66 CHAPTER 6: ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
IP Address and Subnet Mask
The IP address is a unique address which identifies the ISDN LAN Modem on a
network. The default address (192.168.1.1) i s a private IP address which will be
translated automatically by the ISDN LAN Modem for Internet access. You should
leave the default unless you are certain that this value must be changed.
The ISDN LAN Modem attempts to use its default IP address to communicate with
the computer. If communication cannot be establishe d, the ISDN LAN Modem will
change its default IP address. If this occurs, the IP address shown in Figur e 46 and
the subnet mask will be different.
The subnet mask identifies the subnetwork to which your co mputer is connected.
You should leave the default unless you are certain that this value must be
changed.
WARNING: If you change the IP address and/or the subnet mask, the ISDN LAN
Modem will re-initialize itself to make the new settings work. All calls will be
terminated and you may need to reconfigure the IP addresses of the computers
connected to the ISDN LAN Modem. For a LAN u sing static IP addresses, you must
manually reconfigure the IP addresses of the workstations on the LAN via the
Workstation Parameters window. For a LAN using dynamic I P addresses, if you
have Windows 98 or 95, launch Winip cfg.exe (probably located in your Windows
directory), click Release All and then click Renew All.
Local Domain Name
The local domain name identifies your LAN. LAN refers to the network created by
the ISDN LAN Modem and the devices attached to it.
Enable DHCP Server
The ISDN LAN Modem provides DHCP server functionality for the LAN which
automatically assigns a network or IP address to a newl y attached workstation on
an IP network. If another device on you r LAN is providing this functionality, or if
you are using static IP addresses, then you should disable the DHCP server.
Enable NetBIOS Filtering
For Windows Users: NetBIOS is primarily used by Windows 98, 95 and NT for local
file and printer sharing, note that NetBIOS may also be used on other operating
systems. This protocol can make spurious DNS requests which can inadvertently
cause the LAN Modem to establish unwanted calls to your Service Provider and
results in subsequent charges to your phone bil l. When this box is checked,
NetBIOS packets cannot initiate a call, but they will be passed if the call is already
established. If you have no need to perfo rm file or printer sharing over your ISDN
connection, you should enable NetBIOS filtering (that is, check the box). Note that
enabling the NetBIOS filter will not affect your ability to share files and printers
over your LAN. NetBIOS filtering is disabled by de fault.