Netopia R-Series Manual Do Utilizador
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6 Getting Started User Guide
S
ETTING
UP
YOUR
R
OUTER
WITH
THE
S
MART
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TART
W
IZARD
The Smar tStar t Wizard is tailored for your computer platform, but it works the same way on either a PC or a Macintosh. Inser t the Netopia CD or
diskette (if that is what was supplied to you), and in the desktop navigation screen that appears, launch the
diskette (if that is what was supplied to you), and in the desktop navigation screen that appears, launch the
SmartStart
Wizard
application.
The Smar tStar t Wizard presents a series of screens to guide you through the preliminar y configuration of a Netopia Router. It will then create a
connection profile in your Netopia Router using the information you supply to it.
connection profile in your Netopia Router using the information you supply to it.
E
ASY
OPTION
When the test succeeds, Smar tStar t indicates success and presents the Connection Profile screen shown on page 8.
If the test fails, the wizard displays an error screen. If the test fails, check the following:
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Check your cable connections. Be sure you have connected the router and the computer properly, using the correct cables. Refer to “Making
the Physical Connections” on page 4.
the Physical Connections” on page 4.
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Make sure the router is turned on and that there is an Ethernet connection between your computer and the router.
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Check the TCP/IP control panel settings to be sure that automatic IP Addressing (Windows) or DHCP (Macintosh) is selected. If you are using
a Windows PC, Smar tStar t will automatically detect a static IP address and offer to configure the computer for automatic addressing. On a
Macintosh computer, you must manually set the TCP/IP Control Panel to DHCP. See “Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh computers” on
page 11. If you currently use a static IP address outside the 192.168.1.x network, and want to continue using it, use the Advanced option to
assign the router an IP address in your target IP range. See “Advanced option” on page 9.
a Windows PC, Smar tStar t will automatically detect a static IP address and offer to configure the computer for automatic addressing. On a
Macintosh computer, you must manually set the TCP/IP Control Panel to DHCP. See “Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh computers” on
page 11. If you currently use a static IP address outside the 192.168.1.x network, and want to continue using it, use the Advanced option to
assign the router an IP address in your target IP range. See “Advanced option” on page 9.
On a Windows 95 or 98 system, Smar tStar t will automatically disable DNS. On a Windows NT system you will need to click the DNS
Configuration tab on the TCP/IP proper ties display and then manually disable DNS See “Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95, 98, or NT
computers” on page 10.
Configuration tab on the TCP/IP proper ties display and then manually disable DNS See “Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95, 98, or NT
computers” on page 10.
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If all of the above steps fail to resolve the problem, reset the router to its factor y default settings and rerun Smar tStar t. See the on-line
User’s
Reference Guide
on the Netopia CD for instructions.
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If you are configuring an
ISDN router
, you may see the ISDN Switch Type screen shown below, displaying the possible switch types available
for your region. This screen may not appear, if there is only one switch type in use in your region or you are using a customized version of
Smar tStar t.
Smar tStar t.
Welcome screen.
The first screen welcomes you to the Smar tStar t
Wizard configuration utility.
Click the Next button after you have responded to the interactive prompts
in each screen.
in each screen.
The Help button will display useful information to assist you in responding
to the interactive prompts.
to the interactive prompts.
Easy or Advanced options screen.
You can choose either Easy or
Advanced setup.
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If you choose Easy, Smar tStar t automatically uses the
preconfigured IP addressing setup built into your router. This is the
best choice if you are creating a new network or don’t already have
an IP addressing scheme on your new network.
preconfigured IP addressing setup built into your router. This is the
best choice if you are creating a new network or don’t already have
an IP addressing scheme on your new network.
If you choose Easy, you will see a Connection Test screen like the
one shown on page 6 while Smar tStar t checks the connection to
your router.
one shown on page 6 while Smar tStar t checks the connection to
your router.
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If you choose Advanced, skip to page 9 now. The Smar tStar t
Wizard displays the Router IP Address screen shown on page 9, in
which you can choose ways to modify your router’s IP address.
Wizard displays the Router IP Address screen shown on page 9, in
which you can choose ways to modify your router’s IP address.
Connection Test screen.
Smar tStar t tests the connection between
your computer and the router. While it is testing the connection, a
progress indicator screen is displayed and the router’s Ethernet LEDs
flash.
progress indicator screen is displayed and the router’s Ethernet LEDs
flash.