Installation Requirements - Planet WSG-401 User Manual

2.3 Installation Requirements

Before installing the WSG-401, make sure your network meets the following requirements.
System Requirements
The WSG-401 requires one of the following types of software:
l Windows 98 Second Edition/NT/2000/XP
l Red Hat Linux 7.3 or later version
l MAC OS X 10.2.4 or later version
l Any TCP/IP-enabled systems like Mac OS and UNIX (TCP/IP protocol installed)
l Standard phone line for xDSL modem
Or Coaxial cable for Cable modem
l Web Browser Software (Microsoft I.E 5.0 or later version or Netscape Navigator 5.0 or later
version)
l One computer with an installed 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet card
l UTP network Cable with a RJ-45 connection (Package contents)
Note: Prepare twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 plugs. Use Cat.5 cable for all connections. Make sure
each cable not exceed 328 feet (Approximately 100 meters).
ISP Requirements
Verify whether your ISP use fixed or dynamic IP. If it is a fixed IP, be sure to get the IP from your ISP.
For dynamic IP, which is mostly used, the PC will get the IP automatically whenever it hooks up on
the modem.
Dynamic IP
l Dynamic IP Setting
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