CONFIGURING THE DUAL 56K LAN

6 MODEM FOR PRIVATE NETWORK

ACCESS

 

This chapter explains how to configure the Dual 56K LAN Modem for shared

 

access to a private network, such as a remote corporate office LAN. This includes

 

the option of connecting to the Internet through your private network, if your

 

private network allows you this option.

 

For instructions on configuring advanced parameters, or configuring the LAN

 

Modem for dial-in support, refer to Chapters 7 and 8, respectively.

 

The configuration windows shown in this chapter may differ slightly from what is

 

displayed on your computer.

 

 

Before You Start the

Before you configure the Dual 56K LAN Modem for shared private network

Configuration

access, you should already have completed the following steps:

 

Run the EZ-LAN tool or performed the TCP/IP and IP Address check on your

 

computer, as described in Chapter 3.

 

Installed the hardware, as described in Chapter 4.

 

In addition, you will have to obtain the following information from the network

 

administrator at your private network:

 

Telephone number(s) you must dial to access this private network

 

User ID and password you must dial to access this private network

 

IP Address and Subnet mask of your private network

 

Depending on the setup of your private network, you may also need the following

 

information (check with your network administrator):

 

WAN Link IP Address (necessary if the private network to which you are

 

connecting requires a static IP address and subnet mask)

 

Domain Name for the private network

 

DNS IP address(es)

 

(Optional) Call Waiting Disable Command (your telephone company can

 

provide you with this value)

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3Com Dual 56K manual Before You Start, Configuration, Displayed on your computer