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Figure 20: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
5.
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button
Obtain an IP Address automatically
. This is the default
Windows setting.
Using this is recommended
. By default, the TW100-BRV304 will act as a
DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the TW100-BRV304.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
•
In the
Default gateway
field, enter the TW100-BRV304 's IP address and click
OK
. Your
LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the TW100-
BRV304.
•
If the
DNS Server
fields are empty, select
Use the following DNS server addresses
, and
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click
OK
.
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PC Configuration
29
Internet Access
To configure your PCs to use the TW100-BRV304 for Internet access:
•
Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.
•
Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN,
rather than by a Dial-up connection.
For Windows 9x/ME/2000
1.
Select
Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options
.
2.
Select the Connection tab, and click the
Setup
button.
3.
Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a
local area network (LAN)" and click
Next
.
4.
Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click
Next
.
5.
Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen
are
unchecked
.
6.
Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account
now?".
7.
Click
Finish
to close the Internet Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1.
Select
Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections
.
2.
Select
Set up or change your Internet Connection
.
3.
Select the
Connection
tab, and click the
Setup
button.
4.
Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
5.
Click
Next
on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
6.
Select "Connect to the Internet" and click
Next
.
7.
Select "Set up my connection manually" and click
Next
.
8.
Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click
Next
.
9.
Click
Finish
to close the New Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the TW100-BRV304, the
AOL for Windows
software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection.
The configuration process is as follows:
•
Start the
AOL for Windows
communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or
later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.
•
Click the
Setup
button.
•
Select
Create Location
, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "TW100-
BRV304 ".
•
Click
Edit Location
. Select
TCP/IP
for the
Network
field. (Leave the
Phone Number
blank.)
•
Click
Save
, then
OK
.
Configuration is now complete.
•
Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "TW100-BRV304 "
location.
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Macintosh Clients
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the TW100-BRV304. The procedure is
as follows.
1.
Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2.
Select
Ethernet
from the
Connect via
pop-up menu.
3.
Select
Using DHCP Server
from the
Configure
pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field
can be left blank.
4.
Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Note:
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:
•
Set the
Router Address
field to the TW100-BRV304 's IP Address.
•
Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the TW100-BRV304, it is only necessary to set the TW100-BRV304
as the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a
fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.
•
Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the TW100-BRV304.
•
Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1.
Start your X Windows client.
2.
Select
Control Panel - Network
3.
Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".
4.
Click the
Edit
button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5.
To apply your changes
•
Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
•
OR, restart your system.
Other Unix Systems
To access the Internet via the TW100-BRV304:
•
Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the TW100-
BRV304.
•
Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
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Chapter 5
Operation and Status
This Chapter details the operation of the TW100-BRV304 and the status
screens.
Operation
Once both the TW100-BRV304 and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.
However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required:
•
If using Internet-based
Communication Applications
, it may be necessary to specify
which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to
Chapter 6 - Internet Features
for fur-
ther details.
•
Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the
TW100-BRV304 's built-in firewall. You can define such applications as
Special Applica-
tions
to allow them to function normally. Refer to
Chapter 6 - Internet Features
for
further details.
•
Some non-standard applications may require use of the
DMZ
feature. Refer to
Chapter 6 -
Internet Features
for further details.
Status Screen
Use the
Status
link on the main menu to view this screen.
Figure 21: Status Screen
5
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Data - Status Screen
Connection Method
This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup
Wizard.
Broadband Modem
This shows the connection status of the modem.
Internet Connection
Current connection status:
•
Active
•
Idle
•
Unknown
•
Failed
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button
to find out more information.
Internet IP Address
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Pro-
vider).
"Connection Details"
Button
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed
description of the current connection. Depending on the type of
connection, a "log" may also be available.
IP Address
The IP Address of the TW100-BRV304.
Network Mask
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
DHCP Server
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either
"Enabled" or "Disabled".
For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the
IP addresses allocated to them, use the
PC Database
option on
the
Advanced
menu.
Device Name
This displays the current name of the TW100-BRV304.
Firmware Version
The current version of the firmware installed in the TW100-
BRV304.
"System Data"
Button
Clicking this button will open a Window which lists all system
details and settings.
Connection Details
View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-
screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See
the following sections for details of each sub-screen.
System Data
Display all system information in a sub-window.
Restart Router
Restart (reboot) the Router. You will have to wait for the restart
to be completed before continuing.
Refresh Screen
Update the data displayed on screen.

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