SWEEX LW150 User manual
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LW150 Sweex Wireless 150N Router
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.
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Package contents
In this package you will find:
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Terminology list
This manual will contain a number of technical terms. It is important to know what they mean before you begin
installing and configuring the router.
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Product description
Front
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Installing the router
There are three ways of installing the router:
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Simple setup
Simple setup is done in 7 steps:
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Advanced setup
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Configuration 3: PPTP
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Configuration 5: Static IP
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Wireless network configuration
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!FTERCHANGINGANYOFTHESETTINGSCLICKTHEh!PPLYvBUTTONTOAPPLYTHECHANGES
Securing your wireless network
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Method 1: WPA
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Method 3: WEP
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Traffic Control
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ENGLISH VERSION
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ENGLISH VERSION
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