Getting started with the configuration manager, Configuring lan settings – Asus SL1000 User Manual

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3.1.4

Step 4. Turn on the Internet Security Router, the ADSL or cable modem
and power up your computers. ................................................................. 10

3.2

Part 2

— Configuring Your Computers............................................................... 11

3.2.1

Before you begin........................................................................................ 11

3.2.2

Windows

® XP PCs:................................................................................... 11

3.2.3

Windows

® 2000 PCs: ............................................................................... 11

3.2.4

Windows

® 95, 98, and Me PCs ............................................................... 12

3.2.5

Windows

® NT 4.0 workstations:............................................................... 12

3.2.6

Assigning static IP addresses to your PCs .............................................. 13

3.3

Part 3

— Quick Configuration of the Internet Security Router .......................... 14

3.3.1

Buttons Used in Setup Wizard.................................................................. 14

3.3.2

Setting Up the Internet Security Router.................................................... 14

3.3.3

Testing Your Setup .................................................................................... 20

3.3.4

Default Router Settings ............................................................................. 20

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Getting Started with the Configuration
Manager ................................................. 21

4.1

Log into Configuration Manager .......................................................................... 21

4.2

Functional Layout ................................................................................................. 22

4.2.1

Setup Menu Navigation Tips..................................................................... 22

4.2.2

Commonly Used Buttons and Icons......................................................... 22

4.3

The Home Page of Configuration Manager ....................................................... 23

4.4

Overview of System Configuration...................................................................... 23

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Configuring LAN Settings ...................... 25

5.1

LAN IP Address .................................................................................................... 25

5.1.1

LAN IP Configuration Parameters ............................................................ 25

5.1.2

Configuring the LAN IP Address............................................................... 25

5.2

DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol)............................................................. 26

5.2.1

What is DHCP?.......................................................................................... 26

5.2.2

Why use DHCP?........................................................................................ 27

5.2.3

Configuring DHCP Server ......................................................................... 27

5.2.4

Viewing Current DHCP Address Assignments........................................ 28

5.3

DNS ....................................................................................................................... 29

5.3.1

About DNS ................................................................................................. 29

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