Dell TrueMobile 2300 Faq

Also see for TrueMobile 2300: Specifications User guide

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How do I obtain Internet Protocol (IP) settings from my Internet Service Provider (ISP)?1. Make sure that the cable or xDSL modem is connected properly to the Wireless Broadband Router.2. Reset the cable or xDSL modem by powering the modem off and on.3. If you are using dynamic IP addressing, make sure that the cable or xDSL modem is DHCP capable. For assistance,consult the modem's documentation.4. Some ISPs require that you register a MAC address with them:To view the WAN Ethernet MAC address, start the web-based configuration tool. Click the Device Status tab.In the case that your ISP requires a WAN Ethernet MAC address different from the one listed on the DeviceStatus page, refer to the Cable/xDSL ISP settings portion of the Basic Settings section in the user's guide.5. If you have a DSL line and your ISP requires you to input a username and password:NOTE: This information is required for some cable modem users.Start the web-based configuration tool.Click the Basic Settings -> Cable/xDSL ISP Settings tabs.Enter a username and password in the fields provided.Click the Save & Restart button to save the changes and restart the computer.6. If you have a cable connection and your ISP requires a host computer name or domain name:Start the web-based configuration tool.Click the Basic Settings -> Cable/xDSL ISP Settings tabs.Enter the host computer name in the field provided.Click the Save & Restart button to save the changes and restart the computer.How do I install TCP/IP?When a wired or wireless network adapter is installed, TCP/IP is usually installed. If TCP/IP is not installed on the computer,refer to the documentation that accompanied with the network adapter.Likewise, the typical installation configures the computer to automatically obtain an IP address and other Internet protocolinformation from a DHCP server.How do I enable Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)?The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports PPPoE. To set PPPoE support:1. Start the web-based configuration tool.2. Click the Basic Settings -> Cable/xDSL ISP Settings tabs.3. Click the Enable option for PPPoE.4. Enter the username and password as specified by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).5. Click the Save & Restart button to save the changes and restart the computer.6. To ensure that PPPoE is enabled and that the status shows a successful connection, click the Device Status tab.How do I configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 for either dynamic vs. static IP addresses?The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router can be configured for either static or dynamic IP addresses.For static IP addresses:The computer's IP address should use the same network portion of the address as the access point. For example, forthe router's default IP address, the computer's IP address must begin with 192.168.2.