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Chapter 3
Installation
You can configure the BiPAC 7300W router through the convenient and user-friendly
interface of a web browser. Most popular operating systems such as Linux and Windows
7/Vista/98/NT/2000/XP/Me include a web browser as a standard application.
3.1 Before Configuration
PCs must have a properly installed Ethernet interface which connects to the router directly
or through an external repeater hub. In addition, PCs must have TCP/IP installed and
configured to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address that must be
in the same subnet as the router. The default IP address of the router is
192.168.1.254
and
the subnet mask is
255.255.255.0
(i.e. any attached PC must be in the same subnet, and
have an IP address in the range between 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.253). The easiest way
is to configure the PC is to obtain an IP address automatically from the router using DHCP. If
you encounter any problems accessing the router’s web interface you are advised to
uninstall
any kind of software firewall on your PCs, as they can cause problems when trying
to access the 192.168.1.254 IP address of the router.
Please follow the steps below for installation on your PC’s network environment. First of all,
check your PC’s network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network
adapter must be installed. If not, please refer to your Windows-related or other operating
system manuals.
Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with or
through the BiPAC 7300W. To configure other types of workstations,
please consult the manufacturer’s documentation.
