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2.5 Cabling

One of the most common causes of problems is bad cabling or ADSL line(s). Make sure that

all connected devices are turned on. On the front of the product is a bank of LEDs. Verify that

the LAN Link and ADSL line LEDs are lit. If they are not, verify that you are using the proper

cables.

Ensure that all other devices connected to the same telephone line as your Prolink router

(e.g. telephones, fax machines, analogue modems) have a line filter connected between

them and the wall socket (unless you are using a Central Splitter or Central Filter installed by

a qualified and licensed electrician), and ensure that all line filters are correctly installed and

the right way around. Missing line filters or line filters installed the wrong way around can

cause problems with your ADSL connection, including causing frequent disconnections

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Chapter 3

Basic Installation

The router can be configured with your web browser. A web browser is included as a

standard application in the following operating systems: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Me/Vista,

MAC, Linux, etc. The product provides a very easy and user-friendly interface for

configuration.

3.1 Before Configuration

PCs must have an Ethernet interface installed properly and be connected to the router either

directly or through an external repeater hub, and have TCP/IP installed and configured 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

192.168.1.254

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 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253). 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’s web interface it may also be advisable to

uninstall

any kind of software firewall on your PCs, as they can cause problems accessing

the 192.168.1.254 IP address of the router. Users should make their own decisions on how

to best protect their network.

Please follow the steps below for your PC’s network environment installation. First of all,

please check your PC’s 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.

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

through the H6300G. To configure other types of workstations, please

consult the manufacturer’s documentation.

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Configuring PC in Windows XP

1.

Go to

Start / Control Panel (in Classic

View)

. In the Control Panel, double-click

on

Network Connections

2.

Double-click

Local Area Connection

.

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

the

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 on

Network

and Dial-up Connections

.

2.

Double-click

Local Area Connection

.

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

the

Obtain DNS

server address automatically

radio

buttons.

6.

Click

OK

to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows 98/Me

1

.Go to

Start / Settings / Control Panel

.

In the Control Panel, double-click on

Network

and choose the

Configuration

tab.

2.

Select

TCP/IP ->NE2000 Compatible

,

or the name of your Network Interface

Card (NIC) in your PC.

3.

Select 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.