3Com 3C886 Modem User Manual


 
Configuring the LAN Modem from a Remote Location 75
For Windows 95 users: PPP, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet should be
chosen in the Type of Dial-Up Server list box.
For Windows 98 users: PPP, Internet, Windows NT Server, Windows 98, should be
chosen in the Type of Dial-Up Server list box.
9 Under Advanced Options, uncheck all boxes.
10 Choose the TCP/IP check box for Allowed Network Protocols. Uncheck the boxes
for NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatible.
11 Click TCP/IP Settings.
The TCP/IP Settings window opens.
12 Click Specify an IP address and enter an IP address for your computer. Enter
192.168.2.1 if you are not sure.
13 Leave the other options for this window at their default settings, including the
radio button for Server assigned name server addresses.
14 Click OK to close the TCP/IP Settings window.
15 Click OK to close the Server Types window.
16 Click OK to close your connection window.
17 Double-click your new connection icon created via Dial-Up Networking.
The Connect To window will open. You may choose to leave the Username and
Password fields blank at this time.
18 Click Connect.
Your local computer will dial and establish a connection with your remote LAN
Modem.
19 Once your call has been established, launch a Web browser on your local
computer.
The Web browser attempts to load its default Start Page. Click Stop to cancel this
procedure.
20 Enter the following address in your Web browser’s address bar:
http://192.168.1.1 to go to the remote LAN Modem’s main configuration
page.
If you previously set your LAN Modem’s IP address to something other than the
factory default address, enter this IP address in your Web browser’s address bar in
place of the address shown in the URL above.
21 Enter your password if required and then click Submit.
The LAN Modem main configuration page appears. You now have full access and
can make any configuration changes as if you were connected via your local LAN.
You are not able to browse the Internet when remotely accessing your LAN
Modem. During a remote configuration of the ISP Wizard, clicking the Continue
button will not place a call to your ISP to confirm a successful configuration. You
must close and then re-open your Web browser to regain access to the LAN
Modem’s main configuration page, if you wish to perform further remote
configuration procedures.