4. Configuration
There are two (2) completely different purposes for which the IP Sharer can
be used:
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Internet Access - allow all users on the LAN to gain shared Internet
access. Optionally, use many advanced features related to Internet access.
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LAN-to-LAN connection - Use 2 IP Sharers to connect 2 LANs via the
telephone system, thus providing a transparent connection between users on
the different LANs.
There are also two (2) setup methods for Internet Access:
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Windows 95/98/NT users can run the SETUP program on the CD-ROM. If
Autorun is enabled, this program will run automatically. This program
is able to read the Windows INI file for your modem or ISDN TA, simplifying
setup.
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Other users can connect to the IP Sharer using their Web browser,
and gain access to all device features.
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Just run the SETUP program on the CD-ROM. Use the on-line help if necessary.
SETUP will install a Windows utility program (SetMon) which makes it easy
to configure the Internet Gateway for Internet access.
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Run the SetMon program, and select the Wizard
to configure the selected Internet Gateway for Internet access.
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The SetMon program also provides an Accounting function,
to enable the LAN Administrator to log details of Internet access. For further
details on installing and using the SetMon utility installed by SETUP, see the following
document:
Web Interface
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The SetMon Windows utility also allows you to connect to the Internet Gateway,
and use the Web-based configuration and management program built into the
Internet Gateway. This requires that you have a Web Browser installed
on your PC.
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When you first connect to the Internet Gateway, you should enter and
save the location of this manual on your PC. This data is entered on the
first screen ("On-line Manual" section), and is required in order to have
access to the help information for each screen.
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From the first screen, click "Configure" to see the Main Menu. For
details of the options available, refer to the following document.
The Internet Gateway incorporates a HTTP server. This allows you to
connect to it, and configure, using your Web Browser. Most browsers will
work, provided they support HTML tables and forms.
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the Internet Gateway, please check the
following:
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Since configuration uses the LAN connection, the Internet Gateway must
be installed on your LAN first, and powered ON.
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If the Internet Gateway's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already
used by another device, the other device must be turned OFF until
the Internet Gateway is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
To Connect to the Internet Gateway
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Ensure that your system has the TCP/IP protocol installed.
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Check the IP Address of your system, and ensure that it is compatible with
the Internet Gateway. The Internet Gateway's default IP
Address is 192.168.0.1, and the default Network Mask (Subnet mask)
is 255.255.255.0
This means that your system should have an IP Address in the range 192.168.0.2
to 192.168.0.254, and a Network Mask of 255.255.255.0
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Start your Web Browser. In the Address field, enter the following:
http://192.168.0.1
You should then see the first screen of the setup program.
If you can't connect:
If the Internet Gateway does not respond, check the following:
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The Internet Gateway is properly installed, LAN connections are OK,
and it is powered ON.
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Ensure that your PC and the Internet Gateway are on the same network
segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
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Ensure that your PC is using an IP Address within the range 192.168.0.2 to
192.168.0.254 and thus compatible with the Internet Gateway's default
IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, check that the Network Mask is set
to 255.255.255.0
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Configuration
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When you first connect to the Internet Gateway, you should enter and
save the location of this manual on your PC. This data is entered on the
first screen ("On-line Manual" section), and is required in order to have
access to the help information for each screen.
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From the first screen, click "Configure" to see the Main Menu. For
details of the options available, refer to the following document.
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Use the procedure described above to connect to the Internet Gateway.
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On the first screen, under "On-line Manual", enter and save the location
of this manual on your PC. This is required in order to have access to the
help information for each screen.
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Change the "Function" to LAN-to-LAN Connection. When you click "Configure"
you will see the LAN-to-LAN Menu.
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For details of the options available on this menu, refer to the following
document: