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LW055 Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 54 Mbps
Front view
Status Meaning
Off No device is connected to this port
LAN1x t/m 4x On A computer or other network device is connected to this port
Blinking Data traffic is exchanged between the router and the connected device
Off The router is not or not correctly connected to the internet modem
WAN
On The router is connected to the internet modem
Rear view
1. Power connector for connecting the power adaptor.
2. WAN port for connecting a modem by means of a RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable.
3. AN ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 for connecting computers by means of an RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable.
4. Antenna
5. Reset button to return to the factory settings
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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” “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:
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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:
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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”.
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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.
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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”.
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