Sweex Router RO002 User Manual

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RO002/RO002UK Sweex Broadband Router 
Introduction
• Do not expose the Sweex Broadband Router to extreme temperatures. Do not place the product in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of  
  heating elements. 
•  Do not use the Sweex Broadband Router in extremely dusty or moist surroundings.
•  Protect the product against powerful shocks or jolts - they may damage the internal electronics.
•  Never attempt to open the product yourself - it will cause the warranty to lapse....

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Rear view
1. LAN ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 for connecting computers by means of an RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable. 
2.  WAN port for connecting a modem by means of a RJ-45 UTP Ethernet network cable. 
3.  Reset button to return to the factory settings. 
4.  Power connector for connecting the power adaptor.
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...

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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). 

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Left in the column, click on “Manage network connections” (Manage network connections).
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). 

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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...

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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...

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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”.
Under the tab “IP Address”,...

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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.
Internet browser settings for Windows 98SE, 2000, XP and Vista
1. In order to access the router, the browser settings must be...

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Accessing the router (Login)
Open your web browser. In this example we use “Internet Explorer”. 
The default router IP address is: 192.168.22.1 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. Fill out...

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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 Breedband 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 Breedband Router forwards this existing Internet connection to one or more computers in your network.
A total of 6 different settings are possible. We have...