Sweex LW150 Quick start guide

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LW150 Sweex Wireless 150N router

Introduction

Please notice! On the included CD-ROM you will find the Setup Wizard. This easy install

• Do not expose the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 150 Mbps to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in

direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements.

•

Do not use the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 150 Mbps in extremely moist or dusty surroundings.

• Protect the device against powerful shocks and falls – they may damage the internal electronics.

• Never attempt to open the device yourself, there are no serviceable parts inside. Opening the device will cause the

warranty to lapse.

Package contents

In this package you will find:

• Wireless Broadband Router 150 Mbps

• UTP network cable RJ-45

• CD with setup wizard and this manual

If you find that any of the package contents are missing, please return the package to the sales point where it was bought.

Terminology list

This manual will contain a number of technical terms. It is important to know what they mean

• Router: This is the product you have just bought. A router acts as a boundary between two

• UTP network cable RJ-45: From here on: network cable. A network cable is used for connecting

• ISP: Internet Service Provider, this is the company that supplies you your Internet connection.

procedure will show you how to setup the router step-by-step.

before you begin installing and configuring the router.

networks, WAN and LAN.

network devices such as computers, modems and routers. You may already have such a cable, the cable in the package contents is intended to connect the router to your modem.

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• Broadband modem: From here on: modem. Your modem is the device you already have or that has been

• LAN: LAN stands for “Local Area Network”, in the case of this router, the LAN consists of

• WAN: WAN stands for “Wide Area Network”, in most cases this means the Internet.

• Wireless security: By default, the router’s wireless network is not secured. This means that anyone in

supplied to you by your ISP that currently provides your internet connection. The two most common modem types are cable modems and ADSL modems, but other kinds of modems also exist.

the four yellow ports and the wireless network. With the router, all your computers will form a single LAN.

range (including your neighbours) can connect to the network and use your internet connection. Wireless security protects your network so that only authorised devices can gain access. Sweex recommends all users to secure their wireless network after installation using either the WPA or WPS methods explained further on in this manual.

Product description

Front

1. Power LED: This light indicates that the router receives power.

2. SYS LED: A constantly blinking SYS light indicates correct functioning of the router.

3. WPS LED: When this light blinks, it is possible to connect to the router with a WPS enabled

4. WLAN LED: This light indicates that the wireless network is active. A flickering light indicates

5. LAN Port 4 - 1 LED: This light indicates an active connection on the corresponding LAN port. A flickering

6. WAN Port LED: This light indicates an active connection on the WAN port. A flickering light indicates

device. For more information, see the “Securing your wireless network” chapter.

wireless activity.

light indicates network activity.

WAN activity.

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Back

1. AC power input: Connect the supplied power adapter to this input. If the adapter is lost it can be

2. WAN port: Connect the UTP network cable coming from your ISP modem to this port. Upon a

3. LAN port 1 - 4: You can connect an UTP network cable coming from a computer to this port. When

4. Reset button: You need an unfolded paperclip to press the reset button. For more information on

5. WPS button: This button activates WPS wireless security. For more information on WPS, see the

replaced by a similar model with 9 V AC output and 1 A current rating

successful WAN connection, the WAN light at the front of the router will light up. This is a prerequisite for internet access.

the computer is turned on the corresponding light at the front of the router will light up.

the reset procedure refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.

“Securing your wireless network” chapter

Installing the router

There are three ways of installing the router:

• The Setup Wizard program included on the CD

• The Simple setup described in this manual

• The Advanced setup also described in this manual.

The wizard and simple setup assume default settings and will work for most users. If you are an advanced user or if you know which setup method your ISP requires, you may proceed to the advanced setup immediately.

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Simple setup

Simple setup is done in 7 steps:

1. Disconnect the power to your modem. If one or more computers were connected to your modem using a network cable, disconnect them.

2. Use the included network cable to connect your modem to the blue WAN port of the router. Do not connect any computers yet!

3. Connect the power to your modem and wait until it’s lights indicate normal operation

4. Connect the power to the router, and wait 1 minute to give the router time to start up and configure itself. This is important!

5. If you have any computers or other devices that were already connected by UTP network cable, you can now connect these cables to the yellow LAN ports of the router

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6. Wait another minute. Your router is now installed! Wired computers now have internet access, for wireless computers

one additional step is required, follow the instructions below for the Windows version you have.

Connecting to a wireless network

• Windows XP: Right click on your wireless adapter’s icon at the bottom right of your screen and click “View

Available Wireless Networks”:

A window titled “Choose a wireless network” will appear. In this window, select the “Sweex LW150” entry, click the “Connect” button and follow the instructions on screen:

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• Windows Vista: Right click on the Network & Sharing Center icon in the bottom right of your screen, and click

“Connect to a network”:

A window titled “Connect to a network” will appear. In this window, select the “Sweex LW150” entry, click the “Connect” button and follow the instructions on screen:

Note: If you see a red cross near the network and the text: “The settings saved on this computer for the network do

not match the requirements of the network”, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.

Advanced setup

Advanced setup can be done when you know exactly which settings your ISP requires or when the simple setup fails.

There are 5 possible configurations. We have listed them with instructions on how to configure them. To know which setting matches the settings required by your ISP, look at the list of providers further on in this manual. The list is made out of ISP’s and their corresponding services. Behind each service is listed the required setting.

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Note: If any of the settings below do not work immediately, it is recommended to power down your modem, wait a

few minutes and then connect the power to your modem again.

Logging in to the router:

For advanced setup, it is required that you login to the router to manually configure it correctly for your internet connection. To log in to the router, start Internet Explorer, empty the address bar and enter: http://192.168.15.1/, then press Enter. The following window should appear:

Enter “sweex” as user name and “mysweex” as password, then click OK. If you are unable to login, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. The following screen should appear. Click next to start the advanced setup. If you see a different screen, click “Internet Configuration” in the menu on the left:

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You should see the Internet Configuration Wizard screen:

You can now proceed with the advanced setup using one of the configurations described further on.

Checking if the router is successfully connected to the internet

For configurations 1 – 4, it is possible to check if you have a working internet connection. After applying the configuration, the router will process the changes and take you to the “System Status” page. If this does not happen, you can click “System Status” in the menu on the left. The status page looks as follows:

When the router has successfully connected to the internet, it will display “Internet Connection: Connected”

Configuration 1: DHCP with MAC address clone

Certain ISP’s require a specific MAC address to be connected to their modem. If this is the case for your ISP, it is possible to clone the MAC address from your computer to the router’s WAN port, so that your ISP will accept the router on their network.

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Note: Cloning your MAC address must be done from the computer that was originally connected to your modem, and

this computer must be connected to your router by network cable. MAC address cloning normally does not work over wireless connections.

Click the “Dynamic IP / DHCP” button, you will see the following screen:

Click the “Clone MAC Address” button. You should see the MAC Address change. Then click the “Next” button and then “Apply”

Configuration 2: PPPoE

If your ISP requires the PPPoE connection type, click the “PPPoE” button. You will see the following screen:

Enter your account name (user name) that has been provided to you by your ISP in the “Account” field and the corresponding password in the “Password” field. Clone your MAC address only if this is required by your ISP.

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