Sweex LW055 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)
Given below is full router user manual of Sweex LW055 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.
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LW055 Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 54 Mbps
Front view
Status
Meaning
Off
No device is connected to this port
LAN1x t/m 4x
On
A computer or other network device is connected to this port
Blinking
Data traffic is exchanged between the router and the connected device
Off
The router is not or not correctly connected to the internet modem
WAN
On
The router is connected to the internet modem
Rear view
1. Power connector for connecting the power adaptor.
2. WAN port for connecting a modem by means of a RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable.
3. AN ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 for connecting computers by means of an RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable.
4. Antenna
5. Reset button to return to the factory settings
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Connecting the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 54 Mbps
1. Connect the power adaptor (included) to the rear of the router and the mains socket. The light next to “Power” is lit. In the event the LED is not
lit, check the connections of the power adaptor to 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 the front will be lit. In the event the light fails to light up, check whether the network cable is properly connected to
the computer and the router.
3. Switch on the modem* again. Note: Here we do not refer to the Sweex router. Connect the modem to the rear of the router using a network
cable (RJ-45 UTP). Do this via the WAN port The WAN light at the front of the router will light up. In the event the light fails to light up, check
whether the network cable is properly connected to the router and the modem.
*In order to use the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 54 Mbps you need an active Internet connection, which is established through a modem.
This modem is usually supplied by the provider.
Configuring the computer to connect to the router
Windows XP
In the bottom left of your screen, go to “Start”
“Control Panel”
Then go to “Network and Internet Connections”.
Open “Network Connections”.
Or, if the Windows classic style is used:
“Start”
“Settings”
“Network Connections”.
Right-click “LAN Connection” or “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”. The following screen appears:
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Under the tab “General” select TCP/IP and click “Properties”.
Select the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
Confirm the settings by clicking “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
In the bottom left of your screen, go to “Start”
“Control Panel”.
Then go to “Network and Internet Connections”.
Open “Network Connections”.
Or, if the Windows classic style is used:
“Start”
“Settings”
“Network Connections”.
Right-click “LAN Connection” or “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”. The following screen appears:
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Now select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”.
Select the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address 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 98SE
Go to “Start”, “Settings”, “Control Panel” and click “Network”.
Select the line “TCP/IP
” which corresponds to your (wireless) network card and click
“Properties”.
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Under the tab “IP Address”, select the option “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
Under the tab “Gateway”, 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.
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