The Trendnet TEW-631BRP router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.
Other Trendnet TEW-631BRP Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - How to change the IP Address on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Trendnet TEW-631BRP User Manual
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Login Instructions
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - How to change the DNS settings on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Setup WiFi on the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Reset the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Information About the Trendnet TEW-631BRP Router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Screenshots
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP User Manual
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Login Instructions
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Setup WiFi on the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Information About the Trendnet TEW-631BRP Router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Screenshots
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Reset the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Reset the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - How to change the IP Address on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP User Manual
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Login Instructions
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - How to change the DNS settings on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Information About the Trendnet TEW-631BRP Router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Screenshots
WiFi Terms
Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.
Wireless Name
Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.
Wireless Password
An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.
Wireless Channel
Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.
Encryption
You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.
Login To The Trendnet TEW-631BRP
To get started configuring the Trendnet TEW-631BRP WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Trendnet TEW-631BRP, follow our Trendnet TEW-631BRP Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
We begin this wireless setup guide on the Device Information page of the TRENDnet TEW-631BRPv3 router. To start setting up your router, click the tab marked Basic on the side of the page, and then Wireless below that.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
This takes you to the page you see above. Let's begin configuring your router.
- SSID - this will be your network identification. Enter your desired network name into the box labeled Wireless Network Name. For more information, check out our Wireless Names Guide.
- Channel - make sure the box marked Enable Auto Channel Scan is unchecked, and then open the drop down list labeled Wireless Channel and select either 1, 6, or 11. Want to learn why this is important? See our guide.
- Security - open the drop down list marked Security Mode and select WPA Personal. Scroll down and open the drop down menu labeled WPA Mode and choose WPA2 Only. To learn more, check out our WEP vs. WPA Guide.
- Cipher Type - open this drop down menu and make sure AES is selected.
- Pre-Shared Key - this will be your network password. It can be whatever you like, but a strong pasword consists of 14-20 characters and no personal information. For more information, click this link.
- Save - make sure to click the Save Settings option at the top of the page or your changes will be lost.
Congratulations! That's all there is to it.
Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings
After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.
Other Trendnet TEW-631BRP Info
Don't forget about our other Trendnet TEW-631BRP info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - How to change the IP Address on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Trendnet TEW-631BRP User Manual
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Login Instructions
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - How to change the DNS settings on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Setup WiFi on the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Reset the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Information About the Trendnet TEW-631BRP Router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Screenshots
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP User Manual
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Login Instructions
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Setup WiFi on the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Information About the Trendnet TEW-631BRP Router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Screenshots
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v2 - Reset the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Reset the Trendnet TEW-631BRP
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - How to change the IP Address on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP User Manual
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Login Instructions
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - How to change the DNS settings on a Trendnet TEW-631BRP router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Information About the Trendnet TEW-631BRP Router
- Trendnet TEW-631BRP v3 - Trendnet TEW-631BRP Screenshots