WatchGuard Technologies SOHO - Manual (Page 28)

The Installation Process
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• An operational Internet connection. Setup of your SOHO
requires access to the Internet. If your connection does not
work, please contact your Internet service provider (ISP).
When your connection has been established, you may
proceed with installation and setup.
• If you have either a cable or DSL modem, consult the manual
that came with your service, or call the ISP to find out
whether your particular modem supports DHCP or PPPoE.
You will need this information later in the installation
process.
• If you are using PPPoE to connect to your local Internet
service provider, the WatchGuard SOHO must be running
firmware version 2.0 or later.
• An installed Web browser–either Netscape Navigator 4.77
(or higher) or Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher).
• SOHO serial number.
The Installation Process
Before you begin the installation process, connect to the Internet.
You need to determine your current TCP/IP settings and disable
your HTTP proxy.
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You must also know whether your ISP provides you with Dynamic or
Static TCP/IP settings. For assistance, please see, “Determining whether
your ISP uses dynamic or static addressing” on page 38.