User Manual
BritePort 8012-V1
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How can I check whether I have either Static or DHCP IP addressing?
For a static IP address, the service provider provides you IP address and Subnet Mask. Thus if
your service provider gives you an IP address, then you have a static IP address.
On your desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon, then click Properties, then
select TCP/IP>Broadxent BritePort Bridge 8012-V1 to highlight it and click the Properties
tab. In the TCP/IP window, click the IP Address tab and see what option has been selected. If
“Specify an IP address” is selected, then you have Static IP address and the IP address and
Subnet Mask are shown. If “Obtain and IP address automatically” is selected, then you have
Dynamic IP address.
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How can I find the IP address and the Subnet Mask?
In Windows, click the Start button and click Run. The “Run” dialog box appears. In the “Open”
field, type winipcfg and click the OK tab. The “IP Configuration” window appears, which
provides you information about your network including IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.
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Which Ethernet Cards are compatible with the BritePort 8012-V1?
The modem is compatible with almost all Network Interface Cards compliant to IEEE 802.3D
Ethernet standard. The BritePort’s Ethernet port speed is 10/100 Mbps.
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Which protocols does the BritePort 8012-V1 support?
BritePort 8012-V1 supports TCP/IP — the suite of protocols for the Internet, which has become
the global standard for communications. TCP/IP includes several protocols, the two main being
TCP and IP.
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Does the LAN connection of the BritePort 8012-V1 support 100 Mbps Ethernet?
Yes, BritePort 8012-V1 supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps LAN traffic.
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How safe is my DSL connection?
Your DSL connection provides you fast and permanent connection to the Internet. In spite of the
fact that your computer is always connected to the Internet, the DSL security breaches are rare
to come by because of the security system installed by your service provider. Besides, Windows
2000 and Windows Me have enough security feature. Windows 95/98 user can download
security related patches from Mircosoft’s website. However, you must develop safe computing
habits:
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Protect your passwords. Do not divulge passwords to anyone and be especially careful if
someone asks you for the password on-line or over the phone.
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Protect your on-line transactions by using secure browser.