Hawking HPOW5CM, User Manual

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When Router AP mode is chosen, the system can be configured as a Wireless Router. In this mode, the
device is supposed to be connected to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in
LAN/WLAN port share the same IP to ISP through the WAN port. The connection type can be setup in
WAN page by using static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE or PPTP client. Go to
section 3-5
2-3 Connecting to the HPOW5CM via Web Browser
After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the access point with proper
network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the access point and start configuration procedures, your computer must be
set to static IP. Please follow the following instructions to configure your computer to use a static IP
address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 7/8/10 - please go to section 2-3-1
Mac OS - please go to section 2-3-2
2-3-1 Windows 7/8/10 IP address setup
1. You will have to assign your computer an IP address temporarily. Note, once this is done, please
remember to change it back to ‘obtain an IP address automatically’.