D-Link DVC-1000 Product Manual - Page 47

Broadband Modem, Multiple PCs and a Hub, Broadband Modem, Multiple PCs and a Router, Broadband Modem

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Using the DVC-1000 with Routers, Gateways or Broadband Modems (continued) Broadband Modem, Multiple PCs and a Hub Commonly found in small offices, home offices, or homes with more than one PC where multiple public IP addresses are available. In order to install the DVC-1000 VideoPhone as another device behind a hub assign an available public IP address to the VideoPhone. Refer to the Broadband Modem Only section, below, for detailed installation instructions. Broadband Modem, Multiple PCs and a Router Commonly found in small offices, home offices, or homes with more than one PC where only one public IP address is available. Refer to the Using the DVC-1000 with Routers, Gateways or Broadband Modems section starting on page 43 for detailed installation instructions. Broadband Modem Only This section applies only in the instance that the broadband connection is used exclusively with the DVC-1000 VideoPhone and there are no PCs or other devices connected to the broadband modem. Broadband cable modems allow this type of installation. Recommended Procedure: Many ISPs act as DHCP servers and dynamically assign a public IP address whenever the modem requests one. If your ISP has a DHCP server, select the checkbox under the Network Settings. By choosing this option, you are not required to know the IP address, gateway, subnet mask, or DNS numbers. They will all be filled in automatically. If your ISP offers Fixed IP addresses (also called Static IPs), all of the networking values will have to be manually entered. Simply enter the public IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS numbers given to you by the ISP into the appropriate network settings fields. If you have a DSL modem, which offers a PPPoE connection, choose the PPPoE option on the network settings screen. Fill in your username and password to authenticate. Potential Issues: In order for the DVC-1000 VideoPhone to function properly over the Internet, there must exist a public IP address for the world to see. If your ISP is acting as a NAT and assigning private IP addresses, you will have to request a public IP address in order for your VideoPhone to be able to receive calls. 47

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Broadband Modem, Multiple PCs and a Hub
Commonly found in small offices, home offices, or homes with more than one PC where
multiple public IP addresses are available.
In order to install the DVC-1000 VideoPhone as another device behind a hub assign
an available public IP address to the VideoPhone.
Refer to the
Broadband Modem Only
section, below, for detailed installation
instructions
.
Broadband Modem, Multiple PCs and a Router
Commonly found in small offices, home offices, or homes with more than one PC where
only one public IP address is available.
Refer to the
Using the DVC-1000 with Routers, Gateways or Broadband Modems
section starting on page 43
for detailed installation instructions.
Broadband Modem Only
This section applies only in the instance that the broadband connection is used
exclusively with the DVC-1000 VideoPhone and there are no PCs or other devices
connected to the broadband modem. Broadband cable modems allow this type of
installation.
Recommended Procedure:
Many ISPs act as DHCP servers and dynamically assign a
public IP address whenever the modem requests one. If your ISP has a DHCP server,
select the checkbox under the Network Settings. By choosing this option, you are not
required to know the IP address, gateway, subnet mask, or DNS numbers. They will
all be filled in automatically.
If your ISP offers Fixed IP addresses (also called Static IPs), all of the networking
values will have to be manually entered. Simply enter the public IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS numbers given to you by the ISP into the appropriate network
settings fields.
If you have a DSL modem, which offers a PPPoE connection, choose the PPPoE option
on the network settings screen. Fill in your username and password to authenticate.
Potential Issues: In order for the DVC-1000 VideoPhone to function properly over the
Internet, there must exist a public IP address for the world to see. If your ISP is acting as
a NAT and assigning private IP addresses, you will have to request a public IP address
in order for your VideoPhone to be able to receive calls.
Using the DVC-1000 with Routers, Gateways
or Broadband Modems (continued)