LevelOne FBR-1406TX Getting started, Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

Page 8

Getting started

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet.

1)Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).

2)You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed to step 3, page 11)

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d) Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1:Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2:Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3:Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4:In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5:In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

6:After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7:Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

•Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

•Gateway: All fields are blank.

•DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

•WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

•IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

8

Image 8

Contents LevelOne VersionIntroduction Appendix a Appendix B Glossary Minimum Requirements FeaturesPackage Content Reset Get to know the Broadband Router Back PanelLocal Area Network LAN Wide Area Network WANOff Front PanelLight Status Description Setup Diagram Below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network LANConfigure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically DNS Configuration Select Disable DNSGetting started 2a Windows 95/98/Me2b Windows XP 2c Windows 2d Windows NT IP Address Select Obtain an IP address from a Dhcp server Page Quick Setup Wizard Chapter General Setup ChapterMenu Description Status Information ChapterQuick Setup Wizard Chapter General Setup ChapterStatus Information Chapter LogoutQuick Setup Time ZoneParameter Description End Daylight Savings TimeBroadband Type Cable ModemFixed-IP xDSL PPPoEParameters Description Host Name MAC AddressSubnet Mask Parameters DescriptionGateway IP Password Your password Service NameParameter Description User Name Please retypeMaximum Idle Time Auto-reconnectUser ID Parameter Description IP AddressGateway Pptp Gateway Idle TimeGeneral Settings Menu Description System WANLAN NATSystem End Daylight Savings Time Password Settings Parameters Description Current PasswordNew Password Idle Time OutPage Remote Management Parameters Description Host AddressPage Static IP address WANDynamic IP address Dynamic IP PPPoE PPP over EthernetConnectivity check WAN PolicyParameters Description Speed Page Secondary DNS Address optional 6 DNSParameters Description Domain Name Server DNS Server Ddns Parameters Default Description LAN PortIP Subnet Mask Dhcp ServerIP Address Pool To End IP 192.168.2.199 . If youVirtual Server NATParameter Description Address Mapping Page Address Mapping Example Address Mapping Virtual Server Parameters Description Private IPPrivate Port TypeExample Virtual Server Special Applications Example Special Applications Example5 DMZ Parameters Description Access ControlFirewall Page Access Control Parameters Description Enable Filtering FunctionAdd PC Page Example Access Control URL Blocking Schedule Rule Edit Schedule Rule Intrusion Detection Page Intrusion Detection Feature Stateful Packet InspectionSmtp Server Address POP3 Server AddressConnection Policy DoS Detect CriteriaParameters Description Enable DMZ 5 DMZPublic IP Address Client PC IP AddressPage QoS QoS Edit Rule Page Status ParametersDescriptionDevice Status Security LogStatus and Information Parameters Description InformationParameters Description Internet Connection Primary DNS and Secondary DNS being usedParameters Description Device Status Parameters Description Security Log Parameters Description Dhcp Client Log Reset Parameters Description Configuration Tools Parameters Description Firmware Upgrade Reset Parameters Description ResetHow to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address Appendix aAppendix B Specifications Standards DimensionsPower WeightGlossary TCP FTP Smtp POP3