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:

Since configuration uses the LAN connection, the ISDN Internet Router must be installed on your LAN first, and powered ON.
If the ISDN Internet Router's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the ISDN Internet Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
If your LAN has an existing DHCP Server, set DIP switch 2 ON to disable the DHCP Server in the ISDN Internet Router.

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:

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

Figure 23: 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 the IP Address screen like the following example:

Figure 24: TCP/IP Properties - IP Address Tab
Either
- Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" (your PC will act as a DHCP client, and obtain an IP address from the ISDN Internet Router)
  OR
- Select the radio button "Specify an IP Address"
  - Set IP Address to an unused value in the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254
  - Set Network Mask to 255.255.255.0
  
  These values are compatible with the ISDN Internet Router's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1 and Network Mask (Subnet mask) of 255.255.255.0
Restart (reboot) your PC.

3. Connect to the ISDN Internet Router

Start your Web Browser.
In the Address field, enter the following:
```
        http://192.168.0.1
```
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.
You should then see the Internet screen.
The Internet, ISDN, and LAN screens must all be configured, as explained in the following sections.
Once setup is complete:
- Restart the ISDN Internet Router by disconnecting and reconnecting the power.
- Configure each PC, including the one used for this setup procedure.
- You can then use the Status screen to check on the ISDN Internet Router and ISDN connection status.

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 (1^st 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 (2^ndB Channel)

Enter the SPID for the 2^nd 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.)

Buttons

Dial/Hang Up- Dial your ISP or hang up, depending on whether or not a connection exists.
Tech Log - Display ISDN messages, instead of connection messages. This is only to assist technical support staff.
Clear Log - Delete existing data in the log. This makes new data easier to read.
Refresh - Update the Log.

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.

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 (1^st 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 (2^ndB Channel)	Enter the SPID for the 2^nd B Channel. (See above)
Usage	Select the desired option.

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.)

Appendix AWeb-based Setup