Using the Configuration Panel
Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings.
Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are
available:
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Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone.
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Input Method: choose your preferred input language and method.
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Language and Keyboard: choose your language and keyboard preferences.
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LaunchBar Settings: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it
auto-hides, etc.)
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Network: Specify how your computer connects to the Internet. Enable all the
network ports that you may use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). LAN1
and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer.
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Also specify whether each port uses DHCP (most common) or static IP. For
PPPoE and wireless (optional), set the login credentials (user name, password,
SSID, etc.) as well.
Environment Settings: This function allows you to clear the Express Gate
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settings, as well as any personal information stored by the web browser
(Bookmarks, Cookies, History, etc.). The user data will be reset to the original
default configuration.
After you click Restore System, a confirmation dialog box will open. If you click
"Yes" in the confirmation dialog box, your system will immediately restart and
then re-enter Express Gate to finish clearing the settings. This is also useful in
the rare case where settings might become corrupted.
The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate
environment after clearing its settings.
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The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards.
You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate will
automatically use the connected port.
Chapter 4: Software support