3Com 3CR856-95 Navigating Through the Gateway Configuration Pages, Main Menu, Option Tabs

GATEWAY CONFIGURATION

This chapter describes all the options available through the Gateway configuration pages, and is provided as a reference.

Navigating Through the Gateway Configuration Pages

To get to the configuration pages, browse to the Gateway by entering the URL in the location bar of your browser. The default URL is http://192.168.1.1. If you changed the Gateway LAN IP address during initial configuration, use the new IP address instead. When you have browsed to the Gateway, log in using your system password. The default password is ‘admin’.

Main Menu

At the left side of all screens is a main menu, as shown in Figure 26. When you click on a topic from the main menu, that page will appear in the main part of the screen.

Figure 26 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Secure Gateway Screen Layout

Option Tabs

Main Menu

■Welcome — displays the firmware version of the Gateway and important messages on the Notice Board, allows you to change your password, and launch the Wizard.

■LAN Settings — allows you to configure IP address and subnet mask information, set up DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list.

■Internet Settings — sets up Internet addressing modes such as PPPoE connection, dynamic IP address allocation, Network Address Translation (NAT) and static IP address settings.

■Firewall — allows configuration of the Gateway’s firewall features: Virtual Servers, Special Applications, PC Privileges and other general security options.

■VPN — Allows the administrator to set up and maintain Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections.

■System Tools — allows the administrator to perform maintenance activities on the Gateway.

■Status and Logs — displays the current status and activity logs of the Gateway.

■Support — contains a comprehensive online help system.

Option Tabs

Each menu page may also provide sub-sections which are accessed through the use of option tabs (see Figure 26 for example). To access an option, simply click on the required tab.

Getting Help

On every screen, a Help button is available that provides access to the context-sensitive online help system. Click this button for further assistance and guidance relating to the current screen.

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