DG-BG1100N User Manual
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3.2 Accessing the Internet in Bridge Mode
This method is generally used when the Router works as a bridge. If you select this method for
accessing the network, you need to install and configure the dial-up software on your computer.
In addition, you need to perform dial-up operations on your computer upon each startup. To
configure the Router and your computer for the network access, do as follow:
Step 1
Install and configure the PPP dial-up software on your computer.
Step 2
The PPP dial-up software is pre-installed on certain computer operating systems.
To Create a dial-up connection, do as follows: (taking the Windows XP operating
system as an example)
Step 3
Choose
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network
Connections
.
Step 4
Click Create a new connection in Network Tasks to display the New Connection
Wizard window, and then click Next.
Step 5
Select Connect to the Internet, and then click Next.
Step 6
Select Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
Step 7
Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and
password, and then click Next.
Step 8
Enter the Name (as desired) of the dial-up connection in ISP Name, and then click
Next.
Step 9
Select anyone’s use or my use only, and then click Next.
Step 10
Enter the user name and password used for the dial-up connection provided by the
ISP (network operator), and then click Next.
Step 11
Select Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop, and then click Finish.
Step 12
An icon for the dial-up connection is displayed on the desktop of your computer.
You need to perform the preceding operations only once for creating a network connection. To
access the internet, double-click the icon, and then click Connect in the displayed dialog box.
