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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................1
1.1 Features ..................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Sharing Internet Access.................................................................1
1.1.2 Support Broadband Connection ....................................................1
1.1.3 Built-in DHCP Server.....................................................................1
1.1.4 Built-in 4-Port Switched Ethernet Hub ...........................................1
1.1.6 Easy Configuration ........................................................................2
1.1.7 Security .........................................................................................2
2.0 BEFORE YOU START ................................................................................3
2.1 Package Overview...................................................................................3
2.2 System and Other Requirements.............................................................3
3.0 GETTING TO KNOW PALMROUTER ........................................................4
3.1 Front Panel ..............................................................................................4
3.2 Rear Panel...............................................................................................5
4.0 INSTALLING PALMROUTER .....................................................................6
4.1 Connecting the PalmRouter to Your DSL/Cable Modem .........................6
4.2 Connecting Computers to the PalmRouter ..............................................7
5.0 CONFIGURING CLIENT COMPUTERS .....................................................9
5.1 Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP Configuration................................................9
5.2 Assigning TCP/IP Values Manually ........................................................ 11
6.0 BASIC CONFIGURATION ........................................................................13
6.1 ISP Connection Types ...........................................................................13
6.2 Access the Web-Based Config Pages ...................................................14
6.3 One Page Setup ....................................................................................15
6.3.1 Dynamic Configuration ................................................................16
6.3.2 Static Configuration .....................................................................17
6.3.3 PPPoE.........................................................................................17
6.4 Status Monitor........................................................................................19
6.5 DHCP Settings.......................................................................................20
6.6 Device Administration ............................................................................21
6.7 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host .............................................................22
7.0 FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................23
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................24
8.1 Common Problems and Solutions .........................................................24
8.2 Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................26
APPENDIX......................................................................................................28
Specifications...............................................................................................28
GLOSSARY ....................................................................................................29
