Ripwave Modem User Guide Navini Networks, Inc.
Ethernet Interface
The E
onnec
ave a mix of devices, such as Unix machines, Apple Computers
,
etc. IP
SB or
ubs. Doing so may cause Riwpave Monitor software not to operate.
Ba
Older Ripwave Modems gave the user the option of buying an 1800 mA Li-Ion battery. With the optional
b
he user could be conn
Internet an
here ther
F coverage without
t
er outlet. Th
ttery was ra
e 30 minutes to 90 minutes of use
without recharging (depending on activity).
Configuration Options
thernet Modem may be connected
to a PC via an Ethernet connection. Also, it is possible to
t multiple PC devices to a single Modem. The multi-PC configuration is transparent to the PC
c
users and is analogous to a multi-PC configuration on a normal Ethernet LAN. The distinct advantage of
e Ethernet Modem is that it connects to any device that has an Ethernet interface. This makes it ideal
th
for small businesses that h
addresses can be assigned to the devices dynamically via a DHCP server, or as Fixed IP assignments, or
Point-to-Point Protocol Over Ethernet (PPPoE).
Routers & Hubs
The Ripwave Monitor software will not work if going through a router or if going through some U
thernet h
E
ttery
attery, t
ected to the
ytime and anyw
e is R
he need for a pow
e Modem ba
ted to provid
Host Computer used
as router to a network
(USB or Ethernet)
Modem shown as
Modem connected to
one of many devices
on a USB hub
a single computer
(USB or Ethernet)
Modem providing
the Internet
hernet HUB
access to
a an Et
vi
Host Computer used
as router to a network
(USB or Ethernet)
Modem shown as
Modem connected to
Modem providing
the Internet
hernet HUB
a single computer
(USB or Ethernet)
one of many devices
on a USB hub
access to
a an Et
vi
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