Freecom Technologies Storage Gateway NETWORK HARD DRIVE - Manual (Page 119)

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Account data
If the values are not obtained dynamically from the ISP, you should provide your ISP
with the following basic information on your account:
1. An IP address and subnet mask
2. A gateway IP address (the address of the ISP router)
3. One or more Domain Name Server (DNS) IP addresses
4. Host name and domain suffix
The full server name for your account could look something like this: mail.xxx.yyy.com.
(In this example, the domain suffix is xxx.yyy.com.= If any of this information is obtained
from your ISP dynamically, your gateway receives it automatically. If a service technician
from the ISP configured your computer while installing the broadband modem or if you
have configured it following the instructions provided by your ISP, you will need to copy
the configuration data from the 'Properties' window of the Network TCP/IP on your
computer (or the TCP/IP System Preferences on your Macintosh) before reconfiguring
your computer for use with the FSG. This process is described below.
Locating the ISP configuration data (Windows)
If your computer was connected directly to the modem for accessing the Internet, you
may have to obtain the configuration data from your computer for use in configuring the
FSG. If your ISP has supplied this information in print-out form or if it obtains the
configuration data dynamically, you will not require this information. To obtain the
information needed to configure the FSG for Internet access:
1. Click the 'Start' button on the Windows taskbar, go to 'Settings' and then click
'Control Panel'.
2. Double-click the Network icon. The 'Network' form appears on the screen with a list
of installed components.
3. Select 'TCP/IP and then click 'Properties'. The 'TCP/IP' dialog window opens.
4. Open the 'IP Address' tab. If both an IP address and subnet mask are displayed, write
this information down on a piece of paper. Now click 'Obtain an IP address automati-
cally'. If no address is provided, your account will use an IP address obtained
dynamically and you will not require any additional information. Close the window
and continue with the installation of your computer and FSG.
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