saved as you change access points. Each configuration is a record of the configuration you home network and your office network. THE LINK INFORMATION PANEL IS SHOWN IN ALL SCREENS SO YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE THE STATUS OF YOUR CURRENT CONNECTION. IN INFRASTRUCTURE MODE, WIRELESS DEVICES COMMUNICATE TO A WIRED LAN VIA ACCESS POINTS. NOTE WIRELESS SYSTEMS WORK IN...
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.... 19 Remove (button) Click to add a profile. Apply (button) Click to view properties for the selected profile. When in the Network screen, the TEW-429UB attempts to connect to the network at the top of the list or to a wireless Wi-Fi network. (The keyword "ANY" means any available network.) IP Address Shows the IP address. Properties (button) Click to apply changes after modifying settings. SSID Shows the...
.... 19 Remove (button) Click to add a profile. Apply (button) Click to view properties for the selected profile. When in the Network screen, the TEW-429UB attempts to connect to the network at the top of the list or to a wireless Wi-Fi network. (The keyword "ANY" means any available network.) IP Address Shows the IP address. Properties (button) Click to apply changes after modifying settings. SSID Shows the...
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Click the Use Static WEP checkbox. 24 In the Properties window, click WLAN Security. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WEP. 3. 1.
Click the Use Static WEP checkbox. 24 In the Properties window, click WLAN Security. 2. Click the drop-down arrow at Security Mode and choose WEP. 3. 1.
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...). 25 WEP Method Authentication Make Key using hexadecimal characters (10 characters for 64-bit, 26 characters for 128-bit) Generate your own WEP Key using PassPhrase Manual Input (ASCII) Manual Input (HEX) Select the encryption to generate your WEP key on your access point: 64, 128, or 256-bit. The encryption level must match the encryption level used a PassPhrase to match your access point. Use this feature when you type in any...
...). 25 WEP Method Authentication Make Key using hexadecimal characters (10 characters for 64-bit, 26 characters for 128-bit) Generate your own WEP Key using PassPhrase Manual Input (ASCII) Manual Input (HEX) Select the encryption to generate your WEP key on your access point: 64, 128, or 256-bit. The encryption level must match the encryption level used a PassPhrase to match your access point. Use this feature when you type in any...
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... access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. By using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). It uses an encryption algorithm and one BSS to computer without the use of user authentication. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to support multiple types of a base station (access point). Two or more encryption keys. E AP AUTHENTICATION EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on the signal strength, network utilization among other . C HANNEL A radio...
... access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. By using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). It uses an encryption algorithm and one BSS to computer without the use of user authentication. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to support multiple types of a base station (access point). Two or more encryption keys. E AP AUTHENTICATION EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on the signal strength, network utilization among other . C HANNEL A radio...
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... same SSID to a WLAN. SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11 i security specification draft. Both the wireless stations and the access points must have an external RADIUS server, use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption. WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 (future upgrade) is a unique name shared among all data packets transmitted between WPA and WEP are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server. Key...
... same SSID to a WLAN. SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11 i security specification draft. Both the wireless stations and the access points must have an external RADIUS server, use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption. WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 (future upgrade) is a unique name shared among all data packets transmitted between WPA and WEP are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server. Key...
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... Setup.exe file that you downloaded. Click Start -> All Programs (Windows 2000 Programs) -> 802.11 Wireless Network Adapter -> Uninstall. 2. Reboot your computer. 1. Refer to the following to uninstall (remove) the Wireless Client Utility from your computer if prompted. Click Next in the Choose Destination Location screen. 4. UNINSTALLING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY Refer to the following to remove the driver and utility software. 3. When prompted, click Yes to upgrade...
... Setup.exe file that you downloaded. Click Start -> All Programs (Windows 2000 Programs) -> 802.11 Wireless Network Adapter -> Uninstall. 2. Reboot your computer. 1. Refer to the following to uninstall (remove) the Wireless Client Utility from your computer if prompted. Click Next in the Choose Destination Location screen. 4. UNINSTALLING THE WIRELESS CLIENT UTILITY Refer to the following to remove the driver and utility software. 3. When prompted, click Yes to upgrade...
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.../Router's security settings. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure you are on the Windows version). PROBLEMS WITH SECURITY SETTINGS "Disconnected" (meaning authentication failure) Shown in another AP using the Site Survey screen. Check for support. Relocate or reduce the radio interference. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the WHF-430/230 power switch is poor all the time from the status bar. Verify the status of the WHF-430/230 (Wireless 802.11 USB Network Adapter) under Network Adapter...
.../Router's security settings. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure you are on the Windows version). PROBLEMS WITH SECURITY SETTINGS "Disconnected" (meaning authentication failure) Shown in another AP using the Site Survey screen. Check for support. Relocate or reduce the radio interference. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the WHF-430/230 power switch is poor all the time from the status bar. Verify the status of the WHF-430/230 (Wireless 802.11 USB Network Adapter) under Network Adapter...