User manual SWEEX LW150

[. . . ] ENglISH VErSIoN LW150 Sweex Wireless 150N router Introduction Please notice!This easy install procedure will show you how to setup the router step-by-step. · Do not expose the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 150 Mbps to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements. [. . . ] It is recommended that you change the SSID, the default SSID "Sweex LW150" can cause conflicts if multiple routers of this model are in range of eachother. When changing the SSID, you will need to connect to your wireless network again as described in the chapter "Connecting to a wireless network". Channel The Channel setting controls the frequency on which the router transmits it's wireless signal. With the default option, "AutoSelect", the router will scan all channels when powered up and automatically select the channel with the best signal conditions. Changing the channel is only recommended when you experience poor wireless performance of the router. Other settings These settings are for experts only and normally do not need to be changed. The default settings provide an optimal mix between performance and compatibility. This also applies to the advanced settings page accessible in the menu on the left. Method 2: WPS For this method no additional settings are required, simply push the WPS button at the back of the router. After a few seconds, the WPS light at the front of the router will start to blink. As long as the light blinks, you are able to connect your WPS enabled device to the router. To connect another WPS enabled device, simply push the button again before connecting. After a WPS secured connection has been set up for the first time, all previously connected devices will lose their connection. You will have to connect them using the same WPS method or by manually entering the WPA key as described below. 15 ENglISH VErSIoN To connect a non-WPS device to a WPS secured router, click "Wireless Network"- "WPS Settings" in the menu on the left side, the "WPS Key (ASCII)" is the WPA key you can use for connecting non-WPS enabled devices. Method 3: WEP Securing your network with WEP is done in steps: 1. Select the following settings: Security Mode: "Mixed WEP" Default Key: "Key 1" WEP Key 1: Here you have to set the network key (password) for your wireless network. This should be a difficult to guess 5 letter combination, or, if you change the key mode from "ASCII" to "HEX", a 10 digit code. We also recommend you to write the WEP key down and store it near the router. If the key is lost you please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. If you were connected wirelessly, you will now observe that your connection is lost. Follow the steps described in the "Connecting to a wireless network" section of the manual to regain the (now secure) connection. Advanced features In this chapter we will describe some of the advanced features in the router. The following sections assume basic knowledge of computer networking technology and terminology. Static DHCP By default, the router dynamically assigns IP addresses to all connected devices through the DHCP protocol. [. . . ] For a wired computer, follow the network cable to the router's backside. The yellow ports are also numbered and corresponding to each LAN port there is an indicator light at the front of the router. For a wireless computer, check the wireless connection status icon at the bottom right of your screen, there should not be a red cross. If you see a red cross, follow the steps described in the "Connecting to a wireless network" section of the manual. 5 ENglISH VErSIoN · I have Windows Vista and I get the error message "the settings saved on this computer for the network do not match the requirements of the network" when I try to connect wirelessly. [. . . ]