D: Using Non-Windows Computers - BT Inspiration Advantage + Quick Install Manual

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Using BT Inspiration Advantage + with non-Windows computers
If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95/98/NT4, follow the steps in this section to configure your system so that it
can communicate with the BT Inspiration Advantage +.
1. Make sure that your computer has TCP/IP configured and bound to
your Ethernet card.
2. Enable DHCP client support. This allows your computer to
automatically obtain its IP address from the BT Inspiration
Advantage + (which acts as a DHCP server).
OR
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 +
(192.168.1.0), and that its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. A simple
solution is to use the address 192.168.1.2 for your computer. You
must also ensure that the BT Inspiration Advantage + is set as your
default gateway and DNS server.
3. Restart your computer (if required) to activate your new settings.
4. Start your web browser (Netscape 3.01 or later, or Internet
Explorer 4 or later).
5. Specify the address 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. (If you changed
the address of the BT Inspiration Advantage +, enter the new
address instead.)
6. Your web browser will load the 'Log in' page.
If you cannot load the Log in page, try to PING the BT Inspiration
Advantage + with the command: PING 192.168.1.1.
If you receive a reply, your Web browser may not be configured
properly. Make sure that:
• it is configured to use the LAN, and not a dial-up connection
• it is not set to use a proxy server
If you do not receive a reply, it is likely that your TCP/IP settings are
incorrect, verify the settings you made in step 2.
7. On the 'Log in' page, enter your system password then click the
'Log In' button.
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8. The BT Inspiration Advantage + displays the 'Location' page.
The first time you log in you must choose the country or region. Click
'OK' after you have made your choice.
9. The Main Configuration menu is displayed.
10. Click 'Internet wizard'. The BT Inspiration Advantage + displays the
first page of the Internet wizard. Turn to Section 4, Step 8 to
continue.
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