Easy Setup; Wan Configuration; Dhcp Client - Modecom MC-421 User Manual

WLAN Router
Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to WAN Port
Plug one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the WAN port and plug the other end into the Ethernet port of the
Internet service device, such as the cable modem or xDSL modem. Then connect the cable modem or xDSL modem
to the modem port of the splitter using a RJ-11 telephone line.
Step 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to LAN Port
Connect either a LAN hub or a single Ethernet computer directly to the device via Ethernet cable(s).
Note that the cables do not need to be crossover cables.
Step 3. Attach the power connector
Connect the power adapter to the Power connector on the back of the device and plug the adapter into a wall outlet
or power strip. Turn on and boot up your computer(s) and any LAN devices such as hubs or switches.
Step 4. Configure your Ethernet PCs
You must also configure the Internet properties on your Ethernet PCs. See Configuring Ethernet PCs.
Step 5. Install a Wireless card and connect Wireless PCs
You can attach a Wireless LAN that enables Wireless PCs to access the Internet via your device.
You must configure your Wireless computer(s) in order to access your device. For complete instructions, see
Configuring Wireless PCs.
Next step
After setting up and configuring the device and PCs, you can log on to the device by following the instructions in
Getting Started with the Web pages. The chapter includes a section called Testing your Setup, which enables you to
verify that the device is working properly.

Easy Setup

For easy configuration, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
The CD should auto-start and then click "Easy Configuration". If it does not start, click on Start -> Run and type in CD:\
fscommand\vbpES.exe (where CD is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.)

WAN Configuration:

There are Three options of Protocol Modes on WAN Configuration: DHCP Client, PPPoE Client and Fixed IP Mode.

DHCP Client

The default Internet access is: DHCP Client Mode
From the Protocol modes drop-down list, select DHCP Client Mode setting.
Click Setup, it will start to configure the router for a while. Follow the instructions of the Easy Setup utility which will
guide you to complete the configuration.
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