Contents:

Introduction

Hardware Installation

Specialized Internet Connection Instructions >

Configuring the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router

Troubleshooting and Support

Regulatory Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router User Guide (Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, XP, and Macintosh)

Specialized Internet Connection Instructions

This User Guide covers most cable and DSL installations that are configured for Dynamic or Static IP addressing. This guide assumes that you have an active and properly functioning cable or DSL Internet service.

• If you have DSL service, you may have either a PPPoE connection or a PPPoA connection. If you have a PPPoE connection, you will need to enter your user name and password into the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router, as well as other possible information. Refer to Appendix A in this chapter for instructions on collecting your configuration information. If you have a PPPoA connection, you will most likely not need to provide any configuration information. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  
  
• If you use Dial-Up Networking and a VPN adapter, you are most likely using a PPTP connection. Refer to Appendix B in this chapter for information on collecting your configuration information. If you are unsure about what type of connection you are using, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  
  
• If your ISP cannot or will not provide you with the necessary configuration information, refer to Appendix C for instructions on collecting this information yourself.
  
  

Appendix A

PPPoE connection

Your ISP user name and your ISP password will be required to establish an Internet connection through the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router. Depending on your ISP, you may need to know some of the following information:

To obtain the necessary information, first look within your login application. If you cannot find all the necessary information, contact your ISP for assistance in obtaining this information.

Launch a Web browser. In the location or address line of your Web browser, type http://192.168.123.254 to access the Web User Interface.

After the connection is established, you will see the Web User Interface. The default user name is admin. There is no default password for the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router. Click OK to login.

When you access the Web User Interface for the first time, the Setup Wizard will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your PPPoE connection.

Note: If at any time you are prompted to connect to the Internet, you may need to select Try Again or Connect, depending on your Internet browser.

After finishing the Setup Wizard, wait a moment and then refresh your Web browser. If it says "PPPoE Connected" in the WAN section of the Status page, the configuration was successful.

If you are unable to establish an Internet connection, click Basic Setting in the menu and then select WAN. Select the appropriate Connection Type and enter the information that you collected about your Internet connection. Click Apply when you are finished. You should now be able to connect to the Internet.

You will see a Connect button on the Status page. You can click this button to initiate a session with your ISP.

Note: For more detailed configuration information, refer to the Configuring the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router chapter in this user guide.

Appendix B

PPTP connection

You will be required to gather the following information about your computer. To obtain the necessary information, first look within your login application. If you cannot find all the necessary information, contact your ISP for assistance in obtaining this information.

Note: Not all of this information may be required for the installation of the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router.

After collecting this information and connecting the Wireless Turbo Access Point and Router, launch a Web browser. In the location or address line of your Web browser, type http://192.168.123.254 to access the Web User Interface.

After the connection is established, you will see the Web User Interface. The default user name is admin. There is no default password for the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router. Click OK to login.

Note: If at any time during the steps of the Setup Wizard you are prompted to connect to the Internet, click Connect and continue with the Setup Wizard. You may need to click Connect a few times.

When you access the Web User Interface for the first time, the Setup Wizard will launch. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your PPTP connection.

After finishing the Setup Wizard, wait a moment and then refresh your Web browser. If it says "PPTP Connected" in the WAN area of the Device Information section on the Status page, the configuration was successful.

If you are unable to establish an Internet connection, click Basic Setting in the menu and then select WAN. Select the appropriate Connection Type and enter the information that you collected about your Internet connection. Click Apply when you are finished. You should now be able to connect to the Internet.

You will see a Connect button on the Status page. You can click this button to initiate a session with your ISP.

Note: For more detailed configuration information, refer to the Configuring the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router chapter in this user guide.

Appendix C

Collecting your configuration information

If your ISP cannot or will not provide you with this information, the following basic steps will assist you in gathering most of the required information.

You need to perform these steps on the computer that is currently connected to your cable or DSL modem.

A.

Windows Users

1. All Windows Users:
   Click Windows Start, Settings, and then Control Panel.
   
   
2. Windows 95/98/Me Users:
   Double-click Network.

   Windows 2000 and XP Users:
   Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.

   Windows NT Users:
   Double-click Network and then click the Protocols tab.
   
   
3. All Windows Users:
   Select the TCP/IP option for the network adapter that is used to connect to your cable or DSL modem and click Properties. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh Users

Macintosh OS 9.x Users:
Click Apple, Control Panels, and then TCP/IP. Proceed to Step B.

Macintosh OS X Users:
Click Apple, System Preferences, and then Network. Proceed to Step B.

B.

All Windows Users:

You should now be in the TCP/IP Properties window.

• If the Obtain an IP address automatically option is selected, you may proceed with the installation of the Wireless Turbo Access Point & Router in the Hardware Installation chapter in this Guide.
• If this option is not selected, you will need to collect the necessary configuration information if it was not provided by your ISP. Depending on your operating system, you may need to click multiple tabs within the TCP/IP window to obtain all the necessary information. Once completed, select the Obtain an IP address automatically option and click OK. If necessary, click OK again to close the Network Properties page. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click No. You may proceed to the Hardware Installation chapter in this Guide.

All Macintosh Users:

Change the Connect via: option to Connect via: Ethernet.

Check to see what the Configure: option is set to and if any information is supplied by your service provider for the IP address, DHCP Client ID, or Name Servers.

• If the Configure: option is set to Using DHCP, you may proceed to them Hardware Installation chapter in this Guide.
  
  
• If the Configure: option is not set to Using DHCP, and if it was not provided by your ISP, you will need to collect the necessary configuration information. You may need to click multiple tabs within the TCP/IP or Network window to obtain all the necessary information. Set the TCP/IP Configure: option to Using DHCP. Click Save and close the TCP/IP or Network window. You may proceed to the Hardware Installation chapter in this Guide.