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F.Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the OK button for the Network window.

G.Restart the computer when asked.

For Windows 2000:

A.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

B.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

C.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

D.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.15.99 and 192.168.15.151 to 192.168.15.254.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

F.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.15.1 (Router’s default IP address).

G.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

H.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

I.Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingFront Panel Back Panel16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports An Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking BasicsUse of IP Addresses Networking Basics Back Panel Getting to Know the RouterFront Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Connecting the RouterConnect a PC Connection InstructionsSetup Configuring the RouterVoice SecurityApplications & Gaming Administration How to Access the Web-based UtilityStatus Obtain an IP automatically Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Internet Connection TypePPPoE Static IPPPPoE RAS for SingTelPptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat SignalPacket a unit of data sent over a network Network SetupOptional Settings Router IPNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com DynDNS.orgMAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Filter MAC Address Security Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter Port Range15 Filtered MAC Address Block WAN RequestsVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughPort Range Voice TabApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingPort Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringTriggered Range UPnP Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingForwarded Range Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZApplication-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoSSpecific Port# fields Port-based QoSVoice QoS Remote Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Local Router AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Line2 Status Status Tab VoiceInformation Line1 Status31 Status Tab Router Status Tab RouterLocal Network Status Tab Local NetworkCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports For Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Where is the Router installed on the network?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is DMZ Hosting? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Which modems are compatible with the Router?Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsShared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Packet a unit of data sent over a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Appendix E SpecificationsAppendix E Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationAppendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information