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Galaxy H7921 Mobile Router User Manual Chapter 3: Router Configuration

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Chapter 3 Router Configuration

This chapter describes the Galaxy router parameters configuration before putting it in service.

1. Connection

2. Configurations

Thanks to the built-in web technology, Galaxy router can be easily configured

and managed. User may be required to configure associated parameters before

putting it in service. User can change settings and update firmware if it is

necessary.

By the Galaxy router management web pages, you can configure and manage

the router parameters. Refer to following description for details.

3.1 Connection

Normally, Galaxy router parameters should be configured through a PC. The PC

should meet the requirements:

 Hardware PC with Ethernet interface, 1027x768 monitor

 Software Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP operation system

IE 5.0 or up Internet browser

Two suggestions you can select accordingly.

Direct Connection

Connect Galaxy router RJ45 interface with PC Ethernet interface by the supplied

CAT-5 UTP cable, and then set up the PC’s IP address/subnet to start the

configurations.

LAN Connection

It is possible to connect Galaxy router to a hub or switch port at your the LAN

environment. Therefore, any PC at the LAN can access the router and manage it.

Galaxy H7921 Mobile Router User Manual Chapter 3: Router Configuration

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Your PCYour PC

Setup Correct Network Settings

You may be required to configure your PC IP address and associated parameters

after connecting the PC and router. You can set PC IP address “Obtain an IP

automatically” or set it manually. Refer to below descriptions for details.

Below is Galaxy router factory default setting; you can modify it accordingly.

IP Address: 192.168.8.1

Netmask: 255.255.255.0

Management Webpage IP address: 192.168.8.1

Password: hongdian

The parameters in manual are Galaxy router default setting.

Pictures in this manual are captured at Windows XP and IE 6.0 platform.

Before Configuration – Setup your PC IP address

Double click “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon on the PC control panel,

you can find the Local Connection which is connected with Galaxy router (Direct

Connection) or the Local Connection that is connected with the LAN (LAN

connection).

Right click the “Local Area Connection” icon, select “Properties”.

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