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Contents 1 Introduction Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Share a Single High-Speed Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Ethernet Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Security and Advanced Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 What's in the Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows NT4.0 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 Configuring the Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8 4 Connection Point CP-2E Home Page Home Page Information Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Management Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 Quick Setup Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding an Excluded IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18 BOOTPIP Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19 Adding a BOOTP IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19 Static Routing Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21 Adding a Static Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21 SMTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E, you are taking advantage of the most advanced network technology available to manage your home or small office network. The iPAQ Connection Point will be the focal point of your network, providing secure broadband Internet connectivity to all of your networked computers and devices.
Introduction Ethernet Networking > Built-in 4-port Fast Ethernet switch connects up to four PCs with Ethernet cables for high-speed data transmission (up to 100 Mbps), enhancing gaming and audio/video streaming > Auto-sensing 10/100 ports automatically configure to 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet transmissions > Auto-sensing MDI/MDI-X cabling automatically configures for use with normal or crossover Ethernet cables Security and Advanced Management > NAT firewall hides local PCs from external hackers by transla
Introduction ◆ Firmware Update Utility to update your Connection Point CP-2E with the latest firmware or repair the system in the case of failure ◆ Product Registration option walks you through the registration of your Connection Point CP-2E to help ensure that you get support information for this product ◆ Connection Point CP-2E User Guide that provides detailed information regarding the configuration and use of your Connection Point CP-2E ◆ Safety and Comfort Guide that provides information about person
Introduction What Else Do I Need? To use the Connection Point CP-2E, you need: > Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE, NT 4.0, 2000, ME, XP or higher > A CD-ROM drive > An external cable or DSL modem with an RJ45 Ethernet port > Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 6 or higher, or MSN Explorer > One network adapter for each PC — Ethernet: Any 10Mbps or 100Mbps compatible Ethernet adapter.
Introduction What's in Front? Before you begin installation, familiarize yourself with your Connection Point CP-2E.
Introduction What's in Back? The Connection Point CP-2E has the following components on the back. 1–6 Item Description Function 1 Power input (DC12v 1.
Installation and Configuration 2 Installation and Configuration Installing and configuring the Connection Point CP-2E involves the following steps: > Installing the Connection Point CP-2E hardware > Configuring a PC client > Running the Installation Wizard ◆ Configure the Connection Point CP-2E Internet connection ◆ Establish a unique user name and password Note: If you forget your user name and password, you will be unable to modify the Connection Point setup.
Installation and Configuration Connecting to the Internet 1. Power down your broadband (cable or DSL) modem. 2. Disconnect the existing Ethernet cable from PC. Leave the other end of the cable connected to your modem. 1 3. Connect the existing cable to the port labeled Internet on the back of the Connection Point CP-2E.
Installation and Configuration 1. Plug one end of the supplied Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the Connection Point CP-2E. 1 2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the PC. 2 Powering Up 1. Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. 1 2. Connect the output of the power adapter to the 12V DC power input on the rear of the Connection Point CP-2E. 2 The Power LED on the front panel should light up immediately.
Installation and Configuration > IP address of the PC > Subnet mask of the PC > IP address of default gateway, which is the IP address of the DHCP server itself > Domain name system (DNS) server Note: If your PC provides Internet access to other computers on your network, you must uninstall your Internet sharing software now in order for your Connection Point to be the Internet sharing device.
Installation and Configuration 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window is displayed. 3. In the list of installed network components on the Configuration tab, double-click TCP/IP. If more than one TCP/IP entry is listed, select the entry for the network adapter you will use to connect to the Connection Point CP-2E. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed.
Installation and Configuration 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. 6. Click OK. The Network window is displayed again. 7. Click OK. 8. Restart the PC to complete the process. Note: You must restart your PC before continuing, even if you are not prompted to reboot.
Installation and Configuration Setting Up Connection Point CP-2E To set up your Connection Point CP-2E you will use a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator. Using the Installation Wizard 1. Open a web browser. 2. Type cp.home into the Address field and press Enter. You may also type in the base address, which is 192.168.1.1. The Quick Setup Wizard will begin. Choosing the Internet Connection Method Connection Point will automatically attempt to connect to the Internet.
Installation and Configuration 2. Click Yes on the Connection Method screen. Choose the appropriate Internet Connection Method: > Dynamic Internet IP: This is the default setting for the Connection Point CP-2E. If your internet service provider (ISP) automatically assigns you a public IP address (common among cable providers) or if you are unsure of the other options, select this option. > Static Internet IP: If your ISP provided you with a static IP address, select this option.
Installation and Configuration Configuring Dynamic Internet IP 1. Click the Dynamic Internet IP. The Dynamic Internet IP page is displayed. 2. If your ISP requires a specific domain name or computer name to be used when you establish a connection, type the required domain or computer name into the Domain Name or Computer Name field, as appropriate. Otherwise, leave these fields blank. 3.
Installation and Configuration Configuring Static Internet IP 1. Click the Static IP. The Static Internet IP page is displayed. 2. Type the static IP address provided by your ISP into the Internet IP Address field. 3. Type the subnet mask provided by your ISP into the Subnet Mask field. 4. Type the IP address of the default gateway provided by your ISP into the Default Gateway field. 5. Type the IP address of a primary DNS server provided by your ISP into the DNS Server 1 field.
Installation and Configuration Configuring PPPoE 1. Click the PPPoE. The PPPoE page is displayed. 2. Type your ISP user name into the User Name field. 3. Type your ISP password into the Password field. 4. Type your ISP password into the Confirm Password field. Note: The above three entries are required, and may be case-sensitive. 5. If a service name is required by your ISP, type the service name into the Service Name field. Otherwise, leave the field blank. 6.
Installation and Configuration Timezone Setup 1. On the Timezone Setup screen, select the appropriate timezone from the pulldown menu. 2. Click the checkbox to activate Daylight Savings time compensation functionality. Enter appropriate Daylights Savings time start and end dates for your locale using the pulldown menus. 3. Click Next.
Installation and Configuration Administrator Password Settings The default Administrator login name is “admin” and the default administrator password is left blank. To ensure the security of your network, a unique administrator login name and password should be entered. 1. Type desired Administrator Login Name, Administrator Login Password into the appropriate field. Confirm password in the Confirm Password field. Note: Do not use cut and paste operations in the Confirm Password field. 2. Click Next. 3.
Installation and Configuration Confirming Successful Setup After your Connection Point reboots, the Home Page appears. 1. On the web browser toolbar, click on the Refresh icon. 2. If Internet Connection Status reads Connected in green print, your setup has been successful. If Internet Connection Status does not read Connected in green letters, click the Refresh button on your web browser. If still not connected, proceed to Step 3.
Installation and Configuration 3. If your connection status reads Disconnected in red print, click on the Help icon to troubleshoot configuration problems. If the problem continues, it is possible that your ISP is tracking a MAC address. Please refer to Chapter 5 for a full discussion of MAC Spoofing. Installing the Firmware Update Utility The Connection Point CP-2E firmware update utility enables you to repair the system in case of failure.
Installation and Configuration 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of a network PC. The menu is displayed. 2. Click Install Firmware Update Utility. 3. Follow the instructions presented by the Update Utility Wizard. Registering the Connection Point CP-2E You can register your new iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E at www.compaq.com/register.
Adding PCs To Your Network 3 Adding PCs To Your Network Once you have set up the Connection Point CP-2E, you can add more PCs to your Connection Point CP-2E network. PC client configuration for Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0 are included in this chapter. Refer to your operating system’s online help for instructions to set up file sharing. Ethernet PCs The Connection Point CP-2E has a built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch.
Adding PCs To Your Network Windows XP Configuration Windows XP automatically configures itself to connect to CP-2E. If you are having problems connecting to the network, verify the client setup by following the steps below. Configuring the Client 1. From the taskbar, select Start > Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed. 2. Double-click the Network Connections icon. The Network Connections window is displayed.
Adding PCs To Your Network 3. Double-click the icon for the individual connection you wish to configure. The Network Connection Status window is displayed. 4. Click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window is displayed. 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list. Components checked are used by this connection.
Adding PCs To Your Network 6. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. 7. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. 8. Click the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button. 9. Click OK. The Network Connection Properties window is displayed. 10. Click OK. 11. Restart the PC to complete the process.
Adding PCs To Your Network Windows 2000 Configuration Configuring the Client 1. From the taskbar, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-Up Connections icon. The Network and Dial-Up Connections window is displayed.
Adding PCs To Your Network 3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed. 4. Click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window is displayed. 5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list. Components checked are used by this connection.
Adding PCs To Your Network 6. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window is displayed. 7. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button. 8. Click the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button. 9. Click OK. The Local Area Connection Properties window is displayed. 10. Click OK. The Local Area Connection Status window is displayed. 11. Click OK. 12. Restart the PC to complete the process.
Adding PCs To Your Network Windows NT4.0 Configuration Configuring the Client 1. From the taskbar, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window is displayed.
Adding PCs To Your Network 3. Select TPC/IP Protocol and click Properties.The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed. 4. Click the Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server radio button. 5. Click OK. The Network window is displayed again. 6. Click OK. 7. Restart your PC to put the change into effect.
Connection Point CP-2E Home Page 4 Connection Point CP-2E Home Page The Connection Point CP-2E home page is accessed using your computer Internet browser (Windows IE, Netscape Navigator, etc.). The Home Page is a centralized point to access all of your system information, manage network configuration settings and provide help and useful information whenever you need it. To access the Home Page: 1. Open a web browser. 2. Type cp.home into the Address field and press Enter.
Connection Point CP-2E Home Page Management Icons The Management Icons are shortcuts to all of your configuration and connection settings. When using the icons, you are required to enter your Admin Login and Admin Password to change any settings of your CP-2E. Quick Setup Icon The Quick Setup Icon accesses the initial setup screens to configure Internet connection method, SSID, WEP encryption, timezone setup and Administrator Login and Password settings.
Connection Point CP-2E Home Page Hardware Version: Displays the hardware version of your Connection Point CP-2E. Software Version: Displays the version of the software installed on the Connection Point CP-2E. This changes whenever you install a software upgrade. Current Time: Displays current time based upon timezone. Time since last boot: Displays the time that has elapsed since the Connection Point CP-2E was last started.
Connection Point CP-2E Home Page Internet Status MAC Address: Displays the Ethernet MAC address of the Internet interface of the Connection Point CP-2E. A MAC address is expressed with six 2-digit hexadecimal number pairs. You may have to provide this value to your ISP to establish a connection to the Internet (especially for certain cable ISPs). IP Address: Displays the IP Address of the CP-2E as seen by devices outside your network (including your ISP and other devices on the Internet).
Connection Point CP-2E Home Page Network Information This page displays the IP address of the internal DHCP server. It also lists the hostname, LAN IP address and MAC address for each PC on the LAN. > Click Refresh to update the list and display any changes that may have occurred.
Connection Point CP-2E Home Page Event Log This screen displays a list of operating events and exceptions (in chronological order) that have occurred during the operation of the Connection Point CP-2E since last started. Each event is listed with a time stamp to indicate when the event or exception occurred.
Connection Point CP-2E Home Page Renew Internet IP Icon The Renew Internet IP Icon accesses the functionality for quickly requesting a new IP address from your ISP. This is occasionally necessary when access to your ISP has been interrupted and you can no longer connect to the Internet. Help/Troubleshooting Icon The Help/Troubleshooting Icon accesses the online help pages of the CP-2E. Firmware Update Icon The Firmware Update icon accesses the Update utility.
Advanced Setup Icons 5 Advanced Setup Icons The Advanced Setup icon allows you to perform configuration and maintenance tasks. Accessing Advanced Configuration Options 1. Click the Advanced Setup icon . System Settings Password The default login name for the Connection Point CP-2E is admin, with the password field left blank.
Advanced Setup Icons Note: You should change the administrator's user name and password from the default setting immediately for security reasons. Make note of the new user name and password so that you can access the Management Icons of the Connection Point CP-2E in the future. 1. To change the default user name, type a new user name into the Administrator Login Name field. 2.
Advanced Setup Icons 2. Click OK. The default factory settings are restored. A Changes Saved message is displayed. 3. Click OK. 4. Click the Reboot button at the left. A confirmation message is displayed. 5. Click OK. The system restarts, then resumes operation with the new configuration.
Advanced Setup Icons Timezone Setup For a full discussion of the Timezone setup, please refer to Chapter 2. Internet For a full discussion of the Internet Connection method setup, please refer to Chapter 2. LAN The LAN page allows you to adjust the TCP/IP settings of the Connection Point CP-2E. The default network IP address of the Connection Point CP-2E is 192.168.1.1.
Advanced Setup Icons Subnet Mask: Displays the subnet mask that determines which parts of the IP address are used in the packet routing process. The default subnet mask of the LAN interface on the Connection Point CP-2E is 255.255.255.0. The first three octets of the subnet mask are unchangeable. A zero entry for the fourth octet defines a full Class C local network. You can scale the network down from a full Class C by entering a number other than zero in the fourth octet in the mask.
Advanced Setup Icons MAC Spoofing MAC Spoofing allows you to specify the MAC address that is presented to your ISP from the Connection Point. Some ISPs track the MAC address of devices that connect to them. Note: MAC (media access control) Address is a unique hardware address that identifies each node of a network. The MAC address of the PC previously connected to your ISP may be registered with that ISP. To avoid any connection problems, activate the Connection Point MAC Spoofing functionality. 1.
Advanced Setup Icons 7. Use the pulldown button in the Network Computer List field. Select the computer with the MAC address to emulate. Note: There are two methods of enabling MAC Spoofing, Manual or Network Computer List. Please refer to Appendix B for a full discussion of the Manual Identification method for a MAC address. 8. Click Apply. 9. Click OK. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 10. Click OK.
Advanced Setup Icons 3. Select Manual or Network Computer List in the DMZ Host Selection Method field. 4. If you selected Manual in Step 3, enter the IP address of the DMZ PC in the DMZ Host (Manual Entry) field. 5. If you selected Network Computer List in Step 3, click the radial button next to the computer name of the DMZ PC in the Network Computer List field. 6. Click Apply. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 7. Click OK.
Advanced Setup Icons Adding a Virtual Server 1. Click the Virtual Server link at the left. The Virtual Server page is displayed. 2. Use the pulldown to select Enable in the Virtual Server field.
Advanced Setup Icons 3. Click Add. The Add Virtual Server Table will appear. 4. Type or select the information you wish to add or change into the relevant fields. 5. Click Apply. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 6. Click OK. You can reboot the Connection Point CP-2E at any time by clicking the Reboot button at the left.
Advanced Setup Icons IP Rules: The IP Rules Status page shows destination IP addresses that are blocked. Packets that have destinations matching any of these addresses are discarded. Port Rules: The Port Rules page displays port and protocol combinations that are blocked. Packets of the matching port number and protocol type are discarded. You can add new port/protocol filtering combinations. Several predefined port mappings are included. Enabling Packet Filtering 1.
Advanced Setup Icons Adding an IP Rule 1. Click the IP Rules link. The IP Rules page is displayed. 2. Click Add. The Add IP Rules page is displayed.
Advanced Setup Icons 3. Type the IP address of the public network device to be filtered out into the Destination IP field. 4. Click Apply. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 5. Click OK. You can reboot the Connection Point CP-2E at any time by clicking the Reboot button at the left. Adding Port Rules 1. Click the Port Rules link. The Port Rules page is displayed. 2. Click Add. The Add Port Rules page is displayed. 3.
Advanced Setup Icons 4. For user-defined protocols, select the Service Type (TCP or UDP) to block. This will not block all TCP or UDP traffic, just that traffic of the matching protocol type or port number. 5. Click Apply. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 6. Click OK. You can reboot the Connection Point CP-2E at any time by clicking the Reboot button at the left.
Advanced Setup Icons Changing DHCP Server Settings 1. Click the DHCP link at the left. The DHCP page is displayed. 2. Type the information you wish to change into the relevant fields. 3. Select IP Lease Time from pulldown list. 4. Click Apply. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 5. Click OK. You can reboot the Connection Point CP-2E at any time by clicking the Reboot button at the left of the Advanced Setup tab.
Advanced Setup Icons Adding a Reserved IP Address 1. Click the Reserved IP Table link on the left. The Reserved IP Table page is displayed. 2. Click Add. The Add Reserved IP page is displayed.
Advanced Setup Icons 3. Type the IP address that you wish to reserve into the IP Address field. The IP address you specify must be within the pool of valid IPs available to the integrated DHCP server. 4. Type the MAC address of the PC on the local network for which you wish to reserve the specified IP address into the MAC Address field. Refer to Appendix B for a complete discussion of identifying MAC addresses. 5. If you wish, you can type a brief description into the Comment field. 6. Click Apply.
Advanced Setup Icons Adding an Excluded IP Address 1. Click Excluded IP Table on the left. The Excluded IP Table page is displayed. 2. Click Add. The Add Excluded IP Address page is displayed.
Advanced Setup Icons 3. Type the IP address that you wish to exclude into the IP Address field. 4. If you wish, you can type a brief description into the Comment field. 5. Click Apply. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 6. Click OK. You can reboot the Connection Point CP-2E at any time by clicking the Reboot button at the left.
Advanced Setup Icons 2. Click Add. The Add BOOTP IP page is displayed. 3. Type the IP address that you wish to assign to the specified MAC address into the IP Address field. The IP Address you specify must be within the pool of valid IPs available to the integrated DHCP Server. 4. Type the MAC address of the PC to which you wish to assign the specified IP address into the MAC Address field. Refer to Appendix B for a complete discussion of identifying MAC addresses. 5.
Advanced Setup Icons Static Routing Table The Static Routing Table defines pre-determined routes that Internet data packets use when they are addressed to specific destination computers. These entries are based on the IP address of the destination computer. It may be necessary to define static routes when your Connection Point CP-2E is connected to more than one local network, or when a site on the Internet cannot be reached because too many hops are needed to route the IP packet dynamically.
Advanced Setup Icons 3. Type the destination IP address to which you wish to assign a specified route into the Network Address field. 4. Type the subnet mask associated with the destination IP address into the Subnet Mask field. This determines which part of the destination IP address is the network portion, and which is the host portion. 5. Type the IP address of the gateway device that is used to contact the destination IP address into the Gateway field.
Advanced Setup Icons SMTP Connection Point can send an e-mail containing log events. 1. Click on SMTP at the left. The SMTP page is displayed. 2. Click Enable. 3. Under the Address Info section, enter your information in the required fields. Note: Mail Server name is provided by your ISP. 4. Under the Send Log or Alert section, enter the desired timeframe in which you want to recieve the e-mail. 5. Click Apply. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect. 6. Click OK.
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System Recovery 6 System Recovery The Connection Point CP-2E Firmware Update Utility allows you to perform emergency recovery in case of critical system failure. Using the Firmware Update Utility To perform emergency recovery using the Firmware Update Utility, locate and download the latest firmware update from the www.compaq.com/athome/support website and save it to a temporary folder.
System Recovery 3. Follow the wizard directions. Restore Factory Defaults There are three ways to restore factory defaults: > Use the firmware update procedure described above. > Click the Reset Factory Defaults button on the System page of the Advanced Setup tab. Refer to Chapter 6 for more information. > Hold down the reset button on the back of the Connection Point CP-2E for ten seconds. Refer to Chapter 1 for the location of the reset button.
Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot access internal web pages. Possible Cause Solution Connection Point CP-2E not working properly. The 'Test' light stays on. Reset factory defaults: Press the reset button for 10 seconds. If this does not fix the problem, use update/recovery utility to reinstall firmware. Network adapter on PC not properly installed. Verify that network adapter is properly installed and has TCP/IP bound to it. PC does not have IP address.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot access Connection Point CP-2E configuration pages through an Ethernet adapter. 7–2 Possible Cause Solution Network cables not properly connected to the PC or the Connection Point CP-2E. Verify that network cables are properly connected at both ends and that Connection Point CP-2E is plugged in. The Connection Point CP-2E act LEDs should be flickering on corresponding cable connections when PCs are on and connected.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot access access Internet (external web pages) on my PC through the Connection Point CP-2E (but can access the configuration pages). Possible Cause Solution Modem is not on. Turn on DSL or cable modem. No valid IP address on Connection Point CP-2E. Go to Connection Point CP-2E Home Page. Click Renew Internet IP Address icon. Then, Renew Internet IP. ISP service is down. Verify that DSL or cable modem is on and working properly by checking the modem’s LEDs.
Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot see other users on network. Cannot access files or printers of other computers on the network. 7–4 Possible Cause Solution Operating system database that tracks names of machines has not been synchronized, or an update to the database is pending. Select Start > Run. Type \\ or \\ (replacing “computername” and “PC-IP-address” with actual values). Click OK. Firewall on PC prevents access to other systems on network. Disable firewall.
Regulatory Compliance 8 Regulatory Compliance Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Regulatory Compliance Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United States only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding your product, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O.
Appendix A: Specifications A Appendix A: Specifications Standard features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NAT NTP SMTP DHCP server (up to 253 IP addresses) Supports dynamic IP, static IP and PPPoE Internet connections Built-in 4-port Fast Ethernet switch Auto Sensing 10/100 ports Auto Sensing MDI/MDI-X cabling Secure VPN pass-through (IPSec & PPTP) Internet protocol and port filtering Web DMZ Virtual server MAC Spoofing HTML-based management pages Ports WAN Internet interface: Qty 1 -RJ 45 10Mbps (10/100 B
Appendix B: MAC Address Manual Identification B Appendix B: MAC Address Manual Identification Identify Media Access Control (MAC) A MAC address is a physical address that uniquely identifies each node of your network. For Windows XP 1. Click Start>Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, enter CMD. Click OK. The DOS Window is displayed. 3. At the c: prompt, type ipconfig /all and press Enter. 4. Locate the network adapter connected to the Connection Point CP-2E in the list displayed. 5.
Appendix B: MAC Address Manual Identification For Windows 98 and ME PCs: 1. Select Start > Run. The Run window is displayed. 2. Type winipcfg into the Open field. 3. Click OK. The IP Configuration window is displayed. 4. Select the adapter that is connected to the Connection Point CP-2E from the pick list. 5. Make note of the address listed in the Adapter Address field.
Appendix B: MAC Address Manual Identification For Windows 2000 PCs 1. Click Start>Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, enter CMD. Click OK. The DOS Window is displayed. 3. At the c: prompt, type ipconfig /all and press Enter. 4. Locate the network adapter connected to the Connection Point CP-2E in the list displayed. 5. Note the MAC address listed next to Physical Address. Accessing Security Configuration Options 1. To access the internal web pages, type cp.
Glossary G Glossary This glossary provides a brief list of commonly used technical terms and their definitions. 10BaseT/100BaseT. Standard local area networking protocols, which run at speeds of 10Mbps and 100Mbps, respectively. Most older networks use 10BaseT, while newer networks use 100BaseT. Access point. The bridge between a wired network and wireless devices. Access rate. The speed at which users connect to the network.
Glossary DSL (digital subscriber line). A technology that takes advantage of standard copper telephone lines to provide high-speed Internet access. Ethernet. A local area network protocol used to connect devices within a single building or campus at speeds up to 10 Mbps. Fast Ethernet. A local area network protocol used to connect devices within a single building or campus at speeds up to 100 Mbps. Firewall.
Glossary IP Address. The 32-bit numeric address that identifies a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. An IP address is written as four numbers separated by periods. For example, 1.160.10.240 could be an IP address. IPX (internetwork packet exchange). A networking protocol used for connectionless communications. Kbps (kilobits per second). A measure of bandwidth capacity or transmission speed representing a thousand bits per second. Kilobit. 1,024 bits for technical purposes, such as data storage.
Glossary NDIS (network driver interface specification). A Windows device driver interface that enables a single network interface card to support multiple network protocols. NetBEUI (NetBIOS enhanced user interface). An enhanced version of the NetBIOS protocol used by network operating systems such as LAN Manager, LAN Server, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, and Windows NT. NIC (network interface controller).
Glossary STP (Shielded Twisted Pair). A type of cable that consists of two shielded wires twisted around each other. It is used extensively for local area networks and telephone connections. Switch. A switch is essentially an intelligent hub. When a packet arrives at the switch, it looks at the packet, determines which computer the packet is directed to, and forwards the packet to that computer. By contrast, a hub regenerates the packet and broadcasts it to every computer connected through it.
