Internet Connection


A typical Internet access application of the Prestige is shown below. For a small office, there are some components needs to be checked before accessing the Internet.


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The Prestige is shipped with the following factory default:

1. IP address = 192.168.1.1, subnet mask = 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
2. DHCP server enabled with IP pool starting from 192.168.1.33


1. Ethernet connection

All PCs must have an Ethernet adapter card installed.

2. TCP/IP Installation

You must first install TCP/IP software on each PC before you can use it for Internet access. If you have already installed TCP/IP, go to the next section to configure it; otherwise, follow these steps to install:

3. TCP/IP Configuration

Follow these steps to configure Windows TCP/IP:

Note: Do not assign arbitrary IP address and subnet mask to your PCs, otherwise, you will not be able to access the Internet.


The following procedure is for the most typical usage of the Prestige where you have a single-user account (SUA). The Prestige supports embedded web server that allows you to use Web browser to configure it. Before configuring the router using Browser please be sure there is no Telnet or Console login.

1. Retrieve Prestige Web

Please enter the LAN IP address of the Prestige router in the URL location to retrieve the web screen from the Prestige. The default LAN IP of the Prestige is 192.168.1.1. See the example below.

2. Login first

To restrict only the adminstrator can configure the router, there is a login procedure prompted for asking User Name and Password. The default password is '1234'.
 

3. WAN IP Address Assignment

Configure Prestige for Internet access by using WIZARD SETUP. If the ISP provides the IP dynamically, by default, the device will get the IP automatically. Or you could assign it manually.

 

4. The next page will assist in configuring the Internet access. The Web screen shown below takes PPPoE as the example.

Key Settings:

Option

Description

Connection Type

Select the connection setting your ISP supports

Service Name

Enter the 'Service Name' for the ISP

User Name

Enter the login user name given by the ISP

Password

Enter the password given by the ISP

5. Check if the connection is up by clicking the Status button.

 


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