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LW300/LW300UK Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 300 Mbps

Introduction

•  Do not expose the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 300 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 300 Mbps in extremely dusty or moist surroundings.
•  Protect the device against powerful shocks or jolts - they may damage the internal electronics.
•  Never attempt to open the device yourself - it will cause the warranty to lapse.

Front or top view of the modem

LED indicators

Status

Meaning

Power

On

Indicates that the modem is switched on.

1 - 4

On

Indicates that a computer is connected to the relevant port.

1 - 4

Blinking

Indicates activity between the relevant computer and the router

WAN

On

The connection with the Internet modem is ok. 

WAN

Blinking

Indicates activity between the router and the modem.

WLAN

On

Indicates activity between the router and the modem.

WLAN

Blinking

Indicates activity between the wireless computer(s) and the router. 

WPS

On

There is a connection with a wireless adapter with WPS (WiFi Protected Setup).

WPS

Blinking

A WPS connection is being established. 

Summary of Contents for LW300

Page 1: ...elf it will cause the warranty to lapse Front or top view of the modem LED indicators Status Meaning Power On Indicates that the modem is switched on 1 4 On Indicates that a computer is connected to t...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...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 o...

Page 4: ...ddress 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...

Page 5: ...ave 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...

Page 6: ...dress 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...

Page 7: ...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 The network settings for...

Page 8: ...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 folder...

Page 9: ...wireless connection then complete these steps again Accessing the router Login Open your web browser In this example we use Internet Explorer The default router IP address is 192 168 53 1 An IP addres...

Page 10: ...enter them manually The instructions can be found later in this manual These settings need to be configured in your router only once Regardless of the number of computers you connect to the router th...

Page 11: ...ecuring the wireless network There are two ways of protecting the wireless network in the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 300 Mbps The familiar manual way WEP WPA and WPA2 where you determine and ente...

Page 12: ...ad out a PIN code in the router and enter it into the computers the old fashioned way Tick WiFi Protected Setup WPS Enable in order to activate WPS By pressing the WPS button on the router WPS switche...

Page 13: ...d IP address to a computer This is only required for computers for which you want to open ports by means of the Forwarding or DMZ feature Complete the steps in chapter Configuring the computer to conn...

Page 14: ...oth boxes In this example you enter 500 in the box on the left and the box on the right 5 You can enter your own comments under Comment but you do not have to do this 6 Click on Apply Changes The line...

Page 15: ...168 3 LAN settings The network settings of the router can be changed as follows Left in the column click Advanced Config Under IP Address the IP address of the router 192 168 3 1 is stated Click Apply...

Page 16: ...different ways Note After the reset all settings which apply to your connection and network need to be reconfigured After the reset the router will restart During start up the factory settings are re...

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