WatchGuard Technologies WatchGuard SOHO and SOHO | tc - Manual (Page 33)

User Guide 2.3 21
Configuring your private network
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To disable the SOHO DHCP server and assign addresses statically on your
private network, open the SOHO Configuration menu, click Private
Network, and disable the checkbox labelled Enable DHCP Server. This is
not recommended for most SOHO users.
Configure additional computers to the private
network
Up to four computers can be plugged directly into the four
numbered ports (1-4) of the SOHO. A larger number of computers
can be networked together by using one or more readily available
10BaseT Ethernet hubs with RJ-45 connectors. The SOHO system
will coexist with other communications over the same local area
network, and you can mix computers with different operating
systems. If you wish to add one or more computers to your private
network:
1 Ensure that any additional computer has an Ethernet card
installed. Shut the computer down, connect it to the network
the same way you did in “Cabling the SOHO for more than
four computers” on page 8. Restart the computer.
2 Set the computer to obtain its address dynamically.
See “Determining whether your ISP uses dynamic or static addressing” on
page 13..
3 Turn off and restart the computer.
4 Release and renew the IP configuration.
See “Release and renew the IP configuration” on page 19.. The computer
will then obtain its TCP/IP settings dynamically from the SOHO unit.