6 SOHOware
®
Secure Cable/DSL Router
4. If you have a fixed public IP address, obtain the following information from
your ISP
•
The assigned Gateway IP address
•
Domain Name Server’s IP address
•
Subnet Mask
Making a Connection
All the connection ports are on the rear panel of the BroadGuard. Follow the steps
below to complete the hardware installation.
step1.
Connect to a cable/DSL modem - Two cables are supplied with the
SOHOware NBG800. The white cable (straight-through) is for
connecting a cable modem to the Cable/DSL port; the green one
(cross-over) is for connecting a DSL modem to the cable/DSL port.
Plug one end of the cable into the cable/DSL port of the BroadGuard
and the other end into the Ethernet port of the cable/DSL modem. If
the cable is connected correctly, the Cable/DSL LED will remain lit
(the cable/DSL modem must be turned on). If not, try switching the
cables, green for white
step2.
Connect to the PCs - Use a standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable (not
provided) to connect the Ethernet LAN adapters in the computers to
the BroadGuard LAN ports
step3.
Install the power adapter - Plug the power adapter into an AC power
outlet. Plug the other end into the BroadGuard. The Power LED
should light immediately
Note: Use only the power adapter supplied with the BroadGuard
Figure 4. Connecting the BroadGuard
Note: Only one PC should be connected to the BroadGuard during setting up