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Rhine II 10/100 Mbps Broadband Router User’s Manual Broad Net Technology Inc.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings ..................8 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy ....................9 Internet Explorer........................10 Netscape..........................10 Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Rhine II ..............10 Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 ..............11 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings ..................11 Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy ....................13 Internet Explorer........................13...
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Configuring Your Rhine II – Advanced Configuration .............8 Firewall............................8 Client Filtering .........................8 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) ......................9 SNMP............................9 Community..........................9 Trap ............................10 Configuring Your Rhine II – Tools .....................11 Configuration Tools ........................11 System Log..........................11 Firmware Upgrade........................12 Reset............................12...
Rhine II. The Rhine II is a Broadband Router designed to share Internet Access, provide security, and to network multiple devices for a variety of users. The Rhien II’s simple installation setup can be used by the least experienced of users, while providing networking professionals with easy to configure advanced features.
Rhine II – Front Panel 1. Connecting Computers: Connect computers directly to the Rhine II on ports 1-4 on the front panel. If you have more than 4 computers to plug in, connect a hub or a switch (using its uplink port) and connect additional computers to that device.
After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Rhine II. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP.
Rhine II Here is what to do: 1. From the Windows desktop, click the “Start” button. Choose “Settings,” then click “Control Panel.” 2. From “Control Panel,” double-click the “Network” icon. 3. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP”...
Rhine II 4. Select the “IP Address” tab. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Record them in the spaces provided below.
You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your Rhine II. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Rhine II Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Rhine II, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Rhine II, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Rhine II. You also need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically, using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP.
You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your Rhine II. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Rhine II Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Rhine II, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Rhine II, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
After you have completed the hardware setup, you need to configure your computer to connect to your Rhine II. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP.
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Rhine II 2. Double-click the “Network” icon. 3. Select the “Protocols” tab. 4. Double-click “TCP/IP Protocol.” 5. Select the “IP Address” tab. 6. In the “Adapter” drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP.
You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your Web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your Rhine II. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps.
Step 3. Obtain IP Settings From Your Rhine II Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your Rhine II, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your Rhine II, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly.
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Rhine II 4. Type “EXIT” and press <ENTER> to close the “Command Prompt” window. Now that your computer is configured to connect to your Rhine II, please continue to “Configuring Your Rhine II”. BroadNet Technology Inc.