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Configuring Initial Network Settings
Once you have cabled the device, as explained in the previous section, you can access the device's Web-based
management tool to configure your Internet connection type.
1.
On the computer that you connected to the device, verify that the Local Area Connection status is
"Connected". If the status is "Disconnected", then make sure that your computer is configured to
obtain an IP address automatically. (The device has an embedded DHCP server which allocates a DHCP
pool of IP addresses in the 192.168.2.0/24 subnet.)
2.
Open a standard Web browser on your computer, and then in the URL field, enter the device's default
IP address of
192.168.2.1
; the Login screen appears:
3.
Enter the default, case-sensitive username (
admin
) and password (
admin
), and then click
Continue
; the
Quick Setup page appears:
4.
From the 'Connection Type' drop-down list, select the Internet connection method. Consult with your
Service Provider for the required connection type (e.g., DHCP, PPPoE or PPTP).