Accton Technology AC-IG2004W manual System Requirements, Connect the System

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Installation

System Requirements

You must have an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that meets the following minimum requirements:

Internet access from your local telephone company or ISP using an xDSL modem, Cable modem, ISDN TA, or PSTN analog modem. You may also have access over the telephone system to an analog modem at another site.

A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assignment via DHCP, as well as a Gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider.

For wired LAN connection, you need a computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter. For wireless LAN connections, each computer must have an 11 Mbps wireless adapter.

TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet.

A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway.

Connect the System

The CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway can be positioned at any convenient location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the following guidelines:

Keep the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway away from any heating devices.

Do not place the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway in a dusty or wet environment.

You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you install the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway.

Basic Installation Procedure

1.Connect the LAN: You can connect the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the rear of the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device.

You can also connect the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway to your PC (using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position both antennas on the back of the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway into the desired positions. For more effective coverage, you may want to position one antenna along the vertical axis and the other antenna along the horizontal axis. (The antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane – and thus provide more effective coverage when positioned along alternate axes.)

2.Connect the WAN: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway to a Cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet router.

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Contents AC-IG2004W User Guide Page CheetahAccessTM Wireless Gateway International Headquarters Europe Headquarters Accton Technology Corporation Limited Warranty Contents Configuring Client TCP/IP Appendix C Specifications Appendix D Ordering InformationFeatures and Benefits About the CheetahAccess Wireless GatewayIntroduction Applications IntroductionSecurity Virtual Private NetworkIntroduction Package Contents InstallationDescription of Hardware Installation DescriptionDescription of Hardware System Requirements Basic Installation ProcedureConnect the System Internet Installation Internet Connect the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway to a Printer Connecting the Power AdapterVerify Port Status Condition StatusTCP/IP Configuration Configuring Client PCsPrinter Client Installation Configuring Client PCs Configuring the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway Navigating the Web Browser InterfaceConfiguring the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway Setting a PasswordMaking Configuration Changes Main MenuInternet Networking and Client Services Change PasswordLAN Gateway and Dhcp Settings Set Time ZoneWAN Configuration Dynamic IP Address Dhcp Static IP Address Fixed IPPPP over Ethernet PPPoE Dial-up on Demand ModemDNS Configuration Channel and Ssid Wireless ConfigurationEncryption Networking and Client Services Configuring Client Services Firewall ProtectionVirtual Server Enabling Special Applications Client Filtering MAC Filtering Networking and Client Services Miscellaneous Settings Viewing Network and Device Status Field DescriptionUsing System Tools Configuring Client TCP/IP Installing TCP/IP Protocol in Your PCConfiguring Client TCP/IP Dynamic IP Allocation via a Dhcp Server Manual IP Configuration Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data Request timed outConfiguring Client TCP/IP Configuring Printer Services Install the Printer Port MonitorConfiguring Printer Services Install the Printer Port Monitor Configure the Print Server Configure the Network Printer in Windows 95/98/ME/2000Configure the Print Server Configuring Printer Services Configure the Print Server Configure the Network Printer in Windows NT Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems Configuring Printer Services Appendix a Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Symptom ActionSpecifications Cable Types and Specifications Max. Length ConnectorAppendix B Cables Ethernet CablePin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name RJ-45 Port Pin AssignmentsCables Crossover Cable Crossover RJ-45 Pin AssignmentsSerial Port Pin Assignments Circuit SignalDB-9 Port Pin Assignments Serial Port to 9-Pin COM Port on PC Serial Port to 25-Pin DCE Port on ModemSerial Port to 25-Pin DTE Port on PC PortPrinter Port Pin Assignments Pin Signal NameDB-25 Printer Port Pin Assignments Cables WAN Interface Appendix C SpecificationsPrinter Interface Specifications Warranty Specifications CheetahAccess Internet Gateway Products Appendix D Ordering InformationOrdering Information Page AC-IG2004W E102001-R01