User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Overview
- The Front Panel
- The Back Panel
- The Internal Antenna
- Introduction
- Installing the SOMAport
- Connecting Multiple Computers
- Overview
- Using an Ethernet Hub
- Using an Internet Router
- Finding Causes of Computer Problems
- Finding Causes of Telephone Problems
- The Signal is Weak
- There is a Fault Condition
- The SOMAport is Not Receiving Power
- There is a Problem with the Ethernet or USB Cabling
- There is a Problem with the USB Port Settings
- The Computer Uses an Old Dial-Up Connection
- Internet Explorer LAN Settings are Incorrect
- Ethernet Network Settings are Incorrect
- IP address Needs to be Renewed
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Index
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5 Check the TCP/IP properties:
i Click Properties.
The TCP/IP Properties window opens to the IP Address tab.
ii Make sure the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is
enabled.
iii Click the DNS Configuration tab.
iv Enable the Disable DNS radio button.
v Click OK on the TCP/IP Properties window.
vi Click OK on the Network window.
vii Restart the computer if prompted to do so.
6 Check your Internet connection by launching a Web browser on the
computer connected to the SOMAport.
If your browser automatically opens to your service provider’s Web site,
activate full service by following the sign-up procedure that is provided on
the Web site.
If your browser does not automatically open to your service provider’s Web
site, go to step 7.
7 Enter a valid Internet address (such as www.google.com) in the Address
field and press Enter.
If the Web page opens, full service has already been activated and you can
begin using your SOMAport for Internet service.
If your service provider’s Web page opens, activate full service by following
the sign-up procedure that is provided on the Web site.
If your computer attempts to connect to the Internet using an old dial-up
connection, see “The Computer Uses an Old Dial-Up Connection” on
page 40.
If you do not get an Internet connection, see “Finding Causes of Computer
Problems” on page 32.
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