WatchGuard Technologies SOHO 6 Before You Begin, Review and record your current TCP/IP settings

Chapter 2: Installation

Before You Begin

Before installing your new SOHO 6, be certain that you have the following items:.

•A 10/100BaseT Ethernet I/O network card installed in your computer.

•A cable or DSL modem with a 10/100BaseT port or an ISDN router. This is unnecessary if you connect to the Internet using a LAN connection.

•Two Ethernet network cables with RJ45 connectors. These must not be “crossover cables” (often red or orange). One cable is furnished with your SOHO 6. Make certain that both cables are long enough to comfortably connect the modem or router to the SOHO 6 and the SOHO 6 to your computer.

•A functioning Internet connection. If your connection does not work, please contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

•Call your ISP to find out which method they use to issue your network addressing–static addresses, DHCP, or PPPoE. You need this information later in the installation process, see “Configure Your External Network” on page 31.

•An installed Web browser–either Netscape Navigator 4.77 (or higher) or Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher).

•The SOHO 6 serial number.

Review and record your current TCP/IP settings

For your reference, record the computer’s current TCP/IP settings in the chart at the end of this section. Access to this information depends on your computer operating system.

Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP

1Click Start => Programs => Accessories => Command Prompt.

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