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STEP 1. Install both LAN cards and set the proper IP address configuration. Go to Control Panel then select Network to change the settings.
NOTE: Some LAN cards with similar models conflict with each other when used in tandem. Be sure that you are using 2 different models of LAN cards, unless it�s made by �3Com�. See Figure 1.
- The first TCP/IP should be used for the DSL connection. This IP address is provided by Supercom or Greendot.
- The second TCP/IP should be used for your �private IP� (192.168.0.1). The following are the correct setting;
- TEST YOUR SETTING ( First TCP/IP ):
a) Try testing your LAN card by pinging its IP address (public IP). This is the one given by Greendot. If you get a �reply�, then your LAN card is functioning properly.
b) Try testing your link to PT&T�s DSL network by pinging the �Gateway� address. If you get a �reply�, then your LAN card is functioning properly. If not, then something is wrong with your connection or settings.
c) Try to test if you can access the Internet by browsing through it. Try opening www.yahoo.com. If you are able to do so, then go to the next step. If you can�t browse the Internet, then re-check you IP Address (the one provided by Greendot/Supercom) again. Try contacting Greendot for assistance.
STEP 2. Configure any of the client workstations with the following IP Address.
| IP Address | 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.254 | |
| Subnet Mask | 255.255.255.0 | |
| Gateway | 192.186.0.1 | |
| DNS Configuration; | ||
| Search Order | 192.168.0.1 | |
| Host | (the computer name) | |
| Domain | (leave blank) | |
| Suffix | leave blank) | |
In this example, we are configuring PC Number 13.
a) "192.168.0.13" is the IP Address configuration for a client workstation. The IP address should fall within the range from 192.18.0.2 up to 192.168.0.254
b) In the DNS configuration, "use 192.168.0.1" for DNS Search Order. You can type the name of the computer into the �Host� field.
c) "192.168.0.1" should be the Gateway configuration. Reboot your PC.
d) TEST YOUR SETTING ( Client Workstation TCP/IP ):
1) Try testing your LAN card by pinging its IP address (private IP). In our example we used 192.168.0.13. If you get a �reply�, then your LAN card is functioning properly.
2) Try testing your link to the Internet Sharing Server by pinging 192.168.0.1. This your �Local Gateway� address. If you get a �reply�, then your local network is working fine.
3) Now proceed to the next step.
STEP 3. Activating the Internet Sharing Program
a) Open the Server and go to the Control Panel then select Add/Remove Program.
b) Put a check in the box beside Internet Tools then open the Internet Tools by double-clicking on it. Put a check mark in the box beside Internet Connection Sharing. Then click OK, then click Apply. See Figure 5
c) When the �Internet Connection Wizard� pops out , click Next. d) In the �Connect to the Internet Using� box, select LAN Card #1.
e) In the �Connect to my home network using� box select LAN Card #2.
f) Click Apply or OK, then Next or Finish.
g) Click Yes to allow the computer to restart the system.
h) When the server has restarted, try browsing the Internet. It may take a minute for the server to open any website. This is normal for any Internet Sharing Server.
i) Try pinging the IP Address of any client workstation to check if the local access is still working fine.
STEP 4. Internet Explorer Configurations
Configure your Internet Explorer following the settings given below.
a) Test your client workstation now by pinging the local Gateway IP address (192.168.0.1). If you get a �reply� then your network is okay.
b) Try pinging www.yahoo.com, if you get a reply then the server is configured properly.
c) Now, try browsing the Internet.
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