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need detailed information from your
ISP so that you can complete the
required fields. This include the IP
address, Subnet Mask Gateway
Router and the DNS Primary and
Secondary numbers that must be
entered in the appropriate fields.
5. Choose OK to save the information,
choose OK again.
6. Choose the Refresh Connection
button, then choose OK to exit the
Options menu. The DKEC should now
have be connected to the Internet.
Broadband Case #2: No Existing Network
Assumptions
These instructions assume the following existing
conditions:
• The site of the installation has a Broadband
(cable, DSL or satellite) Internet connection
installed. If this is not the case, please
call your Broadband provider to have this
service installed.
• The Broadband services provided to
the home support DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol). If you are not sure,
contact the Broadband service provider. If
they do not support DHCP, ask your ISP
to provide you with a static IP address and
two DNS numbers.
• It is assumed that the Broadband provider
has supplied the owner with a cable or DSL
modem. If the modem was not connected
to the Broadband termination box, contact
the provider to get the instructions for doing
this.
• The modem the Broadband service
provider has supplied supports DHCP.
If you are not sure contact the service
provider to verify that this modem will
support DHCP. If it does not, you will need
to manually configure the modem (see C.
Modem Configuration ).
• The router/switch being used (or the
modem/router combination) will support
DHCP. If a router needs to be purchased,
DKEC, LLC recommends the following:
Linksys Router, Instant Broadband
Series, Ethernet Cable/DSL Router model
#BEFSR81.
You may need to use a router for one of two
reasons. Either you want to connect to your
Broadband connection with more then one
device (e.g. a computer and a DKEC), or you
are using a service provider that requires
authentication information to connect to their
service. If one of the above does apply, you will
need to place a router or switch between the
modem and the DKEC.
A. Is There a Broadband connection?
Yes: Go to step B.
No: Call Broadband provider to install.
B. Modem Connection
Once you have verified that there is
a Broadband connection coming into
your location, you may need to connect
the provided equipment (most likely a
cable modem or DSL router provided by
the Broadband ISP) to the Broadband
connection. Many times the Broadband line
is installed to the location’s demarcation or
termination box. You will need to find this
box to determine how the location is wired.
This will give you the ability to connect the
modem/router to the Broadband line as
well as to the premise’s wiring.
C. Modem Configuration
NOTE:
This is typically done by the
service provider.
Once you have the modem connected to
a Broadband connection, you may have to
configure it. Does your Broadband modem
need configuring?
Yes: You will most likely not be able to
configure a Broadband modem with
a DKEC. Many modems have to be
configured by connecting the modem
to a PC and entering the information
such as IP address or user name/
work group/passwords. You will need
to configure it with a PC or contact the
provider for assistance.
No: Go to step D.
D. Router Configuration
If you are not using a router, simply make
sure that the Ethernet cable from the
modem is plugged into the Ethernet card in
the back of the DKEC.
If you are using a router, plug the cable
from your modem into your router’s WAN
port.
Next, run an Ethernet cable from the
Ethernet card in the DKEC to a port in
the router. Once you have done this, you
can refer to the setup guide your router
manufacturer provided regarding the details
of router configuration.
Keep in mind that if your service
provider supports DHCP, follow the
router manufacturer’s directions that are
applicable for this situation.
Similarly, if your service provider does
not support DHCP, follow the router
manufacturer’s directions that are
applicable in this situation.
E. Broadband Settings
Follow the same directions described in
“B. Configure Broadband Settings” on
page 4.
Wireless Broadband Setup
There are two ways to connect the DKEC to
your wireless network:
• Using a wireless bridge connected to the
Ethernet card, which is essentially an
Ethernet connection; or,
• Using an approved wireless PCMCIA card.
Using a wireless bridge
I1. nsert the included networking card into the
PCMCIA slot on the back of the DKEC.
2. Connect the wireless bridge to your home
PC and configure it following the directions
provided by the manufacturer of the bridge.
3. When the wireless bridge is properly
configured for your wireless network,
disconnect it from your home PC.
4. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the
bridge, and one end into the Ethernet jack
on the PCMCIA card.
In most cases, no further connection settings
are required. If no connection is established
when you first go to Internet Mode, see
“B. Configure Broadband Settings” on page 4 for
more information.
Using a wireless PCMCIA card
Because the DKEC uses the Windows CE .NET
platform, we cannot ensure the compatibility
of all wireless network cards. Please contact
customer support for a current list of supported
wireless PCMCIA networking cards.
The first time you go to Internet Mode, you will
need to enter any configuration settings required
by your wireless network. This may include
a WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key and
other security settings. This may also include
additional IP information if you use a Static IP
address.
To connect using a wireless PCMCIA card
1. Insert a wireless networking card into the
PCMCIA slot on the back of the DKEC.
2. After turning on the DKEC, press the
Internet button on the keyboard or remote,
then press the Options button.
3. Choose
Connection Settings from the
Internet Options menu.
4. Select the Wireless Settings button.
5. Select your home network.
6. If your network requires a WEP key, select
the Security button, then:
a. Select the appropriate security
options.
b. Enter the WEP key.
c. Choose
OK.
7. If you use a static IP address, select the IP
button, then:
a. Clear the
Use DHCP (Auto)
checkbox.
b. Enter static IP address, subnet mask,
gateway router and DNS servers.
c. Choose OK.
8. Choose the
Connect button.
Some networks are set up to allow only specific
devices to connect based on the device’s MAC
(Media Access Control) address. You can
quickly find the MAC (Media Access Control)
address (also known as the physical address) of
your wireless card.
To find a card’s MAC address
1. From the Internet Options menu, select
Connection Settings.
2. Select the
Wireless Settings button.
3. Select the IP button.
The MAC Address of the wireless card is
displayed. Write it down so you can enter it
when configuring your router for the DKEC.