Bridging Mode

Getting Started

Using your modem

Advanced Operations

General Information

Troubleshooting

FAQs


Configuring other PCs to use your Modem

Because you are configured in Bridged Model, any PC attached to your LAN is "always on." You will need to configure the TCP/IP settings for each PC on your modem with instructions provided by your Internet Service Provider.

Configuring other PCs in Bridged mode

You will need to configure the TCP/IP settings for each PC that you will use to access the Internet. The specific settings are supplied by your Internet Service Provider.

Click on the link which is correct for your Operating System for a demonstration of what you will see.

Each PC on which you perform the above installation will have immediate "transparent" access to the WAN connection.That is, the connection to the service provider is always on and you do not have to connect and disconnect each time you access the remote network. For example, if your service gives you Internet access, you can browse the web at any time.

Installing the Dual Link Manager on other PCs

Once you have installed the Dual Link modem utilities (the Dual Link Manager) on a single PC, you are only required to run the HomeConnect Dual Link modem installation on additonal PCs:

  • if you will connect the additional PC using the USB connection or
  • if you wish to monitor the modem from another PC

Simply insert your install CD and perform the installation as directed on the Installation map provided with your modem.