Billion Electric Company BiGuard 2 - Manual (Page 24)

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Chapter 3: Getting Started
3.1 Overview
BiGuard 2/10 is designed to be a powerful and flexible network device that is also
easy to use. With an intuitive web-based configuration, BiGuard 2/10 allows you to
administer your network via virtually any Java-enabled web browser and is fully
compatible with Linux, Mac OS, and Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP operating
systems.
The following chapter takes you through the very first steps to configuring your
network for BiGuard 2/10. Take a look and see how easy it is to get your network up
and running.
3.2 Before You Begin
BiGuard 2/10 is a flexible and powerful networking device. To simplify the
configuration process and increase the efficiency of your network, consider the
following items before setting up your network for the first time:
1. Plan your network
You may need a fully qualified domain name either for convenience or if you have a
dynamic IP address. See Chapter 2: Router Applications for more information.
2. Set up your accounts
Have access to the Internet and locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP)
configuration information.
3. Determine your network management approach
BiGuard 2/10 is capable of remote management. However, this feature is not active
by default. If you reset the device, remote administration must be enabled again. If
you decide to manage your network remotely, be sure to change the default
password to something more secure.
4. Prepare to physically connect BiGuard 2/10 to Cable or DSL modems and a
computer.