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Wireless Network ADSL Modem Kit
WL-522/523
Quick Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 Wireless Network ADSL Modem Kit WL-522/523 Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Requirements • PCs that make use of the TCP/IP network protocol. • ADSL line (POTS/ISDN) • PC with an USB port. • Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP. Note: Make sure the wireless USB adapter is installed before configuring with the wireless router.
  • Page 3 Installation Wireless USB adapter Please install the software before inserting the wireless adapter in the system! Windows 98SE/ME • Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, open My Computer/CD-ROM drive and run the setup.exe file located in the ‘Utility’ directory. •...

  • Page 4: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 • Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, open My Computer/CD-ROM drive and run the setup.exe file located in the ‘Utility’ directory. • Click Next to start the installation. • Click Next to continue. • Click Finish to complete the software installation. •...
  • Page 5 • Turn off the computer and install the wireless network adapter. • Turn the computer back on. • Windows will automatically recognize the new hardware. Click 'Yes' to pass the Microsoft Logo Test and complete the setup. Windows XP • Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, open My Computer/CD-ROM drive and run the setup.exe file located in the ‘Utility’...
  • Page 6 • Click Next to continue. • Click Finish to complete the software installation. • Click 'Continue Anyway' to pass the Microsoft Logo Test. • Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. • Turn off the computer and install the wireless network adapter. •...

  • Page 7: Network Configuration

    • Click 'Continue Anyway' to pass the Microsoft Logo Test. • Click ‘Finish’ to complete the installation of the Sitecom wireless adapter. Network Configuration 2.1 Internet access 2.1.1 Windows 98/ME/2000 • In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select Settings - Control Panel - Internet options.
  • Page 8 • 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. 2.1.2 Windows XP • In the Taskbar, click on the Start button and select - Settings – Control Panel - Internet options.
  • Page 9 The wireless utility icon should be blue if the icon is red then the wireless LAN configuration is invalid or incomplete. When the wireless utility icon is yellow then the wireless connection strength is low. • Please double click on the icon or go to Start/Programs/Wireless Network and click the Sitecom Wireless Utility.
  • Page 10 Select the 'Profile Setting' tab and click the 'New' button. • Fill in a Profile Name (i.e. Sitecom) and click 'Next'. • Enter Sitecom in the Network Name box. Set the Network Type to 'Access Point', set the Transfer Rate to 'Automatic' and click 'Next'.
  • Page 11 • Leave ‘Security’ unchecked until the wireless connection is established and click 'Next'. • Enable the 'IP Setting' option and click 'Next'. • Set ‘DHCP Status’ to Enable. Click 'Next'.
  • Page 12 • Click ‘Finish’ to complete the configuration. • Select the Profile Name and click 'Connect'. • Close the wireless utility by clicking the 'X'. The wireless utility will stay visible in the icon tray. Note: Shut down the PC until the wireless router is connected to the electrical power.

  • Page 13: Physical Installation

    Installation of the wireless router 4.1 Physical installation Before you proceed, make sure the Wireless ADSL Router is powered OFF. Installation - WL-108 1. Connect the LAN cables: For the WL-108, use standard LAN cables to connect the PCs to the LAN ports (hub) on the broadband modem/router. You must use a standard (straight) LAN cable for this.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Wireless Router

    5. Configuring the wireless router • Ensure you have followed the steps described in the previous chapters before continuing. Do not forget to restart your PC after you have finished. • Start your web browser and open the following page: http://192.168.0.1 •...
  • Page 15 • Select your country from the Country list. • From Service, select your internet provider. Click Next. • Depending on the chosen provider, you may need to enter your user name and password or select dynamic or fixed WAN IP connection in the following window. Then click on Next.

  • Page 16: Advanced Configuration

    NOTE: If your router does not yet have WPA support, we recommend you download and install the latest firmware for the WL-108/109. You can always find the latest firmware on www.sitecom.com. 6.1 WPA encryption An important issue to keep in mind when using a wireless network is security. Without using any type of security your network is wide open and could be exploited by people from the outside.
  • Page 17 6.1.2 Setup WPA-encryption on the USB adapter • Open the Sitecom Wireless LAN utility and edit the currently active profile. In the encryption window under Authentication Mode select WPA-PSK, leave Encryption Mode set to TKIP and in the Network Key field enter the same encryption key you configured in the router.

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