Skyr@cer WBR 354G - Router TOPCOM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Skyr@cer WBR 354G TOPCOM

1. The connection panel 5

2. Configuring the PC to connect to the Cable/DSL router 5

6. Router advanced settings 12

Disposal of the device (environment) At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not throw this product into the normal house- hold garbage but bring the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and elec- tronic equipments. The symbol on the product, user guide and/or box indicate this. Some of the product materials can be re-used if you bring them to a recycling point. By re- using some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment. Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area. SECURITY WARNING To avoid that uninvited users will access your wireless network it is strongly recommended to activate WEP (or WPA if available) encryption of your wireless network.Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G 5 ENGLISH Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G

1. THE CONNECTION PANEL

• 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.

3. In the configuration windows, select the TCP/IP protocol line that has been associated with your network card/

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4. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP ADDRESS tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

5. Then select DNS configuration tab to add DNS IP address. Select Disable DNS function. Press OK. You have

completed the client settings.

6. 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.Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G 7 ENGLISH Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G

• IPCONFIG (for windows 2000/NT) 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.8 Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G

• 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: - Click Next to proceed

• In next screen you can change the login password (admin) to your own password. - Click Next to proceed

• In next screen you can select your Time Zone - Click Next to proceedTopcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G 9 ENGLISH Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G

• Now you can change the LAN settings: - 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 - Select your Connection Type - Click Next to proceed - Obtain IP automatilally (DHCP client): this connection is mostly used for connecting the WBR 354G 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 WBR 354G to an ADSL-Ethernet Bridge with PPPoE dial up.10 Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G - 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 WBR 354G 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 you can setup the basic settings for the Wireless part. - Select Enable to enable the Wireless LAN - Choose an SSID and a Channel for your wireless network. Please make sure that the wireless clients will operate on the same SSID and the same channel to make wireless data communication possible. - Click Next to proceed.Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G 11 ENGLISH Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G

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

• When all settings are saved a new screen will pop up: - Click Close

• The Setup Wizard is completed ! 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 key12 Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G 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.

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.Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G 13 ENGLISH Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G

The Topcom units have a 24-month warranty period. The warranty period starts on the day the new unit is purchased. The warranty on batteries is limited to 6 months after purchase. Consumables or defects causing a negligible effect on operation or value of the equipment are not covered. The warranty has to be proven by presentation of the original purchase receipt, on which the date of purchase and the unit-model are indicated.

2. WARRANTY HANDLING

A faulty unit needs to be returned to a Topcom service centre including a valid purchase note. If the unit develops a fault during the warranty period, Topcom or its officially appointed service centre will repair any defects caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge. Topcom will at its discretion fulfil its warranty obligations by either repairing or exchanging the faulty units or parts of the faulty units. In case of replacement, colour and model can be different from the original purchased unit. The initial purchase date shall determine the start of the warranty period. The warranty period is not extended if the unit is exchanged or repaired by Topcom or its appointed service centres.

3. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

Damage or defects caused by incorrect treatment or operation and damage resulting from use of non-original parts or accessories not recommended by Topcom are not covered by the warranty. Topcom cordless phones are designed to work with rechargeable batteries only. The damage caused by the use of non-rechargeable batteries is not covered under warranty. The warranty does not cover damage caused by outside factors, such as lightning, water and fire, nor any damage caused during transportation. No warranty can be claimed if the serial number on the units has been changed, removed or rendered illegible. Any warranty claims will be invalid if the unit has been repaired, altered or modified by the buyer or by unqualified, non- officially appointed Topcom service centres. The CE symbol indicates that the unit complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE directive.14 Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G Topcom Wireless Broadband Router WBR 354G