Setting IP Addresses
The IP address settings, which include the IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP address are the first and most important settings that need to be configured. The internet server comes with a default Local LAN IP address and subnet mask assigned. If you do not have a preexisting IP network and are setting one up now, using the fac- tory default IP address settings can greatly ease the setup process. If you already have a preexisting IP network, you should adjust the IP settings for the internet server to fit within your existing scheme. Both cases are discussed below. Before proceeding, please make sure that you have physically connected all components in the LAN, in- cluding the internet server, the hub or switch and the computers, as described in the previous chapter.
Using the Default Address
The internet server comes with a preset default IP address setting of 192.168.100.1. There are two ways to use this default IP address. The first way is to manually set the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway on each computer. Different operating systems and network software suites will have a different procedure/application for setting the system IP. In Windows 3.1 and 3.11, find the TCP manager and choose TCP/IP then “Setup”. In Windows 95/98, click on the START button and choose Control Panel. In the window that opens,
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