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Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)

Note:

This advanced feature should be modified by advanced users only.

Network Address Translation (NAT) is the method by which the Router

shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other computers

on your network and is enabled by default. NAT should only be disabled

if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled for

an advanced system configuration. If you have a single IP address and you

turn NAT off, the computers on your network will not be able to access the

Internet. Other problems may also occur. Turning off NAT will disable your

firewall functions.

Enabling/Disabling UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play) is yet another advanced feature offered by your

Ativa Router. It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging,

video messaging, games, and other applications that are UPnP-compliant. Some

applications require the Router’s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate

properly. This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports. An application that is

UPnP-compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router, basically “telling”

the Router which way it needs the firewall configured. The Router ships with the

UPnP feature disabled. If you are using any applications that are UPnP-compliant,

and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features, you can enable the UPnP feature.

Simply select “Enable” in the “UPnP Enabling” section of the “Utilities” page. Click

“Apply Changes” to save the change.

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Enabling/Disabling Auto Firmware Update

This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically

check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available.

When you log into the Router’s Web-Based Advanced User Interface, the Router will

perform a check to see if new firmware is available. If so, you will be notified. You can

choose to download the new version or ignore it. The Router ships with this feature

enabled. If you want to disable it, select “Disable” and click “Apply Changes”.

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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need

to change your PC’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.

Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000, NT, or XP

1.

Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.

2.

Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows

2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).

3.

Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network

adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

4.

In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following screen

will appear:

(1)

(2)

(3)

5.

If “Use the following IP address”

(2)

is selected, your Router will need to

be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in

the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

6.

If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”

(1)

and

“Obtain DNS server address automatically”

(3)

. Click “OK”.

Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me

1.

Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties”

from the drop-down menu.

2.

Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will

see the following window.

(1)

(2)

(3)

3.

If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set

up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the

table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

4.

Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP

Address” tab

(3)

.

5.

Click the “Gateway” tab

(2)

. Write the gateway address down

in the chart.

6.

Click the “DNS Configuration” tab

(1)

. Write the DNS address(es)

in the chart.

7.

If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” in the

“IP Address” tab. Click “OK”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network

adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router.

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Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST

using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your

Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.