3Com HomeConnect 3CP4130 User Manual page 15

Bridging Mode
Getting Started
Using your modem
Advanced Operations
General Information
Troubleshooting
FAQs
Configuring other PCs to use your Modem
Configuring other PCs in Bridged Mode
Installing the Dual Link Manager on other PCs
Because you are configured in Bridged Model, any PC attached to your LAN is "always
on." You will need to configure the TCP/IP settings for each PC on your modem with
instructions provided by your Internet Service Provider.
Configuring other PCs in Bridged mode
You will need to configure the TCP/IP settings for each PC that you will use to access
the Internet. The specific settings are supplied by your Internet Service Provider.
Click on the link which is correct for your Operating System for a demonstration of
what you will see.
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows NT
Each PC on which you perform the above installation will have immediate "transparent"
access to the WAN connection.That is, the connection to the service provider is always
on and you do not have to connect and disconnect each time you access the remote
network. For example, if your service gives you Internet access, you can browse the web
at any time.
Installing the Dual Link Manager on other PCs
Once you have installed the Dual Link modem utilities (the Dual Link Manager) on a
single PC, you are only required to run the HomeConnect Dual Link modem installation
on additonal PCs:
if you will connect the additional PC using the USB connection or
if you wish to monitor the modem from another PC
Simply insert your install CD and perform the installation as directed on the Installation
map provided with your modem.