Sweex MO251 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Home

Manuals

Sweex

MO251

Page 16 / 18 Scroll up to view Page 11 - 15

English version

1¶

1. Click on DMZ.

2. Here tick the option “Enable DMZ”.

3. Under “DMZ Host IP Address”, enter the IP address of the computer for which you want to open the ports.

4. Click on “Submit” and “Save All”.

Where to find the IP address of the computer

Win2000/WinXP: Click Start – Run– Type in “cmd” – press ENTER– In the black window, type “ipconfig” – press ENTER and your IP address is

displayed.

Win98/Me: Click Start – Run– Type “winipcfg” – press ENTER. In the window, select your network adaptor. (Usually NOT the ppp adaptor) and

your IP address is displayed.

LAN settings

The network settings (LAN) can be changed as follows. In the main window, go to “Advanced”. The option “LAN” is displayed next to it. Select this

option. All settings you will change under “Ethernet” apply to both wired and wireless computers.

Page 17 / 18

English version

Changing the password (User Management)

The standard login of the Sweex ADSL 2 can be changed as follows: in the main window select “Tools” and go to “User Management”.

Here, under “User name”, you can choose a different login name and under “Password” the corresponding password. Repeat this password under

“Confirmed Password”.

Note! If you want to reactive the standard login, the modem must be reset to the standard factory settings.

In order to store the settings click “Apply” and then “Save All”. Subsequently, in the next window, click “Apply” once more.

Upgrading the firmware of the modem (Update firmware)

In order to provide the modem with updates, the so-called ‘firmware’ needs updating. You can do so by going to the menu, then “Tools” and

selecting “Update firmware”.

Page 18 / 18

English version

Here the firmware of the modem can be updated. New firmware can be downloaded from the Sweex website under ”Service and support”. If the

firmware file is zipped, make sure you select and extract the file first on a location on your computer where you can retrieve it easily.

Now click “Browse” and select the extracted firmware file. In many cases the name of this file will end in “…firmware.update.img”.

In order to start the firmware update, click “Update Firmware”. Do not interrupt this procedure. This may damage the modem. Wait for the upgrade

to be completed. The bar will have filled up and the connection between the computer and the modem will be momentarily interrupted. Reset the

modem. Subsequently, log into the modem to check the new “Firmware Version” in the “Home” window.

Resetting the Modem to its factory settings

The Sweex ADSL 2 Modem can be reset to its factory settings in two different ways.

Note! After this, all settings which apply to your connection and network need to be reconfigured. After the reset, the modem will restart. During

start-up, the factory settings are reloaded and the computer will lose connection with the modem for around 30 seconds. After this, the modem can

be accessed via the standard IP address (192.168.250.1).

•

The reset button is located on the side of the modem. Use a thin item to press the button. Press and hold the button for 15 seconds.

•

In the menu of the modem go to “Tools”. Click on “Reboot”. Click “Reset to Defaults” and “OK” to confirm.

Warranty

All products under the Sweex brand are warranted for a period of three years. We do not grant support or warranties for any software and/or

(rechargeable) batteries included. Settlement of guarantee only takes place via the dealer where you have purchased the product in question.

The rightful owner has and retains title to all brand names and related rights mentioned in this manual.

GPL source code

This Sweex product includes a software code developed by third parties, including a software code that is subject to the GNU General Public License

("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL").

Most users do not need the GPL source codes at all. It is only required during programming in order to alter the code. The GPL source codes are listed

on our website.

Rate

Popular Sweex Models

Famous Router IPs

Famous Router Companies

Bookmark Our Site

Share