5. PC/LAN Setup
- Each PC's TCP/IP settings must be correct.
- If using this device for Internet access,
client PCs must also be configured for Internet access via the LAN, rather than by
a dial-up connection.
Ifyou use the DHCP Server function:
Configure each PC to be a DHCP client, as follows:
- Select the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop, then Properties.
You will see a screen like the one below:
Figure 1: Network Configuration tab
- If a line like the one highlighted ("TCP/IP -> Network Card") is not listed, select Add-Protocol-Microsoft-TCP/IP-OK to add it.
- Select Properties for the "TCP/IP -> Network card" entry. You will then see a screen like the following example:
Figure 2: TCP/IP Properties - DHCP
- On the IP Address tab, click the radio button for
"Obtain an IP address automatically", as above, then reboot.
Your PC will obtain an IP Address from the Internet Gateway.
If your LAN already has a DHCP server:
- Set DIP switch 5 ON to disable the DHCP server in the Internet Gateway.
- Configure your existing DHCP server to provide the
Internet Gateways's IP Address as the "Default Gateway".
If your LAN has a Router or Routers
- Do NOT change any TCP/IP settings on any PC.
- Configure the router. See Routing for
details.
If you use static (fixed) IP Addresses:
On each PC:
- Set the Default Gateway Address
to the Device IP Address allocated to the Internet Gateway
(on the LAN screen).
- For the DNS value, enter the same value as entered in the
Internet Gateway.
For Internet access, each
PC must be configured for Internet access via the LAN, rather than by dial-up
connection. In Windows 95/98:
- Select Start Menu - Accessories - Internet Tools.
- Run the Wizard called Get on the Internet or Connection
Wizard.
- When prompted, select "Access via LAN".