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Compaq CP-2E User Manual

287449-001
Compaq iPAQ
Connection Point CP-2E User Guide
© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E User Guide First Edition (April 2002) Document Part Number: 287449-001

Contents

1 Introduction
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Share a Single High-Speed Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Ethernet Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Security and Advanced Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
What's in the Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
What Else Do I Need? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
What's in Front? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
What's in Back? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
2 Installation and Configuration
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Connecting to Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Client PC Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Configuring Windows 98 and ME Clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Setting Up Connection Point CP-2E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Using the Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Choosing the Internet Connection Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Dynamic Internet IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Configuring Dynamic Internet IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Static Internet IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Configuring PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Timezone Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Administrator Password Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Confirming Successful Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Installing the Firmware Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
Registering the Connection Point CP-2E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
3 Adding PCs To Your Network
Ethernet PCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Adding Ethernet PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Windows XP Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Configuring the Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Windows 2000 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Configuring the Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
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Windows NT4.0 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Configuring the Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
4 Connection Point CP-2E Home Page
Home Page Information Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
Management Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Quick Setup Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
System Info Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
LAN Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Internet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4
Network Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
Event Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6
Renew Internet IP Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Help/Troubleshooting Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
Firmware Update Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
5 Advanced Setup Icons
Accessing Advanced Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
Resetting to Factory Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Timezone Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Changing the Subnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5
MAC Spoofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Designating a DMZ Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
Virtual Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8
Adding a Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9
Packet Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–10
Enabling Packet Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–11
Adding an IP Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–12
Adding Port Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–13
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–14
Changing DHCP Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15
Reserved IP Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–15
Adding a Reserved IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–16
Excluded IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–17
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Adding an Excluded IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–18
BOOTPIP Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19
Adding a BOOTP IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–19
Static Routing Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21
Adding a Static Route. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–21
SMTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–23
6 System Recovery
Using the Firmware Update Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Restore Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
7 Troubleshooting
8 Regulatory Compliance
Federal Communications Commission Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo -
United States only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
A Appendix A: Specifications
B Appendix B: MAC Address Manual Identification
Identify Media Access Control (MAC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
For Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
For Windows 98 and ME PCs: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2
For Windows 2000 PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3
Accessing Security Configuration Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3
G Glossary
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Introduction

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Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E, you are taking advantage of the most advanced network technology available to manage your home or small office network. The iPAQ Connection Point will be the focal point of your network, providing secure broadband Internet connectivity to all of your networked computers and devices.
This guide is designed to help you:
> Understand the networking features of your iPAQ Connection Point
CP-2E
> Install the product correctly > Find additional information, as needed

Features and Benefits

Share a Single High-Speed Internet Connection

> Network address translation (NAT) allows a single public IP
address to be shared across many devices
>DHCP server automatically provides up to 253 IP addresses on the
local area network
> Supports dynamic IP, static IP, and PPPoE connections via an
external DSL or cable modem, providing high-speed Internet access (up to 50 times faster than a 56K modem)
> MAC Spoofing makes connection easy to those ISPs that register
MAC addresses
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Ethernet Networking

> Built-in 4-port Fast Ethernet switch connects up to four PCs with
Ethernet cables for high-speed data transmission (up to 100 Mbps), enhancing gaming and audio/video streaming
> Auto-sensing 10/100 ports automatically configure to 10Mbps or
100Mbps Ethernet transmissions
> Auto-sensing MDI/MDI-X cabling automatically configures for
use with normal or crossover Ethernet cables

Security and Advanced Management

> NAT f irewall hides local PCs from external hackers by translating
IP addresses from public to private local addresses
> Secure VPN pass-through allows users to tunnel into a corporate
network from behind the Connection Point CP-2E firewall
> Internet protocol and port filtering enable you to block or allow
data based on individual protocols or ports
>Web DMZ allows an IP address to be set up outside the firewall for
web page serving or other services
> Virtual server enables a virtual port for such services as FTP,
while the host device remains behind the firewall
> Internal web-based management pages allow you to manage and
configure the Connection Point CP-2E through a web browser for easy access and navigation
> NTP allows CP-2E to track events based upon your time zone.

What's in the Box?

> Connection Point CP-2E > An Ethernet cable > An AC-to-12VDC power adapter > A Quick Setup Guide > iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E Utilities CD containing the
following:
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◆ Firmware Update Utility to update your Connection Point
CP-2E with the latest firmware or repair the system in the case of failure
◆ Product Registration option walks you through the
registration of your Connection Point CP-2E to help ensure that you get support information for this product
◆ Connection Point CP-2E User Guide that provides detailed
information regarding the configuration and use of your Connection Point CP-2E
◆ Safety and Comfort Guide that provides information about
personal safety and comfort
> A limited warranty booklet
Introduction
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What Else Do I Need?

To use the Connection Point CP-2E, you need:
> Microsoft > A CD-ROM drive > An external cable or DSL modem with an RJ45 Ethernet port > Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 6 or higher, or
MSN Explorer
> One network adapter for each PC
— Ethernet: Any 10Mbps or 100Mbps compatible Ethernet adapter.
> Additional Ethernet equipment:
— The Connection Point CP-2E comes with a built-in four-port
Ethernet switch, so you can connect up to four PCs without purchasing an additional hub or switch. More than four Ethernet PCs will require an additional hub or switch.
— Ethernet cabling to connect each PC to the Connection Point
CP-2E. Use Category 3 cabling or better for 10 Mbps, Category 5 cabling or better for 100 Mbps.
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Windows® 98/98SE, NT 4.0, 2000, ME, XP or higher
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What's in Front?

Before you begin installation, familiarize yourself with your Connection Point CP-2E.
Your Connection Point CP-2E has the following LED indicators:
Item Description Significance
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Power LED Steady indicates power on
Test L E D Steady indicates self test in progress
Off indicates normal operation
Internet link LED Steady indicates valid Internet link
Internet act LED Blinking indicates data transmission
LAN 100 LED Steady indicates Fast Ethernet connection
LAN link/act LED Steady indicates valid Ethernet link
Blinking indicates Ethernet activity
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What's in Back?

The Connection Point CP-2E has the following components on the back.
Item Description Function
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2
3
4
Power input
Power adapter connector
(DC12v 1.2A)
RJ 45 (1-4) Individual Ethernet LAN ports
RJ 45 (Internet) Ethernet port for broadband Internet
connection
Reset button Used to manually restart the Connection
Point CP-2E
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Installation and Configuration
Installing and configuring the Connection Point CP-2E involves the following steps:
> Installing the Connection Point CP-2E hardware > Configuring a PC client > Running the Installation Wizard
◆ Configure the Connection Point CP-2E Internet connection
◆ Establish a unique user name and password
Note: If you forget your user name and password, you will be unable to
modify the Connection Point setup. It is advisable to record your user name and password and store in a secure location.
> Installing the firmware update utility > Registering the Connection Point CP-2E
In this chapter, you will find step-by-step instructions to help you complete the installation and configuration quickly and easily.
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Installation

First, you must establish the physical connections between your Connection Point CP-2E and:
> The Internet > Your PC > A power source
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Connecting to the Internet

1. Power down your broadband (cable or DSL) modem.
2. Disconnect the existing Ethernet cable from PC. Leave the other end of the cable connected to your modem.
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3. Connect the existing cable to the port labeled Internet on the back of the Connection Point CP-2E.
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Connecting to Your PC

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1. Plug one end of the supplied Ethernet cable into the port labeled 1 on the back of the Connection Point CP-2E.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the PC.
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Powering Up

1. Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. 1
2. Connect the output of the power adapter to the 12V DC power input on the rear of the Connection Point CP-2E.
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The Power LED on the front panel should light up immediately.
The Connection Point CP-2E runs a series of self-tests to verify that it is operating properly. The Test LED on the front panel remains lit while the self-tests are running. The Connection Point CP-2E is ready to use when the Test LED turns off.

Client PC Configuration

The configuration procedure for Windows 98 and ME clients is described below.
Note: The configuration procedure for Windows XP, 2000 and NT4.0 are
described in Chapter 3, Adding PCs to Your Network.
The Connection Point CP-2E automatically provides the following TCP/IP configuration information to your PC:
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> IP address of the PC > Subnet mask of the PC > IP address of default gateway, which is the IP address of the DHCP
server itself
> Domain name system (DNS) server
Note: If your PC provides Internet access to other computers on your network,
you must uninstall your Internet sharing software now in order for your Connection Point to be the Internet sharing device. You may also wish to uninstall the Internet sharing software from other PCs on the network for consistency and to avoid confusion.

Configuring Windows 98 and ME Clients

To configure other clients, refer to Chapter 3.
1. From the taskbar, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed.
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2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window is displayed.
3. In the list of installed network components on the Configuration tab, double-click TCP/IP. If more than one TCP/IP entry is listed, select the entry for the network adapter you will use to connect to the Connection Point CP-2E. The TCP/IP Properties window is displayed.
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4. Click the IP Address tab.
5. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
6. Click OK. The Network window is displayed again.
7. Click OK.
8. Restart the PC to complete the process.
Note: You must restart your PC before continuing, even if you are not prompted to
reboot.
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Setting Up Connection Point CP-2E

To set up your Connection Point CP-2E you will use a web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator.
Using the Installation Wizard
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type cp.home into the Address field and press Enter. You may also type in the base address, which is 192.168.1.1. The Quick Setup Wizard will begin.
Choosing the Internet Connection Method
Connection Point will automatically attempt to connect to the Internet. If connection is established, proceed to the Timezone setup section. If connection is not established, perform the following procedures:
1. On the Connection Method screen, if you are unsure of which method to use, click I’m not sure. A Help screen appears giving you additional information to assist in your selection.
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2. Click Ye s on the Connection Method screen. Choose the appropriate Internet Connection Method:
> Dynamic Internet IP: This is the default setting for the
Connection Point CP-2E. If your internet service provider (ISP) automatically assigns you a public IP address (common among cable providers) or if you are unsure of the other options, select this option.
> Static Internet IP: If your ISP provided you with a static IP
address, select this option.
>PPPoE: The point-to-point over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection is
the most likely choice for DSL service. A PPPoE user name and password must be provided to you by your ISP.
Dynamic Internet IP
This setting configures your Connection Point CP-2E to automatically obtain an IP address from your ISP. This is the most common setting, and should be used unless your ISP provided specific instructions for use of a static IP address or point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).
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Configuring Dynamic Internet IP
1. Click the Dynamic Internet IP. The Dynamic Internet IP page is displayed.
2. If your ISP requires a specific domain name or computer name to be used when you establish a connection, type the required domain or computer name into the Domain Name or Computer Name field, as appropriate. Otherwise, leave these fields blank.
3. If your ISP requires you to specify the IP address of its primary/secondary DNS server(s), click the Manual radio button, then type the IP address(es) for the DNS servers into the fields below the radio buttons. Otherwise, leave these fields blank.
4. Click Next. The Reboot dialog box is displayed. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect.
Static Internet IP
This setting configures your Connection Point CP-2E to use a static (fixed) IP address to access the Internet. The static IP address is provided to you by your ISP.
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Configuring Static Internet IP
1. Click the Static IP. The Static Internet IP page is displayed.
2. Type the static IP address provided by your ISP into the Internet IP Address field.
3. Type the subnet mask provided by your ISP into the Subnet Mask field.
4. Type the IP address of the default gateway provided by your ISP into the Default Gateway field.
5. Type the IP address of a primary DNS server provided by your ISP into the DNS Server 1 field. If an address for a secondary DNS server is provided, type that into the DNS Server 2 field.
6. Click Next. The Reboot dialog box is displayed. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect.
PPPoE
This setting configures your Connection Point CP-2E to connect to a DSL service using PPPoE. A PPPoE password is provided by your ISP.
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Configuring PPPoE
1. Click the PPPoE. The PPPoE page is displayed.
2. Type your ISP user name into the User Name field.
3. Type your ISP password into the Password field.
4. Type your ISP password into the Confirm Password field.
Note: The above three entries are required, and may be case-sensitive.
5. If a service name is required by your ISP, type the service name into the Service Name field. Otherwise, leave the field blank.
6. If your ISP requires you to specify the IP address of a DNS server, click the Manual radio button and type the IP address into the DNS Server 1 field. If there is a second DNS server IP address, type it into the DNS server 2 field.
7. Click Next. The Reboot dialog box is displayed. The Connection Point CP-2E must be rebooted for applied changes to take effect.
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Timezone Setup

1. On the Timezone Setup screen, select the appropriate timezone from the pulldown menu.
2. Click the checkbox to activate Daylight Savings time compensation functionality. Enter appropriate Daylights Savings time start and end dates for your locale using the pulldown menus.
3. Click Next.
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Administrator Password Settings

The default Administrator login name is “admin” and the default administrator password is left blank. To ensure the security of your network, a unique administrator login name and password should be entered.
1. Type desired Administrator Login Name, Administrator Login
Password into the appropriate field. Confirm password in the Confirm Password field.
Note: Do not use cut and paste operations in the Confirm Password field.
2. Click Next.
3. The Congratulations! You have completed the Quick Setup Wizard screen appears. Your Connection Point will reboot automatically.
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Confirming Successful Setup

After your Connection Point reboots, the Home Page appears.
1. On the web browser toolbar, click on the Refresh icon.
2. If Internet Connection Status reads Connected in green print, your setup has been successful. If Internet Connection Status does not read Connected in green letters, click the Refresh button on your web browser. If still not connected, proceed to Step 3.
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3. If your connection status reads Disconnected in red print, click on the Help icon to troubleshoot configuration problems. If the problem
continues, it is possible that your ISP is tracking a MAC address. Please refer to Chapter 5 for a full discussion of MAC Spoofing.

Installing the Firmware Update Utility

The Connection Point CP-2E firmware update utility enables you to repair the system in case of failure.
It is recommended that you install the utility during initial set-up.
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