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There are 18 questions found in this category:
- I am not getting that many bars on my wireless signal, what can I do to improve the wireless signal?When using the TEW-638APB from time to time you may experience issues with wireless signal loss or no signal, this is due to environmental conditions in and out of any structure or objects in the way. Since wireless is based on line of sight. The wireless signals do not pass through objects, walls o...
- When using wireless mode 802.11 b/g/n, will my wireless network speed slow down or maintain the correct speed for each wireless mode separately? The TEW-638APB will continue to maintain wireless connection speeds to all three wireless modes used at the same time. All wireless clients will keep their wireless connection speed and not have any interfere in throughput from other wireless clients at slower wireless speeds....
- Can I connect the TEW-638APB to a network Switch or Hub to allow wireless access?Yes, the TEW-638APB can be connected to a network Switch, Hub or Router to allow wireless access.
- Can I use my older wireless g network adapter with the TEW-638APB? Yes, wireless adapters support 802.11b/g, it should work without any issue. For 3rd party manufactures (Note: Please refer to 3rd party manufacture for correct setup of any non-TRENDnet wireless device(s))....
- Does the TEW-638APB require any software or Utility program to be installed in order to setup the TEW-638APB?No software or utility is required to allow this product to work. However it is recommended that you run the Install Wizard that is supplied with your product purchase. The Install Wizard is a program that helps you configure the TEW-638APB for use; no software is installed on your computer. (Note: ...
- Will the TEW-638APB speed up my Internet access?No, your Internet Service Provider controls your Internet speed.
- How many wireless client connections can I create with the TEW-638APB?In theory, TEW-638APB supports unlimited number of wireless clients a Local Area Network (LAN) allows. However, due to bandwidth considerations, we recommend 10 or less wireless clients attaches to a single TEW-638APB. Additional TEW-638APBs are highly recommended for accommodating more wireless wor...
- If I connect two TEW-638APBs together to join two separate local area networks, can I still have wireless clients access either of the TEW-638APBs?No, in this mode the TEW-638APB is dedicated to making a Point to Point connection with another TEW-638APB. You can add an additional TEW-638APB as a standard Access Point to allow wireless clients access to the network....
- If I use the TEW-638APB in Client Mode, can I connect it to my Ethernet enabled printer and make it wireless?Yes, this feature of the TEW-638APB will allow you to connect any Ethernet enabled device to the TEW-638APB and allow wireless networking....
- Can I use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) with the TEW-638APB?The TEW-638APB does support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). WPS allows you to enable encryption on a wireless network by pushing a hardware button or activating software on the wireless client. ...
- TEW-638APB has an option for Multiple SSIDs, why would I need to use more than one SSID?The TEW-672GR allows you to create up to three additional virtual SSIDs (Wireless Network Names) to connect with. Multiple Service Set Identifiers (SSID) allow the ability to create virtual wireless networks while only using one wireless Router/Access Point device as the main connecting point. Creat...
- What kind of wireless security does the TEW-638APB support?The TEW-672GR supports the following security features for wireless networks. WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, Wireless MAC filtering, and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)....
- Can I use the TEW-638APB to connect with gaming consoles?The TEW-638APB will work with any gaming console that has an Ethernet port and supports the TCP/IP protocol....
- Does the TEW-638APB support Wireless Distribution System (WDS)?Yes, the TEW-638APB supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with other WDS enable devices.
- What is the purpose for the AP-Client mode in the TEW-638APB?This feature gives the TEW-638APB the ability to allow any Ethernet enable device to become wirelessly enabled by connecting the TEW-638APB to the Ethernet port of the wireless device....
- Does the TEW-638APB have removable antennas?Yes, the TEW-638APB has removable antennas.
- What is the difference between the TEW-637AP and the TEW-638APB?Both TEW-637AP and TEW-638APB are IEEE 802.11n draft wireless access points. Major differences between TEW-637AP and TEW-638APB are listed in the chart below. Modes TEW-637AP TEW-638APB Access Point Yes Yes AP Client No Yes Wireless Bridge (Point-to-Point) ...
- When using WDS links, am I still able to use 802.11n mode? Yes, the TEW-638APB will maintain 802.11n mode with WDS links.