Chapter 5: Using the web interface
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3.
Under
NAT mode
, select whether the EXPLORER 700 should run in Router mode or in Modem
mode. Router mode is recommended for most purposes.
Select
Router mode
if one or more computers are connected using the LAN interface, and the
EXPLORER 700 should act as a router. When Router mode is selected, the EXPLORER 700 uses
the built-in NAT module for making the necessary address translations.
Select
Modem mode
if
• only one computer is connected to the LAN interface, and the EXPLORER 700 should act as
a modem, or
• more than one computer is connected to the LAN interface using an external router.
4.
Under
DHCP status
, enable or disable DHCP.
If you select Enabled, the internal DHCP server in the EXPLORER 700 is enabled.
5.
Under
Local IP address
and
Netmask
, type in the IP address and netmask for your
EXPLORER 700.
This is the local IP address for your EXPLORER 700 when it is in Router mode.
6.
Under
TCP/IP
, select whether your computer uses a
Dynamic IP address
or a
Static IP address
.
If you are using a static address, type in the address.
This is the IP address used externally on the satellite network.
To check this setting on your computer, see the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection.
7.
Under
IP Header compression
, select
Enabled
or
Disabled
. For information on this setting, see
Header compression on page 108.
8.
Select the source of the
APN
(Access Point Name).
There are four options for setting the APN. Unless you have special requirements, it is
recommended to use the SIM default, or to set the common APN to SIM default, and then
select Common here. You have the following options:
•
Common.
The APN is taken from the Common APN defined under
SETTINGS > Common
. Refer to Setting a common APN on page 134.
•
SIM default
. The APN is taken from the SIM card.
•
Network assigned.
The APN is assigned from the network.
•
User defined
. Type in the APN. APNs are provided from the Airtime Provider.
9.
If your APN uses a password, type in the user name and password provided from the Airtime
Provider.
10. Select Automatic activation
Enabled
or
Disabled
.
For non-Streaming Profiles:
• select
Disabled
to be able to control activation of the Profile manually from the Dashboard.
Note
Do
not
connect more than one computer to the LAN interface in Modem mode,
unless you have an external Router.
Note
If the selected Primary Profile is a Streaming Profile, automatic activation cannot be
enabled. Streaming Profiles must always be activated manually from the Dashboard.
