TRENDNET TEW822DRE AC1200 WiFi Range Extender User Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 2

Product Overview .................................................................................... 3

Features ........................................................................................................................... 3

Easy Setup.................................................................................................................. 3

AC1200 Dual Band ................................................................................................. 3

Extreme Coverage .................................................................................................. 3

Gigabit Port ............................................................................................................... 3

No Clutter ................................................................................................................... 3

Operating Modes ..................................................................................................... 3

Encrypted Wireless ................................................................................................ 3

Compatibility ............................................................................................................ 3

Targeted Beamforming ........................................................................................ 3

Package Contents ......................................................................................................... 4

Hardware Features .................................................................................. 5

Application Diagram ............................................................................... 7

Setting Up ......................................................................................................................... 8

WPS Connection ........................................................................................................... 8

Web Browser Configuration ................................................................................. 10

Access your Range Extender through the Web Browser ......... 13

System Management and Default Settings ...................................................... 13

Multi-Language ........................................................................................................... 13

Major Settings ............................................................................................................. 13

Main - Wizard ......................................................................................................... 13

Main - Network Settings .................................................................................... 14

Main - System ......................................................................................................... 14

Main - Time Settings ............................................................................................15

Wireless .........................................................................................................................16

Site Survey ...............................................................................................................16

Status ..............................................................................................................................17

System Information .............................................................................................17

Local Logs.................................................................................................................17

Statistics ....................................................................................................................18

Wireless Client List ..............................................................................................18

Tools ................................................................................................................................19

Upload Firmware ..................................................................................................19

Backup Settings .....................................................................................................19

Ping Test ...................................................................................................................20

Email Notification .................................................................................................20

Remote Logging .....................................................................................................21

LED Control .............................................................................................................21

Logout ........................................................................................................................22

Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 23

Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 24

Regulations .............................................................................................. 26

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ...................26

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ..............................................................26

Industry Canada .........................................................................................................27

Caution: .....................................................................................................................27

Avertissement: .......................................................................................................27

Radiation Exposure Statement: ......................................................................27

Limited Warranty .................................................................................. 28

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Product Overview

TEW-822DRE

Features

TRENDnet's AC1200 WiFi Range Extender, model TEW-822DRE, offers

extreme wireless coverage to eliminate existing wireless network dead

spots. Setup takes minutes with no drivers to install and it stays out of the

way by plugging directly into an outlet. Connect to either an existing WiFi

N or WiFi AC router and extend concurrent WiFi N and AC networks into

an area with low or no wireless.

Easy Setup

Quick intuitive setup connects to either a WiFi AC or WiFi N network and

adopts existing WiFi settings

AC1200 Dual Band

Broadcasts concurrent high speed 867 Mbps WiFi AC + 300 Mbps WiFi N

networks

Extreme Coverage

Adjustable external antennas, high power amplifiers, and multiple

antenna technology produces extreme wireless coverage

Gigabit Port

Gigabit port extends a high performance connection to a wired device

No Clutter

The extender plugs directly into an outlet

Operating Modes

External switch toggles between Extender (connects to a WiFi network)

and Access Point (connects to a wired network) modes

Encrypted Wireless

Supports the latest encryption standards

Compatibility

Compatible with legacy wireless devices

Targeted Beamforming

Increased real-time performance by directing stronger wireless signals

to a device’s specific location

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*Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical

specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on

interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions.

Package Contents

TEW-822DRE package includes:

• TEW-822DRE

• Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM (User’s Guide)

If any package content is missing or damaged, please contact the retail store, online

retailer, or reseller/distributor from which the product was purchased.

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Hardware Features

Network Port

Connect a network cable (Ethernet cable) to

your network when operating in AP (Access

Point) mode.

Operation

Mode Switch

Switch the Operation Mode Switch to Off to

turn off the wireless. Position the switch to

Extender to operate TEW-822DRE in range

extender mode. Position the switch to AP to

work in access point mode.

WPS

(Wi-Fi Protected

Setup)

Button + LED

Indicator

Push and release the WPS button to activate

WPS copying wireless settings from your

router. The LED indicator will start blinking

when WPS pairing is activated.

Reset Button

Resets your repeater. Push and hold this

button for 5 seconds with a pin or paper clip

to reset configuration to factory default.

Power Plug

Release Button

To exchange different style of power plug.

(This package comes with only one power

plug.)

Operating Mode

Switch

Network Port

WPS Button

LED Indicator

Adjustable

Antenna

Power Plug

Release Button

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LED Indicators

Power

The indicator is solid blue when your range

extender is powered on. When this light is

off, there is no power to your range extender.

The light will also blink when WPS is

activated. The light will stop blinking and

remain solid blue automatically once WPS

process is completed.

Network

Connect a network cable (Ethernet cable) to

your computer for manual configuration.

Wireless

The Wireless LED shows the wireless

connection between Range Extender and

your wireless router. When it lights with

solid blue, the Range Extender established a

good wireless connection with your router.

When it blinks, it means there are data

running through the wireless connection.

Red Lights: When wireless connection is

weak, the Wireless LED is in red. The Range

Extender can still extend the weak wireless

signal in lower speed. It is recommend to

relocate your wireless router or Range

Extender once there’s a chance.

Off: The Wireless LED will be turned off if

there’s no wireless connection to your

wireless router at all.

Power

Wireless

Network

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Application Diagram

TEW-822DRE is a dual band

802.11ac range extender which

can extend your wireless router’s

range or coverage. Furthermore,

it can extend to both 2.4 GHz and

5 GHz bands to the clients. If your

router works only on 2.4 GHz or

5G Hz, you can simply extend it to

be a dual band network. simply

plug the TEW-822DRE at a

location in between your wireless

router and your computer or

mobile device to eliminate the

dead spot of connection.

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Setting Up

There are two ways of setup: by pushing Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

button or web browser configuration.

WPS Connection

1. Plug in the TEW-822DRE to a power outlet nearby your wireless

router and switch the operation switch to Extender.

The power LED indicator will start blinking in blue, it means the system

is booting up. When the LED blinking in amber, the TEW-822DRE is ready

for setup.

2. Press and release the WPS button on the repeater. The LED will

blinking in green, which means the TEW-822DRE has begun WPS

pairing.

3. Press and hold the WPS button on the router for 5 seconds to start

WPS pairing.

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4. The LED will change to solid blue once the WPS connection is

established.

5. (Optional) Relocate the TEW-822DRE and plug at a location between

wireless router and your computer.

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Web Browser Configuration

1. Plug in the TEW-822DRE to a power outlet nearby your wireless

router and computer, then switch the device on.

The LED indicator will start blinking in red, which means the system is

booting up. When the LED blinking in amber, the TEW-822DRE is ready

for setup.

2. Open your computer’s wireless network settings and search available

wireless networks for TRENDnet737. No security password is

required. The wireless encryption security will be setup in following

steps.

Or,

Connect a network cable (not included in the package) from your

computer to the TEW-822DRE’s network port.

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3. Open the web browser and type http://tew-822dre or

http://192.168.10.100 to access the administration page. (See

trouble shooting page if you cannot access the administration page.)

Enter administrator login information. (The default user name is admin

and the password is admin.)

4. Change your administrator password from the factory default setting.

Click Apply to continue.

5. Choose manual setting to search and select your wireless router

manually.

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6. Select the wireless router or access point you want to connect with

and then click Connect.

7. Enter the WiFi key and then click Next.

8. click Next.

9. TEW-822DRE will reboot to apply the change. The LED will cycle

through flashing red, flashing amber, and then turn to solid green once

the connection is established.

10. (Optional) Relocate the TEW-822DRE and plug at a location between

wireless router and your computer.

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Access your Range Extender through the

Web Browser

System Management and Default Settings

The TEW-822DRE has following settings:

User name:

admin

Password:

admin

Multi-Language

Select your preferred language in the TEW-822DRE login page.

Major Settings

Main - Wizard

Run the setup wizard again

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Main - Network Settings

Main - System

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Main - Time Settings

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Wireless

Site Survey

Search wireless sites.

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Status

System Information

System reference information.

Local Logs

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Statistics

Wireless Client List

List all the wireless clients.

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Tools

Upload Firmware

Click Upload Firmware on the menu to list associated wireless clients.

TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that might add

features or fix problems associated with your TRENDnet model and

version. To find out if there is a firmware upgrade available for your

device, please check your TRENDnet model and version using the link.

http://www.trendnet.com/downloads/

1. If a firmware upgrade is available, download the firmware to your

Computer.

2. Unzip the file to a folder on your computer.

3. Log into the repeater (default http://tew-822dre)

4. Click on Administrator and then Upload Firmware.

5. Click Browse … and navigate to the folder on your computer in

which the unzipped firmware file (.bin) is.

6. Located and select it the firmware file.

7. Click Upload.

Backup Settings

Save Configuration

Settings

Click Save to export settings to your

computer.

Restore

Configuration

Settings

To restore settings previously saved on

your computer, click Browse… to select a

configuration file and then click Load to

import the previous settings.

Restore Factory

Default Settings

Click Restore to restore settings to factory

defaults.

System Reboot

Click Restart to reboot your TEW-

822DRE.

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Ping Test

Ping test tool.

Email Notification

Email notification setups.

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Remote Logging

Remote Syslog.

LED Control

Control LED indicators.

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Logout

Logout from the system.

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Technical Specifications

Wireless

Modulation:

BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM with

OFDM

Antenna:

External antenna

Frequency:

 FCC: 2.412 - 2.462 GHz, 5.180 - 5.240 GHz, 5.745 -

5.825 GHz

 ETSI: 2.412 - 2.472 GHz, 5.180 - 5.580 GHz, 5.660

- 5.700 GHz

Wireless

Channels:

 FCC: 1 -11, 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165

 ETSI: 1 – 13, 36, 40, 44, 48, (52, 56, 60, 64, 100,

104, 108, 112, 116, 132, 136, 140)

Due to regulatory requirements, the wireless channels specified

cannot be statically assigned, but will be available within the

available wireless channels when set to auto.

Data Rate:

 802.11ac: up to 867 Mbps (Auto Fallback)

 802.11a: up to 54 Mbps

 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps (Auto Fallback)

 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps

 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps

Output

Power:

 802.11a: FCC: 22 dBm (typical), CE: 20 dBm

(typical) @ 54 Mbps

 802.11b: FCC: 20 dBm (typical), CE: 20 dBm

(typical) @ 11 Mbps

 802.11g: FCC: 27 dBm (typical), CE: 20 dBm

(typical) @ 54 Mbps

 802.11n: FCC: 27 dBm (typical), CE: 20 dBm

(typical) @ 300 Mbps

 802.11ac: FCC: 26 dBm (typical), CE: 20 dBm

(typical) @ 867 Mbps

Receiving

Sensitivity:

 802.11a: -65 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

 802.11b: -83 dBm (typical) @ 11 Mbps

 802.11g: -65 dBm (typical) @ 54 Mbps

 802.11n: -61 dBm (typical) @ 300 Mbps

 802.11ac: -51 dBm (typical) @ 867 Mbps

Encryption:

64/128-bit WEP, WPA / WPA2-PSK

*Maximum wireless signal rates are referenced from IEEE 802.11 theoretical

specifications. Actual data throughput and coverage will vary depending on

interference, network traffic, building materials and other conditions.

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Troubleshooting

Situation: I typed http://tew-822dre but I am not able to access the unit.

What should I do?

Solution:

The host name resolution is good for most systems, including Windows,

OS X, and iOS. Please enter the IP address (default: 192.168.10.100) if you

experience difficulty in accessing the range extender.

Proceed following steps for correct name resolution.

1. Turn the TEW-822DRE’s operating mode switch to Extender or

AP.

2. Reset the device to factory default settings by pushing the reset

button for 5 seconds.

3. Make sure you have a good wireless connection to the default SSID:

TRENDnet822_5GHz_xxxx, TRENDnet822_2.4GHz_xxxx, or

connect to the TEW-822DRE using a network cable. The default

wireless password is printed on the device label on same side of

the power plug.

4. Make sure your laptop/PC is not joined to any network domain.

5. Open a browser and type http://tew-822dre (You must enter the

leading http:// to resolve the text as a host name)

Situation: How do I reset the device to factory default?

Solution:

1. Use a pin such as a staple to press and hold the reset button at the

bottom of the TEW-822DRE for 5 seconds.

2. You can also reset from the management page.

Situation: I entered http://192.168.10.100 but I am not able to access

the unit. What should I do?

Solution:

1. Turn the TEW-822DRE’s operating mode switch to Extender or

AP.

2. Reset the device to factory default settings by pushing the reset

button for 5 seconds.

3. Make sure you have a good wireless connection to the default SSID:

TRENDnet822_5GHz_xxxx, TRENDnet822_2.4GHz_xxxx, or

connect to the TEW-822DRE using a network cable. The default

wireless password is printed on the device label on same side of

the power plug.

4. Make sure your computer has no other network connections. For

example, if you access TEW-822DRE through wireless, disconnect

your Ethernet cable.

5. Open a browser and enter http://192.168.10.100

Situation: How do I make sure my unit is connected to a router or an AP?

Solution:

The LED will turn solid blue when the TEW-822DRE is successfully

connected to a router or an AP.

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Situation: How can I access the TEW-822DRE once it is setup?

Solution:

You can use its host name (http://tew-822dre) or IP address to access the

TEW-822DRE. After repeater setup, the TEW-822DRE will get an IP

address from your router (DHCP). Check the DHCP client list on your

router if you want to access the TEW-822DRE with its IP address.

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Regulations

Federal Communication Commission Interference

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and

operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency

bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the

factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not

accessible by the end user.

Operation of this device is restricted to indoor use only.

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Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS

standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation

of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables

aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux

deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de

brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage

radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en

compromettre le fonctionnement.

Caution:

the device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor

use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile

satellite systems;

Avertissement:

les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande de 5150 à 5250MHz sont

réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur afin de réduire les

risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles

utilisant les mêmes canaux;

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and

operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements

IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être

installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source

de rayonnement et votre corps

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Limited Warranty

TRENDnet warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship,

under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of

purchase.

 TEW-822DRE – 3 Years Warranty

If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period,

TRENDnet shall reserve the right, at its expense, to repair or replace the defective

product or part and deliver an equivalent product or part to the customer. The

repair/replacement unit’s warranty continues from the original date of purchase.

All products that are replaced become the property of TRENDnet. Replacement

products may be new or reconditioned. TRENDnet does not issue refunds or

credit. Please contact the point-of purchase for their return policies.

TRENDnet shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or

memory data of customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any

products returned to TRENDnet pursuant to any warranty.

There are no user serviceable parts inside the product. Do not remove or attempt

to service the product by any unauthorized service center. This warranty is

voided if (i) the product has been modified or repaired by any unauthorized

service center, (ii) the product was subject to accident, abuse, or improper use

(iii) the product was subject to conditions more severe than those specified in the

manual.

Warranty service may be obtained by contacting TRENDnet within the applicable

warranty period and providing a copy of the dated proof of the purchase. Upon

proper submission of required documentation a Return Material Authorization

(RMA) number will be issued. An RMA number is required in order to initiate

warranty service support for all TRENDnet products. Products that are sent to

TRENDnet for RMA service must have the RMA number marked on the outside of

return packages and sent to TRENDnet prepaid, insured and packaged

appropriately for safe shipment. Customers shipping from outside of the USA and

Canada are responsible for return shipping fees. Customers shipping from

outside of the USA are responsible for custom charges, including but not limited

to, duty, tax, and other fees.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF THE TRENDNET PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE

AS WARRANTED ABOVE, THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE, AT

TRENDNET’S OPTION, REPAIR OR REPLACE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES

AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW,

STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

TRENDNET NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO

ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,

INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF TRENDNET’S PRODUCTS.

TRENDNET SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING

AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT

DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S

MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED

ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR OR MODIFY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE

OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER

HAZARD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW

TRENDNET ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY,

WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES

OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS

OF INFORMATION OR DATE, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR

IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE,

PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND

OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDNET’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF

LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED

HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state

of California.

Some TRENDnet products include software code written by third party

developers. These codes are subject to the GNU General Public License (“GPL”) or

GNU Lesser General Public License (“LGPL”).

Go to http://www.trendnet.com/gpl or http://www.trendnet.com Download

section and look for the desired TRENDnet product to access to the GPL Code or

LGPL Code. These codes are distributed WITHOUT WARRANTY and are subject

to the copyrights of the developers. TRENDnet does not provide technical

support for these codes. Please go to http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.txt or

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.txt for specific terms of each license.

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