Asante Technologies FR3000 Series - Manual (Page 15)

User’s Manual 15
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The default IP address for the router is 192.168.123.254 with a subnet mask
of 255.255.255.0
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The Internet service connected to the router’s WAN port uses a dynamic IP
address
To configure the router, you will need to do the following:
1.
Take notes on your TCP/IP
settings by completing the
table on page 3 (Mac OS),
page 4 (Windows 95/98/ME),
page 5 (Windows NT/2000)
or page 6 (UNIX/Linux).
2. Configure your computers to
automatically receive IP ad-
dresses from the router (turn
on DHCP). See your operat-
ing system documentation for
information on configuring
TCP/IP settings for your com-
puter
3. Start your browser, and type
http://192.168.123.254 in the
location field. Press Enter.
4. Log in to the router using the default password (“admin”) or your password.
5. Click on the Setup button to access the Setup screen.
6. Click on your WAN type and fill in the TCP/IP settings from your notes. See
your ISP for details on your Internet connection.
2.4 Detailed Hardware Installation
Follow these steps to connect the router to your network:
1.
Turn the power off to your computers, modem and the router.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the router’s
WAN port.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of the
LAN ports (numbered 1-4) on the router. Repeat the process to connect
other computers to the router. If you need to connect
more than four computers to the router, use a 10/100
Fast Ethernet switch (preferred) or hub and connect
the Ethernet cable from the router to the switch/hub’s
UPLINK port. You may need to switch on the UPLINK
feature on the switch/hub. The router supports up to
253 network computers and devices.