Milan Technology MIL-W1311, MIL-W0311 manual Internet Access, Accessing AOL

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PC Configuration

Internet Access

If you are using the Wireless Gateway for Internet access:

•Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.

•Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

1.Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.

2.Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

3.Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click "Next".

4.Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click "Next".

5.Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked.

6.Check the "No" option when prompted “Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?”.

7.Click "Finish" to close the Internet Connection Wizard.

8.Then simply use your Browser, FTP client, or other Internet client to connect to the desired Internet site.

Accessing AOL

To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Gateway, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:

•Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.

•Click the Setup button.

•Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "Wireless Gateway".

•Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.)

•Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete.

•Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Wireless Gateway" location.

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Contents ShAir Office Table of Contents Access Control Wireless LAN Configuration AT Commands Standard AT CommandsWireless Gateway Pcmcia Wireless Card MIL-W1311 only URL Filter Virtual ServersIntroduction Wireless Gateway FeaturesLAN Features Network Printer Internet Access FeaturesWireless Features RAS Remote Access Services Configuration & ManagementSecurity Features Advanced Internet FunctionsPackage Contents Physical DetailsRear Panel Rear PanelReset Button To Clear All Data and restore the factory default valuesPower port Pcmcia slotDIP Switch Setting Description DIP SwitchesRestore Default IP Address and Clear Password Installation ProcedureChoose an Installation Site RequirementsInsert Wireless Pcmcia card Power UpConnect LAN Cable Connect WAN CableTo Do this Refer to ConfigurationOverview Configuration Program Connecting to the Wireless GatewayPreparation If you cant connectPassword Navigation & Data InputQuick Setup Screen Quick Setup OverviewConfiguration Data Quick Setup Screen RouterWireless Cancel WEP StatusButtons SaveConfiguration Wireless ScreenData Wireless Screen Wireless Station Access WEP Data PrivacyAccess For Wireless Stations listed above Permission For Other Wireless StationsExisting Stations New stationStatus Screen Data Status ScreenDevice Name Physical AddressSystem WAN LinksAccess Control Log Internet Access LogWAN Status WAN Status Direct ConnectionData Connection Log WAN Status PPPoEStatus Data Connection Log Messages ConnectDisconnect Clear LogPC Configuration TCP/IP SettingsTo check your PCs TCP/IP Settings Windows ClientsUsing Dhcp Using Specify an IP AddressGateway Tab Win 95/98 Internet Access Accessing AOLPrinting Setup Print Port Driver SetupManagement Port OptionsWindows NT 4.0 Server Configuration LPD/LPR PrintingBanner RetryWindows 2000 Server Configuration Adding the PrinterClient PC Setup for LPD/LPR Printing Windows 2000 Select PortDial-in Configuration Creating a Dial-in Connection in WindowsUsing the Dial-in Connection Dial-up Networking PropertiesPrinting Installing the PrinterMacintosh Clients Internet Access on Linux Linux ClientsLPD Printing on Linux To act as a Dhcp Client recommendedWireless Station Configuration For Internet Access via the Wireless GatewayOther Unix Systems LPD PrintingWhat Dhcp Does Using the Wireless Gateways Dhcp ServerUsing another Dhcp Server To Configure your PCs to use Dhcp Serial Port Serial Port ScreenModem Internet AccessData Serial Port Screen Dial-In LinksModem Properties Screen Data Modem Properties ScreenInitial String Other PropertiesSave as OtherOverview Controlling Dial-in AccessDial -in Users Dial-in Users Screen Data Dial-in Users ScreenExisting Users Other UsersUser ID User Details ScreenData User Details Screen Enable dial-in access Enforce connectionTime limit Call backSerial Port Status OverviewData Serial Port Status Screen StatusConnection Log LogSerial Port Options PasswordWhen prompted for the password, leave the User Name blank DNS Domain Name Server NAT Network Address TranslationRemote Management To connect from a remote PC via the InternetRouting Table Printer PortData Printer Port Screen AppleTalkLogical Printers Printer StatusUsing this Screen RoutingRouting Screen Static Routing TableData Routing Screen Static Routing TableRouter Configuration UpdateLocal Router Other Routers on the Local LANFor the Wireless Gateways Routing Table For Router As Default RouteFor Router Bs Default Route Static Routing ExampleAdvanced Internet Advanced Internet ScreenUsing a Special Application Special Internet ApplicationsSpecial Applications Screen At any time, only one 1 PC can use each Special ApplicationData Special Applications Screen Managing Special Application EntriesSelect Entry DetailsIncoming Tips URL FilterOperation Site List URL Filter ScreenData URL Filter Screen Types of Virtual Servers Virtual ServersIP Address seen by Internet Users Virtual Server Screen Data Virtual Server ScreenWAN IP Address Virtual ServersUser Defined Virtual Servers LAN IP AddressSelect Server Managing User Defined Virtual ServersData- User Defined Virtual Servers Screen Connecting to the Virtual Servers Internal PortNumber External Port NumberEnable DMZ ScreenData DMZ Screen LAN IP AddressWAN IP Address To use this feature Access ControlAccess Control Log Security Groups Screen OperationsPacket Filter Table Access Rights Internet Access for this GroupData Security Groups Screen Select PC PCs ScreenData PCs Screen Network Adapter Reserve entryReserved Security GroupFilters Screen Data Filters ScreenTCP Filters Port NoInternet Access TroubleshootingGeneral Problems Problem 2 Wireless connection speed is very slow Wireless AccessProblem 1 My PC cant locate the Wireless Access Point To remove an existing printer port installation PrintingWireless Gateway User Guide Appendix a Troubleshooting Check the Remote PC Dial-in AccessCheck the Modem Appendix a Troubleshooting About Wireless LANs Ad-hoc ModeInfrastructure Mode ModesWEP Authentication ChannelsAccess Control Wireless LAN ConfigurationAT Commands AT CommandsRequired Settings Setting AT CommandConnection Properties W95/98 Standard AT Commands Command DescriptionATO Extended AT& Commands Specifications Wireless GatewayPcmcia Wireless Card MIL-W1311 only