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Watchguard SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Manual

Windows xp with internet explorer 5.x & 6.0
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SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedure
Windows XP with Internet Explorer 5.x & 6.0

Before you Begin

Before you install the SOHO 6 Wireless, you must have:
• A computer with a 10/100BaseT Ethernet card installed and a Web browser, such as Internet
Explorer.
• A functional Internet connection–this connection must be a cable or DSL modem with a
10/100BaseT port, an ISDN router, or a direct LAN connection. If the Internet connection is not
functional, call your ISP.
• Two straight-through Ethernet network cables with RJ45 connectors. Crossover cables, which are
often red or orange in color, are not satisfactory. The SOHO 6 Wireless package includes one cable–
a second cable may have been supplied with your modem, if not, you will need to purchase a second
cable. Make sure that the cables are of sufficient length to connect the modem or router to the
SOHO 6 Wireless and the SOHO 6 Wireless to your computer.
• The method of network address assignment used by your ISP. The possible methods are static
addressing, DHCP, or PPPoE–call your ISP to determine this, if necessary.
• The two antennae supplied with the SOHO 6 Wireless attached to the appliance.
The SOHO 6 Wireless
persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• The SOHO 6 Wireless serial number–found on the bottom of the appliance.
Examine and record your current TCP/IP settings
Examine the current TCP/IP settings of your computer and record them in the table below.
Select Start => Run.
1
The Run dialog box appears.
2
Type Command in the field provided and click OK.
The Command Prompt window appears.
At the prompt, type ipconfig/all and then press Enter.
3
The TCP/IP settings are displayed.
4
Record the TCP/IP settings in the table below.
TCP/IP Settings Chart:
Installation Procedures: Windows XP with Internet Explorer 5.x & 6.0
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  • Page 1: Before You Begin

    • Two straight-through Ethernet network cables with RJ45 connectors. Crossover cables, which are often red or orange in color, are not satisfactory. The SOHO 6 Wireless package includes one cable– a second cable may have been supplied with your modem, if not, you will need to purchase a second cable.

  • Page 2: Enable Your Computer For Dhcp

    At the prompt, type exit and then press Enter to close the command prompt window. Enable your computer for DHCP To open the configuration pages for the SOHO 6 Wireless, configure your computer to receive its IP address through DHCP.
  • Page 3 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. Click OK to close the Network Connection Properties dialog box. 10 Click Close to close the network connection dialog box. 11 Close the Control Panel window. SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures: Windows XP with Internet Explorer 5.x & 6.0...
  • Page 4 Disable the HTTP proxy setting of your Web browser To configure a SOHO 6 Wireless you must access the configuration pages in the SOHO 6 Wireless with your Web browser. If the HTTP proxy setting in your browser is enabled, you cannot open these pages to complete the configuration procedure.
  • Page 5 Manual Configuration (static addressing), or PPPoE client. Contact your ISP to determine which method they use to assign your IP address. With your Web browser, go to the System Status page using the Trusted IP address of the SOHO 6 Wireless.

  • Page 6: Manual Configuration

    Your installation is now complete and you should be able to use your Internet connection. Verify this by accessing the Internet. Manual Configuration If your ISP assigns static IP addresses, you must enter the TCP/IP settings into the SOHO 6 Wireless manually. From the Configuration Mode drop list, select Manual Configuration.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting The Connection

    This option keeps a constant flow of traffic between the SOHO 6 Wireless and the PPPoE server. This option allows the SOHO 6 Wireless to keep the PPPoE connection open during a period of frequent packet loss. If the flow of traffic stops, the SOHO 6 Wireless reboots.This provides for a more consistent Internet connection but will be seen as...

  • Page 8: Configure Security

    • In the Basic Settings section, type a new identification in SSID text box. The default SSID is the 5 digit serial number for your SOHO 6 Wireless device. The first four digits of the serial number are the product code and are not part of the SSID. The next five digits after the product code are the serial number.
  • Page 9 • Type a value from 256 to 4096 in the Fragmentation Threshold field. Configure the Wireless Card on your Computer In order to access the SOHO 6 Wireless that you have now configured for your wireless network, you must install and configure your wireless networking card. Refer to the manufacture’s documentation for instruction on installing and configuring the device.

  • Page 10: Register Your Soho 6 Wireless And Activate The Livesecurity Service

    Register your SOHO 6 Wireless and Activate the LiveSecurity Service Once the SOHO 6 Wireless is installed and configured, you need to register the unit and activate your bundled LiveSecurity Service subscription. Activation entitles you to receive threat alert notifications, expert security advice, free anti-virus protection, software updates, technical support by web or phone, and access to extensive online help resources and our user forum.

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