6 MANUAL S ETUPThis chapter describes how to manually setup the OfficeConnect Remote 812 forRouting or Bridging.ConfigurationOverview The following steps provide an outline to follow when configuring theOfficeConnect Remote 812 to route or bridge to remote networks.1 Determine how the OfficeConnect Remote 812 will be used (as an IP, IPX Routerand/or Bridge) and gather information about your remote site connection usingthe Configuration Planning Forms provided with the unit.2 Set up a remote site profile for each remote location including Network Service(PPP/RFC 1483), and WAN configuration. Set up network (IP, IPX and/or Bridge) information: Configure the network(s) over the LAN. Add the network information to the remote site profile(s). Turn RIP (IP and IPX) and SAP (IPX) on or off as needed for yourconfiguration. Add static and framed routes (IP and IPX) or services (IPX) if needed.3 Optionally set up DHCP and DNS information.4 Optionally perform system administration tasks such as setting the date and time,providing a system name and contact, adding or changing Web browser orTELNET login access, and providing TFTP access.5 Save the configuration.The rest of this chapter provides an overview of the OfficeConnect Remote 812basic operations and configuration. The chapter is broken into the followingsections: Remote Site Management IP Routing Address Translation DHCP DNS IPX Routing Bridging System Administration
