Chapter 2: To get started
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To connect to the LAN interface
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To connect to the LAN interface
Before connecting to the LAN interface
The EXPLORER 710 has two LAN connectors. If more than one LAN or WLAN user is connected
to the EXPLORER 710, the terminal should be in Router mode (default). Refer to
To connect to the LAN interface, use a shielded cable mounted with an RJ-45 connector.
For specifications, refer to
For the LAN interface to work without any further setup, the computer must be set up to
obtain an IP address and a DNS server address automatically.
To connect to the LAN interface
This section does not describe configuration of the LAN interface. For information on
configuration, see
To connect to the LAN interface, do as follows:
1. Connect the LAN cable to the network interface of your computer.
A suitable cable is provided with your EXPLORER 710.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to one of the LAN connectors on the EXPLORER 710.
Your computer should now be connected to the EXPLORER 710. If you want to connect to the
Internet, you must start a data connection, see
To start or stop a data connection using the
on page 28. The status text in the display shows when there is an active data
connection.
Important
The ISDN interface and the LAN interface use the same connector type. Be
careful not to connect to the wrong interface.
LAN#1 and LAN#2
