Macsense PalmRouter PR-100 Quick Start Manual

PR-100 PalmRouter
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Macsense PalmRouter, the 4-Port
Internet Sharing Router. Welcome to the Macsense/Xsense Product
Family.
The PalmRouter is essentially two products in one. A high-speed Switch to
share files and printers at 10/100mbps speeds. A broadband Router to
share your internet access with your entire network.
This Quick Start Guide will walk you through the setup of the computer and
router so you'll be surfing the Net in no time.
We're glad you decided to join the Macsense/Xsense Product Family.
BEFORE YOU START
Package Contents:
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PalmRouter unit (PR-100)
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User Manual and Registration Card
Setup Requirements:System and Other Requirements
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DSL/Cable Modem Broadband Internet connection
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10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet connection to support TCP/IP
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Windows 95/98/Me/NT/XP/2000
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Mac OS 7.5.3 or later versions
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Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, or later
TCP/IP SETUP
Windows 95/98/ME TCP/IP Configuration
1. Double-click the Control Panel icon in My Computer.
2. Double-click the Network icon. The network interface card (installed
on your computer) appears along with the network protocol on the
Configuration list.
3. Double-click TCP/IP protocol on the list for your NIC card. If TCP/IP
does not appear, install TCP/IP according to the User Manual.
4. After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, click the TCP/IP
Properties window. To automatically assign computer's TCP/IP, the
PalmRouter's DHCP server must perform the following functions:
a. Click the IP Address tab from the TCP/IP Properties window.
b. Select the item Obtain IP address automatically to allow the
built-in DHCP server of the PalmRouter to assign an IP address.
c. Click OK, OK and Restart to allow the settings to take effect.
Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration
1. Open the TCP/IP control panel.
2. In the Connect via menu select
the Ethernet interface installed
on your computer.
3. In the Configure pull-down menu,
select Using DHCP Server to
allow the built-in DHCP server of
the PalmRouter to assign an
IP address.
4. Close the TCP/IP window and
save the changes.
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PC TCP/IP Configuration box
Mac TCP/IP Control Panel

HARDWARE SETUP

Important Note: For initial setup of PalmRouter, complete
steps with only one computer. Then connect additional
computers after verifying connectivity. Copy your ISP settings for quick
reference and safe guarding for future setup and configuration needs.
1. Verify your Internet connection is working properly. If not, resolve this
issue with your ISP.
2. Connect the modem to the PalmRouter WAN port using a CAT-5
standard Ethernet cable. The WAN LNK LED is solid green when a
proper connection is made.
3. Connect one computer to a Palmouter LAN port such as port #1.
Ensure the LAN LNK LED lights up. See User Manual for meaning of
LEDs.
4. Connect the power supply to the PalmRouter.
DYNAMIC SETUP
The PalmRouter is setup for a dynamic connection by
default. However, it is suggested to obtain the proper DNS
addresses from your ISP and enter them both in the One Page Setup
page of the PalmRouter and in the TCP/IP control panel of the computer.
DNS addresses are important because before you can connect to a URL
(www.yahoo.com), DNS Servers must resolve the URL address to an IP
address that routers can work with on the Internet. Inputting these values
into both the PalmRouter and computer can help speed this up.
PalmRouter DNS Configuration
1. Connect to the One Page Setup screen.
2. Enter your DNS addresses into the DNS 1, 2 and 3 fields. Leave
field 3 blank if you only have two DNS numbers.
3. Click "Apply" to save changes.
Macintosh DNS Configuration
1. Open your TCP/IP Control Panel.
2. Choose User Mode... under the Edit menu.
3. Select Advanced in the menu and hit OK.
4. Enter your ISP's proper DNS addresses in the Name Server field.
5. Close the window, Save and Restart.
PC DNS Configuration
1. Open your Network control Panel.
2. Choose the TCP/IP option for your NIC card and click Properties.
3. Click the DNS tab.
4. Choose Enable DNS and enter a unique Host Name.
5. Enter the DNS addresses in the DNS Server Search Order and
click Add.
6. Click OK, then OK again and restart the computer when prompted.
After the Domain Name Server addresses have been inputted into both
the TCP/IP control panel and the DNS fields on the One Page Setup, you
can open your browser to establish a connection to the Internet.
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