Guide Solwise SAR-600 range ADSL2+ Routers Covers the following models using RouterTech Firmware 2.1: Single LAN Port, SAR-600E Four LAN Port, SAR-600ER Four LAN Port with USB & 11g Wireless, SAR-600EW Version 2.1
Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage. This product is for use only in UL Listed computers. Declaration of Conformity for the Wireless SAR-600EW Model Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950 Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intends to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirement is for indoors vs. outdoors operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described in this document. Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the devices operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for the European Community countries as described below. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable channels as indicated in this guide, then the user must cease operating the product and consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 13, except where noted below: In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 7. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 1 of 33
Contents: 1 Introduction... 3 2 Minimum System Requirements... 3 3 ADSL Router Package... 3 4 Router Overview... 5 4.1 SAR-600E...5 4.2 SAR-600ER...7 4.3 SAR-600EW...9 5 Wireless Router Connections for the SAR-600EW... 11 5.1 Up to 4 PCs Connections...11 5.2 For More than 4 PCs Connections...11 6 Connecting the your Router to Your Computer/Notebook using a LAN cable... 12 6.1 Connecting to the Ethernet...12 6.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line...13 6.3 Checking Your Connections...13 6.4 Connecting to the Power Outlet...13 6.5 Powering On...14 7 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card... 14 7.1 For Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows Me...14 7.2 For Windows 2000 / Windows XP...15 8 Installing the USB Device Driver (SAR-600EW Model)... 16 8.1 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows 98 Second Edition...16 8.2 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows Me...18 8.3 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows 2000...19 8.4 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows XP...20 9 Configuring Your Internet Browser... 21 9.1 Microsoft Internet Explorer (based on IE 5.5)...21 9.2 Netscape Navigator...21 10 Setting Up Your Router Via The Wizard Utility... 22 10.1 For Windows 2000/ XP Users ONLY...22 10.2 Installing the CD Wizard Self-Installation Utility...22 11 Router Setup Via Web Interface... 29 12 Wireless Setup Via Web Interface... 31 13 Important Default Settings... 32 Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the product manufacturer. Changes are periodically made to the information in this document. They will be incorporated in subsequent editions. The product manufacturer may take improvement and/or changes in the product described in this document at any time Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 2 of 33
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your Solwise SR-600 ADSL router. This Quick Setup Guide covers all models in the SAR-600 range including the SAR-600E with single LAN Port, SAR-600ER with four LAN Ports, and the SAR-600EW 4-Port Ethernet USB Wireless-G ADSL Router. Solwise ADSL routers allow you to access and share high-speed broadband connection with multiple PCs using a single device wired or wireless (EW model). The SAR-600 Router can be connected to any computer/notebook with a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card or, using the SAR0600EW model, a USB port for wired connection or an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter. The Ethernet ports have Auto MDI/MDIX feature which can allows both cross or straight UTP cable to be utilized. The Wireless 4-port Ethernet Router also has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point for wireless connectivity. This documentation assumes that you have already installed an Ethernet card or, if using the SAR- 600EW router, a wireless adapter on your computer/notebook 2 Minimum System Requirements Pentium MMX 233MHz Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (Required only if you are connecting to the ETHERNET port of your DSL Router) Optional Single USB port (Required if you are connecting to USB port of the router SAR- 600EW) IEEE 802.11b Wireless adapter (Required if you are connecting to the Wireless Access Point of the SAR-600EW router) OS independent for Ethernet Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP for USB use with the SAR-600EW router Web Browser support: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions) Netscape Navigator 3.02 (or later versions) 3 ADSL Router Package For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 3 of 33
1. ADSL Ethernet Router 2. Easy Start 3. Telephone cable (RJ-11) 4 Power Adapter (DC 9V) 5. CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network cable (RJ-45) 6. POTS-Splitter (optional) 7. User Guide CD ADSL Router (being SAR600E or SAR-600ER or SAR-600EW model) Printed Quick Setup Guide CD with extra documentation and USB drivers (SAR-600EW model) 1.8m CAT5 LAN Cable USB cable (SAR-600EW model) Mains power adapter Optional ADSL Plug Splitter Depending on your country of purchase, your package may or may not come with an ADSL POTS Splitter. The POTS Splitter is required if you are connecting a Telephone Set to the Ethernet Modem. If not supplied then an ADSL POTS-Splitter can also be purchased from your dealer. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 4 of 33
4.1 SAR-600E Shows the front indicators of the SAR-600E. 4 Router Overview 1 3 2 4 1 Internet Green LED Lights up when the PPP connection is established. LED Light off when no PPP connection. 2 DSL LED light off when no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is connected. Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the ADSL Service Provider (Training). Steady Green Light when the ADSL connection is established. 3 POWER Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router. 4 ETHERNET Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card. Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 5 of 33
Back panel indicators of the SAR-600E. 1 3 2 4 1 DSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line). 2 ETHERNET 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your PC s Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch. 3 RESET To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised settings that you have saved will be lost!). To activate the reset function: Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button, hold for at least 5secs and release. At this point, the DSL indicator will go off showing the reset is in progress. 4 DC IN (9V) To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 6 of 33
4.2 SAR-600ER Shows the front indicators of the SAR-600ER. 1 2 4 3 1 POWER Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router. 2 ETHERNET (E1 ~ E4) Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card. Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data. 3 DSL LED light off when no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is connected. Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the ADSL Service Provider (Training). Steady Green Light when the ADSL connection is established. 4 Internet Green LED Lights up when the PPP connection is established. LED Light off when no PPP connection. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 7 of 33
Back panel indicators of the SAR-600ER. 1 2 3 4 5 1 DSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line). 2 RESET To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised settings that you have saved will be lost!). To activate the reset function: Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button, hold for at least 5secs and release. At this DSL indicator will go off showing the reset is in progress. 3 ETHERNET (E1-E4) 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your PC s Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch. 4 DC IN (9V) To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package. 5 POWER SWITCH To power on or off the modem. I - indicates ON position O - indicates OFF position. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 8 of 33
4.3 SAR-600EW Shows the front indicators of the SAR-600EW. 4 6 1 2 3 5 1 POWER Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router. 2 ETHERNET (E1 ~ E4) Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the Ethernet Card. Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data. 3 WIRELESS Flickers when the Wireless LAN is operational. 4 USB Lights up when the USB cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the USB slot. Lights Off when the USB cable is not connected or it is properly disconnected. 5 DSL LED light off when no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is connected. Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the ADSL Service Provider (Training). Steady Green Light when the ADSL connection is established. 6 Internet Green LED Lights up when the PPP connection is established. LED Light off when no PPP connection. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 9 of 33
Shows the rear connections of the SAR-600EW. 4 7 1 2 3 5 6 1 DSL Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line). 2 USB USB jack to connect to your PC s USB slot. 3 RESET To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised settings that you have saved will be lost!). To activate the reset function: Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button, hold for at least 5secs and release. At this point, the Wireless indicator and DSL indicator will go off, The reset is in progress. 4 ETHERNET (E1-E4) 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your PC s Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch. 5 DC IN (9V) To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package. 6 POWER SWITCH To power on or off the modem. I - indicates ON position O - indicates OFF position. 7 RF Antenna 180 2.4Ghz Wireless Antenna. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 10 of 33
5 Wireless Router Connections for the SAR-600EW 5.1 Up to 4 PCs Connections 5.2 For More than 4 PCs Connections To connect to more than 4 computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the Ethernet Ports via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. For details on how to connect to the Ethernet Switch/Hub, please refer to the documentation that comes with the unit. With the Auto MDI/MDIX feature, both cross and straight UTP cable can be utilized. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 11 of 33
6 Connecting the your Router to Your Computer/Notebook using a LAN cable Power off your Computer/Notebook or/and any connected devices before connecting to the ADSL Router! 6.1 Connecting to the Ethernet Connect your computer(s)/notebook(s) to the ethernet port on the router as illustrated. The following illustration shows the connection of a single computer. NOT SURE HOW THE ETHERNET PORT LOOKS LIKE? The following are some tips to help you locate your Ethernet Ports on your Computer/Notebook. Alternatively, you may refer to the documentation that comes with your Computer/Notebook. Locating the Ethernet Port on your Computer/Notebook Most Computers/Notebooks have labels describing the Ports. For Ethernet Port, you will see either ETHERNET, ETH or RJ45 labeled near the Port. If your Computer/Notebook does not have such descriptions, try the following. - Picture A gives the illustration of an Ethernet Port. All Ethernet Ports have 8 conductors on it. Do not mistaken with the LINE Port (Picture B) that has only 6 conductors. - The Ethernet Port is slightly bigger than the LINE Port. A. ETHERNET B. LINE Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 12 of 33
6.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line The ADSL POTS Splitter (with built-in Microfilter) is a device that allows you to connect both your Telephone cable and Telephone Set to the same Telephone Wall Socket. The device at the same time helps to eliminate background noise on the telephone line, ensuring the best possible phone performance. 6.3 Checking Your Connections Please check your connections before proceeding. 6.4 Connecting to the Power Outlet Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 13 of 33
6.5 Powering On Power on the Power Outlet that is connected to your ADSL Router. Power on your Computer(s)/Notebook(s). 7 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card If your computer/notebook is connected to the Ethernet Port of the ADSL Router, proceed with this section. If you are using the SAR-600EW router and you wish to connect your computer/notebook to the USB Port of the Router, please proceed to the next section. If you have the SAR-60EW router but wish to connect your computers/notebooks to both the Ethernet Port and USB Port of your ADSL Router, please proceed with both sections! 7.1 For Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows Me i iiii From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. Select Properties. From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx where xxx refers to the model of your Ethernet Card that is connected to your ADSL Router. Click Properties. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 14 of 33
(This screen shot uses 3Com EtherLink Ethernet card model as an example). iii Click the IP Address tab. Click the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK to save the settings. Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system. Proceed to the next chapter. 7.2 For Windows 2000 / Windows XP i Windows 2000: a) From your Windows desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and select Properties. b) At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. Windows XP: (Instructions are based on default Start menu option) a) From your Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. b) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of your Ethernet Card that is connected to your ADSL Router and click Properties. ii Ensure that the field Connect Using indicates the model of your Ethernet Card that is connected to your ADSL Router. (This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area Connection icons displayed at the Network and Dial-up Connections / Network Connections window. Ensure that you have selected the correct one.) Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 15 of 33
(This screen shot uses 3Com EtherLink Ethernet card model as an example). iii Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. Click OK again to close. Ensure that your ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system. Proceed to the next chapter. 8 Installing the USB Device Driver (SAR-600EW Model) 1. Proceed with this section ONLY if your router is the SAR-600EW and your computer/notebook is connected to the USB Port of your Router! 2. The following screen shots illustrated serve only as examples. For any dissimilarities, please follow closely the instructions prompted on your Computer/Notebook. 3. For Windows 98 Second Edition users, you may be prompted for your Windows CD-ROM. Have it ready by your side. 8.1 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows 98 Second Edition i ii Power on your computer to start Windows. Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 16 of 33
iii At the following prompt, and click Next. iv Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) option and click Next. v Click CD-ROM drives option and click Next. vi Select The updated driver (Recommended) DSL Router USB Remote NDIS Network Device and click Next. vii Click Next to proceed installation with the indicated driver. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 17 of 33
Depending on your system configurations, you may be prompted for your Windows CD-ROM during installation. At the prompt, replace the Installation CD in your CD- ROM Drive with your Windows CD-ROM and click OK. At the Copying Files dialog box, enter the path of your Windows CD-ROM and click OK. viii xi Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation. Restart your system when prompted. Proceed to the next chapter. 8.2 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows Me i ii iii Power on your computer to start Windows. Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive. At the following prompt, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) option and click Next. iv Click Removable Media option and click Next. v Click Next again to proceed installation with the indicated driver. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 18 of 33
vi vii Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation. Restart your system when prompted. Proceed to the next chapter. 8.3 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows 2000 i ii iii Power on your computer to start Windows. Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive. At the following prompt, click Next. iv Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) option and click Next. v vi vii Click CD-ROM drives option and click Next. At the next prompt, click Next to proceed installation with the indicated driver. You may be prompted with Digital Signature Not Found dialog box during installation. (This happens when Windows detects your driver as a new version). Click Yes to proceed with the installation. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 19 of 33
viii Click Finish when prompted. Upon completion, proceed to the next chapter. 8.4 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows XP i ii iii Power on your computer to start Windows. Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive. At the following prompt, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option and click Next. iv Click Search removable media option and click Next. v vi vii Click Finish to complete the first stage of the USB driver installation. Repeat step ii and iii. You may be prompted with Hardware Installation dialog box. (This happens when Windows detects your driver as a new version). Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation. viii Click Finish when prompted. Upon completion, proceed to the next chapter. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 20 of 33
9 Configuring Your Internet Browser 9.1 Microsoft Internet Explorer (based on IE 5.5) i From your Windows desktop, double-click on your Internet Explorer icon to launch your Browser. ii From the Menu, click Tools and select Internet Options.... iii Select the Connection tab. Click the field, 'Never dial a connection'. (This option will be grayed off if you have not installed an analog modem on your computer/notebook before. Proceed with 3.1 iv). iv Click the LAN Settings... button. Ensure that your Proxy Server is not enabled. v Click OK to close the dialog box. You may now proceed to the next chapters. 9.2 Netscape Navigator i From your Windows desktop, double-click on your Navigator icon to launch your Browser. ii iii Depending on your Netscape versions, carry out one of the following instructions: Click Options > Network Preferences. Select Proxies. Ensure that the No Proxies option is selected. OR Click Edit > Preferences. Select Advanced and click Proxies. Ensure that the option Direct Connection to the Internet is enabled. Click OK for changes to take effect. You may now proceed to the next chapters. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 21 of 33
10 Setting Up Your Router Via The Wizard Utility 10.1 For Windows 2000/ XP Users ONLY This chapter is only for Windows User, please use the Router Utility Installation CD provided to setup your SAR-600 Router Utility. If you are using an alternative Operating System then please refer to the Web Graphical User Interface for router setup. 10.2 Installing the CD Wizard Self-Installation Utility. i Connect a network cable from the LAN port of your PC to one of the LAN ports on the rear of your router. Next insert the Setup Wizard Self-Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The utility will auto-run and the screen as shown below will appear. (Note: If it does not auto-run, access to the CD-ROM drive and execute CDWizard.exe). ii Click on Self-Install Wizard and then Next on the next screen to continue. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 22 of 33
iii Select the folder where you would like the setup utility to install then click on Next and then Next again to continue. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 23 of 33
The Setup tool will now install the application Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 24 of 33
Click in Close when the installation is complete. After installation you should have a new Router Setup Tool menu item: iv To configure your router please now select the Router Setup Tool menu option (above): Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 25 of 33
v Assuming your router is still setup with factory defaults, then the values for the router IP address (192.168.1.1) and router configuration access username and password (Admin/Admin) shown should be correct. Enter a new name for the Connection name (e.g. you could use the name of your ISP). Next, use the drop down list to select your ISP and Country. If your ISP is not specifically listed then select the default UK: UK(Most ISPs) option. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 26 of 33
e.g. Simply enter your ISP Username and Password into the correct fields. Ensure your router is switched on and have has a LAN connection to your PC. If you wish to alter other router functions such as DHCP etc then click on Next to access those screens and change the settings. Once you are happy with the setup then click on the Setup button to copy the settings over to the router. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 27 of 33
When the configuration has successfully been sent to the router then the router will automatically be reboot and a successful message should be shown If you are happy with this basic configuration of the router then select No and then close the Setup Wizard down. If you now wish to do additional setup of the router then please select Yes to enter the web interface of the router: The configuration username and password are both Admin : Click on Log In to enter the web interface of the router. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 28 of 33
Please refer to the following chapter for details on how to setup extra functions via the Web Interface. 11 Router Setup Via Web Interface i From your Internet Browser, key in 192.168.1.1 at the address bar and hit <Enter> ii Upon Login successfully, the Main home page for the router is displayed. To setup your configuration please click on the Setup tab. Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 29 of 33
iii Click on New Connection under WAN Setup. iv. First of all select Your ISP. If your ISP is not shown, and you are in the UK, then select BT as the ISP. Next enter your internet username and password (as supplied by your ISP) into the Username and Password fields. For a basic user setup you are advised to leave the other settings as default. Click on Apply and then Save All (top left corner of the setup screen) to store the new settings: Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 30 of 33
Click on Save All and then Restart. Click on OK to confirm router restart. 12 Wireless Setup Via Web Interface i ii. As above, from your Internet Browser, key in 192.168.1.1 at the address bar and hit <Enter>. Enter the configuration Username and Password (admin by default) to enter router setup. Once you have entered the router setup then click on Wireless to go to the wireless configuration Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 31 of 33
iii. For a basic wireless setup, first of all click on wireless Setup (top left corner of setup page) and enter your preferred SSID and wireless channel: iv. Then click on Security to enter your preferred WEP and other wireless security options: After altering each setting click on Apply for the new configuration to be set. Finally click on Save All and Restart to store the settings. 13 Important Default Settings Section Description Default Setting Administration Config Username Admin Config Password Admin LAN LAN Address 192.168.1.1/255.255.255.0 DHCP Server 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 Lease 3600 DHCP Relay Off Hostname mygateway1 Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 32 of 33
DNS Proxy Enabled Wireless Mode AP SSID RouterTech.Org (SSID Visible) Channel 11 Mode Mixed b/g Solwise Ltd Easy Start Page 33 of 33