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SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures: Windows XP with Internet Explorer 5.x & 6.0

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Configure the External Network of the SOHO 6 Wireless

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If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem, restore the power to this device. The 
indicator lights flash and then stop. The modem is ready for use.

6

Attach the AC adapter to the SOHO 6 Wireless and then connect it to a power source.

7

Restart your computer.

Configure the External Network of the SOHO 6 Wireless

Follow the instructions below to begin configuring the external network of your SOHO 6 Wireless and 
then proceed to the specific, IP address assignment method utilized by your system: DHCP client, 
Manual Configuration (static addressing), or PPPoE client.

Contact your ISP to determine which method they use to assign your IP address.

1

With your Web browser, go to the System Status page using the Trusted IP address of the SOHO 6 
Wireless.

For example, go to: http://192.168.111.1.

2

From the navigation bar on the left side, select 

Network

 => 

External

.

3

Proceed to the following configuration instructions as appropriate to your system.

Summary of Contents for Firebox SOHO 6 Wireless

Page 1: ...ent length to connect the modem or router to the SOHO 6 Wireless and the SOHO 6 Wireless to your computer The method of network address assignment used by your ISP The possible methods are static addr...

Page 2: ...6 Wireless configure your computer to receive its IP address through DHCP 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 2 Double click the Network Connections icon 3 Double cl...

Page 3: ...eckbox 7 Select the Obtain DNS server address automatically checkbox NOTE On Windows XP you must be certain that you have full administrative rights on the computer or you will not be able to change y...

Page 4: ...SOHO 6 Wireless Appliance A maximum of four computers printers scanners or other network peripherals can connect directly to the SOHO 6 Wireless These connections use the four Ethernet ports 0 3 To co...

Page 5: ...the SOHO 6 Wireless Follow the instructions below to begin configuring the external network of your SOHO 6 Wireless and then proceed to the specific IP address assignment method utilized by your syst...

Page 6: ...your ISP assigns static IP addresses you must enter the TCP IP settings into the SOHO 6 Wireless manually 1 From the Configuration Mode drop list select Manual Configuration The Manual Configuration...

Page 7: ...by Ethernet cable or wireless connection Because WatchGuard is concerned about the security of your network the wireless network is disabled on the SOHO 6 Wireless by default This allows you to enable...

Page 8: ...e you want to use for your wireless network connection Open System This option does not support shared keys If you disable encryption this is the only option Shared Key This option supports shared key...

Page 9: ...order to access the SOHO 6 Wireless that you have now configured for your wireless network you must install and configure your wireless networking card Refer to the manufacture s documentation for ins...

Page 10: ...less serial number handy You will need this during the registration process To register with the LiveSecurity Service 1 Using your Web browser go to http www watchguard com activate NOTE You must have...

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