NETGEAR RT338 Configuring the Router, Verifying TCP/IP Properties, Enter your Isdn information

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Verifying TCP/IP Properties

After your PC has been configured and rebooted, check the TCP/IP configuration using the Windows 95 and Windows 98 utility winipcfg.exe. For Windows NT systems, use ipconfig.exe.

To check the TCP/IP configuration:

1.From Start, select Run.

2.Type winipcfg (or ipconfig for Windows NT).

3.Click on OK.

The IP Configuration window opens.

4.In the IP configuration window, select your Ethernet adapter.

5.Verify the following:

IP address is set at between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31.

Subnet mask is set at 255.255.255.0.

Default gateway is set at 192.168.0.1.

6.Click on More Info.

7.Verify that the DNS server is set to 192.168.0.1.

Configuring the Router

To configure your router, you will use the FirstGearconfiguration software that is provided on the Model RT338 Resources CD.

To install and run FirstGear:

1.Insert the NETGEAR Model RT338 Resources CD.

2.From the Windows taskbar, open Start > Run.

3.Click on Browse.

4.Find and select the Setup.exe program on the CD.

5.Click on OK.

6.Follow the setup instructions to install the program.

7.Double-click on the FirstGear icon that should now be visible on your desktop.

Make sure the router is connected and has been on for at least one minute before launching FirstGear. If the password has been changed from the default of “1234,” enter a new password.

8.Enter your ISDN information.

Be sure to enter your directory numbers in the local format. Do not enter the area code unless it is required for local dialing.

9.Click on Next.

Model RT338 ISDN Router Installation Guide

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Contents Page Product Illustration Start HereFront Panel Rear Panel Installing the HardwareConnect your PC or hub to the LAN port Prepare the Router Setting up Your NetworkOrdering an Isdn Line Setting up an ISP Configuring Windows 95 or Windows 98 for IP Networking Configuring the PCsTurn on power to the router Reboot each PC on your LANEnter your Isdn information Configuring the RouterVerifying TCP/IP Properties Click on More Info Verify that the DNS server is set toEnter your ISP account information Verifying the InstallationTroubleshooting Information Wait for the Isdn test to completeModel RT338 Isdn Router Installation Guide Trademarks M1-RT338NA-3