Initial Installation
This topic describes the installation procedure for the most common installation scenarios were the is used as a router on a local network to shared a single connection to the Internet.
This procedure assumes that no other DHCP server or router is present on the local network, and that all computers connected to the are configured to receive configuration data from the (DHCP). For alternative connections,
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A. Hardware Installation
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Make sure your computer and the are powered off before you begin.
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2.
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To connect a single computer:
Connect the port named
ET2
on the to the Ethernet port on your PC using a
straight-through
Ethernet cable.
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3.
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To connect a local network:
Connect the port named
ET2
on the to your local network's
network hub
. Usually you need a
cross-over
Ethernet cable to connect the network hub to port ET1 on the Internet Gate. If your network hub has a port marked “uplink" (or similar), you can use a
straight-through
Ethernet cable.
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4.
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Connect the port named
LINE
to the main telephone plug in your home.
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5.
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Connect the power adapter and push the
ON
switch.
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B. Connect to the web server
For most users the default configuration setting on the will be satisfactory. If everything is set up correctly, you will be able to access the Internet from each computer on the local network without additional configuration.
If your local network has another router, an existing DHCP server, or computers using fixed IP addresses, you can modify the settings through the configuration pages located on the web server.
Some of the basic settings can be done with the keys on the front panel.
To access the configuration pages:
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Make sure the WAN indicator is lit; this indicates that the is connected to the external network (i.e. the Internet).
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Turn your pc on and start your web browser.
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Surf to the by typing the default IP address
192.168.0.1
in the address field.
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4.
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Log in. (Default: User name: Admin, Password: Admin)
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C. Set up Internet Access
If your Internet Service Provider doesn't require any special log in you should now be able to access the Internet. Try surf to an external web site (for instance: http://www.intertex.se).
Some Internet service providers require their users to log on to a server before they can get out on the Internet. To make this procedure as easy as possible the includes a feature for automatic log in and keep-alive, click
here
for instructions.
If you have problems getting out on the Internet, your Internet service provider probably require you to perform some additional set up,
click here
for instructions.
For help locating the problem, click
click here
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