TEW-657BRM
150Mbps Wireless N ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router

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0 USB-ports

The TRENDnet TEW-657BRM router has 300mbps WiFi, 4 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the TRENDnet 150Mbps Wireless N ADSL 2/2+ Modem Router.

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals

TEW-657BRM router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: n/a
RAM: 8 MiB + 16 MiB
Flash: 2 MiB + 4 MiB
Custom firmwares: None

Connectivity
WiFi: 300mbps (bgn)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: 4 x 100mbps ports
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for TRENDnet TEW-657BRM

If your TEW-657BRM router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your TRENDnet TEW-657BRM in the following way(s):

With the reset button

Have the unit plugged in and powered on
Press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds (use a sharp pencil or a paperclip)
Wait for the router to reboot

The 30-30-30 reset

If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for TRENDnet TEW-657BRM

If you have performed a reset of your TEW-657BRM device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.