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3.1.4
Step 4. Turn on the Internet Security Router, the ADSL or cable modem
and power up your computers. ................................................................. 10
3.2
Part 2
— Configuring Your Computers............................................................... 11
3.2.1
Before you begin........................................................................................ 11
3.2.2
Windows
® XP PCs:................................................................................... 11
3.2.3
Windows
® 2000 PCs: ............................................................................... 11
3.2.4
Windows
® 95, 98, and Me PCs ............................................................... 12
3.2.5
Windows
® NT 4.0 workstations:............................................................... 12
3.2.6
Assigning static IP addresses to your PCs .............................................. 13
3.3
Part 3
— Quick Configuration of the Internet Security Router .......................... 14
3.3.1
Buttons Used in Setup Wizard.................................................................. 14
3.3.2
Setting Up the Internet Security Router.................................................... 14
3.3.3
Testing Your Setup .................................................................................... 20
3.3.4
Default Router Settings ............................................................................. 20
4
Getting Started with the Configuration
Manager ................................................. 21
4.1
Log into Configuration Manager .......................................................................... 21
4.2
Functional Layout ................................................................................................. 22
4.2.1
Setup Menu Navigation Tips..................................................................... 22
4.2.2
Commonly Used Buttons and Icons......................................................... 22
4.3
The Home Page of Configuration Manager ....................................................... 23
4.4
Overview of System Configuration...................................................................... 23
5
Configuring LAN Settings ...................... 25
5.1
LAN IP Address .................................................................................................... 25
5.1.1
LAN IP Configuration Parameters ............................................................ 25
5.1.2
Configuring the LAN IP Address............................................................... 25
5.2
DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)............................................................. 26
5.2.1
What is DHCP?.......................................................................................... 26
5.2.2
Why use DHCP?........................................................................................ 27
5.2.3
Configuring DHCP Server ......................................................................... 27
5.2.4
Viewing Current DHCP Address Assignments........................................ 28
5.3
DNS ....................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.1
About DNS ................................................................................................. 29