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4. Configuration


Overview

There are two (2) completely different purposes for which the IP Sharer can be used:

There are also two (2) setup methods for Internet Access:


Configuration - Internet Access

Windows 95/98/NT users

Web Interface


Non-Windows Users

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:

To Connect to the Internet Gateway

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:

  • The Internet Gateway is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON.
  • 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.)
  • 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

Configuration


Configuration - LAN-to-LAN connection


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