User manual SWEEX LW150

[. . . ] ENglISH VErSIoN LW150 Sweex Wireless 150N router Introduction Please notice!On the included CD-ROM you will find the Setup Wizard. 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. [. . . ] 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. After a successful connection, the WPS light will stop blinking. 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. When finished, click the "Apply" button. 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. This is the most user-friendly method of network configuration but it can also lead to IP addresses that change over time or when a device reconnects. [. . . ] If your Control Panel is in classic view, open the "Network and Sharing Center" icon: . The Network and Sharing Center window should now open. In the Network and Sharing Center, click "Manage wireless networks" in the bar on the left side: ENglISH VErSIoN . The Manage Wireless Networks window now opens. [. . . ]