User's Manual

Adding Computers to the Network • 17
Configuring Your Internet Gateway on TransPort
When your computer is on again, your default browser will
automatically display the AirWay 11 Mbps Network Status page.
The Network Status page indicates whether you need to configure
your TransPort. You must configure the Internet Gateway when you
install software on the first computer of your network. You do not
need to do this when you install software on subsequent computers.
Usually, you do not need to change any other settings for the
AirWay 11 Mbps Network. The settings are automatically done for
you. You can, however, change settings for your network by
logging in as an administrator and using the Network Management
Console. For further information about making changes, see
“Managing TransPort” on page 32.
On the Internet Gateway page, click the check box, Use your
AirWay TransPort to share an Internet connection.
■ If checked, TransPort is used as an Internet gateway that
protects the WLAN data and distributes IP addresses to
computers on the network.
■ If not checked, TransPort directly links the computers on
the WLAN. In this mode TransPort does not act as a
Gateway to the wired network and does not distribute IP
addresses.
If you are sharing your Internet connection, then select the
correct option for the Gateway and enter your service provider
information into the correct boxes. The table below describes
each of your options.
Option Description
PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet; a format for
transmitting data over an Ethernet line. This format
requires a login and password.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; a method
for assigning IP addresses dynamically, which
means that every time you connect to the network
the IP address can change.
Manual This option allows you to enter the configuration
settings
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