Westell Technologies 36R566 Home Page Main Window, Connections, Connect/Disconnect, Edit/New

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Model # –WebShare

Part # 030-300109 Rev C

Revision Date – 09/2000

Installation/User Guide

Figure 27. WebShare Home Page

8.1.1.1 Home Page Main Window

This window contains a list of PPP accounts. Each PPP account is contained within a row of the table. Each row contains several columns and provides information about the account. The fields are defined in the sections immediately following.

This list will always contain one empty account field to be used for building new accounts. This account field has an empty description field and a New button on the right side.

8.1.1.2 Connections

The PPP Connections screen provides a window for the description of each individual PPP account. The text string is the user-friendly description you entered in the Configure Account dialog box.

8.1.1.3 Connect/Disconnect

The Connect/Disconnect button provides PPP session control for the associated account. This allows you to connect and disconnect from various PPP accounts, when desired.

This button changes depending upon the state of the PPP session. If the account is inactive, the button will appear as Connect. If the account is active it will appear as Disconnect.

8.1.1.4 Edit/New

The Edit/New button provides access to the PPP session parameters specific to the particular account.

8.1.1.5 Status

The Status column indicates the state of each PPP account.

This icon shows that the account is INACTIVE. (No connection established.) Click Connect to activate the connection.

This icon shows that a PPP account is ACTIVE. (A connection is currently active.) Clicking on this icon will disconnect the user. (An empty account has no icon in the Status column.)

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Contents Adsl FCC Compliance Note Canada Certification Notice Contents 10.1 Minimum System Requirements WebShare Proxy Router BenefitsProduct Description Inspection Package ContentsSingle User Setup Installing on Hollow, Drywall Surfaces OptionalInstallation To 117 VAC Multiple User SetupTypical WebShare Multi-User Setup Connections Line Connector Pinouts ConnectorsLED Indicators WebShare Proxy Router ConnectorsPower Installing the WebShare Utilities Setup Software on Your PC WebShare Utilities Setup Installation ProcedureWelcome Window Windows 95, 98 and NTTCP/IP Configuration Window 2 TCP/IP ConfigurationCheck Setup Information Window Enabling Dhcp for Windows NT From Start, select Settings Control PanelRevision Date 09/2000 Installation/User Guide Internet Options Screen Internet Explorer Dial-Up SettingsClick Start Settings, click Control Panel Disabling AutodialProcedure Setting Up Your AccountAccount Parameters Setting or Verifying VPI/VCI Parameters Configure Account ScreenActivating a PPP Session Connecting to an AccountConnect Window Connection Succeeded Window Westell Home Disconnecting from a PPP SessionConfiguring WebShare Accessing the WebShare Management InterfaceWebShare Initial Home Adding and Configuring Additional WebShare AccountsPPP Account Configuration Dialog Box Advanced Configuration Window WebShare Management Interface Management MenuEdit/New Home Page Main WindowConnections Connect/DisconnectAccessing the Main Diagnostics Setting DNS Primary and Secondary IP AddressesConnecting to a PPP Account DiagnosticsTest All Diagnostics WindowIP Router Self-TestWebShare Proxy Router PPP ConnectionAccessing the LAN Advanced Configuration Dialog Box New Software InstallationPing Router IP Discovery and Factory Default Reset LAN Advanced Configuration Dialog BoxSubnet Mask IP AddressDomain Naming System DNS Primary About Troubleshooting WebShare Error MessagesProduct Assistance and General Inquiries Product ReturnDSL Product SpecificationsTCP, UDP, ICMP, SMTP, NNTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL Windows 2000, Apple MAC/iMAC, Linux Support Appendix aIndex

36R566 specifications

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