Compaq iPAQ CP-2E Getting Started Manual

Brand: Compaq

Model: iPAQ CP-2E

Type: Getting Started Manual

Compaq iPAQ CP-2E is a networking device that allows you to connect multiple PCs to the Internet and to each other using a fast Ethernet technology. With CP-2E, you can share a single Cable or DSL Internet connection, as well as share files, printers, music, and images within your home or small office. The built-in firewall in CP-2E will protect your network from unauthorized access.

Here are some of the key features of Compaq iPAQ CP-2E:

Easy to set up and use: The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the initial installation and setup process.
Firewall protection: The built-in firewall protects your network from unauthorized access.

Here are some of the key features of Compaq iPAQ CP-2E:

Easy to set up and use: The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the initial installation and setup process.
Firewall protection: The built-in firewall protects your network from unauthorized access.

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the Compaq iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E. The

Connection Point is designed to easily connect your PC's to the Internet and

each other using fast Ethernet technology. You can share a single Cable or DSL

Internet connection throughout your home or small office. You may also share

files, printers, music, images and play head-to-head games while protected

behind the Connection Point's built-in firewall.

This Quick Setup Guide will lead you through initial installation and setup of

your Connection Point. The guide assumes you will be installing Connection

Point between your Cable or DSL Modem and a PC with an Ethernet adapter.

Please ensure you have the following before continuing with this Guide:

> External Cable or DSL Modem with an RJ45 Ethernet port

> Ethernet Adapter properly installed in your PC

> CD Drive on your PC

> Microsoft Windows 98 or higher

> Web Browser: Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or

higher or MSN Explorer

Connection Point items:

> iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E

> Power Adapter

> 10 ft Ethernet Cable

> Utility CD including User Guide

> Limited Warranty Information

Note: If you are running Internet sharing software on this PC, it must be

removed now in order for Connection Point to operate properly.

Consult your Internet connection sharing software's documentation

for removal.

Hardware Installation

Install Hardware

Power down Cable or DSL modem. Disconnect existing

Ethernet cable from PC.

Connect to the CP-2E port labeled "Internet".

Power on Cable or DSL Modem.

Cable or

DSL modem

Hardware Installation

Install Hardware

Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to

the CP-2E port labeled "1" and the other end to the

existing Ethernet port on your PC.

Plug in Connection Point power adapter.

The Power LED and LAN 1 Link light on the front panel should turn on

immediately. Other LED's may turn on as well.

PC Client Setup

Windows XP Setup

Windows XP automatically configures itself to connect to

CP-2E. If you are having problems connecting to the network,

verify the client setup by following the steps below:

From the taskbar, select Start > Control Panel. Double-click

the Network Connections icon. Double-click the icon for the

individual connection you wish to configure. Click Properties.

Select Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) from the list.

Components checked are

used by this connection.

Click Properties.

Click the Obtain an IP address automatically

radio button. Click the Obtain DNS server

address automatically radio button. Click OK.

The Network Connection Properties window

is displayed. Click OK.

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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.

(Please refer to the User Guide for information on setting up

Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 clients.)

From the taskbar, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-

click the Network icon.The Network window is displayed.

Click the IP Address tab. Click the Obtain

an IP address automatically radio button.

Click OK. The Network window is

displayed again. Click OK. Restart the PC

to complete the process.

Note: You must restart your PC

before continuing, even if you are

not prompted to reboot.

PC Client Setup

Windows 98 and ME Setup

Choose “Install Firmware Update Utility” and follow the wizard instructions.

This utility will be used for emergency system recovery.

Choose Product Registration. Register your Connection Point for complete prod-

uct support.

Congratulations! Your Connection Point is installed and functioning. It is pro-

viding firewall protection to your home or small office network as you share

Internet access, files, printers, music, images and play head-to-head games.

Please consult the User Guide to bring additional clients onto your network.

For Connection Point support see the trouble shooting portion of the User

Guide or visit www.compaq.com/support/files.

Finish Installation

Connection Point Setup

Access CP-2E

Bring up your computer's web browser, such as Microsoft

Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator. Type cp.home in

the address area and press enter. You may also type in

192.168.1.1, which is the base address of CP-2E. The Quick

Setup Wizard will begin.

Click the Refresh button on your web

browser to verify that Internet

Connection reads Connected (in green

print). Proceed to Step 5 if you are

connected. If not, click the

Help/Troubleshooting icon on the

Home Page, or see MAC Spoofing in

Chapter 5 of the iPAQ Connection Point

CP-2E User Guide.

Note: When accessing the

management icons, the login screen

is displayed. Please enter the same

Username and Password you

entered during the quick setup

process and click OK.

Follow the directions presented

in the Quick Setup Wizard. Click

OK when the Completed screen

is displayed. CP-2E will automati-

cally reboot and the Home Page

will be displayed.

iPAQ

Connection Point CP-2E

Getting Started Guide

Simplify Your Life,

Connect Your World

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and Connection Point are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.

in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other product names mentioned

herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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.

Load CD into CD-ROM.

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Compaq iPAQ CP-2E Getting Started Manual

Brand: Compaq

Model: iPAQ CP-2E

Type: Getting Started Manual

Here are some of the key features of Compaq iPAQ CP-2E:

Easy to set up and use: The Quick Setup Wizard will guide you through the initial installation and setup process.
Firewall protection: The built-in firewall protects your network from unauthorized access.

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