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Configuring Your Computer
Before you can use the Nokia IP45, you must configure your computer. The following steps describe how to configure
a computer running Windows 98/ME or Windows 2000/XP. See the user's guide on the CD-ROM for more
information about configuring your computer if you are using any other operating system.
Windows 98/Me Users:
Open the Control Panel by choosing Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click the Network icon to open the Network window.
Double-click on TCP/IP to open the TCP/IP properties window.
Click the Gateway tab and remove any installed gateways.
Click the DNS configuration tab and click the Disable DNS radio
button.
Click the IP Address tab, and click the Obtain an IP address
automatically radio button.
Windows 2000/XP Users:
Open the Control Panel by choosing Start > Settings > Control Panel
(Start > Control Panel from Windows XP).
Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon (Network
Connections icon in Windows XP).
Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
In the Local Area Connection Properties window, double-click TCP/IP and click Properties.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the TCP/IP Properties window, and click Obtain DNS server
address automatically.
Click OK to close the Properties window, and click OK again to apply settings.
Close any additional windows that are open, and Click Yes if you are prompted to restart your computer.
Restart your DSL or cable modem.
Getting Started with the Nokia IP45
After the STAT LED turns green, launch your Web browser, and type http://my.firewall in the address bar. The initial
login screen appears.
Note
See Troubleshooting at the end of this document if you are unable to access the GUI portal.
The IP45 ships without a password defined. Set up the administrator password and press OK.
The Setup Wizard opens automatically. Use the wizard to configure the IP45 for Internet connection or click
Cancel to use the wizard later.
Choose your Internet connection method from one of the following: Direct LAN, Cable Modem, PPTP or PPPoE
dialer. See your administrator or service provider for completing the WAN details.
After you have successfully connected to the Internet, the Setup Wizard prompts you to configure the device time.
Click Next from the Registration page to register at the Nokia support site. Registration is required to take
advantage of Nokia support and services.
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