Installation/User Guide
Model # –WebShare
Part # – 030-300109 Rev C
Revision Date – 09/2000
2000 Westell, Inc. iii Printed in the USA
030-300109C
CONTENTSADSL WEBSHARE PROXY ROUTER USER GUIDE ............................................................................................5
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................5
WebShare Proxy Router Benefits................................................................................................................... 5
Minimum System Requirements..................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Inspection.................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Package Contents....................................................................................................................................6
2. SAFETY............................................................................................................................................................6
3. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Installing on Hollow, Drywall Surfaces (Optional).....................................................................................7
3.2 Single User Setup.................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Multiple User Setup...................................................................................................................................8
3.4 Connectors.............................................................................................................................................10
3.5 LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................10
4. INSTALLING THE WEBSHARE UTILITIES SETUP SOFTWARE ON YOUR PC ..........................................................12
4.1 WebShare Utilities Setup Installation Procedure ...................................................................................12
4.1.1 Windows 95, 98 and NT................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1.2 TCP/IP Configuration......................................................................................................................................14
4.1.3 Enabling DHCP for Windows NT.................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.4 Disabling Autodial.......................................................................................................................................18
5. SETTING UP YOUR ACCOUNT..........................................................................................................................19
5.1 Account Parameters...............................................................................................................................19
5.1.1 Setting or Verifying VPI/VCI Parameters........................................................................................................20
6. CONNECTING TO AN ACCOUNT........................................................................................................................ 21
6.1 Activating a PPP Session.......................................................................................................................21
6.2 Disconnecting from a PPP Session .......................................................................................................24
7. CONFIGURING WEBSHARE..............................................................................................................................25
7.1 Accessing the WebShare Management Interface .................................................................................25
7.2 Adding and Configuring Additional WebShare Accounts....................................................................... 26
8. WEBSHARE MANAGEMENT INTERFACE........................................................................................................... 29
8.1. Management Menu............................................................................................................................... 29
8.1.1 Home Page.....................................................................................................................................................29
8.1.1.1 Home Page Main Window...................................................................................................................... 30
8.1.1.2 Connections............................................................................................................................................30
8.1.1.3 Connect/Disconnect................................................................................................................................30
8.1.1.4 Edit/New..................................................................................................................................................30
8.1.1.5 Status......................................................................................................................................................30
8.1.1.6 Building New Accounts........................................................................................................................... 31
8.1.1.7 Setting DNS Primary and Secondary IP Addresses............................................................................... 31
8.1.1.8 Connecting to a PPP Account.................................................................................................................31
8.1.2. Diagnostics....................................................................................................................................................31
8.1.2.1 Accessing the Main Diagnostics Page....................................................................................................31
8.1.2.2 Test All....................................................................................................................................................32
8.1.2.3 Self-Test..................................................................................................................................................33
8.1.2.4 WebShare Proxy Router.........................................................................................................................33
8.1.2.5 PPP Connection......................................................................................................................................33
8.1.2.6 IP Router.................................................................................................................................................33
8.1.2.7 PING....................................................................................................................................................... 34
8.1.3 New Software Installation Page......................................................................................................................34
8.1.4 LAN Advanced Page...................................................................................................................................... 34
8.1.4.1 Accessing the LAN Advanced Configuration Dialog Box........................................................................34