Chapter 2: Getting started
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Connecting a computer
Before connecting to the LAN interface
For the LAN interface to work without any further setup, the connected computer must be set
up to obtain an IP address and a DNS server address automatically.
To check this on your computer (Windows XP), do as follows:
1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Connections.
2. Right-click on the LAN connection you want to use.
3. Select Properties.
4. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
5. Click Properties.
6. Make sure that the following is selected:
• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Obtain DNS server address automatically
Connecting a computer to the LAN interface
To connect a computer to the LAN interface, do as follows:
1. Power up your computer.
2. Connect your LAN cable between the network connector on your computer and one of the
LAN connectors on the terminal.
3. When the computer and the terminal are ready, check the connection e.g. by accessing
the built-in web interface of the terminal with your browser. For further information, see
Accessing the web interface on page 48.
You may have to disable the Proxy server settings in your browser. For further information,
see Proxy settings when accessing the web interface on page 46.
For information on how to connect to the Internet, see Standard connection to the Internet
(default) on page 21.
For information on how to configure the LAN interface on the terminal, see Configuring the
LAN interface on page 66.
Entering the SIM PIN for the terminal
Do you need a SIM PIN?
Depending on your SIM card, you may have to enter a SIM PIN to use the system. Your SIM
PIN is supplied with your SIM card. You can enter the PIN using a standard phone, the Thrane
IP Handset or the web interface.
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