CNet Technology Inc
Broadband Router User Guide
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Internet Access Configuration
If you are using the Broadband Router for Internet access:
•
Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.
•
Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN,
rather than by a Dial-up connection.
1.
Select
Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options
.
2.
Select the
Connection
tab, and click the
Setup
button.
3.
Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a
local area network (LAN)" and click "Next".
4.
Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click "Next".
5.
Ensure all of the boxes on the following
Local area network Internet Configuration
screen
are
unchecked
.
6.
Check the "No" option when prompted “Do you want to set up an Internet mail account
now?”.
7.
Click "Finish" to close the Internet Connection Wizard.
8.
Then simply use your Browser, FTP client, or other Internet client to connect to the desired
Internet site.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the Broadband Router, the
AOL for Windows
software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection.
The configuration process is as follows:
•
Start the
AOL for Windows
communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or
later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.
•
Click the
Setup
button.
•
Select
Create Location
, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "Broadband
Router".
•
Click
Edit Location
. Select
TCP/IP
for the
Network
field. (Leave the
Phone Number
blank.)
•
Click
Save
, then
OK
.
Configuration is now complete.
•
Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Broadband Router"
location.
