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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” (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.

Windows 2000

Go to “Start” (Start)

“Control Panel” (Control Panel). Then go to “Network and Internet Connections” (Network and Internet Connections).

Open “Network Connections” (Network Connections).

Or, if the Windows classic style is used:

“Start” (Start)

Settings

Open “Network Connections” (Network Connections).

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 (TCP/IP)” 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). Click “OK” (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 98SE

Go to “Start” (Start), “Setting” (Settings), “Control Panel” (Control Panel) and click “Network” (Network).

Under the tab “Configurartion” (Configuration), select the line “TCP/IP

” which corresponds with your network card and click “Properties”

(Properties).

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Under the tab “IP Address” (IP Address), select the option “Obtain an IP address automatically” (Obtain an IP address automatically).

Under the tab “Gateway”, the list of “Installed gateways” (Installed gateways) must be empty. If so required, select each gateway and click

“Remove” (Remove).

Under the tab “DNS Configuration”, select the option “Disable DNS” (Disable DNS). Click “OK” (OK) twice.

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The network settings for Windows 98SE have now been configured correctly. The correct settings for the Internet browser will be discussed below.

Internet browser settings for Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP

1. In order to properly access the modem, the browser settings must be correct. This is easy to check by starting up Internet Explorer and selecting

“Tools” (Tools) from the menu bar and then selecting the option “Internet Options” (Internet Options).

2. In this window, go to “Connections” (Connections) and select “Never dial a connection” (Never dial a connection) or remove all connections

listed in the field above.

3. At the bottom, click “LAN Settings” (LAN Settings), remove all ticks and click “OK” (OK).

4. Restart the computer.

Setting the wireless network

How does it work?

In order to create a wireless network, you need a wireless router, wireless modem or WiFi access point. The wireless router, modem or access point

transmits the wireless network. The name of this network, also referred to as SSID, depends on your wireless router, modem or access point and

often differs per model or brand. You can often determine the name yourself and thus recognise your own wireless network.

Protection

You could compare a wireless network to radio signals. However, the range of a wireless network at home is not as big. Your home wireless network

often has a range of 20 to 30 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 folders and files on your network. That is why it is often

recommended to secure your wireless network. This protection is set up on the device transmitting the network. In most cases that is the wireless

router, modem or access point. By adding a WEP or WPA protection code, you secure the network. This code is also referred to as the network key.

Enter this code on each computer that wants to connect to that secured network. You can only be part of that network if you enter this code. If you

did not enter the network key into the router or modem yourself, ask the installer, manufacturer, supplier or provider for this code.

Connecting the computer to the wireless network

In the bottom left of your screen, go to “Start (Start)

“Control Panel” (Control Panel).

Then go to ”Network and Internet Connections” (Network and Internet Connections). Open “Network Connections” (Network Connections).

Or, if the Windows classic style is used:

“Start” (Start)

“Settings” (Settings)

“Network Connections” (Network Connections).

Right-click “LAN Connection” (LAN Connection) or “Wireless Network connection” (Wireless Network connection) and select “View Available Wireless

Networks” (View Available Wireless Networks).

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Always click “Refresh network list” (Refresh network list) top left in this window first, to obtain the most recent listing.

Select the name (also referred to as SSID) “Sweex MO251” by clicking it once. Now click “Connect (Connect). If it has successfully connected to

the wireless network, the notification “Connected” (Connected) appears after a couple of seconds. You now have an active wireless network.

If you receive a notification saying the wireless connection cannot be configured because it is managed by another programme, disable that software

and start again.

We recommend securing the wireless part of the modem. How to do this is described further down in this manual. Once secured, the network

will show as “Sweex MO251” with a message below detailing “Security-enabled wireless network” (Security-enabled wireless network). When

connecting to this secured network you will be prompted for the “Network key” (Network key). If the network key you have entered is incorrect, a

notification saying "Limited or no network connection" appears after a couple of seconds. Your wireless connection is not satisfactory. Re-connect to

the wireless network and check the network key.

If you change something in the wireless settings of the modem causing you to lose the wireless connection, then complete these steps again.

Modem access (Login)

Open your web browser. In this example we use ‘Internet Explorer’.

The standard modem IP address is: 192.168.251.1. An IP address is a unique number required by each network device, including a computer or

modem, in order to be active within that network. Without an IP address you are unable to make connections within a network.

Type the modem IP address 192.168.251.1 in the browser address bar. You can now access the modem.