EtherFast
®
Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch
15
Instant Broadband
®
Series
14
Now that the VPN Router is wired into your network, you can begin configur-
ing your system.
1. Open your web browser and type
http://192.168.1.1 in the browser’s
Address box, as shown in Figure
5-3. This number is the Router’s default IP address. Press the Enter key.
2. A User Name and Password prompt will appear. Leave the User Name field
empty, and type admin (the default password) in the Password field. (See
Figure 5-4.) Click the OK button. If the screen does not appear, make sure
your network adapter is working properly, the network cable is connected,
and the Link LED is lit up on the Router. Restart the computer to obtain an
IP address automatically.
3. The Router configuration screen will appear with the Setup tab selected.
Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the
following information.
Host Name and Domain Name: These fields allow you to provide a host
name and domain name for the Router. These fields are usually left blank.
If requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs), complete these two fields.
Device IP Address and Subnet Mask: The values for the Router’s IP
Address and Subnet Mask are shown on the Setup screen. The default value
is 192.168.1.1 for the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
Leave these settings alone.
Configuring the Cable/DSL VPN Router
Note: If the TCP/IP protocol is not configured on your PC, go to
“Appendix F: Installing the TCP/IP Protocol” for TCP/IP installation
instructions now.
Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4
4. The Router supports six connection types: DHCP (obtain an IP automati-
cally), PPPoE, Static IP, RAS, and PPTP. These types are listed in the drop-
down menu for the WAN Connection Type setting. Each Setup screen and
available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type
you select. Proceed to the instructions for the connection type you are
using. When you are finished with the Setup tab, proceed to step 5.
DHCP
If your ISP says that you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP
address from your ISP, perform these steps:
A. Select DHCP as the WAN Connection Type. (Shown in Figure 5-5.)
B. Click the Apply and Continue buttons to save the setting, or click the
Cancel button to clear the setting and start over. When you are finished,
then proceed to step 5.
Important: If you have previously enabled an Internet Sharing
Proxy Service on any of your PCs, you must disable it now.
•
If you are running Netscape Navigator, click Edit >>
Preference >> Advanced >> Proxies >> Direct Connection to
the Internet.
•
If you are running Internet Explorer v5 or better, click Start >>
Settings >> Control Panel >> Internet Options >>
Connections >> LAN Settings. Remove the checks from all
three boxes. Click OK to continue.
Figure 5-5