Compex Technologies NetPassage 15B manual Getting Started, Hardware Setup

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Compex NetPassage 15B may be used in different application. It is integrated with an embedded HTTP server providing a user-friendly web-based configuration interface to ensure fast and easy configuration process for these applications. This chapter provides the information on how to connect to the configuration interface, how to setup the hardware for configuration and operation.

2.1Hardware Setup

Compex NetPassage 15B may be installed in different applications. This section summarizes the hardware setup for each application.

2.1.1 Distributing Broadband Internet Access to Fast Ethernet Network

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NetPassage 15B distributes broadband Internet access to the Fast Ethernet segment

In this hardware setup, 4 computers are connected to the integrated 4-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch of NetPassage 15B. These computers are able to share a single broadband Internet account as well as their resources. You may also cascade the NetPassage 15B to another Hub or Switch to support more users. The Fast Ethernet ports of NetPassage 15B are designed with auto-crossover mechanism that can be easily connected to another Hub or Switch regardless of the orientation of the UTP cable (straight or crossover).

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Contents Page Your Feedback Trademark InformationDisclaimer FCC Notice Declaration of ConformityReadyLINK Networktechnology GmbH Technical Support InformationCompex, Inc About this Document ConventionsTable of Contents NetPassage 15B’s System Tools Introduction Key FeaturesProduct Overview Broadband Internet SharingWeb-based Configuration Interface Integrated 4-port 10/100Mbps SwitchTime-based Access Management Parallel BroadbandPackage Contents Panel Views & Descriptions Panel ViewsIndex Indicator Description Panel DescriptionTechnical Data NetPassage 15B SpecificationsHardware Setup Getting StartedFor Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME TCP/IP Configuration of the Computers192.168.168.1 For Microsoft Windows 2000/XP 192.168.168.X Configuring your Computer with Static IP AddressNetmask 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.168.1 DNS ServerSubnet Mask of 192.168.168.X and 255.255.255.0 respectively DNS Configuration Window Connecting to the Configuration Interface \WINDOWS\PINGCommand Menu Proxy SettingsConnecting to Web-based Configuration Interface Configuration Window\WINDOWS\TELNET Telnet Command ConsoleConnecting to NetPassage 15B’s Command Console via Telnet Command Console Login Configuring IP Addressing Configuring NetPassage 15BSetting up your LAN IP AddressAdvanced Option for Dhcp Server To reserve IP addresses for specific computersTo view the IP released by the Dhcp Server Cable Internet with Dynamic IP Assignment 4 titled Singapore Singtel Magix SuperSurf5 titled Australia Big Pond Cable Internet Cloning MAC Address to NetPassage 15B Cable Internet with Static IP Assignment Static IP Configuration Idle Timeout PasswordService Name UsernameUse non-standard Pppoe Singapore SingTel Magix SuperSurfReconnect Time Factor Ethernet typeNetwork Address Translator NAT Australia Big Pond Cable InternetIntroduction to Virtual Servers Virtual Server based on Port ForwardingVirtual Server based on IP Forwarding Defining Virtual Server based on De-Militarized Zone DMZDefining Virtual Server based on Port Forwarding Defining Virtual Server based on IP Forwarding Defining De- Militarized Zone Configuring Routing Protocol Static Routing Dynamic RoutingIP Packet Filtering Internet Application Filtering Select Single from the drop down menu Managing NetPassage 15B from the InternetActivating Remote Router Management Http Port Telnet PortImplementing Parallel Broadband Synchronizing Router’s Clock with your Computer Setting Router IdentityNetPassage 15B’s System Tools Upgrading Router’s Firmware Profile Saving, Restore & Reset to Defaults Rebooting NetPassage 15BChanging Administrative Password Appendix a Console Commands Delete CommandDisconnect Command Enable CommandDisable Command Edit CommandSingapore Pacific Internet Broadband Appendix B ISP-Specific NotesSingapore SingNet Broadband Germany T-DSL & T-OnlineAppendix C Frequently Asked Questions Action Normal Reset Password to Reset to factoryProcedure for resetting password to default