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Mega 105WR ADSL 2+ Router - Easy Start

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Mega 105WR Router. This Easy start guide is a complete guide to
configuring your Mega 105WR. It includes setup configurations for most operating systems. If
you are setting your Mega 105WR up with a PC running Microsoft Windows operating system,
it is suggested that you follow the much quicker “Quick Start Guide“ that was supplied in printed
form with your Router. (It is also available in soft copy on your Router CD.)
The Mega 105WR Router can be connected to any computer/notebook with a 10/100 Base-T
Ethernet card, USB port or IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter. The Ethernet ports have the Auto
MDI/MDIX feature which allows both cross and straight UTP cable to be utilized. The Mega
105WR has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point for wireless connectivity.
1.1 Minimum Requirements
•Pentium®MMX 233MHz
•A CD-ROM Drive
•At least one of the following, depending on how you wish to connect to the
Router
•For Ethernet connectivity - Ethernet card with TCP/IP Protocol
installed
•For Wireless connectivity - IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter
•For USB connectivity - USB port
- One of the following operating systems
+Windows® 98 Second Edition
+Windows® Me
+Windows® 2000
+Windows® XP
+Windows® XP x64 Edition
+Macintosh OS 10.2 & above
•Web Browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)
Or
- Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)

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1.2 ADSL Router Package
Your Mega 105WR package should contain the items shown in Figure 1-1. For any missing
items, please contact the sales outlet from which you purchased this router immediately.
Wireless Router Quick Start guide Utility CD
Cat 5 Ethernet Straight Cable USB Cable 2 Telephone Cables
9V Power Adapter 2 micro filters
Figure 1-1 : ADSL Router Package

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1.3 Mega 105WR Overview
1.3.1 Front Indicators
Fig 1-2 shows the front indicators of the Mega 105WR router.
Figure 1-2 : Front Indicators
LED Name Status & Meaning
1. Power Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router.
2. Ethernet(E1 - E4) Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected
from your ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card. Flickers
when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data.
3. Wireless Flickers when the Wireless LAN is operational.
4. USB Lights up when the USB cable is properly connected
from your Router to the USB port. Light is Off when the
USB cable is not correctly connected
5. DSL Light is off when no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is
connected. Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to
establish a connection with the ADSL Service Provider
(Training). Steady Green LED. Lights up when the
ADSL connection is established.
6. Internet Green LED lights up when the PPP connection is
established. Light is off when there is no PPP
connection.
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1.3.2 Back Panel
Fig 1-3 shows the back panel indicators of the Mega 105WR router.
Figure 1-3 : Back Panel Indicators
Label Description
1. DSL Connect the telephone jack (RJ-11) to your Telephone
Wall Socket (DSL line).
2. USB Connect the USB jack to your PC’s USB port, if
required.
3. RESET To reset the ADSL Router, simply press the reset button
for at least 10 seconds (all customised settings that you
have saved will be lost!).
4. ETHERNET(E1-E4) 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45)
to connect to your PC’s Ethernet (Network) card or
Ethernet Hub / Switch.
5. DC 9V To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your
package.
6. POWER SWITCH Push downwards to switch ON and press upwards to
switch OFF.
7. RF Antenna 2.4Ghz Wireless Antenna.
E1
1 2 3 56
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1.4 Typical MEGA 105WR Router Connection
You may connect many computers to the Mega 105WR over Wi-Fi. Only 4 computers may be
directly connected to the router’s Ethernet ports. You may, however, connect any of the Ethernet
ports to an Ethernet hub or switch. Many more computers (and other Ethernet devices) may then
be connected to the router.
Figure 1-4 : Typical device conectivity
NOTE: With the Auto MDI/MDIX feature, both cross and straight UTP cables can
be used.
Computers or Notebooks with Ethernet Network
Cards, Ethernet Switches or Hubs
Computers or Notebooks with Wireless
PC cards or USB Clients.

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Chapter 2 - Setup overview
The following chapters describe how to connect your Mega 105WR. As there are many different
combinations of operating systems and connection types, what follows may seem rather
complicated, so here is a summery of the steps to be taken:
•Telephone line is connected to the Mega 105WR
•Power supply is connected to the Mega 105WR
•Mega 105WR is connected to your computer using USB or Ethernet (Wi-Fi is not
recommended for initial setup )
•Mega 105WR is switched on
•USB drivers are installed ( if necessary)
•Ethernet port is configured ( if necessary)
•Web browser is configured for connection (if necessary)
•Mega 105WR is configured for internet connection
•Your Telkom internet account is verified
The easiest way to configure your Mega 105WR is by using the installation utility on of the
Windows operating systems.
To configure your Mega 105WR using a particular Operating system,
perform the steps in the listed chapters in the correct order.
Operating system Chapters
Microsoft Windows (using installation utility )
Chapter 3
Chapter 5
(During chapter 5, you will
be prompted to follow
chapter 4 )
Mac OS Chapter 3
Chapter 6
Chapter 8
Windows XP x64 (if connecting via USB) Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 7
Chapter 5
Other operating systems and Window without using
installation utility
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 9

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Chapter 3 - Telephone and power connections
3.1 Connecting the Telephone Line
There are various ways to connect your Mega 105WR to your ADSL enabled telephone line.
•Directly (Without a telephone connected to the same outlet)
-To make a direct connection, please connect as per Figure 3-1
-If a telephone is to be connected to another outlet that shares the same telephone
line, please connect it as shown in Figure 3-2
•Together with a telephone
-Please connect as per Figure 3-3 if you have a single telephone outlet or Figure 3-
4 if you have a twin telephone outlet.
-Should you wish to connect another telephone to an additional outlet that shares
the same telephone line, please connect this as shown in Figure 3-2
NOTE: When connecting a telephone to an ADSL enabled telephone line, you
MUST ALWAYS make use of a Microfilter
Figure3- 1 : Connecting directly to telephone outlet
Back View of
ADSL Router
Tele
p
hone Cable
Telephone
Wall Socket

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Figure 3- 2 : Connecting a telephone to the same telephone line
Figure3- 3 : Connecting the router together with a telephone to a single telephone outlet
(using splitter/line doubler – available seperatly)

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Figure 3- 4 : Connecting together with a telephone to a dual telephone outlet
3.2 Connecting to the Power Outlet
The Mega 105WR is powered through a power adaptor. This is connected to the Router as
shown in Figure 3-5. The 3 pin mains plug on the other end of the power adapter is to be plugged
into the mains outlet.
Figure 3-5 : Connecting the power adapter to the Mega 105WR
CAUTION
Use only the supplied power adaptor ! Use of any other adaptor may damage
the router !
Back View of the
ADSL Router
Connect the other end of
the Power Adapter to the
Power Outlet.

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Chapter 4 - Connecting your computer
Your computer can be connected to the Mega 105WR in one of three ways
•Ethernet
•USB
•Wi-Fi
It is recommended that you initially connect to the router using a USB or Ethernet
connection, in order to do the initial setup. Thereafter, you may connect using Wi-Fi if
necessary.
NOTE: Do EITHER section 4.1 OR section 4.2 as needed, not both !
4.1 Connecting the computer using a Ethernet connection
You can connect up to four Ethernet devices to your Mega 105WR. These devices may be
computers, hubs, switches, printers etc. To do the initial configuration, it is recommended that
you start by connecting only one computer. Please connect as shown in Figure 4.1. Proceed to
4.3
Figure 4-1 : Connecting via Ethernet
Back View of
ADSL Router
Ethernet Port
Ethernet
Network Cable
Back view of a
Computer
Ethernet
Network Card

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Do not mistake a Line Port for an Ethernet Port. In Figure 4-2, Aillustrates an Ethernet port,
whilst Billustrates a Line port. An Ethernet connector has positions for 8 pins while a line
connector has 6 (but often only 2 or 4 are fitted)
Figure 4-2 : Ethernet and line connections
4.2 Connecting the computer via USB
Your Mega 105WR is able to be connected to your computer’s USB port. This is the same type
of port that printers, webcams and other accessories are often connected to. Please connect your
router to your computer using a USB cable as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3: Connecting via USB
Either
If you are using Windows XP x64, please perform 4.3. Once this is completed, please follow the
procedure laid out in chapter 7.
Upon completion of chapter 7, please continue with chapter 5
Or
If you are using any other Windows operating system, please perform 4.3.Once the drivers have
been installed (as shown in Figure 4-4), please continue with chapter 5.
A: ETHERNET B: LINE

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Figure 4-4: Installation utility installing drivers.
4.3 Powering ON
•Make sure that the power outlet that your router’s power adaptor is connected to is turned
ON
•Turn your Router’s power switch ON.

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Chapter 5 – Router Setup Utility – Windows
(For Windows 98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/Vista Users Only)
NOTE: Windows 98 SE users may be prompted for their Windows CD during
installation. At the prompt, replace the Installation CD in your CD-ROM
Drive with your Windows CD and click OK.
5.1 Running The Setup Utility
Insert the Setup Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. The utility will auto-run and the screen as
shown below will appear. (Note: If it does not auto-run, access the CD-ROM drive and execute
Setup.exe).
If you are setting up your Mega 105WR Router for the first time, have done a factory default
reset, or if you wish to change most of your previous settings, please click Setup Wizard to
setup your DSL router. See Fig 5-1.
Figure 5-1 : Welcome screen
You will now be presented with the screen shown in Figure 5-2.
Do one of the following:

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If you are using an Ethernet connection, you should now return to chapter 4 and do
sections 4.1 and 4.3 only. You can then click on Continue
OR
If you are using a USB connection, click on Continue without plugging in any cables.
Figure 5-2 : Important Note
When presented with the screen shown in Figure 5-3, do one of the following:

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Figure 5-3 : USB driver instalation
If you are using an Ethernet connection, you should click “Cancel”.
OR
If you are using a USB connection, you should now return to chapter 4 and do sections 4.2 and
4.3 only. The installation utility will install the USB drivers once it detects that the cable is
correctly plugged in, and the router has been switched on.
The Installation utility will now begin to check your router and DSL connection. You will see
the screen shown in Figure 5-4. As the various tests are performed, you will see a progress bar
to the left of the list. Once the tests have passed, this will be replaced by a green tick mark. If for
some reason any of the tests fail, the utility will present you with a series of help screens in order
to correct your problem.

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Figure 5-4 : Setup DSL router & internet
If you are setting up your router for the first time, or have restored the factory defaults by doing a
factory default reset, you will be presented with the screen shown in Figure 5-5. This process is
to verify your account details with Telkom, and to enable your ADSL account. If you do not
proceed with this verification, your ADSL connection will not work until you do so. You only
need to do this verification once, so if you have done a factory default reset and are running the
setup utility for a second time, you can skip this next step and proceed directly to the screen
shown in Figure 5-6 by clicking on Activate, then closing the web browser page that opens and
clicking on Continue. Otherwise, please click on Activate and fill in the requested information.
Close the web browser window once you have completed the verification, and click on
Continue.

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Figure 5-5 : Verify ADSL account

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Figure 5-6: Internet Connection Setup
Once the installation utility has confirmed that everything is correctly set up, and that a
connection to the internet is possible, you will be prompted for your internet account details –
your Username and Password - which your ISP has provided. The guest account details that are
shown are programmed into the router by default, and are used to test the connection. This
account is designed to only access parts of the Telkom website. You will need to replace these
details with your own account’s information. Enter these details on the screen shown in Figure 5-
6 and click Continue to proceed.
You will now be able to set up your Mega 105WR’s wireless access point using the screen
shown in Figure 5-7. The Wi-Fi encryption is set to WPA, with a unique key and is enabled by
default. Your unique key is printed on the bottom of your Router for future reference. If you
decide to change it now, you should record your new key as you will need it when you connect a
computer via Wi-Fi. If you do not wish to connect via Wi-Fi in the future, it is best to disable
the Access point by de-selecting the “Enable Access point” block. This will increase your
router’s security. You will be able to re-enable the Wi-Fi at any stage in the future if you choose
to disable it now. It is also advisable to change your SSID at this stage. This is the public name
of your wireless port. Once you have made the necessary changes, click Continue
Figure 5-7: Wireless Access Point Setup

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NOTE: For better security, you may choose to hide the SSID of your Mega 105WR
router to prevent it from identifying its self to any computer with Wi –Fi.
However, you must then manually set your wireless client with the same
SSID.
The installation utility will now attempt to connect to the internet using your account details.
While it is doing this, the screen in Figure 5-8 will be shown. If the router is unable to connect,
the most likely cause will be that your username or password is incorrect, and you will be
presented with the option to correct this.
Figure 5-8: Checking username/password
Upon successful connection, the screen shown in Figure 5-9 will display a summary of your
settings. You can choose to print or save the settings. To print, you need to have a printer
installed. Click Continue to proceed.