TRENDnet TEW-734GR, User Manual

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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TEW-734GR
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Basic Router Setup
Creating a Home Network
What is a network?
A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A
home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet
access, which requires a router.
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a
printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch,
additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs,
game consoles, and web cameras.
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Modem – Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
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Router – Connects your wireless and wired network devices to each other and
to the modem.
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Switch – Allows you to connect several wired network devices to your home
network. Your router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you
have more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router,
you will need an additional switch to add more wired connections.
How to set up a home network
1. For a network that includes Internet access, you’ll need:
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Computers/devices with an Ethernet port (also called network port) or wireless
networking capabilities
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A modem and Internet service to your home, provided by your ISP (modem
typically supplied by your ISP)
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A router to connect your computers and devices and also connects to the
modem.
2. Make sure that your modem is working. Your ISP can help you set up your modem
and verify that it’s working correctly.
3. Set up your router. See “How to setup your router” below.
4. To connect additional wired computers or wired network devices to your network,
see “Connect additional wired devices to your network” on
page 11 .
5. To set up wireless networking on your router, see “Wireless Networking and Security”
on
page 12 .
How to setup your router
The easiest way and fastest way to follow the included Quick Installation Guide or
continue to the next section “Router Installation” on
page 6 , and complete the
remaining sections of “Router Installation”.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:
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http://www.trendnet.com/support
(documentation, downloads, FAQs, how to contact technical support)
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Internet service to your home, provided by an ISP (Internet Service Provider)
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Autorun CD (Quick Installation Guide)