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How to Telnet or Console to your Router from a Windows 9X Workstation
This section details how to setup a connection between your Windows PC and your Netopia R-Series router.
Please note, this assumes you already have a 10 BaseT Ethernet adapter installed in your Windows PC, and
you have already bound TCP/IP to the adapter. If your PC does not have an Ethernet adapter installed properly,
you will need to purchase and install a 10 BaseT Ethernet adapter before you can get Internet access via your
Netopia router. For instructions on installing an Ethernet adapter, please refer to the manufacturer of the
adapter.
1.
Confirm all appropriate cables are connected to your router with Step I then proceed to Step II.
2.
If after following Step II you are unable to telnet to your router, skip to Step III for instructions on how to
connect to your router using a direct serial console connection.
Note: If your router has NOT been pre-configured, you should NOT need to use Step III unless you want to
configure your router using a direct serial connection rather than telnet.
3.
If after following Step II you are able to successfully telnet to your router and ping an IP address on the
Internet, per the instructions, then you can ignore Step III as you have achieved Internet access from your
PC and perhaps just need to configure the Internet Options of your PC's Control Panel (see Conclusion).
4.
Once you are connected to the configuration menu of your router, using either Step II or Step III, then Step
IV will explain how to check the configuration of your router. You may use Step IV to find out if your router is
configured as a DHCP server, and/or confirm the configuration your service provider entered.
Step I: Confirm all the cables are connected appropriately
1.
Confirm the power adapter is connected. If not, connect the mini-DIN8 connector from the power adapter to
the power port. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
Troubleshooting A-3
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