TRENDnet TEW-831DR User Manual

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TRENDnet User’s Guide
TEW-831DR
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Using External USB Storage
Your router’s USB port can be used to share files through the network when a USB
storage device is connected on the back USB port. The router supports both FTP and
SAMBA (SMB) filing sharing protocols.
Note: For security purposes, the USB SMB and FTP settings on your router are disabled
by default. You will need to enable these settings in orders to allow access to your USB
storage devices.
Note: For security purposes, the default USB SMB and FTP admin password is configured
to the same predefined password used to log into your router management page.
File Sharing Server
iTunes Server
Advanced > USB > File Sharing Server
1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page”
on page 10).
2. Click on Advanced and click on USB, then click on File Sharing Server.
3. Check the Enable option to enable the iTunes server and click Apply. Commit your
changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard Changes in the left-hand menu, and
click Apply & Reboot.
4. Computers with the iTunes application installed will be able to discover and browse
the media found on the USB storage over the network.
DLNA Server
Advanced > USB > File Sharing Server
1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page”
on page 10).
2. Click on Advanced and click on USB, then click on File Sharing Server.
3. Check the Enable option to enable the DLNA server and click Apply. Commit your
changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard Changes in the left-hand menu, and
click Apply & Reboot.
4. All DLNA compliant client devices such PS3, mobile phone, etc. be able to easily
discover and access files on the USB storage through DLNA compliant protocols.
Samba Server
Advanced > USB > File Sharing Server
SMB (Samba) is a network protocol that allows you to access shared files through your
network. In order to share files, you will need to plug in a USB storage device on the USB
port on the back of the router.
1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page”
on page 10).
2. Click on Advanced and click on USB, then click on File Sharing Server.
3. Review the setting on Server Information section. Click Apply to save settings.
Commit your changes to the router by clicking on Apply/Discard Changes in the left-
hand menu, and click Apply & Reboot.

TRENDnet TEW-831DR Specifications

General

Product color	Black
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Quick installation guide	Yes
Certification	FCC, IC
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90 %
Output current	1 A
Output voltage	12 V
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power source type	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
DSL WAN	No
Modulation	16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, BPSK, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1200 Mbit/s
VPN support	FTP/TFTP/SIP/RTSP/IRC/H.323
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Receiver sensitivity	802.11a: -75 dBm @ 54Mbps 802.11b: -90 dBm @ 11Mbps 802.11g: -72 dBm @ 54Mbps 802.11n (2.4GHz): -72 dBm @ 300Mbps 802.11n (5GHz): -72 dBm @ 867Mbps 802.11ac: -61 dBm @ 867Mbps
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
Antennas quantity	4
Antenna gain level (max)	5 dBi
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	3

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	239 mm
Width	155 mm
Height	30 mm
Weight	228 g