Topcom Wireless Kit 108MBPS User Manual
WIRELESS KIT 108Mbps
USER GUIDE
HANDLEIDING
MANUEL D’UTILISATEUR
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
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UK The features described in this manual are published with reservation to
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modifications.
NL De in deze handleiding beschreven mogelijkheden worden gepubliceerd
onder voorbehoud van wijzigingen.
FR Les possibilités décrites dans ce manuel sont publiées sous réserve de
modifications.
DE Die in dieser Bedienungsanleitung umschriebenen Möglichkeiten, werden
vorbehaltlich Änderungen publiziert.
This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
The Declaration of conformity can be found on :
http://www.topcom.net/support/cedeclarations.php
FOR USE IN:
BELGIUM, HOLLAND, GERMANY, SWEDEN,
DENMARK, NORWAY, FINLAND, SPAIN, ITALY,
PORTUGAL, GREECE, TURKEY
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1 The connection panel and LED's
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Antenna
• POWER : The power port is to connect the 5V DC power adapter.
–The power LED on the front panel will go ON when the power adapter is
connected.
• WAN : The WAN Ethernet port is to connect your ASDL/Cable modem.
–The WAN LED will go ON if the network Ethernet cable is properly connected.
• Ports 1- 4 : This is to connect up to 4 pc's or other network devices.
–The LAN LED's will indicate the connection status.
• Reset Button : To load default settings, press the reset button and hold it for 5 ~ 6
seconds. It will load the factory default settings for the device. Do not press the reset
button unless you want to clear the current settings.
•The STATUS LED and WLAN LED in the front panel will blink during normal operation.
4LAN Ports
WAN
Power Reset
2 Configuring the PC to connect to the wireless router
• The routers default IP address is : 192.168.1.1
• DHCP server is ON
By default, your (Wireless) network adapter in the computer will be configured as DHCPclient : Obtain an IP address automatically.
These settings should be verified :
• Click Start button, then select the Control Panel
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– Double-click the Network Connections Icon
– Click the right mouse key on your connected network adapter and select
Properties.
– Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Set the IP and DNS options as in screen above (DHCP client) :
• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Obtain DNS server address automatically
– Click OK to confirm.
Advanced users can manually configure the computers IP address, gateway and DNS
settings.
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3 Verify your PC's IP configuration
As the connected computers are configured as DHCP-client, the router will provide an IP
address to the computer when it is connected properly to one of the LAN ports (or Wireless
by use of a wireless adapter).
To check if your computer received a LAN IP address, you can use the Windows utility.
This verification is only required in case you have problems to get connected to the router.
• WINIPCFG (for windows 95/98)
Click the Start button, select Run and type winipcfg. In the example below this computer
has a IP address of 192.168.1.100 and the default gateway is 192.168.1.1. The default
gateway should be the broadband router IP address.
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You can also type winipcfg in the DOS command.
• IPCONFIG (for windows 2000/NT)
Click the Start button, select Run and type cmd. Now the DOS screen will open. In the
DOS command type IPCONFIG and press Enter. Your PC IP information will be
displayed as shown below.
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If no valid IP address is shown, type IPCONFIG / RENEW to renew the IP address, gateway
and DNS.
• Windows XP
In the Control Panel, click the right mouse key on your network adapter and select
Status.
The Support screen will display the IP information.
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4 Setup the Broadband Router
When your PC has a valid IP address, you should be able to go to the router setup web page.
By default, the router will provide an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.100 …
192.168.1.199.
Open the Internet Explorer and go to address : 192.168.1.1
Now the login screen will appear.
– Enter the username and password.
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– By default the username is admin and the password is admin.
Now you enter the web management of your Wireless Broadband Router.
– Open the Home menu
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– Click Run Wizard to start the quick setup.
– Click Next to proceed.
Set Password
• Change the password to access the router settings.
Enter the Password (twice).
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You can keep the default password "admin" if you don't change anything.
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– Click Next to proceed.
Choose time zone
• Select your Time Zone.
– Click Next to proceed.
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Connection Type (Auto Detect)
• Select your Internet Connection Type
– Click Next to proceed.
• Dynamic IP Address :
This kind of connection is mostly used when the router is connected to a cable modem.
Some ISP's will log the MAC address of your computer that was last connected to the
Cable Modem. In this case, please make sure that you configure the router with this
computer and select Clone MAC address.
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In some cases, it is necessary to disconnect your computer from your cable router for at
least 12 hours before the cable modem will accept the connection of another device such
as a router.
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– Click Next to proceed.
• Static IP Address :
Used for Static IP Address connections. Used for connection behind a Cable Modem or
a DSL bridge.
This connection type is only for users who have requested a static IP address at the ISP.
– Click Next to proceed.
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• PPPoE :
This connection type is mostly used in case the router is connected behind a DSL bridge.
Please enter the PPPoE User Name, Password (twice) and Service Name. Normally it
is not necessary to enter the Service Name. You could enter your ISP's name in this field.
– Click Next to proceed.
• PPTP :
Some cable providers use the PPTP protocol to get connected to the Internet.
Please enter all the fields. This information will be provided by your ISP.
– Click Next to proceed.
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•L2TP :
Some cable providers use the L2TP protocol to get connected to the Internet.
Please enter all the fields. This information will be provided by your ISP.
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– Click Next to proceed.
Wireless Settings
Now the Wireless setup screen will appear :
• Please enter the Wireless Network name (SSID). By default it will be Topcom.
• Also select a channel (channel 6 by default)
– Click Next to proceed.
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Wireless Encryption
In this wizard, you have the option to enable WEP encryption. Topcom strongly recommends
to enable encryption. This is the only way to prevent that unwanted users access your
wireless network.
If you want to use WPA / WPA-PSK encryption, you should access the Wireless section in
the menu to set it up, after you have finished this wizard.
•Select WEP to activate WEP encryption
• Select the WEP Encryption type : 64 bit or 128 bit.
• Enter the WEP key :
– 10 hex digits for 64 bit encryption
– 26 hex digits for 128 bit encryption
HEX digits to be used : 0..1..2….9
a..b..c…..f
A..B...C...F
– Click Next to proceed.
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Restart
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• Click Restart to restart the router.
The Router will restart now. Please wait for following screen to appear :
– Click Close
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5 Check the connection status
Click WL108-ROUTER in the menu to show the device information screen:
In the WAN section you can see the WAN IP address.
In the Wireless section you will see the configured SSID, channel and Encryption type.
6 Super G settings
The Wireless broadband router has a IEEE 802.11g access point on board. The wireless
speed of a standard IEEE802.11g product is 54Mbps.
In the Advanced menu, the performance of the Wireless LAN can be configured in Super G
mode (108 Mbps).
Open the Home menu and select Wireless
SuperG with Dynamic Turbo will provide the fastest wireless speed.
– Click Apply
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7 Other settings
For other settings, please go to the full userguide on the provided CD.
8 Firmware update
When a new firmware is released, it will be published on the Topcom website
(www.topcom.net
Please download the image and go to Tools in the router menu. Now select the Firmware
page.
) in the support Î downloads section.
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– Click Browse to select the downloaded firmware image and click the Apply key.
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USB
1 System Requirements
• Windows 2000 and XP operating systems
• PC with Pentium III 600MHz system or above is recommended
• USB connection ( USB 2.0 recommended ! )
• One CD-ROM drive
2Installation
2.1 Utility Installation
1. Before you insert the Wireless USB stick into your computer, please install the
Software first.
All the snapped images of installation mentioned in this manual are based
on Windows XP. For other windows operating system, all the procedures
are the same but the screens are not exactly the same.
2. Turn on the computer. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM Drive. The Autorun screen will
automatically appear:
– Please click "Install USB Software".
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3. The InstallShield Wizard will automatically start.
– Please click "Next" to continue.
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– Please click "Next" to continue.
– Please click "Next" to continue.
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During the installation next screen will appear :
– Please click "Continue Anyway" to continue.
– When the software is installed, please click "Finish" to reboot.
2.2 Driver Installation
When the computer has rebooted, plug in the Wireless USB Stick in your USB connection.
The hardware will be automatically detected.
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– Please select the first option and click "Next". (Install the software automatically)
– Please click "Continue Anyway"
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– Please click "Finish"
Once the installation is successful, the utility icon will show up in your Systray. To
launch the utility, just double click the icon.
3 Configuration
3.1 Getting connected
Double-click the icon to open the utility.
By default, the utility will automatically link with the Wireless Router if you
haven't changed the default SSID "Topcom" and encryption in the Wireless
Router yet.
Topcom strongly recommends to change the Wireless Router's default
SSID and to enable encryption to prevent that unwanted users access your
wireless network.
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Case 1 :
If the Wireless Router settings have not been changed, the Wireless USB Stick will
automatically connect to the Wireless Router.
The icon in the systray will change to . This indicates a successful wireless connection
between the Wireless Router and your computer.
The symbol in front of the SSID also indicates a successful connection with the Wireless
Router.
Case 2 :
If you have changed the Wireless Router's SSID and if you have set the wireless encryption
as recommended, you will be able to see the SSID in the "Available WLAN's" screen.
If the SSID is not shown, click “Refresh” to search again.
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In the example below, the SSID of the Wireless Router is : "Router" and the WEP Encryption
is enabled.
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Your Wireless Router should be visible. If encryption is used, a small key and the encryption
type will be visible. In this example WEP is used.
– Double-click your Wireless Routers SSID to get connected.
Next screen will appear:
– If encryption is enabled in the Wireless Router, you will need to enter the
encryption key.
In case of WEP, the utility will auto detect the Authentication mode and Key
Lenght. Please enter the key in the Network Key field and confirm in the Confirm
Key field. (In the example above 64bit WEP encryption is used.)
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Please make sure that you enter exactly the same key as the one you have
entered into your wireless router !
• 64bit WEP key : 10 digits
• 128bit WEP key : 26 digits
– For WEP, following digits can be used :
0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 / a,b,c,d,e,f / A,B,C,D,E,F
– Click OK to confirm.
– Click Apply to get connected.
If the connection is successful, the icon in the systray will change to .
The symbol in front of the SSID also indicates a successful connection with the Wireless
Router.
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3.2 Connection Status
Select the Status screen in the utility.
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This screen will show you all information about the wireless connection to your Wireless
Router.
4 Topcom warranty
4.1 Warranty period
The Topcom units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day
the new unit is purchased. The warranty on batteries is limited to 6 months after purchase.
Consumables or defects causing a negligible effect on operation or value of the equipment
are not covered.
The warranty has to be proven by presentation of the original purchase receipt, on which the
date of purchase and the unit-model are indicated.
4.2 Warranty handling
A faulty unit needs to be returned to a Topcom service centre including a valid purchase note.
If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, Topcom or its officially appointed
service centre will repair any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of
charge.
Topcom will at its discretion fulfil its warranty obligations by either repairing or exchanging
the faulty units or parts of the faulty units. In case of replacement, colour and model can be
different from the original purchased unit.
The initial purchase date shall determine the start of the warranty period. The warranty period
is not extended if the unit is exchanged or repaired by Topcom or its appointed service
centres.
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4.3 Warranty exclusions
Damage or defects caused by incorrect treatment or operation and damage resulting from
use of non-original parts or accessories not recommended by Topcom are not covered by
the warranty.
Topcom cordless phones are designed to work with rechargeable batteries only. The
damage caused by the use of non-rechargeable batteries is not covered under warranty.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and
fire, nor any damage caused during transportation.
No warranty can be claimed if the serial number on the units has been changed, removed or
rendered illegible.
Any warranty claims will be invalid if the unit has been repaired, altered or modified by the
buyer or by unqualified, non-officially appointed Topcom service centres.
5 Disposal of the device (environment)
At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal
household garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this.
Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By reusing some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to
the protection of the environment.
Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection
points in your area.
The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential
requirements of the R&TTE directive.
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1 Het aansluitingspaneel en LED's
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• POWER : In de stroompoort steekt u de DC-netadapter van 5 V.
–De power LED op het frontpaneel begint te branden wanneer de stroomadapter
is aangesloten.
• WAN: In de WAN Ethernet-poort steekt u uw ASDL/kabelmodem.
–De WAN LED begint te branden als de Ethernet-netwerkkabel correct is
aangesloten.
• Poorten 1-4: Hier kunt u tot 4 pc’s of andere netwerktoestellen aansluiten.
–De LAN LED’s geven de status van de verbinding weer.
• Reset-knop: Als u de standaardinstellingen wilt laden, houdt u de reset-knop 5 ~ 6
seconden ingedrukt. Zo worden de standaard fabrieksinstellingen voor het toestel
geladen. Druk niet op de reset-knop tenzij u de huidige instellingen wilt wissen.
•De STATUS LED en WLAN LED op het frontpaneel knipperen tijdens de normale
werking.
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WAN
Power Reset
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2 De PC configureren om op de draadloze router aan te sluiten
• Het standaard IP-adres van de router is: 192.168.1.1
• DHCP-server staat AAN
Standaard zal uw (Draadloze) netwerkadapter in de computer worden geconfigureerd als
DHCP-client: "Obtain an IP address automatically".
Deze instellingen moeten worden geverifieerd:
• Klik op Start en selecteer dan het Control Panel (Configuratiescherm)
– Dubbelklik op het pictogram Network Connections (Netwerkverbindingen)
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– Klik met de rechtermuisknop op uw aangesloten netwerkadapter en selecteer
Properties (Eigenschappen).
– Dubbelklik op Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Stel de IP- en DNS-opties in zoals op het scherm hierboven (DHCP-client):
• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Obtain DNS server address automatically
– Klik op OK om te bevestigen.
Gevorderde gebruikers kunnen het IP-adres, de gateway en de DNS-instellingen van de
computer manueel configureren.
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3 IP-configuratie van uw pc controleren
Aangezien de aangesloten computers geconfigureerd zijn als DHCP-client, zal de router een
IP-adres toekennen aan de computer wanneer die correct is aangesloten op één van de
LAN-poorten (of draadloos via een draadloze adapter).
Om te controleren of uw computer een LAN IP-adres heeft gekregen, kunt u het Windowshulpprogramma gebruiken.
Die controle is alleen nodig als u problemen heeft om de computer aan te sluiten op de
router.
• WINIPCFG (voor Windows 95/98)
Klik op Start, selecteer Run en typwinipcfg. In het voorbeeld hieronder heeft de
computer als IP- adres 192.168.1.100 en is de standaard gateway 192.168.1.1. De
standaard gateway moet het IP-adres van de breedbandrouter zijn.
U kunt ook winipcfg in het DOS-venster invoeren.
• IPCONFIG (voor Windows 2000/NT)
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Klik op Start, selecteer Run en typcmd. Nu wordt het DOS-venster geopend. In het DOSvenster typt u IPCONFIG en drukt u op Enter. De IP-informatie van uw pc verschijnt,
zoals hieronder geïllustreerd.
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Als er geen geldig IP-adres wordt weergegeven, tikt u IPCONFIG / RENEW om het IP-adres
de gateway en DNS-instellingen te vernieuwen.
• Windows XP
Klik in het Configuratiescherm (Control Panel) met de rechtermuisknop op uw
netwerkadapter en selecteer Status.
Op het Support-scherm verschijnt de IP- informatie.
4 De Breedbandrouter instellen
Als uw PC een geldig IP-adres heeft, moet u naar de setup-webpagina van de router kunnen
gaan.
Standaard zal de router een IP-adres toekennen in het bereik van 192.168.1.100 ...
192.168.1.199.
Open Internet Explorer en ga naar het adres: 192.168.1.1
Nu verschijnt het aanmeldingsscherm.
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