8 Getting Started User Guide
In most cases, this SmartStart configuration is all that you need to get your router up and running and connected to the Internet. However, you may
want to take advantage of additional features or special configuration options available through the console-based configuration interface. For
detailed instructions, see the on-line
User’s Reference Guide
on your Netopia CD.
Connection Profile screen. Your ISP-supplied configuration information
may be displayed in grayed-out fields that you do not have to change. All
fields must be filled in except the Alternate DNS field if your ISP does not
provide one.
If you have a PBX system, you may need a dialing prefix (such as “9” for
an outside line). Enter that information here.
When you have done this, click Next.
The Name and Password screen (shown below) appears; this is where you
enter the username and password for your connection to your ISP.
Name and Password screen. Enter the username and password that
identifies you to your ISP.
When you have done this, click Next.
The SmartStart Wizard then posts your connection profile information to
your router.
Now the Connection Profile Test screen (shown below) appears. It allows
you to test your connection to your ISP using the connection profile you
have just created.
Connection Profile Test screen. SmartStart tests your connection
profile by attempting to connect to your ISP.
To test the connection profile with your ISP, click Next.
While the test is running, SmartStart reports its progress in a brief
succession of dialog boxes as described below.
Available Line Test Progress screen. SmartStart tests to see if the
router can place calls on your telephone line. While it is testing the
connection, a dialog box is displayed and the LEDs flash.
Connection Test Progress screen. SmartStart displays a dialog box
showing you that your connection profile is being tested. If this test fails,
check the physical connections between the computer, the router, and the
wall jack or jacks. Check for errors in any manual entries you made during
the configuration process.
Final screen. When the connection tests successfully, SmartStart
displays a screen telling you that your configuration is now complete.
