3Com Router WL-537 User Manual
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3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to the computers on your network, using DHCP. However, your computers need to be configured correctly for this to take place. To change the configuration of your computers to allow this, follow the instructions in this chapter. If your computers are co nfigured with fixed or static addresses and you do not wish to change this, then you should use the Discovery program on the Router CD-R OM to detect and configure your Router. Refer to Appendix A for information on using the Discovery program. Obtaining an IP Address AutomaticallyRefer to the section below which relates to your operating system for details on how to obtain an IP address automatically. Windows 2000 If you are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel . 2 Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections . 3 Double click on Local Area Connection . 4 Click on Properties . 5 A screen similar to Figure 6 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
26CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Figure 6 Local Area Properties Screen 6Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically , and Obtain DNS server address automatically are both selected as shown in Figure 7 . Click OK. Figure 7 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen 7Restart your computer.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically27 Windows XPIf you are using a Windows XP computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel. 2 Click on Network and Internet Connections . 3 Click on the Network Connections icon. 4 Double click on LAN or High Speed Connection icon. A screen titled Local Area Connection Status will appear. 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties. 6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically , and Obtain DNS servers automatically are both selected. Click OK. 7 Restart your computer. Windows 95/98/ME If you are using a Windows 95/98/ME computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel . 2 Double click on Network. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card and click on Properties. 3 In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that Obtain IP address automatically is selected. Click OK. Macintosh If you are using a Macin tosh computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu,Control Panels , and TCP/IP . 2 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to “Ethernet”. 3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to “Using DHCP Server.” 4 Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes. 5 Restart your computer.
28CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client SoftwareIf you have PPPoE or PPTP client soft ware installed on your computer, you will need to disable it. To do this: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel . 2 Double click on Internet Options. 3 Select the Connections Tab. A screen similar to Figure 8 should be displayed. 4 Select the Never Dial a Connection option. Figure 8 Internet Properties Screen You may wish to remove the PPPoE client software from your computer to free resources, as it is not re quired for use with the Router. Disabling Web ProxyEnsure that you do not have a web proxy enabled on your computer. Go to the Control Panel and click on Internet Options . Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. Make sure that the Use Proxy Server option is unchecked.
4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the WizardThe Router setup program is Web-based, which means that it is accessed through your Web browser (Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher). To use the Setup Wizard: 1 Ensure that you have at least one computer connected to the Router. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to do this. 2 Launch your Web browser on the computer. 3 Enter the following URL in the location or address field of your browser: http://192.168.1.1 (Figure 9 ). The Login screen displays. Figure 9 Web Browser Location Field (Factory Default) 4To log in as an administrator, enter th e password (the default setting is admin ) in the System Password field and click Log in (Figure 10 ).
30CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 10 Router Login Screen 5If the password is correct, the Country Selection screen will appear. Select the country you wish to configure the Router for, then click Apply. ( Figure 11 ) If your purchased your Router in the United States, you do not see this screen, as it is automatically set. Figure 11 Country Selection Screen
Accessing the Wizard31 6When you have selected a country either: ■The Welcome screen will appear ( Figure 12). Select the Wizard tab and click Wizard. or ■If your Router has not been configured before, the Wizard will launch automatically (refer to Figure 13 ). 7 Click Next. 8 You will be guided step by step through a basic setup procedure. Figure 12 Welcome Screen
32CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 13 Wizard Screen PasswordFigure 14 Change Administration Password Screen When the Change Administration Password screen (Figure 14) appears, type the Old Password , then a new password in both the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. 3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Router for the first time. The Router is shipped from the factory with a default password, admin. 1. Password is case sensitive.
Accessing the Wizard33 2. Write the new password down and keep it in a safe place, so that you can change your settings in the future. Click Next to display the Time Zone setup screen ( Figure 15 ). Time Zone Figure 15 Time Zone Screen Select your time zone from the pull- down menu, check the daylight savings option if required, and then click Next. The Daylight Savings option advances the system clock by one hour. It does not cause the system clock to be updated for daylight savings time automatically. WAN Settings Figure 16 Internet Settings Screen This Internet Addressing Mode window allows you to set up the Router for the type of Internet connection you have. Before setting up your
34CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Internet connection mode, have the mod em setting information from your ISP ready. Select an Internet Addressing mode from the following: ■PPPoE is required (typically DSL users only) ■ISP provides configuration dynamically (via DHCP) ■ISP has provided a static IP address ■PPTP is required (some DSL users in Europe) and click Next. PPPoE Mode Figure 17 PPPoE Screen To setup the Router for use with a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection, use the following procedure: 1 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the PPPoE User Name text box. 2 Enter your PPP over Ethernet password in the PPPoE Password text box.! 3 Enter your PPP over Ethernet service name in the PPPoE Service Name text box.