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Chapter 3
Configuration
The WebShare 242W Wireless can be configured with your Web browser. The web browser
is included as a standard application in the following operation systems, UNIX, Linux, Mac
OS, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me, and etc. The product provides a very easy and user-
friendly interface for configuration.
3.1 Before Configuration
This section describes the configuration required by LAN-attached PCs that communicate
with the WebShare 242W Wireless , either to configure the device or for network access.
These PCs must have an Ethernet interface installed properly, be connected to the Router
either directly or through an external repeater hub, and have TCP/IP installed and configured
to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address that must be in the
same subnet of the ADSL Firewall Router. The default IP address of the WebShare 242W
Wireless is 192.168.1.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. The best and easy way is to
configure the PC to get an IP address from the WebShare 242W Wireless . Also make sure
you have UNINSTALLED any kind of software firewall that can cause problems while
accessing the 192.168.1.254 IP address of the router.
Please follow the steps below for PC’s network environment installation. First of all, please
check your PC’s network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network
adapter must be installed. If not, please refer to MS Windows related manuals.
Any TCP/IP capable workstation can be used to communicate with or
through the WebShare 242W Wireless . To configure other types of
workstations, please consult the manufacturer’s documentation.
3.2 Connecting the WebShare 242W Wireless
• Connect the WebShare 242W Wireless to a LAN (Local Area Network) and the
ADSL/telephone network.
• Power on the device
• Make sure the PWR is lit steady & LAN/ADSL LED is lit.
• Before taking the next step, make sure you have uninstalled any software firewall.