Trust 13597 User Manual
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Instructions when using for the first time Chapter
1. Connecting (5)
2. Configuring the network (6.1)
3. Opening the router configurati on menu (6.2)
4. Sharing the Internet via the router (6.3)
5. Checking the configuration (7)
6. Connecting to the Internet (8)
7. W ireless connection security (9)
1 Introduction
This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST SPEEDSHARE HOME
WIRELESS WEB STATION. This wireless router can be used to easily share your
Internet connection via a wireless connection.
2 Safety
Carefully read the following instructions before use.
- The TRUST SPEEDSHARE HOME WIRELESS WEB STATION does not require
any special maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the casing.
- Do not use aggressive substances, such as white spirit, to clean the device.
These may harm the material.
- Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will damage
the device. Do not use this device near water.
- Make sure nothing is placed on the cable. Do not use this device where the cable
can become worn or damaged as a result of people walking over it.
- Do not repair this device yourself. If you open this device, you may touch live
components. This device must only be repaired by qualified personnel.
- Under the following circumstances, have the device repaired by qualified
personnel:
* The cable or plug is damaged or worn.
* The device has come into contact with rain, water or another liquid.
3 Approval
0560
- This device meets the essential requirements and other relevant conditions of the
applicable European directives. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available
at www.trust.com/13597/ce.
This wireless device works at a frequency of 2400 ~ 2497 MHz in the ISM band. It
meets the essential requirements and other relevant conditions of R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC and can be used in the following EU countries:
United Kingdom, German, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland,
Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland,
Greece and Luxembourg.
- The following limitations are applicable for certain countries.
• France: only channels 10 to 13 may be used.
- There may be limitations for the use of this device outside of the EU. If this device
is used outside of the EU, check whether this device meets local regulations.
Frequency: 2400 ~ 2497 MHz, Power: Maximum 100 mW = +20 dBm.
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4 Functions
The router has a number of indicators (LED’s), as shown in figure 1 on the foldout
page. The table below gives a short explanation of the status of the LED’s, as well
as an explanation of the connections.
Function Description
On Indicates the status of the WLAN link.
A
WLAN Act LED
(green)
Flashing Data is being transferred.
B
Diagnosis LED
(green)
On Indicates that there is a connection
fault.
This LED starts to flash when the router
is turned on or reset to indicate that the
router is busy carrying out a selfdiagnosis. The router is ready for use
once the LED goes out after the test
has been completed.
On The router receives a power supply.
C
Power (green)
Off The router does not receive any power.
Check whether the adapter has been
connected.
On A connection has been made with the
local network.
Flashing Data is being sent or received over the
local network.
D
Link/Act LED
(green)
Off No connection with the local network.
On (green) There is a double connection over the
local network (Full duplex).
Flashing
(orange)
The router cannot send the large
quantity of information over the local
network (data collision ).
E
Full/Col
Off There is a single connection over the
local network (Half duplex).
On (green) Indicates that there is a 100 Mbit
connection over the local network.
F
100
Off Indicates that there is a 10 Mbit
connection over the local network.
G
Link / Act
See point D, but now for a DSL/cable connection. Also
called a WAN connection.
H
Full/Col
See point E, but now for a DSL/cable connection. Also
called a WAN connection.
I
100
See point F, but now for a DSL/cable connection. Also
called a WAN connection.
J
Reset Button to return the router to the default settings. Note:
this button also deletes all your personal settings. See
chapter 10 for instructions on how to use this button.
K
WAN DSL/cable port (ADSL or cable modem).
L
1 - 4 Connection ports for network computers.
M
Power Connection point for the power adapter: 5 Volt DC/2.5 A
Table 1: Functions
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5 Connecting
This chapter explains how to connect the wireless router to your computer and to
your xDSL or cable modem. See later in this instruction manual for an explanation of
how to make a wireless connection. This explanation also contains important
information which you must take into consideration when positioning the wireless
router and the consequences the position of the router has for the wireless
connection.
Note: For a wireless connection, the wireless router must not be placed
further than 100 metres from an Access Point. If it is place further than
100 metres from an Access Point, problems may occur with the
connection.
Note: Radio waves pass through glass, walls and wood, but not metal. A
connection cannot be made if your walls contain metal.
Note: Do not place the router closer than 1.5 metres to electrical devices
which transmit radio signals, such as microwave ovens, monitors and
electric motors.
5.1 Connecting to the computer
Tip: The router is ‘hot-swappable’. This means that you can insert the
RJ45 connector into your network card and remove it whilst your
computer is turned on.
1. Connect the adapter to connection M on the router (see figure 1).
2. Insert the adapter into the plug socket.
3. The green diagnosis LED (B, figure 1) will be lit. This indicates that the router
is busy carrying out a self-diagnosis test. The router is ready for use once the
LED goes out after the test has been completed.
4. Make sure the computer is turned on and Windows is running.
5. Connect your computer’s network card to one of the four ports (L, figure 1) on
the router using a standard STP or UTP network cable.
6. If the cable has been connected correctly to the router and the computer, the
Link/Act LED (D, fig ure 1) will be lit. Depending on your network card and its
configuration, the Full/Col LED (E, figure 1) and 100 LED (F, figure 1) will be
lit. See table 1 in chapter 4 for the meaning of the LED’s.
5.2 Connecting to the xDSL or cable modem
Note: Some ADSL or cable modems cannot be connected directly to the router
using a crosslink network cable. It is possible that your modem will then
not work. In this case, use a standard network cable.
1. Connect your xDSL or cable modem to the WAN port (K, figure 1) on the rear
of the router.
2. If you use the correct cable for your modem, the Link/Act LED (G, figure 1)
will be lit. Depending on your modem and your Internet connection, the
Full/Col LED (H, figure 1) and 100 LED (I, figure 1) will be lit. See table 1 in
chapter 4 for the meaning of the LED’s.
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6 Configuring the router
This chapter explains the most important basic functions of the router and how to
configure your network on your computer, as well as how to access the configuration
menu. After reading this chapter, you will be able to:
• Open the router configuration menu in your Internet browser
• Change the user name and password
• Connect the router to your xDSL or cable modem Internet connection
• Share an Internet connection via a wireless network
• Share an Internet connection via a network cable.
6.1 Configuring the network
Before opening the router configuration menu, you must check whether the network
settings on your computer agree with the information given below.
1. Make sure the computer is turned on and Windows is running.
2. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and then double-click on the
‘Network’ icon.
3. In Windows 98 and Windows ME, you will now see your network
components. In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you must first right-click on
‘Local Connection’ and select ‘Properties’.
4. In the window that appears, double-click on the TCP/IP protocol for your
network card.
5. You will now see the ‘Properties’ of your network card’s TCP/IP protocol.
Windows 98 / Windows ME
For Windows 98 and Windows ME, the ‘IP Address’ and ‘DNS Configuration’
tabs must be configured as shown in figure 2 and figure 3. Make sure no
gateway has been entered in the ‘Gateway’ tab.
Windows 2000 / Windows XP
For Windows 2000 and Windows XP, the ‘General’ tab must be configured
as shown in figure 4.
6. Right-click on your Internet Explorer icon and select ‘Properties’. A new
window will appear.
7. Click on the ‘Connections’ tab.
8. Make sure no analogue or ISDN modem has been selected as the default
dial-up connection.
9. Click on ‘LAN Setting s’. Figure 5 will appear.
10. In this window, make sure no options are selected (see figure 5).
6.2 Opening the router configuration menu
1. Open your Internet browser (for example, Internet Explorer).
2. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar and press the Enter key on your
keyboard. Figure 6 will appear.
3. Enter ‘admin’ for both the user name and the password (Note: only use small
letters) and click on ‘OK’. Figure 7 will appear.
4. The main menu for the router will now open. See the following chapters for
instructions on how to configure your router for your Internet, network and
wireless connections.
Note: If the router configuration menu does not open, it may be possible that
certain network settings have not been configured correctly for using a
router. In this case, see chapter 4 “Internet sharing via a router” of the
Internet Sharing instruction manual.
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6.3 Sharing the Internet via the router
This chapter explains how you can share your Internet connection via network
cables and a wireless connection.
Particularly for an ADSL connection, there are many options which must be
reconfigured. Read the various settings and click on them to compare them to the
settings for your Internet Service Provider. Once you have found the correct settings,
follow the instructions given under the settings concerned.
Note: If your ISP requires a VPN dial-up connection (PPTP service), the
current version of your router is unsuitable. Go to
www.trust.com/13597 to see whether a firmware update is available
for your router. Or contact your ISP to see whether another service is
available.
Service options Chapter
1. Dynamic IP address (6.3.1)
2. Fixed IP address (6.3.2)
3. PPPoE automatic IP (6.3.3)
4. PPPoE fixed IP (6.3.4)
6.3.1 Dynamic IP address
The IP address and the subnet mask are redetermined for each session. This is
called “Obtain IP auto matically (DHCP Client)” in the router. This service is used
when you use an Internet connection for which the computer is usually configured
for use without a router as “DHCP client”. Carry out the followin g.
1. Select ‘Tools’ from the router configuration menu (see figure 7). Click on the
‘Settings’ button at the top of the window. Figure 8 will appear.
2. Click on the ‘Run Wizard’ button (see figure 8) to start the configuration
wizard. A window will appear which shows all the steps which you will carry
out.
3. Click on ‘Next’. Figure 9 will appear.
4. Enter your personal password twice to protect your router. Remember this
password. You can use this password to enter the configuration menu in the
future. This password is not the password for your Internet connection!
5. Click on ‘Next’. The following window will appear (see figure 10).
6. In this window, enter the time zone in which you are located by opening the
drop-down menu.
7. Click on ‘Next’. Figure 11 will appear.
8. Keep the default settings (see figure 11) and click on ‘Next’. Figure 12 will
appear.
9. Select ‘Obtain IP address automatically’. Click on ‘Next’.
10. A window will appear in which you can make a wireless connection with your
computer (see figure 16).
11. Select ‘Enable’ to create a wireless connection. Select ‘Disable’ if you do no t
wish to create a wireless connection.
12. If you select ‘Disable’, click on ‘Next’ and continue from point 15.
13. If you select ‘Enable’, enter the name you wish to use for the wireless
connection in ‘ESSID’ and the channel the router must use in ‘Channel’.
Note: The ESSID and channel must be the same as for the other wireless
devices you wish to communicate with.
Tip: Also see chapter 5 “Adding wireless stations” of the Internet Sharing
instruction manual.
14. After entering the correct information, click on ‘Next’.
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