English version LW055 Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 54 Mbps Front view Status Off LAN1x t/m 4x On Blinking Off WAN On The router is connected to the internet modem Meaning No device is connected to this port A computer or other network device is connected to this port Data traffic is exchanged between the router and the connected device The router is not or not correctly connected to the internet modem Rear view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power connector for connecting the power adaptor. WAN port for connecting a modem by means of a RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable. AN ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 for connecting computers by means of an RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable. Antenna Reset button to return to the factory settings English version Connecting the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 54 Mbps 1. Connect the power adaptor (included) to the rear of the router and the mains socket. The light next to "Power" is lit. In the event the LED is not lit, check the connections of the power adaptor to the router and the mains socket. 2. Switch on the computer and connect it to the rear of the modem using a network cable (RJ-45 UTP). You can select any of the ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. The corresponding light at the front will be lit. In the event the light fails to light up, check whether the network cable is properly connected to the computer and the router. 3. Switch on the modem* again. Note: Here we do not refer to the Sweex router. Connect the modem to the rear of the router using a network cable (RJ-45 UTP). Do this via the WAN port The WAN light at the front of the router will light up. In the event the light fails to light up, check whether the network cable is properly connected to the router and the modem. *In order to use the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 54 Mbps you need an active Internet connection, which is established through a modem. This modem is usually supplied by the provider. Configuring the computer to connect to the router Windows XP In the bottom left of your screen, go to "Start" Then go to "Network and Internet Connections". Open "Network Connections". Or, if the Windows classic style is used: "Start" "Settings" "Network Connections". Right-click "LAN Connection" or "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". The following screen appears: "Control Panel" English version Under the tab "General" select TCP/IP and click "Properties". Select the options "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically". Confirm the settings by clicking "OK". The network settings for Windows XP have now been configured correctly. The correct settings for the Internet browser will be discussed later in this manual. Windows 2000 In the bottom left of your screen, go to "Start" "Control Panel". Then go to "Network and Internet Connections". Open "Network Connections". Or, if the Windows classic style is used: "Start" "Settings" "Network Connections". Right-click "LAN Connection" or "Wireless Network Connection" and select "Properties". The following screen appears: English version Now select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties". Select the options "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically". Click "OK" twice. The network settings for Windows 2000 have now been configured correctly. The correct settings for the Internet browser will be discussed later in this manual. Windows 98SE Go to "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel" and click "Network". Select the line "TCP/IP " which corresponds to your (wireless) network card and click "Properties". English version Under the tab "IP Address", select the option "Obtain an IP address automatically". Under the tab "Gateway", the list of "Installed gateways" must be empty. If so required, select each gateway and click "Remove". Under the tab "DNS Configuration", select the option "Disable DNS". Click "OK" twice. English version The network settings for Windows 98SE have now been configured correctly. Now continue with the correct settings for the Internet browser below. Internet browser settings for Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP 1. In order to access the router, the browser settings must be correct. This is easy to check by starting up Internet Explorer and selecting "Tools" from the menu bar and then selecting the option "Internet Options". 2. In this window, go to "Connections" and select "Never dial a connection" or remove all connections listed in the field above. 3. At the bottom, click "LAN Settings", remove all ticks and click "OK". 4. Restart the browser to activate the settings. Setting the wireless network How does it work? In order to create a wireless network, you need a wireless router, wireless modem or access point. The wireless router, modem or access point transmits the wireless network. The name of this network, also referred to as SSID, depends on your wireless router, modem or access point and often differs per model or brand. You can often determine the name yourself and thus recognise your own wireless network. Protection You could compare a wireless network to radio signals. However, the range of a wireless network at home is not as big. Your home wireless network often has a range of 20 to 30 metres. This means that neighbours and passers-by too can make use of your network. As a result they can get away with surfing on your Internet connection, and they may gain access to your shared folders and files on your network. That is why it is recommended to secure your wireless network. This protection is set up on the device transmitting the network. In most cases that is the wireless router, modem or access point. By adding a WEP or WPA protection code, you secure the network. This code is also referred to as the network key. Enter this code on each computer that wants to connect to that secured network. You can only be part of that network if you enter this code. If you did not enter the network key into the router or modem yourself, ask the installer, manufacturer, supplier or provider for this code. Connecting the computer to the wireless network In the bottom left of your screen, go to "Start" "Control Panel". Then go to "Network and Internet Connections". Open "Network Connections". Or, if the Windows classic style is used: "Start" "Settings" "Network Connections". Right-click "LAN Connection" or "Wireless Network Connection" and select "View Available Wireless Networks". English version Always click "Refresh network list" top left in this window first, to obtain the most recent listing. Select the name (also referred to as SSID) "Sweex LW055" by clicking it once. Now click "Connect". If it has successfully connected to the wireless network, the notification "Connected" appears after a couple of seconds. You now have an active wireless network. If you receive a notification saying the wireless connection cannot be configured because it is managed by another programme, disable this software and start again. We recommend securing the wireless part of the router. How to do this is described further down in this manual. Once secured, the network will show as "Sweex LW055" with a message below detailing "Security-enabled wireless network". When connecting to this secured network, you will be prompted for the "Network key". If the network key you have entered is incorrect, a notification saying "Limited or no network connection" appears after a couple of seconds. Your wireless connection is not satisfactory. Re-connect to the wireless network and check the network key. If you change something in the wireless settings of the router causing you to lose the wireless connection, then complete these steps again. Accessing the router (Login) Open your web browser. In this example we use "Internet Explorer". The default router IP address is: 192.168.55.1 An IP address is a unique number required by each network device, including a computer or router, in order to be active within that network. Without an IP address you are unable to make connections within a network. Type the router IP address in the browser address bar. You can now access the router. The router login screen appears. Fill out the login name and the corresponding password. The standard login is sweex and the corresponding password is mysweex. If this login screen fails to appear, recheck the settings of your Internet browser as described above. Also check the IP address of your computer. In this IP address, only the digits after the last dot may deviate from the IP address of the router (e.g.: 192.168.55.xxx). 10 English version Where to find the IP address of the computer? Win2000/WinXP: Click "Start" - "Run" - Type cmd - press "Enter". In the black window, type ipconfig - press "Enter" and your IP address is displayed. Win98/Me: Click "Start" - "Run" -Type winipcfg - press "Enter". In the window, select your network adaptor. (Usually NOT the ppp adaptor) and your IP address is displayed. Once logged in, the status screen of the router appears. This screen displays the current Internet connection and a variety of system information. Setting the Internet Provider (ISP) Prior to setting the provider, make sure that the Internet connection is active without the Sweex Breedband Router. If the modem without the router does not have an Internet connection, setting the router would be pointless. After all, the modem establishes the Internet connection and the Sweex Breedband Router forwards this existing Internet connection to one or more computers in your network. A total of 6 different settings are possible. We have listed these together with instructions on how to enter these. In order to find out which settings correspond to your provider, you can consult the list with providers further down in this manual. The list consists of providers and corresponding subscriptions. The applicable settings are listed for each subscription form. In the event that your subscription is not listed, consult your Internet provider for the router settings which correspond to your subscription. These settings need to be configured in your router only once. Regardless of the number of computers you connect to the router, the following settings only need to be done on one computer. That is because the settings are not stored on the computer, but on the router. 11 English version Setting 1 DHCP without hostname 1. Left in the column, click "WAN Setup". 2. Under "WAN Setup" select "Dynamic IP User". This setting is for providers who use a DHCP connection. 3. Click "Apply" to save the settings. 4. Wait 15 seconds and click "Save" in the top right corner. Confirm the message by clicking "OK". In order to check whether the Internet connection has been set up successfully, go to the status screen by clicking "Status" left in the column. The "WAN Status" section will display your "WAN IP address". This must not be 0.0.0.0. It can sometimes take up to 1 minute for this IP address to appear. You have now completed the configuration and are ready to surf the Internet. If after 1 minute your IP address continues to show as 0.0.0.0, check your settings again and complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch off the router and the modem. Disconnect the network cable between the router and the modem at the "WAN" port. Switch on the router and wait until it is fully started up. Switch on the modem and wait until it is fully started up and until all the correct lights are lit. Reconnect the network cable between the modem and the router via the "WAN" port of the router. Connect the router via 192.168.55.1 and check your Internet connection in the status screen. 12 English version Setting 2 DHCP with hostname Important: when configuring the router, always use the computer with which you were connected to the Internet prior to connecting the router. 1. Left in the column, click "WAN Setup". 2. Under "WAN Setup" select "Dynamic IP User". This setting is for providers who use a DHCP connection. 3. Under "Hostname" enter the hostname you received from your provider. 4. In order to enter the MAC address of your computer into the router, click "Clone MAC". 5. Click "Apply" to save the settings. 6. Wait 15 seconds and click "Save" in the top right corner. Confirm the message by clicking "OK". In order to check whether the Internet connection has been set up successfully, go to the status screen by clicking "Status" left in the column. The "WAN" section will display your Internet IP address. It can sometimes take up to 1 minute for this IP address to appear. You have now completed the configuration and are ready to surf the Internet. If after 1 minute your IP address continues to show as 0.0.0.0, check your settings again and complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Switch off the router and the modem. Disconnect the network cable between the router and the modem at the "WAN" port. Switch on the router and wait until it is fully started up. Switch on the modem ...