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BT Inspiration Advantage + Quick Install Manual

BT Inspiration Advantage + Quick Install Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the BT Inspiration Advantage +. This booklet explains how to install and configure the BT Inspiration
Advantage + for one specific application: Internet access. If this application does not meet your needs, refer to the User's Guide on
the CD-ROM for a description of other installation scenarios. Note that the BT Inspiration Advantage + package incorporates the
Eicon DIVA LAN ISDN Modem, installation of which utilizes Eicon software (supplied on the CD) and on-screen instructions.
Contents
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How it works
ISDN
Ethernet
FAULT POWER
B1
B2
D
LINK
E1
E2
E3
E4/C
BT Inspiration Advantage +
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Your package should contain
BT Inspiration
Advantage +
ISDN
Ethernet
B1
B2
D
LINK
E1
E2
E3
E4/C
CD-ROM
Use this to install the BT Inspiration
Advantage + software and view the
documentation.
1: How it works................................................1
2: Your package should contain ....................1
ISDN Line
Ethernet Cable (Blue)
Use this to connect your
FAULT POWER
computer to the BT Inspiration
Advantage + via its Ethernet port.
Power Supply
Appendices
C: About the front panel lights...................... 7
Create a local area network
The BT Inspiration Advantage + has a built-in 10 Mbps Ethernet
hub with four ports. By connecting computers to these ports,
they become part of a LAN (local area network), and can share
data and resources with each other.
ISDN
Network
Transparent Internet access
The BT Inspiration Advantage + provides Internet access for all
computers on the LAN using a single account. To save
communications charges, the ISDN link is only enabled when a
computer on the LAN needs to send data.
RJ45
RJ45
Internet
ISP
ISDN Cable (Grey)
RJ45
RJ45
Use this to connect the
BT Inspiration Advantage +
to your ISDN line.
Console Cable (Beige)
RJ45
DB9
Advanced users only. Connects your
computer to the BT Inspiration
Advantage + via the CONSOLE port.
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  • Page 1: How It Works

    Thank you for purchasing the BT Inspiration Advantage +. This booklet explains how to install and configure the BT Inspiration Advantage + for one specific application: Internet access. If this application does not meet your needs, refer to the User's Guide on the CD-ROM for a description of other installation scenarios.

  • Page 2: Install The Bt Inspiration Advantage

    Specifically, it must be a DHCP client (obtain IP address automatically) and not be configured to use a DNS server. 4. The BT Inspiration Advantage + is connected to your ISDN line via To adjust these settings in Windows 95/98, use the Network the BT Inspiration CCU.

  • Page 3: Install The Modem Monitor Software

    Install the Modem Monitor software (Windows 95/98/NT) Refer to Appendix D if you are using another operating system. 1. Insert the BT Inspiration Advantage +CD into the CD-ROM drive 6. When the Network Wizard is done, it displays this dialog box: on your computer.
  • Page 4 ISDN usage charges lies with you and not with BT. You must change and/or adjust these settings in accordance with the calling-out features of your applications.

  • Page 5: Using The Bt Inspiration Advantage

    Using the BT Inspiration Advantage + The BT Inspiration Advantage + automatically dials out and establishes the ISDN link as required. You simply launch your web browser or e-mail application and you are connected to the Internet. How long will the line stay connected? By default, the BT Inspiration Advantage + will stay connected until the line has been idle for two minutes.
  • Page 6 Using the Modem Monitor software The Modem Monitor software was installed on your system in Section 4. It provides an effective way to manage your BT Inspiration Advantage +. It is activated each time you start your computer and appears in the system tray.

  • Page 7: C: About The Front Panel Lights

    About the front panel lights The Ethernet lights provide instant feedback on whether or not your computers are properly connected to the BT Inspiration Advantage +. The states of the B1, B2, D and LINK lights however, should only be examined after you have configured the device.
  • Page 8 IP address from the BT Inspiration Advantage + (which acts as a DHCP server). If you do not want to use the BT Inspiration Advantage + as your DHCP server, make sure that the IP address assigned to your com- puter is on the same IP network as the BT Inspiration Advantage + The first time you log in you must choose the country or region.

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