Westell Technologies 36R566 Installing on Hollow, Drywall Surfaces Optional, Single User Setup

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Model # –WebShare

Part # – 030-300109 Rev C

Revision Date – 09/2000

Installation/User Guide

3. Installation

The WebShare Proxy Router operates up to 300 feet (91.4 M) from a PC or Ethernet hub over 100-Ohm, Category 5 cable.

If the WebShare Proxy Router is to be installed on a wall, follow the instructions in Paragraph 3.1. When the unit is secured to the wall, proceed to Paragraph 3.2 for instructions on connecting the unit.

3.1 Installing on Hollow, Drywall Surfaces (Optional)

To mount the WebShare Proxy Router to a wall:

1.Obtain two pan-head screws (one #8 and one #6) and two #4 - #8 wall anchors (not provided).

2.Place the WebShare Proxy Router against the wall where it is to be mounted, note and mark the upper keyhole slot and screw location.

3.Drill a 3/16” hole for the upper anchor and insert the anchor and larger (#8) screw until the face of the screw is approximately 3/16” from the wall.

4.Test fit the unit on the screw, and adjust the screw depth for a sliding fit.

5.With a pencil, mark the opening in lower mounting tab. Remove the unit from the wall.

6.Drill a 3/16” hole for the lower anchor and insert anchor. Hang the unit on the upper screw.

7.Insert the smaller (#6) screw through the hole in the lower mounting tab.

8.Tighten the lower screw lightly with a screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

3.2 Single User Setup

Refer to the wiring diagrams shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3.

1.Connect the power supply cord to the power connector on the side of the unit and plug it into the wall power receptacle.

2.Connect a standard RJ11 telephone cable from the LINE connector to the ADSL-equipped phone line.

3.Connect the straight 10BaseT cable (included with this package) to the ETHERNET connector on the side of the unit to the interface on the computer. A crossover cable may be required when connecting to other equipment, such as an Ethernet hub (See Section 3.3 “Multiple User Setup” below).

4.Turn the power switch ON.

5.The Ready LED should be a solid green indicating that the power self-test has successfully completed and the unit is synchronized with the ADSL line card. It may take up to 70 seconds for the unit to synchronize with the central office ADSL unit.

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Contents Adsl FCC Compliance Note Canada Certification Notice Contents 10.1 Product Description WebShare Proxy Router BenefitsMinimum System Requirements Package Contents InspectionInstallation Installing on Hollow, Drywall Surfaces OptionalSingle User Setup Multiple User Setup To 117 VACTypical WebShare Multi-User Setup Connections Connectors LED IndicatorsWebShare Proxy Router Connectors Line Connector PinoutsPower WebShare Utilities Setup Installation Procedure Installing the WebShare Utilities Setup Software on Your PCWindows 95, 98 and NT Welcome Window2 TCP/IP Configuration TCP/IP Configuration WindowCheck Setup Information Window From Start, select Settings Control Panel Enabling Dhcp for Windows NTRevision Date 09/2000 Installation/User Guide Dial-Up Settings Click Start Settings, click Control PanelDisabling Autodial Internet Options Screen Internet ExplorerAccount Parameters Setting Up Your AccountProcedure Configure Account Screen Setting or Verifying VPI/VCI ParametersConnecting to an Account Activating a PPP SessionConnect Window Connection Succeeded Window Disconnecting from a PPP Session Westell HomeAccessing the WebShare Management Interface Configuring WebShareAdding and Configuring Additional WebShare Accounts WebShare Initial HomePPP Account Configuration Dialog Box Advanced Configuration Window Management Menu WebShare Management InterfaceHome Page Main Window ConnectionsConnect/Disconnect Edit/NewSetting DNS Primary and Secondary IP Addresses Connecting to a PPP AccountDiagnostics Accessing the Main DiagnosticsDiagnostics Window Test AllSelf-Test WebShare Proxy RouterPPP Connection IP RouterPing New Software InstallationAccessing the LAN Advanced Configuration Dialog Box LAN Advanced Configuration Dialog Box Router IP Discovery and Factory Default ResetDomain Naming System DNS Primary IP AddressSubnet Mask About WebShare Error Messages TroubleshootingProduct Return Product Assistance and General InquiriesProduct Specifications DSLTCP, UDP, ICMP, SMTP, NNTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL Appendix a Windows 2000, Apple MAC/iMAC, Linux SupportIndex

36R566 specifications

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