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Appendix A
Web-based Setup

For those unable to use the Window setup program, this Chapter explains the Web-based configuration system.

Overview

The ISDN Internet Router incorporates a Web-based setup facility, providing a cross-platform method of configuration. Any Web browser on any operating system using the TCP/IP network protocol can be used.

However, use of the ISDN Internet Router's advanced features requires use of the Windows utility.

Connecting to the ISDN Internet Router

1. Check the LAN:

2. Check your TCP/IP settings (Windows 95):

The default settings for Windows 98 or later are correct.

For Windows 95, check your TCP/IP settings as follows:

  1. Use Start - Settings - Control Panel - Network to view a screen like the following:

    Figure 23: Network Configuration tab

  2. If a line like the one highlighted ("TCP/IP -> Network Card") is not listed, select Add - Protocol - Microsoft - TCP/IP - OK to add it.
  3. Select Properties for the "TCP/IP -> Network card" entry. You will then see the IP Address screen like the following example:

    Figure 24: TCP/IP Properties - IP Address Tab

  4. Either
  5. Restart (reboot) your PC.

3. Connect to the ISDN Internet Router

  1. Start your Web Browser.
  2. In the Address field, enter the following:
            http://192.168.0.1
  3. If a password has been set for the ISDN Internet Router, you will be prompted for the password, as shown below. (If no password has been set, you will not see this dialog box.)

    Figure 25: Password Dialog

    Leave the "User Name" blank, and enter the password you assigned to the ISDN Internet Router.
  4. You should then see the Internet screen.
  5. The Internet, ISDN, and LAN screens must all be configured, as explained in the following sections.
  6. Once setup is complete:

If you can't connect, check the following:

  • The ISDN Internet Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON.
  • Ensure that your PC and the ISDN Internet Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
  • Check your TCP/IP settings, as described for Windows 95. For other versions of Windows, the screens may look different, but the settings are identical.

Internet Screen

Figure 26: Internet Screen

Data - Internet Screen

Account (User) Name
Enter the account name provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This name will be used to log in to the ISP. s server.
Account Password
Enter the current password for the above account.
Verify
Re-enter the password to ensure it is correct.
IP Address
from ISP
Dynamic is the most common; an IP Address is assigned when you connect.
If Fixed, enter the IP address assigned by your ISP.
DNS IP Address
The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates names (e.g. microsoft.com) to IP Addresses. Use the DNS IP address supplied or recommended by your ISP.
Telephone
The telephone number to connect to your ISP.
Disconnect after
Idle Time
After this time period, idle connections will be terminated.

ISDN Screen

Figure 27: ISDN Screen

Data - ISDN Screen

Country
Select your country from the drop-down list.
Note that there are 5 entries for the USA. If in the USA, select the entry to match the "Switch Type" used by your telephone company.
SPID (1st B Channel)
If you live in the USA, enter the SPID (Service Profile Identifier) provided by your phone company.
The most common format for the SPID is 10 digits (area code + local number) for the phone number, followed by 4 digits for the device ID.
e.g. 555-555-1234-0101

Where 555-555-1234 is the phone number, and 0101 is the device ID.
However, there is wide variation in SPID formats, and you must use the method advised by your phone company.
If your telephone company did not provide this information, leave this blank.
SPID (2nd B Channel)
Enter the SPID for the 2nd B Channel. (See above)
Usage
Select the desired option.

LAN Screen

Figure 28: LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

IP Address
Network Mask
These settings depend on your LAN environment:
If you use the built-in DHCP server (recommended):
  • Usually, no changes are required on this screen.
  • However, all devices on your LAN must either be a DHCP Client OR use a compatible IP Address and Network mask.
If your LAN already has a DHCP server:
  • If not already done, set DIP switch 2 ON to disable the DHCP server in the ISDN Internet Router.
  • Assign the ISDN Internet Router an unused IP Address within the address range used on your LAN. (Do not use an IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server; doing so will cause an IP Address conflict.)
  • The Network Mask must be the same as the value used by the DHCP server.
If your LAN uses static (fixed) IP Addresses:
  • Give the ISDN Internet Router a unique IP Address chosen from the address range used by PCs on your LAN.
  • The ISDN Internet Router's Network Mask must be the same value as PCs on your LAN.
DHCP Server
If Enabled (default), the ISDN Internet Router will provide the IP Address and related data when requested by DHCP Clients. (See PC Setup for details on configuring your PCs as DHCP clients.)
If necessary, change the Start IP Address and Finish IP Address to suit your LAN.
These settings also determine how many DHCP clients can be handled.
DNS IP Address
The first entry will match the value entered on the Internet tab. The other entries are optional.
If desired, provide additional DNS entries. If multiple entries are provided, the first available DNS Server will be used.

Status Screen

The Status screen can be used to review the connection status of the ISDN Internet Router. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 29: Status Screen

Connection Status

Current Connection
This indicates whether the ISDN Internet Router is Idle, or being used for Internet Access, LAN-to-LAN connection, or Dial-in.
If a connection exists, the following data is shown:
  • Name:
    For Internet access, the account name is displayed.
    For Dial-in, the name of the dial-in user is displayed.
    For LAN-to-LAN, the name of the remote device is displayed.
  • IP Address
    The IP Address used by this device, allocated by the remote device. This address is provided by the ISP on connection. (Or by the remote ISDN Internet Router, if using LAN-to-LAN.)

Connection Log

This shows status to the PPP link over the ISDN line.
Common messages are shown in the following table.

Message

Description

Dialing
Dialing the ISP
Try to establish
physical connection
The device is trying to connect with the ISP.
Busy error
The number dialed was busy.
Physical line is
connected
Physical connection to ISP has been established.
Start PPP
A PPP connection is now being established.
PPP up fail
The PPP connection could not be established.
PPP up successfully
The PPP connection was established successfully.
Stop PPP
The PPP connection was terminated. This will occur at the end of a session, or an error condition.
Idle timer expires
The "Idle time-out" has been triggered. (There was no data sent or received for the duration of the "Idle time" period.)

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