N300 Wireless Access Point
TEW-638APB (Version 2.0R)
- Extend your wireless network with Wireless Distribution System (WDS) technology
- Use Wireless Bridge Mode to wirelessly connect devices such as game consoles, printers and digital video recorders
- Advanced wireless encryption provides robust security
- Intuitive Windows-based setup wizard
DISCONTINUED PRODUCT
The TEW-638APB (Version 2.0R) has been discontinued. It has been replaced by the TEW-638APB (Version v3.0R). For a list of discontinued products, click here.Utility
Firmware
DO NOT upgrade firmware on any TRENDnet product using wireless connection. Firmware upgrade over wireless connection may damage the product. Please perform firmware upgrade with "wired" network connection only |
File name: FW_TEW-638APB_V2(1.2.7).zip
Date: April 2010
- Improved wireless connection stability when radio interference is present
- Removed Noise Level information from link status page
- Revised TEW-638APBv2 Wireless Bridge description
- Added DHCP Client Host Name support
- Updated encryption agent for “WPA enterprise with RADIUS server”
Filename: FW_TEW-638APB_V2(1.2.7).zip
SHA-1 Checksum: 9479C62854526CFA357B15204C8C77F4F79DB7E9
Date: 7/26/2017
File Size: 2.36 MB
Datasheet
Filename: EN_SPEC_TEW-638APB(V2.0R).pdf
Date: 7/26/2012
File Size: 1.35 MB
Filename: FR_SPEC_TEW-638APB(V2.0R).pdf
Date: 7/26/2012
File Size: 1.35 MB
Filename: GE_SPEC_TEW-638APB(V2.0R).pdf
Date: 7/26/2012
File Size: 1.34 MB
Filename: SP_SPEC_TEW-638APB(V2.0R).pdf
Date: 7/26/2012
File Size: 1.34 MB
Filename: RU_SPEC_TEW-638APB(V2.0R).pdf
Date: 5/16/2013
File Size: 1.38 MB
Filename: IT_SPEC_TEW-638APB(V2.0R).pdf
Date: 7/26/2012
File Size: 1.34 MB
Quick Installation Guide
Filename: EN_Web_TEW-638APB(V2).pdf
Date: 5/14/2009
File Size: 1.51 MB
Filename: FR_Web_TEW-638APB(V2).pdf
Date: 5/14/2009
File Size: 1.57 MB
Filename: GE_Web_TEW-638APB(V2).pdf
Date: 5/14/2009
File Size: 1.75 MB
Filename: PO_Web_TEW-638APB(V2).pdf
Date: 5/16/2013
File Size: 1.07 MB
Filename: SP_Web_TEW-638APB(V2).pdf
Date: 5/14/2009
File Size: 1.77 MB
Filename: RU_Web_TEW-638APB(V2).pdf
Date: 5/16/2013
File Size: 1.60 MB
Filename: EST_Web_TEW-638APB(V2).pdf
Date: 5/14/2009
File Size: 1.08 MB
User's Guide
Filename: UG_TEW-638APB(2.04).pdf
Date: 3/30/2011
File Size: 5.67 MB
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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...
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....
Yes, the TEW-638APB can be connected to a network Switch, Hub or Router to allow wireless access.
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))....
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: ...
No, your Internet Service Provider controls your Internet speed.
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...
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....
Yes, this feature of the TEW-638APB will allow you to connect any Ethernet enabled device to the TEW-638APB and allow wireless networking....
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. ...
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...
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)....
The TEW-638APB will work with any gaming console that has an Ethernet port and supports the TCP/IP protocol....
Yes, the TEW-638APB supports Wireless Distribution System (WDS) with other WDS enable devices.
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....
Yes, the TEW-638APB has removable antennas.
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)
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Yes, the TEW-638APB will maintain 802.11n mode with WDS links.
| Hardware | |
| Standards | IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 2.0 and 802.11e |
| Interface | 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX LAN port |
| LED Indicators | Power, LAN, WPS, and Wireless |
| Buttons | Reset button – restores factory default settings WPS button- enables WPS function |
| Power Supply | 12 V DC 0.5A external power adapter |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 120 x 26 x 88 mm (4.7 x 1.0 x 3.4 in.) |
| Weight | 145g (5.11oz) |
| Temperature | Operating: 0° ~ 40°C (32° ~ 104°F), Storage: -20°C ~ 60°C (-4° ~ 140° F) |
| Humidity | Operating: 5% ~ 90% Non-Condensing, Storage: 5% ~ 90% Non-Condensing |
| Wireless | |
| Module Technique | 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM 802.11b: CCK (11 and 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps) 802.11g: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK and 16/64-QAM sub-Carrier modulations |
| WDS | Enable/Disable Wireless Distribution System support |
Access Control | MAC Address Filter (Up to 64entries) |
| Antenna | 2 x 2dBi detachable antennas |
| Frequency | 2.412 - 2.462 GHz (North America) 2.412 - 2.472 GHz (Europe) |
| Media Access Protocol | IEEE 802.11 |
| Data Rate (Auto Fallback) | 802.11n Draft 2.0: up to 300Mbps 802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 9Mbps, 6 Mbps 802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1 Mbps |
| Output Power | 802.11n: 11dBm (typical)@ MCS15/ & HT40 802.11g: 15dBm (typical) @ 54Mbps 802.11b: 18dBm (typical) @ 11Mbps |
| Receiving Sensitivity | 802.11n: -68dBm (typical) @ MCS15/HT20, -66dBm (typical) @ MCSI15/HT40 802.11g: -72dBm (typical) @ 54Mbps 802.11b: -84dBm (typical) @ 11mpbs |
| Encryption | 64/127-bit WEP (HEX & ASCII), WPA/WPA2 Radius, WPA/WPA2-PSK Encryption |
| Channels | 1-11 (FCC), 1-13 (ETSI) |
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All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size, and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.
