TRENDnet TEW-431BRP User's Guide - Page 4

Introduction • Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the TEW-431BRP to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the TEW-431BRP. • Remote Management. The TEW-431BRP can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. • Network Diagnostics. You can use the TEW-431BRP to perform a Ping or DNS lookup. • UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con- figuration of the TEW-431BRP. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN. • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech- nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the TEW-431BRP. • Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources. • Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The TEW-431BRP incorporates protection against DoS attacks. Package Contents The following items should be included: • The TEW-431BRP Unit • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 3 TEW-431BRP User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) LED On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade. LAN LEDs For each port, there are 2 LEDs • Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • 100 • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT. • Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no active connection. WAN LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. Wireless LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use. Off - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data. 4