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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
3. The Router configuration screen will appear with the
Setup
tab selected. Based on the setup instructions from
your ISP, you may need to provide the following information.
Host Name and Domain Name
: These fields allow you to provide a host name and domain name for the
Router. These fields are usually left blank. If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete these two
fields.
Device IP Address and Subnet Mask
: The values for the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown
on the Setup screen. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet
Mask. Leave these settings alone.
4. The Router supports six connection types: obtain an IP automatically (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and
Heart Beat Signal. These types are listed in the drop-down menu for the
Connection Type
setting. Each
Setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Proceed
to the instructions for the connection type you are using. When you are finished with the Setup tab, proceed
to step 5.
IMPORTANT:
If you have previously enabled an Internet Sharing Proxy Service on any of your
PCs, you must disable it now.
•
If you are running Netscape Navigator, click
Edit
>>
Preference
>>
Advanced
>>
Proxies
>>
Direct Connection to the Internet
.
•
If you are running Internet Explorer v5 or better, click
Start
>>
Settings
>>
Control
Panel
>>
Internet Options
>>
Connections
>>
LAN Settings
. Remove the checks
from all three boxes. Click
OK
to continue.
DHCP (D
ynamic
H
ost
C
onfiguration
P
rotocol): a
networking protocol that allows administrators to
assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by
"leasing" an IP address to a user for a limited amount of
time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
domain
: a specific name for a network of computers
PPPoE
(
P
oint to
P
oint
P
rotocol
o
ver
E
thernet): a type of
broadband connection that provides authentication
(username and password) in addition to data transport
static ip address
: a fixed address assigned to a
computer or device that is connected to a network