Note: If you collected any network information, you will need to enter this information into the WAN configuration screens of the Primary Setup section of the Configuration Utility.

Note: Write down the settings for your Wireless Cable/DSL Router for future reference. You can view the settings in the Wireless Cable/DSL Router Configuration Utility by logging in at http:// 192.168.123.254.

Appendix B

This guide covers most dial-up or remote access connections that are configured for Dynamic or Static IP addressing. This Guide assumes that you have active and properly functioning analog or ISDN Internet service. If you are uncertain about which type of configuration you have, refer to the User Guide located on the U.S. Robotics Installation CD-ROM for more advanced setup procedures.

Note: The Wireless Cable/DSL Router requires an external analog or ISDN modem for dial-up functionality. Your analog or ISDN modem must be connected to your computer via an RS-232 serial connection. The Wireless Cable/DSL Router is not compatible with analog or ISDN modems with only a USB connection. You must also have an Ethernet adapter (NIC) or 802.11b Wireless Adapter installed in your computer.

You need to gather the following information about your Dial-up or Remote Access connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Contact your ISP for assistance in obtaining this information.

IP Address: __________________________________________________________

Subnet Mask: __________________________________________________________

Gateway/Router:__________________________________________________________

DNS Servers/ _____________–______________–______________–_________________

Name Servers: __________________________________________________________

User Name:

_

 

 

 

Password:

_

 

 

 

Dial-up Access

 

Number*:

_

*If you are using Windows, go to your Dial-up Networking or Network and Dial-up Connections folder to get this information. If you are using a Macintosh, enter Remote Access through Control Panels to get this information.

Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the Wireless Cable/DSL Router. If your ISP cannot provide you with this information, the following basic steps will assist you in gathering most of the required information.

A.You need to perform these steps on the computer that is currently connected to your analog or ISDN modem.

Windows 95 and 98 Users:

Right-click My Computer and then click Explore. Double-click Dial-Up Networking. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Server Types tab and then click the TCP/IP Settings button. Proceed to Step B.

Windows 2000 Users:

Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Networking tab and then scroll down in the list of components. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Proceed to Step B.

Windows NT Users:

Right-click My Computer and then click Explore. Double-click Dial-Up Networking. Select your ISP connection from the Phonebook entry drop-down menu. Click More and select Edit entry and modem properties. Click the Server tab and then click the TCP/IP Settings button. Proceed to Step B.

Windows Me Users:

Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Dial-Up Networking. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Networking tab and then click the TCP/IP Settings button. Proceed to Step B.

Windows XP Users:

Click Windows Start and then Control Panel. Double-click Network Connections. Right-click your ISP connection and click Properties. Click the Networking tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the menu, and click Properties. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh OS 9.x Users:

Click Apple, Control Panels, and then TCP/IP. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh X Users:

Click Apple, System Preferences, and then Network. Proceed to Step B.

B. All Windows Users:

You should now be in the TCP/IP Properties window.

If the Server assigned IP address and Server assigned name server addresses options are selected, you have a Dynamic IP address. Close any open Properties windows and proceed with the installation of the Wireless Cable/DSL Router.

If these options are not selected, you have a Static IP address and will need to check for the following information: IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. You may proceed to the Connecting an Analog or ISDN modem to the Wireless Cable/DSL Router section in this guide.

All Macintosh Users:

Ensure that the Connect via: option is set to Connect via: Ethernet.

If the Configure: option is set to Manually, write any of the supplied informa-

tion in the previous table. Set the Configure: option to Using DHCP Server.

If the Configure: option is set to any other selection, change it to Using DHCP Server.

Click Save and close the TCP/IP or network window. You may proceed to the Connecting an Analog or ISDN modem to the Wireless Cable/DSL Router sec- tion in this guide.

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Wireless Cable/DSL Router specifications

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