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Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with or

through this router. To configure other types of workstations, please

consult your manufacturer documentation.

CHAPTER 3: BASIC INSTALLATION

The router can be configured through your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard application in

the following operating systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Me/Vista, etc. The product provides an

easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.

Please check your PC network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network adapter must

be installed. If not, please refer to your Windows-related or other operating system manuals.

There are various ways to connect the router, either through an external repeater/hub or connect directly to your

PC. However, make sure that your PC has an Ethernet interface properly installed prior to connecting the router.

You must configure your PC to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address that must be in

the same subnet as the router. The default IP address of the router is 10.0.0.2 and the subnet mask is

255.255.255.0 (i.e. any attached PC must be in the same subnet, and have an IP address in the range of 10.0.0.100

to 10.0.0199). The best and easiest way is to configure the PC to get an IP address automatically from the router

using DHCP. If you encounter any problems accessing the router web interface it is advisable to uninstall your

firewall program on your PC, as these tend to cause problems accessing the IP address of the router. Users should

make their own decisions on what is best to protect their network.

Please follow the following steps to configure your network environment.

Connecting Your Router

1.

Connect the power adapter as illustrated below

ake sure that the Power

LED is

2.

cable.

3.

4.

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Network Configuration

Configuring PC in Windows Vista

1.

Go to

Start

. Click on

Network.

2.

Then click on

Network and Sharing Center

at the top bar.

3.

When t h e Network and Sharing Center Window pops up, select and

click on

Manage Network connections

on the left window column.

4.

Select the

Local Area Connection

, and right

click the icon to

select

Properties

.

5.

Select

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP)

then Click

Next.

6.

In the TCP/IPv4 properties window, select the

Obtain an IP address

automatically

and

Obtain DNS Server

address automatically

radio

buttons. Then click

OK

to exit the setting.

7.

Click

OK

again in the

Local Area

Connection

Properties window

to apply the new configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows XP

1.

Go to Start / Control Panel (in Classic View). In the Control Panel,

double-click Network Connections.

2.

Double-click Local Area Connection.

3.

In the LAN Area Connection Status window, click Properties.

4.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

5.

Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS

server address automatically radio buttons.

6.

Click OK to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows 2000

1.

Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-

click Network and Dial-up Connections.

2.

Double-click Local Area Connection (“LAN”)

3.

In the Local Area Connection status window, click Properties.

4.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.

5.

Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS

server address automatically radio buttons.

6.

Click OK to finish the configuration.

.

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Configuring PC in Windows 95/98/Me

1.

Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-

click Network and choose the Configuration tab.

2.

Select TCP / IP -> NE2000 Compatible, or the name of any

Network Interface Card (NIC) in your PC.

3.

Select the IP Address tab. In this page, click the Obtain an IP

address automatically radio button.

4.

Then select the DNS Configuration tab.

5.

Select the Disable DNS radio button and click OK to finish the

configuration.