User manual

User Manual
BritePort 8120
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8 How do I connect to the Internet?
DSL provides you a permanent, always-on, connection to the Internet. On your DSL
connection, once you have installed the BritePort, you no longer need to ‘dial-up’ in
order to get online. Simply plug your BritePort 8120 into a DSL-ready phone outlet in
you home, and you are ready to receive the high-speed Internet connection.
9 What should I do if my DSL connection is not working?
A DSL connection provides a permanent dedicated connection to the Internet and the
chances of its going down are very little. However, if this happened, you should first of
all check the hardware connections of your DSL modem as given in this user’s manual,
and then follow the steps given in the Appendix B: Troubleshooting section.
10 Will my telephone work if my DSL line goes down?
Your DSL line can go down if the DSL equipment at your telephone company’s office
develops some problem, and this should not effect your normal telephone connection.
11 How can I check whether I have either Static or Dynamic IP addressing?
During the configuration process, if you are required to enter a specific IP address and
Subnet Mask provided by your DSL service providers, that means you have a static IP
address. To check if a PC within your DSL network has a Static or Dynamic (DHCP)
IP address, refer to the following brief steps.
In Windows 95/98/Me, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon located on the
PC desktop. Select Properties, and then click to open the “Network” dialog box. Click
the Configuration tab to show the list of installed network components. Highlight
your Ethernet card, for example, TCP/IP -> PRO/100 Management Adapter, and
then click the Properties button to bring out the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box. In
the dialog box, click the IP Address tab and see what option has been selected. If
Specify an IP address is selected, then you have a Static IP address. If Obtain and IP
address automatically is selected, then you have a Dynamic IP address.
In Windows 2000/XP, righ-click on the My Network Places icon located on the PC
desktop, and then click Properlies to open the “Network and Dial-up Connections”
window. Select Local Area Connection and right-click on Properties to open the
“Local Area Connection Properties” dialog box. In the components list, highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button to bring out the “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box. If Obtain an IP address automatically is
selected, then you have a Dynamic IP address. Otherwise, you have a Static IP
address.