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4. Configuration


Overview

Note:

The supplied Windows utility provides a quick and easy way to make your Level One ISDN Router operational. Normally, only 1 screen (Quick Setup) must be configured to make the Level One ISDN Router operational.

Other setup is required only for the following situations:


Installing the Windows Utility

Requirements

Procedure

  1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive.
  2. Run SETUP.EXE in the ISDN directory.
  3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.


Using the Windows Manager Utility

  1. Start the program. If using the default installation, use Start Menu - Programs - Level One ISDN Router - Manager.
  2. The first screen will list all compatible Level One ISDN Routers. Select the desired unit, then click the Setup button.
  3. If the selected device has an IP Address which is incompatible with your PC, you will see the following IP Address screen.

Figure 1: IP Address

The screen will display suggested values, rather than current values.
Change the suggested values only if you know they will not work (for example, the IP Address is already allocated to a PC which is powered off).
Otherwise, click "OK" to continue.
  1. If a password has been set for the Level One ISDN 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 2: Password Dialog

Enter the password you assigned to the Level One ISDN Router.
  1. Configure the Quick Setup tab as described below.


Quick Setup Screen

The Quick Setup tab is displayed by default. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 3: Quick Setup Screen

Data - Setup Screen

Internet Account Details (from ISP)
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 Password

Re-enter the password to ensure it is correct.

IP Address
provided by ISP

Enter the IP address assigned to you by your ISP. If the ISP issues dynamic IP addresses, leave this field as 0.0.0.0. (With dynamic IP addresses, a valid address is provided upon connection.)

Idle Time-out If the ISDN link to the Internet has been inactive for longer than this period, the connection will be terminated.
DNS IP Address

The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates names (e.g. microsoft.com) to IP Addresses.
Enter the DNS IP address supplied or recommended by your ISP.

Telephone

Enter the telephone number used to connect to your ISP.

Telephone (2) & (3)

Optional.
Enter the telephone number to try if the first number is busy.

ISDN Details (from Telephone Company)
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)

LAN Settings

The TCP/IP settings displayed on the screen are read-only.

Once setup is complete:


Other Setup

Except in the following circumstances, no other configuration is required.

If using an existing DHCP Server:

ISDN Router's DHCP Server Settings unsuitable

If your LAN already has some devices using fixed IP Addresses, you need to set the IP Address range used by the DHCP Server to be compatible. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN Tab of the Manager utility.

Your LAN has a Router

The Routing feature can be completely ignored if you do not have a router in your LAN.

If you DO have a router, it is necessary to configure BOTH the Router and the Routing table in the Level One ISDN Router correctly. See Routing for details.

Default ISDN Settings unsuitable

In rare cases, it may be necessary to change the ISDN settings (B Channel Speed, Initilization string). These settings are on the ISDN Tab screen.
This screen also allows you to:

Once setup is complete:


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