User manual SWEEX MO251V2 QUICK_START_GUIDE

[. . . ] English version MO251V2 Sweex Wireless ADSL 2/2+ Modem/Router 54 Mbps Annex A Introduction · Do not expose the Sweex Wireless ADSL 2/2+ Modem/Router 54 Mbps Annex A to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements. · Do not use the Sweex Wireless ADSL 2/2+ Modem/Router 54 Mbps Annex A in extremely dusty or moist surroundings. · Protect the device against powerful shocks or jolts ­ they may damage the internal electronics. [. . . ] 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). 10 English version 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 MO251V2" by clicking it once. 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 MO251V2" 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. [. . . ] 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". 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". [. . . ]