MO201UK - Router SWEEX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wireless Router
Model	MO201UK
Brand	Sweex
Dimensions (W x D x H)	160 x 100 x 30 mm
Weight	200 g
Power Supply	5V DC, 1A
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
WAN Port	1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Maximum Wireless Speed	150 Mbps (single antenna)
Antenna	1 x external, detachable
Security	WEP, WPA/WPA2, MAC filtering
Firewall	NAT, SPI, DoS prevention
DHCP Server	Built-in
VPN Support	PPTP, L2TP, IPSec pass-through
Management	Web interface (HTTP), firmware upgrade
Reset Button	Yes, on rear panel
Indicators	Power, WAN, LAN, WLAN
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Certifications	CE, RoHS

Frequently Asked Questions - MO201UK SWEEX

How do I reset the Sweex MO201UK router to factory defaults?

Locate the reset button on the rear panel. Use a paperclip to press and hold it for about 10 seconds until the power LED blinks. The router will reboot with factory settings.

What is the default IP address and login credentials?

The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. Username: admin, Password: admin (or blank on some versions). Check the sticker on the router.

How to configure the wireless network?

Connect to the router via LAN cable. Access the web interface at 192.168.1.1, go to Wireless settings, set SSID and security key (WPA2 recommended). Save and reboot.

What wireless standards does the MO201UK support?

It supports 802.11b/g/n on the 2.4 GHz band with maximum speed up to 150 Mbps.

Can I use the router as a wireless access point?

Yes, disable the DHCP server on the router, connect the WAN port to your main network, and configure the LAN IP to be in the same subnet as your main router.

How to improve WiFi range?

Place the router in a central location, away from obstacles and electronic devices. Consider upgrading the antenna to a higher gain model or using a WiFi extender.

The router keeps disconnecting. What should I do?

First, check for firmware updates on the Sweex website. Also, try changing the wireless channel to a less congested one. Ensure the router is adequately ventilated.

How to perform a firmware upgrade?

Download the latest firmware from the Sweex support site. Access the router's web interface, go to Administration > Firmware Upgrade, select the file, and click Upgrade. Do not power off during the process.

What is the maximum number of connected devices?

The router can handle approximately 20-30 wireless clients simultaneously, depending on traffic. For stable performance, keep it below 15.

How to clean the Sweex MO201UK router?

Unplug the router. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols. Ensure the ventilation slots are free from dust.

USER MANUAL MO201UK SWEEX

MO201 / MO201UK Sweex ADSL 2/2+ Modem/Router Annex A

Introduction

• Do not expose the Sweex ADSL 2/2+ Modem/Router Annex A to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the direct vicinity of heating elements.
• Do not use the Sweex ADSL 2/2+ Modem/Router Annex A 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

PWR

LED indicators Status Meaning
PWR Lit Indicates that the modem is switched on.
1-4 Lit Indicates that a computer is connected to the relevant port.
1-4 Blinking Indicates activity between the relevant computer and the modem.
ADSL Lit The connection with the ADSL line is ok.
ADSL Regular blinking The modem is busy setting up a proper connection or no ADSL is connected to the RJ11 port.
ADSL Lit and blinking fast Indicates activity between the computer(s) and the Internet.
PPP Lit Indicates the use of a PPP connection.

Rear view of the modem

ADSL

4 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch

Power

Starting on the left, the following connections can be found at the rear of the modem:

• ADSL port for connecting the ADSL line with telephone cable RJ11.
• UTP Ethernet ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 for connecting computers with an Ethernet network cable RJ45.
  • Power port for connecting the power adaptor.

Side view

The Reset button is located on the side of the modem. Use a thin item to press the button. Press and hold the button for 15 seconds. Note! After this, all settings which apply to your connection and network need to be reconfigured.

The splitter

In order to separate the ADSL signal from the normal telephone signal, you need to use a splitter. This enables you to simultaneously make calls and surf the Internet using the same telephone line. The signal comes from the wall socket or the meter cupboard and enters the splitter. Two telephone cables are connected to the output of the splitter. One leads to the modem and the other to the telephone.

Note! The ADSL modem does not include a splitter. It can be obtained from various DIY stores.

Connecting the Sweex ADSL 2 Modem

1. Connect the power adaptor (included) to the rear of the modem and the mains socket. The LED under PWR is lit. In the event the LED is not lit, check the connections of the power adaptor to the ADSL modem and the mains socket.
2. Connect the telephone cable (RJ11) carrying the ADSL signal to the ADSL port at the rear of the modem. The LED under ADSL will now start to blink. After approximately 30 seconds the LED will be lit continuously. In the event the LED is not lit, check whether the splitter is properly connected and/or whether the ADSL line is ok.
3. Switch on the computer and connect it to the rear of the modem using a network cable (UTP RJ45). You can select any of the ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. The corresponding LED at the front of the modem will be lit. In the event the LED fails to light up, check whether the network cable is properly connected to the computer and the modem.

Configuring the computer to connect to the modem

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).

Right-click "LAN Connection" (LAN 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

Go to "Start" (Start) → "Control Panel" (Control Panel). Then go to "Network and Internet Connections" (Network and Internet Connections). Open "Network Connections" (Network Connections).

Or, if the Windows classic style is used:

"Start" (Start) - Settings "Network Connections" (Network Connections).

Right-click "LAN Connection" (LAN Connection) and select "Properties" (Properties). The following screen appears:

Under the tab "General (General) select TCP/IP 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" (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

Go to "Start" (Start) → "Control Panel" (Control Panel). Then go to "Network and Internet Connections" (Network and Internet Connections). Open "Network Connections" (Network Connections).

Or, if the Windows classic style is used:

"Start" (Start) - Settings Open "Network Connections" (Network Connections).

Right-click "LAN Connection" (LAN Connection) and select "Properties" (Properties). The following screen appears:

Now select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" 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). Click "OK" (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" (Start), "Setting" (Settings), "Control Panel" (Control Panel) and click "Network" (Network).

Under the tab "Configuration" (Configuration), select the line "TCP/IP →" which corresponds with your network card and click "Properties" (Properties).

Under the tab "IP Address" (IP Address), select the option "Obtain an IP address automatically" (Obtain an IP address automatically).

Under the tab "Gateway", the list of "Installed gateways" (Installed gateways) must be empty. If so required, select each gateway and click "Remove" (Remove).

Under the tab "DNS Configuration", select the option "Disable DNS" (Disable DNS). Click "OK" (OK) twice.

The network settings for Windows 98SE have now been configured correctly. The correct settings for the Internet browser will be discussed below.

Internet browser settings for Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP

1. In order to properly access the modem, the browser settings must be correct. This is easy to check by starting up Internet Explorer and selecting "Tools" (Tools) from the menu bar and then selecting the option "Internet Options" (Internet Options).
2. In this window, go to "Connections" (Connections) and select "Never dial a connection" (Never dial a connection) or remove all connections listed in the field above.
3. At the bottom, click "LAN Settings" (LAN Settings), remove all ticks and click "OK" (OK).
4. Restart the computer.

Modem access (Login)

Open your web browser. In this example we use 'Internet Explorer'.

The standard modem IP address is: 192.168.201.1. An IP address is a unique number required by each network device, including a computer or modem, in order to be active within that network. Without an IP address you are unable to make connections within a network. Type the modem IP address 192.168.201.1 in the browser address bar. You can now access the modem.

The modem login screen appears. Fill out the login name and the corresponding password. The standard login is "sweex" and the corresponding password is "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 modem (e.g.: 192.168.201.xxx). Do this as follows:

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.

Once logged in, the main screen of the modem appears.

This screen displays the current Internet connection and a variety of system information.

Setting the Internet Provider (ISP)

In order to facilitate the installation process, the Sweex ADSL 2/2+ Modem/Router Annex A disposes of a pre-programmed list of provider settings.

To this end, go to the "Setup Wizard". The following screen appears:

Under "Country" select the appropriate country and under "ISP", select the corresponding Internet Provider. The modem will now automatically

complete the settings. Then click "Next". After this, some Internet providers require a user name and password to be filled out. Check this with the list of providers further down in this manual or with the details you received from your Internet provider. Alternatively, contact your Internet provider. Click "Apply" to store and activate the settings.

In order to check whether the settings for your provider have been entered correctly, click "Home". In the line underneath "Connection Status", you can check the "State" of your Internet connection. "Connected" indicates that the connection with your provider has been set up successfully. You can now surf the Internet.

In the event that your provider has not been listed, you can enter alternative settings via the "Config" option. In order to obtain these alternative settings, contact your Internet provider. In order to store the settings click "Apply" and then "Save All". Subsequently, in the next window, click "Apply" once more.

Opening ports in the modem (Port Forwarding and DMZ)

The built-in firewall in this modem cannot be disabled. However, ports can be opened for programmes and games which require this. Go to "Advanced" -> "Firewall" → "Port Forwarding" to change the port settings.

The Sweex ADSL 2 Modem offers a pre-programmed list with common programmes and games.

1. Tick "Enable".
2. Now select the programme or the game from the list under "Select Game".
3. Under "IP Address", enter the IP address of the computer for which you want to open the ports.
4. Click on "Add", then on "Save All" to activate the settings.

If the programme or game is not listed, ports can also be opened manually.

1. Tick "Enable".
2. Under "Name", enter a unique random name.
3. Under "IP Address", enter the IP address of the computer for which you want to open the ports.

4. Under "TCP Port" and/or "UDP Port", enter the relevant port. You can also open a range of ports (e.g.: 2300-2310). When in doubt, enter both TCP and UDP.

5. Click on "Add", then on "Save All" to activate the settings.

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.

1. Click on DMZ.
2. Here tick the option "Enable DMZ".
3. Under "DMZ Host IP Address", enter the IP address of the computer for which you want to open the ports.
4. Click on "Submit" and "Save All".

Where to find the IP address of the computer

Win2000/WinXP: Click Start — Run— Type in "cmd" — press ENTER— In the black window, type "ipconfig" — press ENTER and your IP address is displayed.

Win98/Me: Click Start — Run— Type "winipcfg" — press ENTER. In the window, select your network adaptor. (Usually NOT the ppp adaptor) and your IP address is displayed.

LAN settings

The network settings (LAN) can be changed as follows. In the main window, go to "Advanced". The option "LAN" is displayed next to it. Select this option.

Changing the password (User Management)

The standard login of the Sweex ADSL 2 can be changed as follows: in the main window select "Tools" and go to "User Management".

Here, under "User name", you can choose a different login name and under "Password" the corresponding password. Repeat this password under "Confirmed Password".

Note! If you want to reactive the standard login, the modem must be reset to the standard factory settings.

In order to store the settings click "Apply" and then "Save All". Subsequently, in the next window, click "Apply" once more.

Upgrading the firmware of the modem (Update firmware)

In order to provide the modem with updates, the so-called 'firmware' needs updating. You can do so by going to the menu, then "Tools" and selecting "Update firmware".

Here the firmware of the modem can be updated. 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" and select the extracted firmware file. In many cases the name of this file will end in "...firmware.update.img". In order to start the firmware update, click "Update Firmware". Do not interrupt this procedure. This may damage the modem. Wait for the upgrade to be completed. The bar will have filled up and the connection between the computer and the modem will be momentarily interrupted. Reset the modem. Subsequently, log into the modem to check the new "Firmware Version" in the "Home" window.

Resetting the Modem to its factory settings

The Sweex ADSL 2 Modem can be reset to its factory settings in two different ways.

Note! After this, all settings which apply to your connection and network need to be reconfigured. After the reset, the modem will restart. During start-up, the factory settings are reloaded and the computer will lose connection with the modem for around 30 seconds. After this, the modem can be accessed via the standard IP address (192.168.201.1).

• The reset button is located on the side of the modem. Use a thin item to press the button. Press and hold the button for 15 seconds.
• In the menu of the modem go to "Tools". Click on "Reboot". Click "Reset to Defaults" and "OK" to confirm.

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.

GPL source code

This Sweex product includes a software code developed by third parties, including a software code that is subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL").

Most users do not need the GPL source codes at all. It is only required during programming in order to alter the code. The GPL source codes are listed on our website.