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To connect using a DHCP connection

1.

Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) from the Internet Connection Method window

.

2.

Click Next.

The Confirmation message appears.

3.

Click Next.

The Connecting message appears while the system attempts to connect to the Internet

through the DHCP connection. At the end of the connection process, the Connected message

appears.

Manually Configuring the Internet Setting

You can configure the Internet settings for your IP45 manually.

To configure the Internet connection

1.

Proceed as per steps 1 and 2 in

“Using the Setup Wizard”

on page 73 to connect using PPTP

and PPPoE.

2.

Click Cancel on the Internet Setup wizard.

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The Welcome page is displayed.

3.

Choose Network from the main menu.

The Internet page opens.

4.

Click Edit next to Primary.

The Internet Setup page with a list of connection type options appears.

5.

Select the Connection Type.

The display changes according to the connection type you select. Perform the following

procedures in accordance with the connection type you choose.

To use a LAN connection

The following steps provide details about the LAN connection.

1.

Select LAN connection from the Internet Setup page at Connection Type.

2.

Click

Show Advanced Settings

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The following page opens.

3.

Select the Port: WAN, WAN2, Serial, None.

4.

If you do not want the IP45 to obtain an IP address automatically by using DHCP, do the

following:

a.

Uncheck the Obtain IP address automatically (using DHCP) check box.

b.

Type the IP address that your service provider provides.

c.

Select the subnet mask from the drop-down list that applies to the IP address you Typed.

d.

Type the IP address of the default gateway of your service provider.

5.

To assign an IP address automatically by using DHCP, but not configure DNS servers

automatically, do the following:

a.

Uncheck the Obtain DNS Servers automatically check box.

b.

Type the Primary DNS server IP address.

c.

Type the Secondary DNS server IP address.

d.

Type the WINS Server IP address.

6.

Select the Shape Upstream and Shape Downstream to enable traffic shaper.

7.

Type the Upstream Link Rate value in kbps.

8.

Type the Downstream Link Rate value in kbps, slightly lower than the Upstream Link Rate

value.

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9.

Click

Show Advanced Settings

.

10.

Type the maximum transmission unit (MTU-1500)

11.

Type the Host Name.

This field is optional: some ISPs might require it, and they provide the host name.

12.

Click Apply.

To use a cable modem connection

1.

Select Cable Modem type from the Internet Setup page at Connection Type.

2.

Click

Show Advanced Settings

.

The Internet Setup page opens.

3.

Enter the Host Name.

This field is optional: some ISPs might require it, and they provide the host name.

4.

Complete the remaining fields as per the information provided in the procedure

“To use a

LAN connection”

on page 82.

5.

Click Apply.

To use a PPPoE connection

1.

Choose PPPoE from the Internet Setup page at Connection Type.

2.

Click

Show Advanced Settings

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The following page opens:

3.

Enter the following information:

±

Enter your Username and Password, and confirm the Password.

±

Enter the service name as given by your service center

Note

If your service center did not provide you with a service name, leave this text box empty.

You can set the maximum transmission unit size (MTU). Nokia recommends that you leave

this field empty. However, to modify the default MTU, consult with your service provider.

4.

If you are not using automatic configuration of DNS servers, do the following:

±

Uncheck the Obtain Domain Name Servers automatically check box

±

Enter the Primary DNS server IP address.

±

Enter the Secondary DNS server IP address.

±

Enter the WINS Server IP address.