Planet WRT-413, User Manual

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Internet Access
To configure your PCs to use the WRT-413 for Internet access:
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Ensure that the xDSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.
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Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a
Dial-up connection.
For Windows 9x/Me/2000
1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options .
2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
3. Select
“
I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a local area
network (LAN)
”
and click Next .
4. Select
“
I connect through a local area network (LAN)
”
and click Next .
5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked .
6. Check the option
“
No
”
when prompted the message
“
Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?
”
.
7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.
8. Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections .
2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection .
3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next .
7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next .
8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next .
9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.
10. Setup is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the WRT-413, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to
use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:
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Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This proce-
dure will not work with earlier versions.
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Click the Setup button.
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Select Create Location , and change the location name from "New Locality" to "WRT-413".
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Click Edit Location . Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.)
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Click Save , then OK .
Configuration is now complete.
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Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "WRT-413" location.