Ramp Networks WebRamp M3 User manual

WebRamp M3
Quick Start
forWindowsandMacintosh

Copyright
© 1997Ramp Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
This publication, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and may only be
used or copied in accordancewith the terms of such license. The information inthis publication is
furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed
as a commitment by Ramp Networks, Inc. Ramp Networks, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability
for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication.
Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
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Trademarks
WebRamp, the WebRamp logo and the Ramp Networks logo are trademarks of Ramp Networks, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Windows for Workgroups are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation
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trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders.
Where to Contact for Help
Customer Support is available by mail, fax, email or phone. Our hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Pacific
Standard Time. Before contacting Customer Support, we recommend checking the WebRamp M3
Reference Manual for help.
Mail: Customer Support, Ramp Networks, 3180 De LaCruz Boulevard,
Suite200, Santa Clara, CA 95054-2434
Fax: [phone], attention Customer Support
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone],option2
To request support, please include your WebRamp M3 serial number, your name, company name,
street address and phone number.
Ramp Networks, Inc.
3180 De La Cruz Boulevard, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95054-2434
U.S.A.

Safety Precautions
•Read and follow all warning and instructions included with this product.
•Do not block the ventilation slots on the WebRamp. Do not subject the WebRamp, even if it is
not plugged in, to an environment that exceeds temperature and humidity specifications.
•Do not place cords or cables where they may be walked on or tripped over.
•Be sure to comply with any applicable local safety standards or regulations.
•General purpose cables are provided with this product. Any cables or other requirements
mandated by local authority are your responsibility.
•Cables that are attached to devices in different locations that have different power sources and
grounding may have hazardous voltage potentials. Consult a qualified electrical consultant
before installing the product to see if this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, take corrective
action.
•Never touch annunciated telephone wires or terminals unless the line has been disconnected.
•Avoid using telephone equipment or installing the product during an electrical storm.
•Never install telephone jacks, lines, network cables, this product, or power connections in wet
locations.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

3180DeLaCruz Blvd.
Suite Number 200
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408•988•5353
Fax 988•6363
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES
FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Ramp Networks, Inc.
3180De La Cruz Boulevard
Suite200
SantaClara,CA 95054-2434
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
WebRamp M3
to which this declaration relates complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: 1)this device may notcause harmful interference and 2) thisdevice must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Gary H. Tauss
Vice President and General Manager
Ramp Networks, Inc.
April29,1997

Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
What’s on the WebRamp M3 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What Do I Need?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Up the Rest of your Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adding Modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Basic Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing TCP/IP for Windows 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing TCP/IP for the Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Configuring TCP/IP for the Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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WebRamp M3 Quick Start
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WebRamp M3. The WebRamp
M3 is a full-featured, stand-alone, 4-port Ethernet hub and router for
connecting local area networks (LANs) to the Internet. The WebRamp
M3 is a single Internet device that eliminates the necessity of separate
Internet accounts for each user. Use one, two or three modems for high-
speed Internet access for the whole company.
This Quick Start was designed to help install the WebRamp M3 using a
Windows 95 or Macintosh computer. The WebRamp M3 Reference
Manual (included on the WebRamp M3 CD) contains detailed
information and instructions on configuration, diagnostics and status of
the WebRamp M3.
The instructions included in this Quick Start assume you are setting up a
new network. If you are adding the WebRamp M3 to an existing
network, see Pre-Existing IP Networks for specific instructions.
Start using your WebRamp M3 by obtaining an Internet account from an
ISP, obtain an individual telephone line (if you don’t have multiple lines
already), purchase a modem and then verify you have an Ethernet
network card installed and configured in your computer with TCP/IP.
That’s all you do to start surfing the Internet!

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What’s on the WebRamp M3 CD
The WebRamp M3 CD includes complete documentation and software to
get you started and help you get the most out of the Internet. The
WebRamp M3 CD can be used with Windows®95, Windows NT and
Windows 3.1 computers, as well as the Macintosh®and several UNIX®
workstations. The following lists the contents of the WebRamp M3 CD:
■Reference Manual contains detailed instructions for setting up your
WebRamp M3 including local servers, configuration commands and
much more. The Reference Manual is in PDF format and requires
Adobe®Acrobat®Reader 3.0. If you do not have Acrobat Reader 3.0,
the WebRamp M3 CD contains Windows, Macintosh and UNIX
versions for installation.
■Web Browser contains Microsoft®Internet Explorer for Windows and
Macintosh. If you are located outside North America or Canada,
Internet Explorer is not included on the WebRamp M3 CD.
■Browse CD allows you to browse the CD by file structure.
■Tools contains a utility to set the WebRamp M3 IP address and to
also search for WebRamp M3s.
■Exit returns to your desktop.
Note – If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, diskettes are available from
Customer Support at [e-mail].

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What Do I Need?
What Do I Need?
The following lists the items you need to install the WebRamp M3.
Please review this list and check off each box to make sure you have
everything before you start installing your WebRamp M3.
❏Windows or Macintosh computers, each with a 10Base-T Ethernet
network card and TCP/IP network software installed (see Basic
Networking)
❏External modem and serial modem cable for each connection (see
Connecting Modems and Ethernet)
❏Standard telephone line with a separate number for each modem
❏PPP (dial-up) Internet account for each modem (see What is a PPP
Internet Account?)
❏Web browser (use a favorite or install Internet Explorer from the
WebRamp M3 CD if you are located inside North America or
Canada)
Note – If you are missing any of these items, you will not be able to
install the WebRamp M3.

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Installation Steps
Refer to the illustration and follow the simple steps below to quickly
install your WebRamp M3.
Step 1. Connect the WebRamp M3
1Connect the serial modem cable from your modem to the Modem 1
port on the back of the WebRamp M3.
2Connect the telephone cable from the wall outlet to the Line In port
of your modem.
3Connect the modem power supply to the back of the modem, plug the
other end into a power outlet and then turn the modem on.
4Connect the Ethernet cable from your Ethernet card to the Ethernet
port 1 on the back of the WebRamp M3.
Ethernet Ports
Ethernet Cable
RJ-45
Power
Modem Ports
RJ-45
WebRamp M3
Modem
Each computer must have a 10Base-T
Ethernet card and TCP/IP installed
Standard Serial Modem Cable
DB-25 (male) to DB-9 (female)
Telephone
Connection: use
standard telephone
cable
Connects to
Ethernet
Card
Connects to any
WebRamp M3
Ethernet port
Use this port
for Modem 1
Line In
DB-9
DB-25
10Base-T
Ethernet
Card

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Installation Steps
5Connect the power supply into the back of the WebRamp M3 and
then plug the other end into a power outlet.
The LEDs will flash for about 10 seconds while the WebRamp M3
performs internal diagnostics. The following lights should be lit if
you’ve connected everything correctly:
■Power and Diag LEDs should be green
■Ethernet Port LED your computer is connected to should be green
If these LEDs are not operating correctly, or if any other LEDs are lit,
see Setting Up the WebRamp M3 for a complete description of the
LEDs and connections.
Step 2. Setup Networking
1Designate a computer to use for installation and configuration of your
WebRamp M3.
2Check the Ethernet cable and make sure it is connected from the
computer’s network card to the WebRamp M3.
3Verify the computer has TCP/IP installed and configured to obtain an
IP address automatically. See Basic Networking for additional
information.
4Restart your computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
Step 3. Install a Web Browser
Install a web browser (if not already installed) on your computer. If you
don’t have a web browser installed, Internet Explorer is included on the
WebRamp M3 CD.
Note – If you are located outside North America or Canada, Internet
Explorer is not included on the WebRamp M3 CD.

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Step 4. Configure the WebRamp M3
1Start your web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the address or go to
area to access the WebRamp M3 Configuration page.
To add the WebRamp M3 Configuration page as a bookmark, select
Favorites from your web browser menu and then select Add to
Favorites.

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Installation Steps
2Click Wizard, make sure your modem is turned on and connected to
the WebRamp M3 and then click Next.
3Using the pull-down menus, select the Modem Manufacturer and
Maximum Modem Speed of the modem connected to Modem 1 and
then click Next.
If your modem is not listed, select Other and enter the modem
initialization string from your modem users guide.
If you are using an ISDN modem, see ISDN Modem Settings for
specific instructions.

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4Click Next to use automatic configuration for your network. We
recommend using this setting for configuration.
5Click Next to enter your Internet account information.

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Installation Steps
6Enter the ISP name (optional), ISP phone number, and the account
user name and password provided by the ISP. Type the password
again (for confirmation) and then click Next.
■To disable Call Waiting, enter the phone number as *70,5551212.
Check with your local telephone company for the correct sequence
to disable Call Waiting if *70 or 1170 doesn’t work.
■If you need to use a special character (for example 9) to access an
outside line, enter the phone number as 9,5551212.

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7If your ISP uses a login script to connect to the Internet click Enter
Login Script. Otherwise click Next and skip to Step 8.

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Installation Steps
Click Enable Login Script, enter your login script in the window
provided and then click Apply.
If you need additional information on login scripts, click Help or see
Writing a Login Script.

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8Enter the Domain Name Server (DNS) information provided by your
ISP and then click Next. The Domain Name is optional.
9Click Register Now to register your WebRamp M3 for future
upgrades and product news or click Finish to register later.
10 Congratulations! You’ve now completed configuration of your
WebRamp M3. Please close your web browser and any other open
applications.

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Setting Up the Rest of your Computers
Step 5. Restart your Computer
You must now restart your computer to update the network and
configuration settings. When your computer restarts, open your web
browser and let the WebRamp M3 automatically dials your ISP and
connects you to the Internet.
Note – You must restart your computer to access the Internet.
Setting Up the Rest of your Computers
The following illustrates how to setup the rest of the computers on your
network.
Ethernet Ports
Ethernet
Cables
Ethernet
Card
Ethernet
Card Ethernet
Card
Creating a Network
Install Ethernet cards on each
computer and connect Ethernet
cables from the computer to the
WebRamp M3.
■
■Install TCP/IP on each computer
Ethernet Port 1 can be used as a
regular Ethernet port or used to
expand your network

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To setup the rest of the computers on your network, verify you’ve
completed the following steps on each computer:
1A 10Base-T Ethernet network card is installed and configured, and an
Ethernet cable connects the Ethernet card to the WebRamp M3
Ethernet port.
2TCP/IP is installed and configured to obtain IP address automatically
(see Basic Networking for additional information).
3Computer has restarted to update the network settings.
4A web browser is installed and the WebRamp M3 connects to the
Internet.
If you have any problems connecting the computers on your network to
the Internet, see Frequently Asked Questions.
Adding Modems
Follow these steps to add a modem:
1Connect the additional modem to Modem Port 2. Make sure you have
a separate telephone line and ISP account for the second modem.
See Step 1. Connect the WebRamp M3 for additional information.
2Start a web browser and type 192.168.1.1 to access the WebRamp
M3 Configuration page (or select Configuration from your Bookmarks
if you saved the location).
3Click Add Modem and then click Modem 2.
4Complete the modem and ISP information and then select
Dynamically select second and third modem when required for
modem multiplexing.
5Click Finish to complete the addition of modem 2.
To add a third modem to your WebRamp M3, simply repeat the steps
above.

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Basic Networking
Basic Networking
■If you have a new Windows 95 network, you need to install and
configure TCP/IP to communicate with the WebRamp M3
■If you have an existing Windows 95 network, you need to configure
TCP/IP to communicate with the WebRamp M3
■If you have a Macintosh with Open Transport, you need to configure
TCP/IP to communicate with the WebRamp M3
For additional information on TCP/IP, see Windows Networking or
Macintosh Networking.
Installing TCP/IP for Windows 95
Follow these steps if you have a new network and have not installed
TCP/IP for Windows 95:
1Click Start | Settings | Control Panel and then open the Network
control panel.
2Click Add, select Protocol and then click Add.
3Select Microsoft, select TCP/IP and then click OK.
Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 95
Follow these steps if you’ve already installed TCP/IP for Windows 95
and need to configure (or modify) the settings:
1Click Start | Settings | Control Panel and then open the Network
control panel.
2Select TCP/IP and then click Properties. The Network Properties
window consists of several tabs. Select the tab listed on the left and
set the options listed on the right.
3Click OK twice to restart your computer and update the network
settings.
IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically
DNS Configuration Disable DNS
Gateway clear existing entries