D-Link DSL-362T, User Manual

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DSL-362T ADSL Modem User
’
s Guide
16
Access the Configuration Manager
Now that your computer
’
s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Modem, you can access the configuration
software.
Note
Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a
proxy server in the Internet settings. In Windows Internet Explorer, you can
check if a proxy server is enabled using the procedure described below.
To check for proxy settings:
1. In Windows, click on the Start button, go to Settings and choose Control Panel .
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click on the Internet Options icon.
3. Click the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button.
4. Verify that the
“
Use proxy server
”
option is NOT checked. If it is checked, click in the checked box to
deselect the option and click OK.
Alternatively you can access this Internet Options menu using the Tools pull-down menu in Internet Explorer.
To use the web-based management software, launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the
Modem. Type in
http:// followed by the default IP address, 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the browser. The
URL in the address bar should read: http://192.168.1.1 .
Home
Figure 3-1. Home - Login window
A new window will appear and you will be prompted for a user name and password to access the web-based
manager. Use the default user name
admin and password admin for first time setup. You should change the
web-based manager access user name and password once you have verified that a connection can be established.
The user name and password allows any PC within the same subnet as the Modem to access the web-based
manger.