SWEEX LW300 User manual

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LW300/LW300UK Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 300 Mbps
Introduction
• Do not expose the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 300 Mbps 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 Broadband Router 300 Mbps in extremely dusty or moist surroundings.
• Protect the device against powerful shocks or jolts - they may damage the internal electronics.
• Never attempt to open the device yourself - it will cause the warranty to lapse.
Front or top view of the modem
LED indicators Status Meaning
Power On Indicates that the modem is switched on.
1 - 4 On Indicates that a computer is connected to the relevant port.
1 - 4 Blinking Indicates activity between the relevant computer and the router
WAN On The connection with the Internet modem is ok.
WAN Blinking Indicates activity between the router and the modem.
WLAN On Indicates activity between the router and the modem.
WLAN Blinking Indicates activity between the wireless computer(s) and the router.
WPS On There is a connection with a wireless adapter with WPS (WiFi Protected Setup).
WPS Blinking A WPS connection is being established.

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Rear view of the router
Starting on the left, the following connections can be found at the rear of the router:
• Antenna 1 (Fixed)
• Power port for connecting the power adaptor
• Reset button to return to the factory settings
• WAN port for connecting a modem by means of a RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable
• Antenna 2 (Fixed)
• UTP Ethernet ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 for connecting computers with an Ethernet network cable RJ45
• Antenna 3 (Fixed)
Connecting the Sweex Broadband Router
1. Connect the power adaptor (included) to the rear of the router and the mains socket. The light next to “Power” is lit. In the event the LED is not
lit, check the connections of the power adaptor to the router and the mains socket.
2. Switch on the computer and connect it to the rear of the modem using a network cable (RJ-45 UTP). You can select any of the ports 1, 2, 3
and 4. The corresponding light at the front will be lit. In the event the light fails to light up, check whether the network cable is properly
connected to the computer and the router.
3. Switch on the modem* again. Note: Here we do not refer to the Sweex router. Connect the modem to the rear of the router using a network
cable (RJ-45 UTP). Do this via the WAN port The WAN light at the front of the router will light up. In the event the light fails to light up, check
whether the network cable is properly connected to the router and the modem.
* In order to use the Sweex Broadband Router you need an active Internet connection, which is established through a modem. This modem is
usually supplied by the provider.

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Configuring the computer to connect to the router
Windows Vista
In the bottom left of your screen, go to “Start” (Start) “Control Panel” (Control Panel).
Click on “View network status and tasks” (View network status and tasks).
Left in the column, click on “Manage network connections” (Manage network connections).

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Right-click “LAN Connection” (LAN Connection) or “Wireless Network connection” (Wireless Network connection) and select “Properties”
(Properties). The following screen appears:
Now select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties” (Properties).
Select the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” (Obtain an IP address automatically) and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”
(Obtain DNS server address automatically).
Confirm the settings by clicking “OK”. The network settings have now been configured correctly for Vista. The correct settings for the Internet
browser will be discussed later in this manual.
Windows XP
In the bottom left of your screen, go to “Start” “Control Panel”
Then go to “Network and Internet Connections”.
Open “Network Connections”.
Or, if the Windows classic style is used:
“Start” “Settings” “Network Connections”.
Right-click “LAN Connection” or “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”. The following screen appears:

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Under the tab “General” select TCP/IP and click “Properties”
Select the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.
Confirm the settings by clicking “OK”. The network settings for Windows XP have now been configured correctly. The correct settings for the Internet
browser will be discussed later in this manual.
Windows 2000
In the bottom left of your screen, go to “Start” “Control Panel”.
Then go to “Network and Internet Connections”.
Open “Network Connections”.
Or, if the Windows classic style is used:
“Start” “Settings” “Network Connections”.
Right-click “LAN Connection” or “Wireless Network Connection” and select “Properties”. The following screen appears:

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Now select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”
Select the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Click “OK” twice.
The network settings for Windows 2000 have now been configured correctly. The correct settings for the Internet browser will be discussed later in
this manual.
Windows 98SE
Go to “Start”, “Settings”, “Control Panel” and click “Network”.
Select the line “TCP/IP ” which corresponds to your (wireless) network card and click “Properties”.

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Under the tab “IP Address”, select the option “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
Under the tab “Gateway”, the list of “Installed gateways” must be empty. If so required, select each gateway and click “Remove”.
Under the tab “DNS Configuration”, select the option “Disable DNS”. Click “OK” twice.
The network settings for Windows 98SE have now been configured correctly. Now continue with the correct settings for the Internet browser below.

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Internet browser settings for Windows 98SE, 2000, XP and Vista
1. In order to access the router, the browser settings must be correct. This is easy to check by starting up Internet Explorer and selecting “Tools”
from the menu bar and then selecting the option “Internet Options”.
2. In this window, go to “Connections” and select “Never dial a connection” or remove all connections listed in the field above.
3. At the bottom, click “LAN Settings”, remove all ticks and click “OK”.
4. Restart the browser to activate the settings.
Setting the wireless network
How does it work?
In order to create a wireless network, you need a wireless router, wireless modem or access point. The wireless router, modem or access point
transmits the wireless network. The name of this network, also referred to as SSID, depends on your wireless router, modem or access point and
often differs per model or brand. You can often determine the name yourself and thus recognise your own wireless network.
Protection
You could compare a wireless network to radio signals. However, the range of a wireless network at home is not as big. Your home wireless network
often has a range of 20 to 30 metres. This means that neighbours and passers-by too can make use of your network. As a result they can get away
with surfing on your Internet connection, and they may gain access to your shared folders and files on your network. That is why it is recommended
to secure your wireless network. This protection is set up on the device transmitting the network. In most cases that is the wireless router, modem or
access point. By adding a WEP or WPA protection code, you secure the network. This code is also referred to as the network key. 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” “Control Panel”.
Then go to “Network and Internet Connections”.
Open “Network Connections”.
Or, if the Windows classic style is used:
“Start” “Settings” “Network Connections”.
Right-click “LAN Connection” or “Wireless Network Connection” and select “View Available Wireless Networks”.
Always click “Refresh network list” top left in this window first, to obtain the most recent listing.
Select the name (also referred to as SSID) “Sweex LW300” by clicking it once. Now click “Connect”.

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If it has successfully connected to the wireless network, the notification “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 this software
and start again.
We recommend securing the wireless part of the router. How to do this is described further down in this manual. Once secured, the network will
show as “Sweex LW300” with a message below detailing “Security-enabled wireless network”. When connecting to this secured network, you will
be prompted for the “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 router causing you to lose the wireless connection, then complete these steps again.
Accessing the router (Login)
Open your web browser. In this example we use “Internet Explorer”.
The default router IP address is: 192.168.53.1
An IP address is a unique number required by each network device, including a computer or router, in order to be active within that network. Without an
IP address you are unable to make connections within a network. Type the router IP address in the browser address bar. You can now access the router
The router login screen appears. Enter the corresponding password:
Password: mysweex
If this login screen fails to appear, recheck the settings of your Internet browser as described above. Also check the IP address of your computer. In
this IP address, only the digits after the last dot may deviate from the IP address of the router (e.g.: 192.168.3.xxx).
Where to find the IP address of the computer
Win2000/WinXP: Click “Start” (Start) - "Run” (Run) - Type cmd - press Enter- In the black window, type ipconfig - press Enter and your IP address
is displayed.
Win98/Me: Click “Start” (Start) - "Run” (Run) - Type winipcfg - press Enter. In the window, select your network adaptor. (Usually NOT the ppp
adaptor) and your IP address is displayed.

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Setting the Internet Provider (ISP)
Prior to setting the provider, make sure that the Internet connection is active without the Sweex Broadband Router. If the modem without the router
does not have an Internet connection, setting the router would be pointless. After all, the modem establishes the Internet connection and the Sweex
Broadband Router forwards this existing Internet connection to one or more computers in your network.
We recommend using the Configuration Wizard in order to set the router. If your provider cannot be set using the Configuration Wizard, contact your
provider for the correct settings and enter them manually. The instructions can be found later in this manual.
These settings need to be configured in your router only once. Regardless of the number of computers you connect to the router, the following
settings only need to be done on one computer. That is because the settings are not stored on the computer, but on the router.
Setting the Internet Provider by means of the Configuration Wizard
In the start menu of this CD-ROM, click on Configuration Wizard in order to set your Internet Provider.
Wireless settings and security
We always recommend entering these settings with a computer connected to the Sweex Broadband Router by means of a cable. This is because you
will lose the wireless connection with the Sweex Broadband Router while storing these settings.
Left in the column, under “Wireless" click on “Basic Settings”.

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The default SSID is “Sweex LW300”. We recommend not changing this so you can always recognise the router. Here you can also find other options
such as “Channel” and “Mode”. We again recommend maintaining the default values. You can enable or disable the wireless part under “Disabled
Wireless LAN Interface”. This feature is enabled by default.
Securing the wireless network
There are two ways of protecting the wireless network in the Sweex Wireless Broadband Router 300 Mbps. The familiar manual way (WEP, WPA
and WPA2) where you determine and enter a network key yourself, or with the WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) function, where the router and the
computer “agree” on a network key and automatically use this with the click of a button in order to protect the network.
It is not possible to use both methods simultaneously. So if your computers do not support WPS, we recommend you use WPA or WPA2 protection.

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WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
You can protect your wireless network in a quick and simple manner by means of WPS. This feature only works with computers that use a wireless
card or USB dongle that supports WPS.
1. The WPS feature is enabled by pressing the WPS button at the top of the router. The light will start to blink.
2. A wireless computer that supports WPS can use the automatically generated network key by scanning for the router. The network is now secure.
The same procedure applies to any future computers to be added to the network. You can also read out a PIN code in the router and enter it into the
computers the “old-fashioned” way.
Tick WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) Enable in order to activate WPS. By pressing the WPS button on the router, WPS switches on automatically.
• Select “Client’s IP” to enter a WPS PIN code which has already been entered into the computer. You can often read this from the WPS
configuration software on the computer.
• Select “AP’s PIN” in order to read the WPS PIN code. You should use this code on all your computers.
• Select “Push Button (PBC)” in order to automatically generate a network key by pressing the WPS button on the router.
• Click “Apply” to save the settings.
WPA and WPA2 protection
Left in the column, under “Wireless" click on “Security Settings”.
Complete the following steps for setting WPA security:

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1. Under “Security Type” select “WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK”.
2. Under “WPA Passphrase”, enter your network key. You can create your own and it may contain 8 to 63 numbers and letters.
3. Click “Apply Changes” to save the settings.
The router is now secured. Reconnect your wireless computer.
Opening ports in the router (Port Forwarding and DMZ)
The built-in firewall in this router cannot be disabled. However, ports can be opened for programmes, games servers or game consoles that require
this.
We recommend using a fixed IP address for computers or game consoles for which ports are opened. This is to ensure that these computers always
use the same IP address as registered in the router. The router may assign a different IP address to the computer so that the forwarding or DMZ
command no longer applies to that computer.
How to assign a fixed IP address to a computer
This is only required for computers for which you want to open ports by means of the Forwarding or DMZ feature. Complete the steps in chapter
“Configuring the computer to connect to the router”. Instead of selecting “Obtain an IP address automatically” (Obtain an IP address automatically)
you select “Use the following IP address” (Use the following IP address).
The IP address in our example is as follows (192.168.30.xxx). The final number you enter must be unique to your network. We recommend
using a number ranging from 150 to 200. Thus an IP address could be (192.168.30.150). A subsequent computer would then be assigned
(192.168.30.151) etc.
For “Subenetmaks” (Subnetmask) you enter: 255.255.255.0
Both under “Default Gateway” (Default gateway) and under “Preferred DNS-server” (Preferred DNS-server) you enter the IP address with which you
log into the router. In our example: 192.168.30.150
Under “Alternative-DNS-server” (Alternative-DNS-server), you can leave the field blank.
Click “OK” twice to save the settings and to close the window.

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By clicking “Port Forwarding” left in the column the port settings can be changed.
1. Tick 1 in order to activate Port Forwarding.
2. Under 2, enter the IP address of the computer, server or game console for which you want to open the ports. In most cases, the IP address will
start with 192.168.3…
3. Select the protocol or leave it set to “Both”.
4. The port range indicates the range of ports you want to open. So if you wish to open ports 500 - 600, you enter 500 in the box on the left and
600 in the box on the right. If you only wish to open port 500, i.e. only 1 port, you enter the same port number in both boxes. In this
example, you enter 500 in the box on the left and the box on the right.
5. You can enter your own comments under “Comment”, but you do not have to do this.
6. Click on “Apply Changes”. The line you have entered now appears.
You can enter a maximum of 51 lines. It is not possible to open multiple ports on a single line.
DMZ
In some instances, or when a game console is used, you may opt to place a computer or game console entirely outside the firewall. This can be
done in the so-called “demilitarized zone” (“DMZ”). This option can be found in the main screen of the port settings (“Port Forwarding”) under
(“Advanced”.) Note however, you no longer take advantage of the protection offered by the firewall of the router. All ports to the computer placed
in the DMZ are open. Only a single computer can be placed in the DMZ.

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1. Tick “Enable”.
2. Under 2, enter the IP address of the computer, server or game console for which you want to open the ports. In most cases, the IP address will
start with 192.168.3…
LAN settings
The network settings of the router can be changed as follows. Left in the column, click “Advanced Config".
Under “IP Address”, the IP address of the router (192.168.3.1) is stated. Click “Apply Changes” to save the settings. Your browser will not look for
a new page. So do not wait, but log on to your router again, using the new IP address.
Upgrading the firmware of the router (Firmware)

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In order to provide the router with updates, the so-called ‘firmware’ needs updating. Left in the column, click “Upgrade Firmware".
Here the firmware of the router can be upgraded. New firmware can be downloaded from the Sweex website under ”Service and support”. If the
firmware file is zipped, make sure you select and extract the file first on a location on your computer where you can retrieve it easily.
Now click “Browse” (Browse) and select the extracted firmware file. In most cases the name of this file will start with “Sweex_Firmware_
LW300…”. In order to start the firmware upgrade, click “Upload”. Do not interrupt this procedure. This may harm the router. Wait for the upgrade
to be completed confirmed by a message. The connection between the computer and the router will be briefly interrupted.
Resetting the router to its factory settings
The Sweex Broadband Router can be reset to its factory settings in two different ways.
Note! After the reset, all settings which apply to your connection and network need to be reconfigured. After the reset, the router will restart. During
start-up, the factory settings are reloaded and the computer will lose connection with the router for around 30 seconds. After this, the router can be
accessed via the default IP address (192.168.3.1).
Method 1: The reset button is located at the rear of the router. Use a pointy device to press the button. Press and hold the button for 10 seconds.
The router will restart.
Method 2: Left in the column, click “Save/Load Settings” and then “Reset”.
Additional tips and further explanation to the remaining functions of the router can be found in the English manual on the CD-ROM.
Warranty
All products under the Sweex brand are warranted for a period of three years. We do not grant support or warranties for any software and/or
(rechargeable) batteries included. Settlement of guarantee only takes place via the dealer where you have purchased the product in question.
The rightful owner has and retains title to all brand names and related rights mentioned in this manual.