User`s manual

Chapter 3

Configuration

3.1 Before Configuration

The router can be configured with your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard application

in the following operating systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Me, etc. The product provides

a very easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.

PCs must have an Ethernet interface installed properly and be connected to the router either directly or

through an external repeater hub, and have TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address

through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address that must be in the same subnet as the router. The default IP

address of the router is 192.168.1.254 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (i.e. any attached PC must

be in the same subnet, and have an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253). The best

and easiest way is to configure the PC to get an IP address automatically from the router using DHCP. If

you encounter any problems accessing the router’s web interface it may also be advisable to uninstall any

kind of software firewall on your PCs, as they can cause problems accessing the 192.168.1.254 IP address

of the router. Users should make their own decisions on how to best protect their network.

Please follow the steps below for your PC’s network environment installation. First of all, please check your

PC’s network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network adapter must be installed. If

not, please refer to your Windows-related or other operating system manuals.

Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with or through

the BIPAC-

711 C2 / 7100S. To configure other types of workstations, please

consult the manufacturer’s documentation.

3.1.1 Installing the USB Driver (711 C2 only)

If you connect the ADSL Modem/Router through USB port, for the first time the USB cable is connected to

the PC, Windows will automatically detect the device. Follow the steps to install the USB driver.

For Windows XP

1. When Windows tells you that the new device has been detected, select “Install from a list or specific

location” and click “Next >”.