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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: Table Of Contents

    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: 3: 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: 4: 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: 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: A: Using The Modem Monitor Software

    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: B: Connecting Additional Devices

    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: D: Using Non-Windows Computers

    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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