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4. Configuration
These are only brief instructions to help you get started. A complete operator’s
manual is found on the supplied CD.
N.B.
• In this section the computer must be connected to the router via network cable.
• These instructions are only valid for Windows XP/Vista.
4.1 Checking the broadband connection
Check with your broadband provider regarding your type of Internet connection.
Different Internet providers use different connection methods for connecting to
the Internet. The most common connection methods are:
PPPoE
Automatically assigns IP address via PPPoE. Enter the username and password
received from your Internet provider.
Dynamic
Automatically assigns IP address from a DHCP server.
No user information needed.
Static
(permanent IP-address)
Enter the information received from your Internet provider. Select
Internet Con-
nection Type
or
WAN Type Select
(depending on configuration method) in the
router menu.
4.2 Checking possible firewalls
Ensure that all computers connected to the router do not have a firewall
programme activated, e.g. Internet Security or Zone Alarm.
4.3 Checking the computer’s settings
Check that the computer is set to automatically receive an IP address and that the
computer has received a correct IP address from the router.
1.
Windows XP:
Click on
Start
and select
Run…
.
Windows Vista:
Click on the
Windows icon
, enter
Cmd
in the search window
and press [Enter].
2. Type
Cmd
and then click
OK
.
