Motorola BR700 manual Overview, Internet Sharing

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Section 1:Overview

Congratulations on purchasing the Motorola Ethernet Broadband Router BR700. With this router you have entered the world of convenience and independence. Your router enables you to set up your own private network for your PCs to: access the Internet, share a printer, even participate in online gaming.

With a built-in firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT), your Internet connection is robust and secure, giving you the security to use the Internet without fear that your network might be compromised.

Upgradeable firmware also keeps the router’s control software up-to- date, so you’ll know you have the latest version. The Ethernet Broadband Router BR700 captures the latest technology in a package that stays current, protects your home network, and provides you easy home network management.

Ethernet Broadband Router BR700

Your router is really several products built into one unit:

!Internet Sharing

!4-port Full Duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch and Router

!Firewall and NAT protection

Internet Sharing

Enables you to share your broadband Internet connection with all of your Ethernet connected computers and devices.

SECTION 1, OVERVIEW

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Contents User Guide Ethernet Broadband Router FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device Canadian Compliance Contents Glossary Overview Internet SharingOverview FeaturesPort Full Duplex 10/100 Ethernet Switch and Router Firewall and NAT ProtectionBox Contents Overview SectionUnderstanding Your User Guide Understanding Functions RouterSimple Home Network Diagram Dhcp ServerFeature Description Router Physical DescriptionBack of Router LAN LED Front of RouterLED Description Condition Color StatusHardware Setup Router Physical InstallationInstallation Vertical InstallationInstallation Section 129.5mmInstallation Mm .3 inches maximum 10.5 mm .4 inches maximum Easy Software Setup Manual Software SetupElectrical Connection to Router Connection to Router EthernetConfigure Your Computers Configuring Windows 98SE and ME Select Obtain an IP address automatically Configuring Windows Ensure the box next to Internet Protocol TCP/IP is selected Configuring Windows XP Double-clickLocal Area Connection Installation Section Log Configure Your Basic Internet Settings Dhcp ConfigurationPPPoE Static IP PptpUsing the Configuration Utility LogHelp, Restart, and Log Out ConfigurationNavigation For convenience, it is recommended that you finishConfiguration Section Configuring Internet SettingsInternet Basic Active DisabledField or Button Description InactiveConfiguration PPP Internet Advanced Configuration Internet Network Diagnostic Configuring Parental Control Settings Parental Control Content PolicyField Description Configuration Parental Control URL Log Configuring Networking Settings Networking Dhcp ServerLAN MAC LAN Dhcp Click Update or Remove Networking DNS ProxyConfiguration Networking Routing Networking Ddns Click RemoveDdns Networking NAT FieldNetworking Port Trigger Configuration Networking Virtual Server Networking Firewall Configuring Control Panel Settings Control Panel Device SecurityField Description Update Control Panel Firmware UpdateControl Panel Configuration Data DataControl Panel Time Control Panel UPnP Control Panel Event LogConfiguration Hardware Solutions Contact UsTroubleshooting Software SolutionsTroubleshooting Section PingTroubleshooting Ascii Dhcp GlossaryCPE DMZGlossary Section DSLFTP GUI IcmpIeee LAN IsdnISP MTUPcmcia NATNIC PingPPP PptpROM RTS SmtpTCP TCP/IP UDPUSB VPN WANWWW Mgbi