Ramp Networks WebRamp M3, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...WebRamp M3 QuickStart forWindowsandMacintosh ...

Page 2: ... logo and the Ramp Networks logo are trademarks of Ramp Networks Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Windows for Workgroups are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Apple Macintosh PowerMacintosh PowerPC Open Transport and MacTCP are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders Where to Contact for Help Customer...

Page 3: ...duct during an electrical storm Never install telephone jacks lines network cables this product or power connections in wet locations FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This...

Page 4: ... 2434 Declare under our sole responsibility that the product WebRamp M3 to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Gary H Tauss Vice President and General Man...

Page 5: ...allation Steps 4 Setting Up the Rest of your Computers 13 Adding Modems 14 Basic Networking 15 Installing TCP IP for Windows 95 15 Configuring TCP IP for Windows 95 15 Installing TCP IP for the Macintosh 16 Configuring TCP IP for the Macintosh 16 Frequently Asked Questions 17 ...

Page 6: ...r Macintosh computer The WebRamp M3 Reference Manual included on the WebRamp M3 CD contains detailed information and instructions on configuration diagnostics and status of the WebRamp M3 The instructions included in this Quick Start assume you are setting up a new network If you are adding the WebRamp M3 to an existing network see Pre Existing IP Networks for specific instructions Start using you...

Page 7: ...onfiguration commands and much more The Reference Manual is in PDF format and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 3 0 If you do not have Acrobat Reader 3 0 the WebRamp M3 CD contains Windows Macintosh and UNIX versions for installation Web Browser contains Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows and Macintosh If you are located outside North America or Canada Internet Explorer is not included on the Web...

Page 8: ... IP network software installed see Basic Networking External modem and serial modem cable for each connection see Connecting Modems and Ethernet Standard telephone line with a separate number for each modem PPP dial up Internet account for each modem see What is a PPP Internet Account Web browser use a favorite or install Internet Explorer from the WebRamp M3 CD if you are located inside North Ame...

Page 9: ...ower supply to the back of the modem plug the other end into a power outlet and then turn the modem on 4 Connect the Ethernet cable from your Ethernet card to the Ethernet port 1 on the back of the WebRamp M3 Ethernet Ports Ethernet Cable RJ 45 Power Modem Ports RJ 45 WebRamp M3 Modem Each computer must have a 10Base T Ethernet card and TCP IP installed Standard Serial Modem Cable DB 25 male to DB...

Page 10: ...s and connections Step 2 Setup Networking 1 Designate a computer to use for installation and configuration of your WebRamp M3 2 Check the Ethernet cable and make sure it is connected from the computer s network card to the WebRamp M3 3 Verify the computer has TCP IP installed and configured to obtain an IP address automatically See Basic Networking for additional information 4 Restart your compute...

Page 11: ...e WebRamp M3 1 Start your web browser and type 192 168 1 1 in the address or go to area to access the WebRamp M3 Configuration page To add the WebRamp M3 Configuration page as a bookmark select Favorites from your web browser menu and then select Add to Favorites ...

Page 12: ...Using the pull down menus select the Modem Manufacturer and Maximum Modem Speed of the modem connected to Modem 1 and then click Next If your modem is not listed select Other and enter the modem initialization string from your modem users guide If you are using an ISDN modem see ISDN Modem Settings for specific instructions ...

Page 13: ...mp Networks Inc WebRamp M3 Quick Start 4 Click Next to use automatic configuration for your network We recommend using this setting for configuration 5 Click Next to enter your Internet account information ...

Page 14: ...sword again for confirmation and then click Next To disable Call Waiting enter the phone number as 70 5551212 Check with your local telephone company for the correct sequence to disable Call Waiting if 70 or 1170 doesn t work If you need to use a special character for example 9 to access an outside line enter the phone number as 9 5551212 ...

Page 15: ...10 Ramp Networks Inc WebRamp M3 Quick Start 7 If your ISP uses a login script to connect to the Internet click Enter Login Script Otherwise click Next and skip to Step 8 ...

Page 16: ...Installation Steps Click Enable Login Script enter your login script in the window provided and then click Apply If you need additional information on login scripts click Help or see Writing a Login Script ...

Page 17: ...r ISP and then click Next The Domain Name is optional 9 Click Register Now to register your WebRamp M3 for future upgrades and product news or click Finish to register later 10 Congratulations You ve now completed configuration of your WebRamp M3 Please close your web browser and any other open applications ...

Page 18: ...Note You must restart your computer to access the Internet Setting Up the Rest of your Computers The following illustrates how to setup the rest of the computers on your network Ethernet Ports Ethernet Cables Ethernet Card Ethernet Card Ethernet Card Creating a Network Install Ethernet cards on each computer and connect Ethernet cables from the computer to the WebRamp M3 Install TCP IP on each com...

Page 19: ...nnecting the computers on your network to the Internet see Frequently Asked Questions Adding Modems Follow these steps to add a modem 1 Connect the additional modem to Modem Port 2 Make sure you have a separate telephone line and ISP account for the second modem See Step 1 Connect the WebRamp M3 for additional information 2 Start a web browser and type 192 168 1 1 to access the WebRamp M3 Configur...

Page 20: ...Windows 95 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel and then open the Network control panel 2 Click Add select Protocol and then click Add 3 Select Microsoft select TCP IP and then click OK Configuring TCP IP for Windows 95 Follow these steps if you ve already installed TCP IP for Windows 95 and need to configure or modify the settings 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel and then open the Network con...

Page 21: ...e current release of Open Transport is 1 2 and is automatically installed with system software version 8 0 Configuring TCP IP for the Macintosh Follow these steps to configure TCP IP 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels and then select TCP IP 2 From the Connect via pull down menu select Ethernet and from Configure select Using DHCP Server 3 Close TCP IP click Save and then restart your Maci...

Page 22: ...thernet card users guide Windows 95 only IP address may be set incorrectly Click Start select Run and then type winipcfg and click OK When the window displays click Release All and then Renew All Your default gateway address should appear as 192 168 1 1 Click OK to close winipcfg The WebRamp M3 doesn t dial my modem You may have configured the modem incorrectly Access the WebRamp M3 Configuration ...

Page 23: ... I m having problems using an application or a game while using the WebRamp M3 The application or game you re using may not be able to communicate through the WebRamp M3 We are continually testing applications and games to expand our support list Check our website at www rampnet com under Customer Support for a complete listing of supported applications or see Special Applications I have a mail se...