User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex QT User Guide
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14.6.2 Using a LAN connection.
LAN is an acronym for Local Area Network. We use the term in this user guide to refer to
networking via the ethernet port and cable as opposed to wireless networking where cables are not
needed. Wireless networking is discussed separately in 14.4 Using a Wireless Connection.
You will also need access to a working ethernet computer network, via a network capable PC,
server, hub/switch/router or DSL modem.
When configuring the connection, use these specific settings:
At the "Device to Use?" prompt, select Ethernet Network Connection.
At the "Obtain an IP address automatically?" setting, ensure it is set to yes, unless the network
uses static IP addresses as in scenarios a, b and c below, where it is necessary to enter the IP address
manually. When set to Yes, this setting allows the network to fill in the rest of the fields
automatically except the proxy server fields.
The scenarios below cover most of the common network configurations found at work, school or at
home. In a work or school scenario, you may need to involve the network administrator in this task.
a. Home Network: If you have one PC and only intend to connect to the BrailleNote QT, such as
in a home user situation (i.e. No DHCP server, no WINS, maybe gateway), set an IP address in
the same range as the PC's IP address. For example, if the PC's is 10.0.0.1, make the BrailleNote
QT's 10.0.0.2. If the PC acts as a gateway, add a gateway address. If you use a router, the
address is likely to start with 192.168.0.n where n is a number that uniquely identifies your
BrailleNote QT.
Note: If another computer is subsequently attached to the network, it MAY take the IP address
that the BrailleNote QT has. If this happens, one of the addresses will need to be changed, and
setup run again.
b. Local Network with static IP addresses: If the network uses static IP addresses i.e. not
automatically assigned, set an IP address on the BrailleNote QT in the range of acceptable
addresses. Add a gateway address if available.
c. Local Network with DHCP: This kind of network automatically assigns IP addresses. When
creating the new dialup or LAN connection, set the "Obtain an IP address automatically?"
setting to Yes. It will pick up the DNS or WINS from the DHCP.
14.6.3 Using a Dial-up Connection.
To use a dial-up connection, you will need an external modem. An external USB modem is
available as an option. This is discussed in this section.