BR 604 - Router TOPCOM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BR 604 TOPCOM

POWER: The power port is to connect the 5V DC power adapter. - The power LED on the front panel will go ON when the power adapter is connected.

WAN: The WAN Ethernet port is to connect your ASDL/Cable modem. - The WAN LED will go ON if the network Ethernet cable is properly connected.

Ports 1- 4: This is to connect networked devices, such as PCs, ftp servers or anything else you want to put on your network. - The LAN LED’s will indicate the connection status.

Reset Button: If you would like to load default settings, press the reset button and hold it for 5 ~ 6 seconds. It will load the factory default settings for the device. Do not press the reset button unless you want to clear the current data.

2. CONFIGURING THE PC TO CONNECT TO THE CABLE/DSL

ROUTER Remark - The routers default IP address is: 192.168.1.1 - DHCP server is ON If you do not wish to set a static IP address on your PC, you will need to configure your PC to accept the IP address that the router will provide.

Click Start button, select Settings, then Control Panel

Double-click the Network Icon

In the configuration windows, select the TCP/IP protocol line that has been associated with your network card/ adapter. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP ADDRESS tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically .

Then select DNS configuration tab to add DNS IP address . Select Disable DNS function . Press OK. You have completed the client settings.

After clicking OK, windows will ask you to restart the PC. Click Yes.

3. VERIFY YOUR PC’S IP CONFIGURATION

There are some tools which are great for finding out a computer’s IP configuration: MAC address and default gateway.

WINIPCFG (for windows 95/98) Inside the windows 95/98/ME Start button, select Run and type winipcfg. In the example below this computer has a IP address of 192.168.1.100 and the default gateway is 192.168.1.1. The default gateway should be the broadband router IP address. The MAC address in windows 95/98 is called the Adapter Address. NOTE: You can also type winipcfg in the DOS command.

IPCONFIG (for windows 2000/NT) ENGLISH In the DOS command type IPCONFIG and press Enter. Your PC IP information will be displayed as shown below. - IPCONFIG / RENEW will renew the IP address, gateway and DNS.

Windows XP Click the right mouse key on your network adapter and select Status The support screen will display the IP information.

4. SETUP THE BROADBAND ROUTER

When your PC has a valid IP address, you should be able to go to the router setup web page. Open Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigater and goto address: 192.168.1.1 Now the login screen will appear. Enter the username and password. - By default the username is admin and the password is admin. Now you enter the web management of your Broadband Router.

The setup wizard will automatically appear:

In next screen you can change the login password (admin) to your own password.

In next screen you can select your Time Zone - Click Next to proceed - Click Next to proceed - Click Next to proceed

Now you can change the LAN settings: ENGLISH

- The LAN IP address and Subnet mask can be changed. - The router DHCP server can be Disabled / Enabled - The DHCP range can be set. - Click Next to proceed

Now the BR604 will try to detect your broadband connection type

Depending on your connection type next screen will appear: (for PPPoE, this screen will not appear if the auto detection has been successful ) - Select your Connection Type - Click Next to proceed

Obtain IP automatilally (DHCP client) : this connection is mostly used for connecting the BR604 to a cable modem.

Fixed IP address : for connections with fixed WAN IP address. - enter the WAN IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS addresses. - Click Next to proceed. PPPoE to obtain IP automatically : mostly used for connecting the BR604 to an ADSL-Ethernet Bridge with PPPoE dial up. - enter username and password (twice) - Click Next to proceed.

PPPoE with a fixed IP address : PPPoE connection with fixed WAN IP address. - enter username, password (twice) and WAN IP address - Click Next to proceed.

PPTP: for setting up a VPN connection: in this case the BR604 WAN port is connected at the LAN site of another existing network ! - enter the VPN IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. - enter the VPN Server IP address, PPTP Account and Password (twice). - Click Next to proceed.

Now the setup is complete - Click Restart to save and restart the router.

When all settings are saved a new screen will pop up:

The Setup Wizard is completed ! ENGLISH

- Click Close Remark:

Next time you go to the router Web page the Setup Wizard will appear again. This can be disabled: - select No and click update - now the wizard will not appear again when you access the router Web page.

5. CONNECTION STATUS

The WAN connection can be checked in the Status screen on the router Web page. For PPPoE connection: - The connection can be disconnected by clicking Disconnect. You can connect by clicking the Connect key For DHCP client: - The WAN IP address can be released by clicking the DHCP Release key. DHCP Renew will renew the IP address. Remark:

After each action, the router will jump to following screen: - The action will be shown. - please click Back to return to menu.

6. ROUTER ADVANCED SETTINGS

You can enter the menu for advanced settings. Please refer to the full user guide on the provided CD for more details.

7. FIRMWARE UPDATE

When a new firmware is released, it will be published on the Topcom website ( www.topcom.net) in the support –> downloads section. Please download the image and go to Tools in the router menu. Now select the Firmware page - click Browse to select the downloaded firmware image and click the Upgrade key.

This equipment comes with a 24-month warranty. The warranty will be honoured on presentation of the original bill or receipt, provided the date of purchase and the unit type are indicated. During the time of the warranty Topcom will repair free of charge any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults. Topcom will at its own discretion fulfil its warranty obligations by either repairing or exchanging the faulty equipment. Any warranty claims will be invalidated as a result of intervention by the buyer or unqualified third parties. Damage caused by inexpert treatment or operation, and damage resulting from the use of non-original parts or accessories not recommended by Topcom is not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and fire, nor does it apply if the unit numbers on the equipment have been changed, removed or rendered illegible. Note: Please do not forget to enclose your receipt if you return the equipment.

4. INSTALLERA BREDBANDSROUTERN

5. ANSLUTNINGSSTATUS

• IPCONFIG (for Windows 2000/NT) DANSK For DHCP-klient: Trykk Properties-tasten, velg kategorien IP ADDRESS. Velg Obtain an IP address automatically.

• IPCONFIG (for Windows 2000/NT) NORSK WINIPCFG (Windows 95/98) WINIPCFG (para windows 95/98) This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of conformity can be found on : http://www.topcom.net/support/declarations/ U8006119