User guide

System Requirements
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System Requirements
You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements:
• Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider
(ISP) using an xDSL modem, Cable modem, ISDN TA, or PSTN analog modem.
You may also have access over the telephone system to an analog modem at
another site.
• A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assignment via DHCP, as
well as a Gateway server address and DNS server address from your service
provider.
• A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter.
• TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Internet.
• A Java-enabled Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above or
Netscape Communicator 4.0 or above installed on one PC at your site for
configuring the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway.
Connect the System
The CheetahAccess Internet Gateway can be positioned at any convenient location
in your office or home. There are no special wiring or cooling requirements. You
should, however comply with the following guidelines:
• Keep the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway away from any heating devices.
• Do not place the CheetahAccess Internet Gateway in a dusty or wet environment.
You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the
Item Description
Reset
Button
Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory settings.
LEDs Power, WAN and LAN port status indicators.
(See “Verify Port Status” on page 2-7.)
LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices on your local area network (such as
a PC, hub or switch) to these ports.
Printer
Port
Parallel port (25-pins, D-type, female). Connect the shared printer to this port.
WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your Cable modem, xDSL modem, or an Ethernet
router to this port.
COM Port Serial port (9-pins, D-type, male). Connect your ISDN TA or 56K analog modem
to this port.
Power
Inlet
Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may cause damage.