Compaq CP-2E manual Introduction, Share a Single High-Speed Internet Connection

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Introduction

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Introduction

Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E, you are taking advantage of the most advanced network technology available to manage your home or small office network. The iPAQ Connection Point will be the focal point of your network, providing secure broadband Internet connectivity to all of your networked computers and devices.

This guide is designed to help you:

>Understand the networking features of your iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E

>Install the product correctly

>Find additional information, as needed

Features and Benefits

Share a Single High-Speed Internet Connection

>Network address translation (NAT) allows a single public IP address to be shared across many devices

>DHCP server automatically provides up to 253 IP addresses on the local area network

>Supports dynamic IP, static IP, and PPPoE connections via an external DSL or cable modem, providing high-speed Internet access (up to 50 times faster than a 56K modem)

>MAC Spoofing makes connection easy to those ISPs that register MAC addresses

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Contents Compaq iPAQ Page Page Contents Connection Point CP-2E Home System Recovery Page Introduction Share a Single High-Speed Internet ConnectionEthernet Networking Security and Advanced ManagementIntroduction What Else Do I Need? Whats in Front? Description SignificanceWhats in Back? Description FunctionInstallation and Configuration InstallationConnecting to the Internet Connecting to Your PCPowering Up Client PC ConfigurationConfiguring Windows 98 and ME Clients Installation and Configuration Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button Choosing the Internet Connection Method Setting Up Connection Point CP-2EUsing the Installation Wizard Dynamic Internet IP Configuring Dynamic Internet IP Static Internet IPConfiguring Static Internet IP PPPoEConfiguring PPPoE Timezone Setup Administrator Password Settings Confirming Successful Setup Installing the Firmware Update Utility Registering the Connection Point CP-2E Adding Ethernet PCs Adding PCs To Your NetworkEthernet PCs Windows XP Configuration Configuring the ClientAdding PCs To Your Network Adding PCs To Your Network Windows 2000 Configuration Adding PCs To Your Network Adding PCs To Your Network Windows NT4.0 Configuration Adding PCs To Your Network Page Connection Point CP-2E Home Home Page Information BarQuick Setup Icon Management IconsSystem Info Icon General InformationLAN Status Internet Status Network Information Event Log Renew Internet IP Icon Help/Troubleshooting IconFirmware Update Icon Page Password Advanced Setup IconsSystem Settings Resetting to Factory Default Advanced Setup Icons Timezone Setup InternetChanging the Subnet MAC Spoofing Click Network Computer ListDMZ Designating a DMZ HostVirtual Server Adding a Virtual Server Packet Filtering Enabling Packet Filtering Adding an IP Rule Adding Port Rules Dhcp Changing Dhcp Server Settings Reserved IP TableAdding a Reserved IP Address Excluded IP Addresses Adding an Excluded IP Address Bootpip Table Adding a Bootp IP AddressAdvanced Setup Icons Static Routing Table Adding a Static RouteAdvanced Setup Icons Smtp Advanced Setup Icons System Recovery Using the Firmware Update UtilityRestore Factory Defaults Troubleshooting SolutionCannot Network cables Icon. Then, Renew Internet IP \\computername or \\PC IP Cables Regulatory ComplianceModifications Regulatory Compliance Appendix a Specifications NAT NTP SmtpPage Appendix B MAC Address Manual Identification For Windows XPFor Windows 98 and ME PCs Accessing Security Configuration Options For Windows 2000 PCsPage Glossary IPAQ Connection Point CP-2E User Guide Glossary Glossary Glossary