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RO003/RO003UK Sweex Broadband Router
Important! The Setup Wizard is located on the Sweex CD-ROM. This installation procedure will show you step by step how to setup the router.
If your provider can not be configured with the Setup Wizard, contact your provider for the correct settings and enter them manually.
Introduction
• Do not expose the Sweex Broadband Router to extreme temperatures. Do not place the product in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements.
• Do not use the Sweex Broadband Router in extremely dusty or moist surroundings.
• Protect the product against powerful shocks or jolts - they may damage the internal electronics.
• Never attempt to open the product yourself - it will cause the warranty to lapse.
Front view
LAN1x t/m 4x
WAN
Status Meaning
Off No device is connected to this port
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
On The router is connected to the internet modem
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Rear view
1 2 3 4 WAN RESET AC 9V
1. LAN ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 for connecting computers by means of an RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable.
2. WAN port for connecting a modem by means of a RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable.
3. Reset button to return to the factory settings.
4. Power connector for connecting the power adaptor.
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Connecting the Sweex Broadband Router
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 Broadband Router you need an active Internet connection, which is established through a modem. This modem is usually supplied
by the provider.
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Configuring the computer to connect to the router
Windows Vista
In the bottom left of your screen, go to “Start” (Start) “Control Panel” (Control Panel).
Click on “View network status and tasks” (View network status and tasks).
Left in the column, click on “Manage network connections” (Manage network connections).
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Right-click “LAN Connection” (LAN Connection) or “Wireless Network connection” (Wireless Network connection) and select “Properties” (Properties). The
following screen appears:
Now select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties” (Properties).
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Select the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” (Obtain an IP address automatically) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” (Obtain DNS
server address automatically).
Confirm the settings by clicking “OK”. The network settings have now been configured correctly for Vista. The correct settings for the Internet browser will be
discussed later in this manual.
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”
Right-click “LAN Connection” or “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”. The following screen appears:
“Settings” “Network Connections”.
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.
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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”
Right-click “LAN Connection” or “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”. The following screen appears:
“Settings” “Network Connections”.
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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.
Internet browser settings for Windows 2000, XP and Vista
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.
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