User guide

There are two Ethernet ports on the BT Hub to enable you to
connect two computers using Ethernet cables. To install up to two
computers using Ethernet, refer to the Quick Install section of the
Welcome Pack
‘Your complete guide to setting up BT Fusion’.
To connect more than two computers
you will need either
an
Ethernet hub or an Ethernet switch. An Ethernet hub or an
Ethernet switch is used for networking workstations, file servers,
printers and many other components (known as ‘nodes’).
The type of hub or switch you require can depend on the
size of your network and the amount of traffic that it handles.
For more information on BT’s range of Ethernet hubs and switches
go to
www.businessshop.bt.com/icat/localareanetworks
• To install your Ethernet hub or Ethernet switch follow the
manufacturer's instructions provided
• Restart each computer on the network so that the BT Hub
is recognised
• Ensure that all computers and devices have been allocated
an IP address in the
192.168.1x range
To check each computer’s IP address
• Go to Start, then click on Run
• Type in cmd and click OK
• At the c:\> prompt, type in ipconfig and press return
If the IP address range is different – e.g.192.168.2.x, configure
all computers and devices to accept an automatic IP address in
the 192.168.1.x range.
• To configure each computer to accept an automatic IP address,
refer to page
4
Once you have configured your computers and devices to accept
an automatic IP address, you can access the Internet on each
device set up on the network. If your previous network was
Ethernet based all previous shares, printers and email will
continue to operate as before.
For information about setting up Microsoft
®
Networking
go to
www.microsoft.com/technet
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Connecting wirelessly with Windows XP
®
SP2 and WEP 128 bit security
Connecting your computers using Ethernet
The following describes the configuration
of integrated wireless adaptors when using
Windows
®
XP SP2.
An optional USB flash drive is recommended. Using a flash drive
is easier and more secure.
• Go to the Control Panel
• Run the Windows
®
Wireless Network Wizard
• Choose Set up a new network
• Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
Ensure you enter this accurately. You can find the SSID on the label
on the base of the BT Hub or on the sleeve of the USB driver CD.
It will contain the word
BTHub and 4 digits e.g. BTHub-XXXX
• Choose to Manually assign a network key
• Deselect the WPA option
• Click
Next
• Enter the 26 digit WEP Key twice. The WEP Key can be found on the
label on the base of the BT Hub or on the sleeve of the USB driver CD
Tip: Choose to see the characters whilst typing them to help you
enter them correctly.
• Click
Next and choose the option to use a USB flash drive
• Click Next and save the security details to your flash drive
Please note: Skip Step 1 as this is not currently available on the BT Hub
• Complete
Steps 2 and 3 to set up your computers to wirelessly access
the BT Hub
• Press Button 1 on the side of the BT Hub (This is extra security
to prevent unauthorised users to connect to the BT Hub)
• Insert the USB flash drive in each of the PCs that you want to
connect wirelessly
Please note: When you put the USB flash drive into each computer
you may need to choose the
Wireless Network Wizard as the default
program to run the auto file. Click
OK to add the wireless profile
• To complete setting up the wireless network, insert your USB flash drive
into the original computer. Print your network settings for safekeeping
Wireless interference
If you are having difficulty obtaining a stable Wi-Fi connection you
may have interference from other wireless equipment. To avoid
interference, change the Wi-Fi channel from the default channel 1.
It is recommended to leave a channel gap of at least 3. E.g. change
from channel 1 to channel 4. If you still encounter interference,
choose another channel.
How to change the channel
• Open your Internet browser
• Type in bthub.config
• Click on Configuration pages access
• Enter your default login and default password
(These are both set to admin)
• Choose Security, 802.11 from the left menu
• Change the channel number
• Select Submit