Solwise SAR-600 Instructions for use

Easy Start Guide
Solwise SAR-600 range
ADSL2+ Routers
Covers the following models using RouterTech Firmware 2.1:
• Single LAN Port, SAR-600E
• Four LAN Port, SAR-600ER
• Four LAN Port with USB & 11g Wireless, SAR-600EW
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• Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong
voltage usage.
• This product is for use only in UL Listed computers.
Declaration of Conformity for the Wireless SAR-600EW Model
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE
Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance
standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community
This device is intends to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirement is for
indoors vs. outdoors operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some
countries as described in this document.
Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to check the
current channel of operation and confirm that the devices operating in conformance with the
spectrum usage rules for the European Community countries as described below.
If operation is occurring outside of the allowable channels as indicated in this guide, then the user
must cease operating the product and consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the
wireless network.
This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using
the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below:
·In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this
device outdoors.
·In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
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Contents:
1Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 3
2Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................... 3
3ADSL Router Package .................................................................................................................. 3
4Router Overview............................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 SAR-600E ...............................................................................................................5
4.2 SAR-600ER.............................................................................................................7
4.3 SAR-600EW............................................................................................................9
5Wireless Router Connections for the SAR-600EW..................................................................... 11
5.1 Up to 4 PCs Connections......................................................................................11
5.2 For More than 4 PCs Connections........................................................................11
6Connecting the your Router to Your Computer/Notebook using a LAN cable............................ 12
6.1 Connecting to the Ethernet ...................................................................................12
6.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line................................................................................13
6.3 Checking Your Connections..................................................................................13
6.4 Connecting to the Power Outlet ............................................................................13
6.5 Powering On..........................................................................................................14
7Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card ................................................................................... 14
7.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition / Windows® Me..............................................14
7.2 For Windows®2000 / Windows®XP ...................................................................15
8Installing the USB Device Driver (SAR-600EW Model) .............................................................. 16
8.1 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® 98 Second Edition .................16
8.2 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® Me..........................................18
8.3 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® 2000.......................................19
8.4 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® XP ..........................................20
9Configuring Your Internet Browser.............................................................................................. 21
9.1 Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5).................................................21
9.2 Netscape® Navigator ............................................................................................21
10 Setting Up Your Router Via The Wizard Utility ........................................................................... 22
10.1 For Windows 2000/ XP Users ONLY ....................................................................22
10.2 Installing the CD Wizard Self-Installation Utility. ...................................................22
11 Router Setup Via Web Interface ................................................................................................. 29
12 Wireless Setup Via Web Interface .............................................................................................. 31
13 Important Default Settings........................................................................................................... 32
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All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without
written permission from the product manufacturer.
Changes are periodically made to the information in this document. They will be incorporated in
subsequent editions. The product manufacturer may take improvement and/or changes in the product
described in this document at any time
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Solwise SR-600 ADSL router. This Quick Setup Guide covers all
models in the SAR-600 range including the SAR-600E with single LAN Port, SAR-600ER with four
LAN Ports, and the SAR-600EW 4-Port Ethernet USB Wireless-G ADSL Router. Solwise ADSL
routers allow you to access and share high-speed broadband connection with multiple PCs using a
single device wired or wireless (EW model).
The SAR-600 Router can be connected to any computer/notebook with a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card
or, using the SAR0600EW model, a USB port for wired connection or an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless
adapter. The Ethernet ports have Auto MDI/MDIX feature which can allows both cross or straight UTP
cable to be utilized. The Wireless 4-port Ethernet Router also has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless
LAN Access Point for wireless connectivity.
This documentation assumes that you have already installed an Ethernet card or, if using the SAR-
600EW router, a wireless adapter on your computer/notebook
2 Minimum System Requirements
• Pentium®MMX 233MHz
• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (Required only if you are connecting to the
ETHERNET port of your DSL Router)
• Optional Single USB port (Required if you are connecting to USB port of the router SAR-
600EW)
• IEEE 802.11b Wireless adapter (Required if you are connecting to the Wireless Access Point
of the SAR-600EW router)
• OS independent for Ethernet
• Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP for USB use with the SAR-600EW router
• Web Browser support:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)
Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)
3 ADSL Router Package
For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.
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1. ADSL Ethernet Route
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3. Telephone cable
(
RJ-11
)
2. Eas
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6. POTS-Splitter
(
optional
)
4 Power Adapter
(
DC 9V
)
5. CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet
Network cable (RJ-45)
7. User Guide CD
 ADSL Router (being SAR600E or SAR-600ER or SAR-600EW model)
 Printed Quick Setup Guide
 CD with extra documentation and USB drivers (SAR-600EW model)
 1.8m CAT5 LAN Cable
 USB cable (SAR-600EW model)
 Mains power adapter
 Optional ADSL Plug Splitter
Depending on your country of purchase, your package may or may not come with an ADSL POTS
Splitter. The POTS Splitter is required if you are connecting a Telephone Set to the Ethernet Modem.
If not supplied then an ADSL POTS-Splitter can also be purchased from your dealer.
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4 Router Overview
4.1 SAR-600E
Shows the front indicators of the SAR-600E.
3
1
2 4
1Internet
Green LED Lights up when the PPP connection is established.
LED Light off when no PPP connection.
2DSL
LED light 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 Light when the ADSL connection is established.
3 POWER
Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router.
4ETHERNET
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.
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Back panel indicators of the SAR-600E.
3
1
4
2
1DSL
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line).
2ETHERNET
10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your PC’s Ethernet
Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch.
3RESET
To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised settings that you have
saved will be lost!). To activate the reset function: Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on.
Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button, hold for at least 5secs and release.
At this point, the DSL indicator will go off showing the reset is in progress.
4 DC IN (9V)
To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
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4.2 SAR-600ER
Shows the front indicators of the SAR-600ER.
2 4
1 3
1 POWER
Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router.
2ETHERNET (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.
3DSL
LED light 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 Light when the ADSL connection is established.
4Internet
Green LED Lights up when the PPP connection is established.
LED Light off when no PPP connection.
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Back panel indicators of the SAR-600ER.
45
3
2
1
1DSL
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line).
2RESET
To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised settings that you have
saved will be lost!). To activate the reset function: Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on.
Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button, hold for at least 5secs and release.
At this DSL indicator will go off showing the reset is in progress.
3ETHERNET (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.
4 DC IN (9V)
To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
5 POWER SWITCH
To power on or off the modem.
I - indicates ON position
O - indicates OFF position.
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4.3 SAR-600EW
Shows the front indicators of the SAR-600EW.
4 6
1 2 3 5
1 POWER
Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router.
2ETHERNET (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.
4USB
Lights up when the USB cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the
USB slot.
Lights Off when the USB cable is not connected or it is properly disconnected.
5DSL
LED light 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 Light when the ADSL connection is established.
6Internet
Green LED Lights up when the PPP connection is established.
LED Light off when no PPP connection.
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Shows the rear connections of the SAR-600EW.
4 7
1 2 3 5 6
1DSL
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line).
2USB
USB jack to connect to your PC’s USB slot.
3RESET
To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised settings that you have
saved will be lost!). To activate the reset function: Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on.
Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button, hold for at least 5secs and release.
At this point, the Wireless indicator and DSL indicator will go off, The reset is in progress.
4ETHERNET (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 IN (9V)
To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
6 POWER SWITCH
To power on or off the modem.
I - indicates ON position
O - indicates OFF position.
7 RF Antenna
180°2.4Ghz Wireless Antenna.
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5 Wireless Router Connections for the SAR-600EW
5.1 Up to 4 PCs Connections
5.2 For More than 4 PCs Connections
To connect to more than 4 computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the Ethernet Ports
via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. For details on how to connect to the Ethernet Switch/Hub, please refer to
the documentation that comes with the unit.
With the Auto MDI/MDIX feature, both cross and straight UTP cable can be utilized.
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6 Connecting the your Router to Your
Computer/Notebook using a LAN cable
Power off your Computer/Notebook or/and any connected devices before
connecting to the ADSL Router!
6.1 Connecting to the Ethernet
Connect your computer(s)/notebook(s) to the ethernet port on the router as illustrated. The following
illustration shows the connection of a single computer.
NOT SURE HOW THE ETHERNET PORT LOOKS LIKE?
The following are some tips to help you locate your Ethernet Ports on you
r
Computer/Notebook. Alternatively, you may refer to the documentation that comes
with your Computer/Notebook.
Locating the Ethernet Port on your Computer/Notebook
Most Computers/Notebooks have labels describing the Ports. For Ethernet Port,
you will see either ETHERNET, ETH or RJ45 labeled near the Port.
If your Computer/Notebook does not have such descriptions, try the following.
- Picture A gives the illustration of an Ethernet Port. All Ethernet Ports have
8 conductors on it. Do not mistaken with the LINE Port (Picture B) that has only 6
conductors.
- The Ethernet Port is slightly bigger than the LINE Port.
A. ETHERNET B. LINE
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6.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line
The ADSL POTS Splitter (with built-in Microfilter) is a device that allows you to connect both your
Telephone cable and Telephone Set to the same Telephone Wall Socket. The device at the same
time helps to eliminate background noise on the telephone line, ensuring the best possible phone
performance.
6.3 Checking Your Connections
Please check your connections before proceeding.
6.4 Connecting to the Power Outlet
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6.5 Powering On
Power on the Power Outlet that is connected to your ADSL Router.
Power on your Computer(s)/Notebook(s).
7 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card
If your computer/notebook is connected to the Ethernet Port of the ADSL Router,
proceed with this section. If you are using the SAR-600EW router and you wish to
connect your computer/notebook to the USB Port of the Router, please proceed to
the next section. If you have the SAR-60EW router but wish to connect you
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computers/notebooks to both the Ethernet Port and USB Port of your ADSL Router,
please proceed with both sections!
7.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition / Windows® Me
i From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. Select
Properties.
iiii From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx where xxx refers to the model of your
Ethernet Card that is connected to your ADSL Router.
Click Properties.
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(This screen shot uses 3Com EtherLink Ethernet card model as an example).
iii Click the IP Address tab.
Click the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK to save the settings.
Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system.
Proceed to the next chapter.
7.2 For Windows®2000 / Windows®XP
i Windows® 2000:
a) From your Windows desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and select
Properties.
b) At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon and select Properties.
Windows® XP:
a)
(Instructions are based on default Start menu option)
From your Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications > Network Connections.
b) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of your Ethernet
Card that is connected to your ADSL Router and click Properties.
ii Ensure that the field Connect Using indicates the model of your Ethernet Card that is
connected to your ADSL Router.
(This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area Connection icons displayed at the Network and
Dial-up Connections / Network Connections window. Ensure that you have selected the correct one.)
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
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(This screen shot uses 3Com EtherLink Ethernet card model as an example).
iii Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
Click OK again to close.
Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system.
Proceed to the next chapter.
8 Installing the USB Device Driver (SAR-600EW
Model)
1. Proceed with this section ONLY if your router is the SAR-600EW and your
computer/notebook is connected to the USB Port of your Router!
2. The following screen shots illustrated serve only as examples. For any
dissimilarities, please follow closely the instructions prompted on your
Computer/Notebook.
3. For Windows® 98 Second Edition users, you may be prompted for your
Windows CD-ROM. Have it ready by your side.
8.1 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® 98 Second
Edition
i Power on your computer to start Windows.
ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive
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iii At the following prompt, and click Next.
iv Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) option and click Next.
v Click CD-ROM drives option and click Next.
vi Select The updated driver (Recommended) DSL Router USB Remote NDIS Network
Device and click Next.
vii Click Next to proceed installation with the indicated driver.
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Depending on your system configurations, you may be prompted for your Windows
CD-ROM during installation. At the prompt, replace the Installation CD in your CD-
ROM Drive with your Windows CD-ROM and click OK.
At the Copying Files dialog box, enter the path of your Windows CD-ROM and
click OK.
viii Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation.
xi Restart your system when prompted.
Proceed to the next chapter.
8.2 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® Me
i Power on your computer to start Windows.
ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
iii At the following prompt, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) option and
click Next.
iv Click Removable Media option and click Next
.
v Click Next again to proceed installation with the indicated driver.
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vi Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation.
vii Restart your system when prompted.
Proceed to the next chapter.
8.3 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows® 2000
i Power on your computer to start Windows.
ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
iii At the following prompt, click Next
.
iv Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) option and click Next.
v Click CD-ROM drives option and click Next.
vi At the next prompt, click Next to proceed installation with the indicated driver.
vii You may be prompted with Digital Signature Not Found dialog box during installation. (This
happens when Windows detects your driver as a new version).
Click Yes to proceed with the installation.
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