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12Installation and configuration

Internet

Computer workstation in

LAN

IP address assignment

MCNS/

DOCSIS

Server with

Headend

Cable TV net-

ELSA MicroLink Cable

DHCP

 

work

as bridge

In this example, only one computer is connected to the Internet via the ELSA MicroLink Cable. In principle however, several computers can be connected to the ELSA MicroLink Cable, using a hub for example, if the network operator permits.

aStart up ELSA LANconfig by clicking Start E Programs E ELSAlan E ELSA LANconfig.

bClick the entry for the ELSA MicroLink Cable in the device list to open the

configuration dialog. If an entry doesn't exist yet, create a new one using Device E New. For the IP address, enter '10.0.0.254' or 'x.x.x.254', in which 'x.x.x' stands for the addresses previously in use in your network, if applicable. Go to the 'Bridge' section and activate the option 'Bridge' on the 'General' tab.

cGo to the 'TCP/IP' configuration section and on the 'Router' tab, disable the 'IP Router' option. Also deactivate the DHCP server of your ELSA MicroLink Cable on the 'DHCP Server' tab, as well as the 'IP Masquerading' function on the 'Masquerading' tab.

dSave the configuration with OK.

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