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Alternate Setup Method
Alternate Setup Method
The Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use
to set up the Message Manager if you don't want to use the Easy
Install Wizard. You can also use it to manage advanced functions of
the Message Manager. From the Advanced User Interface, you can
perform the following tasks:
•
View the Message Manager's current settings and status.
•
Configure the Message Manager to connect to your ISP with the
settings that they provided you.
•
Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP
address, the IP address pool, DHCP settings and more.
•
Set the Message Manager's firewall to work with specific
applications (port forwarding).
•
Set up security features such as client restrictions, and MAC
address filtering.
•
Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network.
•
Change the Message Manager's internal password.
•
Enable/Disable UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play).
•
Reset the Message Manager.
•
Back up your configuration settings.
•
Reset the Message Manager's default settings.
•
Update the Message Manager's firmware.
Step 1
Connecting your Message Manager
1.1
Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power
supply from the modem.
1.2
Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem
and your computer and unplug it from your computer, leaving the
other end connected to your modem.
1.3
Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port
on the back of the Message Manager labeled "WAN".
1.4
Connect a new network cable (not included) from the back of the
computer to one of the ports labeled "LAN".
1.5
Connect a standard analog phone to the phone port. You may
also connect the Message Manager to your telephone line,
if desired.
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