User manual SITECOM WL-143

[. . . ] · PCs with TCP/IP network protocol. 2 2 2. 1 Setting up the router Physical installation 1 For the installation of the router it is assumed that you have at least one PC with a working broadband Internet connection. It is also assumed that the modem is configured in accordance with the requirements of your ISP and of the modem manufacturer. 2 Before you begin, ensure that the power lead is not connected to either the router or the cable modem/DSL modem. [. . . ] Restart your PC, even if you have not made any changes, so that the DHCP server of the router can assign an IP address to the PC. 3. 2 Internet Access 3. 2. 1 Windows 98SE/ME/2000 · In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select Settings - Control Panel - Internet options. · Select "I want to configure my Internet connection manually" or "I want to make a connection via a LAN network" and click on "Next >". · Select "I want to connect via a LAN network" and click on "Next >". · Check carefully that all of the checkboxes in the screen Internet configuration for a LAN have not been checked. · Continue with the steps in the wizard, until the task is completed. The PC configuration is now completed. 5 3. 2. 2 Windows XP · In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select - Settings - Control Panel - Internet options. · Select Connect using a broadband connection that is always on and click on Next. · In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select - Settings - Control Panel - Internet options. · Select the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button. · Check carefully that none of the boxes in the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window are checked. The PC configuration is now completed. 6 4 Configuring the router for Internet access · Make sure you have configured the TCP/IP settings as described in chapter 3. Do not forget to restart the PC after you have finished configuring the TCP/IP settings so that the DHCP server of the router can assign an IP address to your computer. In the address bar enter the following address: http://192. 168. 1. 1 · Log in to the router by using the username admin and password admin. Press OK. · You will now see the Status page of your router, click Wizard to configure the router. · The Setup wizard will now be displayed; check that the modem is connected and click Next. · Select your country from the Country list. 7 · From Service, select your internet provider. Click Next. · Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user name and password, MAC address or hostname in the following window. [. . . ] The SSID is an unique ID used by Access Point and stations to identify a wireless LAN. Auto channel: When enabled the router will automatically select the best channel on which to broadcast it's wireless traffic. Channel: Disables the auto channel feature allows you to manually configure the channel you wish to use. 5. 2 Encryption Your router supports a number of different security protocols used in wireless technology to secure your wireless transmissions. [. . . ]