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6 Change the IP address and subnet mask fields as follows (this allows your
workstation to be recognized by the LAN Modem):
■ In the IP Address field, enter 192.168.1.2
■ In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.224
7 Click the Gateway tab.
8 Change the Gateway IP address to 192.168.1.1
9 Click OK to close the Network control panel.
You are asked to restart your computer.
10 Click OK.
Your workstation has now been set up to temporarily access the LAN Modem’s
initial configuration screens. You are ready to go on to Chapter 4, “Installing the
Dual 56K LAN Modem.” Once installed, follow the steps in Chapter 5, “Typical
Configuration”, and note the extra step for Static IP setup.
For Windows 2000 Users
1 From the Start menu, select Settings and then Control Panel.
2 Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.
3 Double click Local Area Connection.
The Local Area Connection Status window opens.
4 Click Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window opens.
5 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens.
6 Write down the values listed in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
fields. You will need to reenter this information later.
7 Change the IP address, subnet mask and Default Gateway fields as follows (this
allows your workstation to be recognized by the LAN Modem):
■ In the IP Address field, enter 192.168.1.2
■ In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.224
■ In the Default Gateway field, enter 192.168.1.1
8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
9 Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.
10 Click Close to exit the Local Area Connection Status window.
You may be prompted to re-boot your workstation.
Your workstation has now been set up to temporarily access the LAN Modem’s
initial configuration screens. You are ready to go on to Chapter 4, “Installing the
Dual 56K LAN Modem.” Once installed, follow the steps in Chapter 5, “Typical
Configuration”, and note the extra step for Static IP setup.
