VisionNet ADSL 201ER, User Manual

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Configuration Settings
If your service provider has configured your 201ER for the service, do not change these settings
unless instructed by your service provider.
All configuration and management for the 201ER is done via a Web browser. You can change
the 201ER settings with a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator.
If you purchased a 201ER Router modem, please refer to this section.
In router mode, the 201ER default configuration enables the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server. The DHCP server is a network protocol that enables the 201ER to automatically
assign an IP address to individual computers attached to your 201ER LAN interface.
The following describes how to access your 201ER by setting your PC as a DHCP client. You may
also access your 201ER by statically assigning an IP address to your PC. If you choose this method,
the IP address configured in your PC must be in the same subnet as the 201ER.
1. Configuring Your PC to Access the 201ER
If your PC has DHCP client enabled, simply power on your 201ER before starting your PC. The
Ethernet adapter will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP sever. You may also use Window
programs winipcfg.exe or ipconfig.exe to release the old address and renew to request a new address.
If you want to configure your PC to enable DHCP client, configure your LAN IP address to obtain an IP
address automatically. The following steps describe how to configure a Windows based device to
obtain an IP address automatically. (Please consult your OS user
’
s manual if you have a non-Windows
based device).