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1. Make sure that your computer has TCP/IP configured and bound to 

your Ethernet card.

2. Enable DHCP client support. This allows your computer to 

automatically obtain its IP address from the BT Inspiration 
Adv (which acts as a DHCP server). 

OR

If you do not want to use the BT Inspiration Adv as your 
DHCP server, make sure that the IP address assigned to your com-
puter is on the same IP network as the BT Inspiration Adv 
(192.168.1.0), and that its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. A simple 
solution is to use the address 192.168.1.2 for your computer. You 
must also ensure that the BT Inspiration Adv is set as your 
default gateway and DNS server.

3. Restart your computer (if required) to activate your new settings.

4. Start your web browser (Netscape 3.01 or later, or Internet 

Explorer 4 or later).

5. Specify the address 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. (If you changed 

the address of the BT Inspiration Adv, enter the new 
address instead.)

6. Your web browser will load the ‘Log in’ page.

If you cannot load the Log in page, try to PING the BT Inspiration 
Adv with the command: PING 192.168.1.1.

If you receive a reply, your Web browser may not be configured 
properly. Make sure that:

• it is configured to use the LAN, and not a dial-up connection

• it is not set to use a proxy server

If you do not receive a reply, it is likely that your TCP/IP settings are 
incorrect, verify the settings you made in step 2.

7. On the ‘Log in’ page, enter your system password then click the 

‘Log In’ button.

8.  The BT Inspiration Adv displays the ‘Location’ page.

The first time you log in you must choose the country or region. Click 
‘OK’ after you have made your choice.

9. The Main Configuration menu is displayed.

10. Click ‘Internet wizard’. The BT Inspiration Adv displays the 

first page of the Internet wizard. Turn to Section 4, Step 8 to 
continue.

If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95/98/NT4, follow the steps in this section to configure your system so that it 
can communicate with the BT Inspiration Adv.

Using BT Inspiration Adv with non-Windows computers

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Summary of Contents for Inspiration Advantage +

Page 1: ...net access The BT Inspiration Advantage provides Internet access for all computers on the LAN using a single account To save communications charges the ISDN link is only enabled when a computer on the LAN needs to send data Create a local area network The BT Inspiration Advantage has a built in 10 Mbps Ethernet hub with four ports By connecting computers to these ports they become part of a LAN lo...

Page 2: ...o install the Modem Monitor software To connect with the BT Inspiration Advantage a computer must have A 10BASE T Ethernet network interface card properly installed Consult the documentation that came with your card for instructions on how to do this The card must be configured to use the TCP IP protocol and the TCP IP protocol must be set to use its default values Specifically it must be a DHCP c...

Page 3: ...ard will verify that you can communicate with the BT Inspiration Advantage If a problem is found the Network Wizard will help you correct it 6 When the Network Wizard is done it displays this dialog box 7 Click Configure Your default web browser launches If you see the Log in page enter your system password othewrise you will see the first page of the Internet wizard 8 Click the Start button to be...

Page 4: ...e Threshold Monitoring Interval This prevents an application from keeping your link open for an extended period of time As a responsible user it is up to you to understand these settings and to adjust them appropriately in accordance with your desired use 11 If your modem is connected to your ISDN line click Save Test This will validate your configuration and point out any errors 12 First your set...

Page 5: ...necting additional computers to the BT Inspiration Advantage see Appendix B For a description of what the front panel lights indicate see Appendix C For information on using the BT Inspiration Advantage with non Windows computers see Appendix D Using the BT Inspiration Advantage 5 5 How long will the line stay connected By default the BT Inspiration Advantage will stay connected until the line has...

Page 6: ... Comprehensive online help is available for using Modem Monitor Click here to disable and exit Modem Monitor To keep Modem Monitor from loading each time you start your system select Options and disable the Run at startup option This list displays all the devices that were detected by the Modem Monitor Click Refresh to update this list if any new devices have been added to your system Starts the w...

Page 7: ... should only be examined after you have configured the device Ethernet Port Status When lit these lights indicate that an Ethernet device is properly connected to ports E1 E2 E3 or E4 These lights flash when data is sent or received on the Ethernet LAN Light E4 C will blink red if a transmission collision occurs This is a normal occurrence that will automatically resolve itself ISDN D channel Stat...

Page 8: ...ad 6 Your web browser will load the Log in page If you cannot load the Log in page try to PING the BT Inspiration Advantage with the command PING 192 168 1 1 If you receive a reply your Web browser may not be configured properly Make sure that it is configured to use the LAN and not a dial up connection it is not set to use a proxy server If you do not receive a reply it is likely that your TCP IP...

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