Step-by-Step Instructions for Completing a Basic Router Configuration Using Internet Access Mode (v4.1 or higher)

There are many ways to configure your router. However, for the purposes of this Technical Note, we are going to guide you through the process of configuring your router for the first time so that you can access the Internet through your ISP. This is one of the most basic configurations, and is best created using the Internet Access Mode. If you want to create a more complex configuration then please use the Standard Mode and refer the the Software User's Guide located on the Arescom CD-ROM for further information.

Router Mode Selection

Detection

Multiple Router Selection

Apex Manager

Administrative Security Setup (optional)

LAN IP Setup

ISDN Setup

ISDN Phone 1

ISDN Phone 2

Assign PPP Parameters

Advanced Features Setup

Summary

Router Mode Selection

When you run the Apex Manager program, and when you are configuring your router for the first time, the Select Router Mode pop-up window will appear. You can choose to run the Apex Manager in either Internet Access Mode or Standard Mode:

Internet Access Mode is a basic version of the Apex Manager that presents only those parameters necessary for accessing the Internet.

Standard Mode offers the full set of robust configuration parameters to handle those more complex network configurations.

Select the Internet Access Mode for now.

Note: After the initial router configuration, you can change the router mode at any time from the Tools feature. Just select the Reset Router/Mode tab, select the mode that you want to change to, and then click Change.

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Detection

The first thing the Apex Manager program will do is search for one or more Arescom routers attached to the same network as your PC. You will see the Detection window telling you that it is searching. This procedure may take a few seconds. If the Apex Manager NetLinker Manager is unable to detect an Arescom router, or if it gives you an error message, consult the on-line help menu for more detailed instructions.

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Multiple Router Selection

The Multiple Router Selection windows lists all the routers that it has detected on your LAN. If you are configuring your Apex 1100 for the first time then it will be listed as an unconfigured router.

1. Select the router that you want to configure from the list.
2. Click Enter, and you will enter the Apex Manager.

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Apex Manager

The Apex Manager, for Internet Access Mode, will give you access to the following features:

• Apex Wizard—for a quick and easy basic configuration.
• Status—for obtaining information about your router's operation.
• Tools—handy utilities for your router maintenance.

Click the Wizard button to enter the Apex Wizard.

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Administrative Security Setup (optional)

To configure the Administrative Security Setup (optional):

1. Enter a Router Name.
2. Select the Password Protected checkbox.
3. Click Change Password, enter the New Password, and confirm the new password.
4. Click Next.

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LAN IP Setup

To configure the LAN IP Setup:

1. Select IP Master Mode.
2. Select Use Default IP Address and Subnet Mask. IP Master will automatically configure the router's IP Address and Subnet Mask.

Click Next.

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ISDN Setup

To configure the ISDN Setup:

1. Select Auto or Manual configuration. Auto detects the switch type, SPIDs, and data transfer of your ISDN line. Manual gives the user the power to configure the ISDN connection parameters.
2. If you select Auto, click Next.
3. If you select Manual, choose a Switch Type, and then click Next.

Note: The Apex Manager software features automatic switch type and SPID detection. However, a few ISDN lines will require the user to enter switch type and SPIDs manually because successful automatic detection depends on the stability and capabilities of your line.

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ISDN Phone Setup

To configure the ISDN Phone.

1. Enter the Phone Number 1 and 2, and then map each number to either (or both) Analog Phone Port.
2. If you selected Manual configuration in ISDN Setup you will also need to enter the SPID Number 1 and 2.
3. Click Next.

Note: If your line provider support an AT&T Point-to-Point switch, you will only need to enter Phone Number 1 and no SPIDs. Phone Number 2 and SPID Number 1 and 2 will be grayed out.

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Dial-Out Properties Setup

To configure the Dial-Out Properties Setup:

1. Enter the User Name, Password, and Remote Phone Number for the remote network you will be dialing, such as an ISP, a company server, or a POP account.
2. Select your desired Data Transfer speed.
3. Click Next.

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Multilink PPP Setup

To configure the Multilink PPP Setup:

1. Multilink PPP technology binds two B-channels together to give you ISDN connection speeds up to 128 Kbps. Choose one of three settings:
2. Only Use One Channel
3. Dynamically Use One or Two Channels
4. Always Use Two Channels.
5. Click Next.

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Advanced Features Setup

To configure the Advanced Features Setup:

1. Ensure that the Dial-On-Demand Setup and Port Mapping Setup checkboxes are not checked.
2. Click Next.

Note: You do not need to configure dial-on-demand or port mapping for a basic Internet access configuration. However, these are common featues that are often used with Internet connections, so they are available in the Internet Access Mode so that you do not have to switch to Standard Mode to configure them.

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Summary of Configuration

To finish configuring your router:

1. Review the summary of configuration.
2. Click Finish to save the parameters to the Apex 1100 .
3. Congratulations! You are ready to begin using your Apex 1100 router for shared Internet access. Enjoy!

Note: You will need to set your router to Standard Mode if you want to configure your router with more custom configuration settings—such as automatic disconnection, packet filtering, multiple connection profiles, and IP routing table. Please see the Apex 1100 User's Guide included on the Arescom CD-ROM for further information on the advanced features.

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Note: To connect to the internet after configuration, simply type in a web address in your browser and hit enter. Dial-on-demand should automatically initiate a session.