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Windows 2000

Click on “Start” and then select the option “Control Panel”. Double-click on “Network Connections”.

Select the required LAN connection by clicking on it with the mouse. Then right-click and select “Properties” in the menu that appears.

Select the option “Internet protocol” and click on “Properties”.

Enable the following options: "Obtain an IP Address Automatically” and “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically”. Click “OK” to leave the 

screen. Click “OK” again to leave the network screen.

Restart the computer.

Windows XP

The configuration screen in Windows XP can be displayed in two ways: the new Windows XP display, or the classic Windows display. If you wish
to use the classic display to go to the network settings, follow the instructions under Windows 2000. Follow the following instructions if the
configuration screen shows the Windows XP display: 

Click on “Start” and then select the option “Control Panel”. Double-click on “Network Connections”.

Select the required LAN connection by clicking on it with the mouse. Then right-click and select “Properties” in the menu that appears.

Check if the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” option is ticked and select this line. Then click the button "Properties".

Enable the following options: "Obtain an IP Address Automatically” and “Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically”. Click “OK” to leave the 

TCP/IP screen and click “OK” again to leave the “Network Settings” screen.

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Summary of Contents for LW140

Page 1: ...dditional information and look under the heading service support Contents of the box Prior to installation check if all required parts are present The following parts must be present in the box Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 140 Nitro XM Mains supply adapter CD ROM with extensive English manual Manual in 13 different languages Specifications Supports PPTP PPPoE Static IP and DHCP Client Supports ...

Page 2: ...wer supply plug If the wireless router displays serious problems it can be reset to the manufacturer s settings by pushing the reset button for 10 seconds with a pen or paperclip This means all settings will be erased LAN 1 4 You can directly connect computers to this connection by means of a UTP cable The connection is suitable for both 10 and 100 Mbps connections WAN An ADSL or cable modem is co...

Page 3: ... back of the wireless router using a UTP cable Switch on the computer s that are fitted with a wireless network adapter After the computer has started up check if the settings for the wireless network are correct The name of the wireless network SSID must be set to My Hot Spot and the WEP encryption must be disabled Setting the computer s Under network settings you must select automatic IP number ...

Page 4: ...s the new Windows XP display or the classic Windows display If you wish to use the classic display to go to the network settings follow the instructions under Windows 2000 Follow the following instructions if the configuration screen shows the Windows XP display Click on Start and then select the option Control Panel Double click on Network Connections Select the required LAN connection by clickin...

Page 5: ...e menu on the left hand side you can select the Basic Setup option and then click on the Wan Setup tab You can configure the Internet connection using the data your Internet provider has given you For certain Internet providers the configuration of the Sweex Wireless Router requires a so called MAC address A MAC address is the unique number of the network card and consists of a combination of numb...

Page 6: ...on to the Setup Wizard you can also select the advanced options in the main menu of the Sweex Wireless Router Extra and Tools Warning It is possible to change essential settings in the Extra setup which may result in the incorrect functioning of the device We therefore recommend you are careful when changing the advanced settings We will briefly discuss the different possibilities For detailed inf...

Page 7: ...ttings In principle you can use the manufacturer s settings shown on the Basic Setup tab Make sure that the four Nitro options are ticked On the Wireless Security tab you must indicate the encryption method The example above uses a 64 bit WEP key with the value 212223242 You will also need this key for the other computers that will be used for wireless communication with the router ...

Page 8: ...tual server and to open or close individual IP ports Extensive information You will find more information about the configuration of the Sweex Wireless Router in the extensive English manual on the CD ROM This deals with issues such as Port Forwarding WPA encryption NAT and DMZ server in detail GPL source code This Sweex product includes a software code developed by third parties as well as a soft...

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