Standard Configuration

In a standard configuration, all four User Ethernet ports and the built-in Wi-Fi provide direct Internet access without a user login. This is the default configuration.

Standard Configuration

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To set up the network in a standard configuration, follow these steps:

  1. To enable the CommBox-ACU’s built-in wireless access point (WAP) for Wi-Fi access, follow the steps in Wireless Settings.

  2. Connect your computers and/or other network devices to the “User Ethernet” ports on the rear panel of the CommBox-ACU. For example, you might wish to add an external WAP (or Wi-Fi router configured for bridge mode) to supplement Wi-Fi access. Use straight-through 100 Mbps fast Ethernet UTP CAT5 cables (or better) with RJ45 connectors.

    3. Standard Configuration Wiring Example

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  3. Make sure all computers are configured for DHCP addressing (see Configuring Computers for DHCP). Devices connected to the CommBox-ACU (via Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi) will receive IP addresses from the CommBox-ACU via DHCP. The CommBox-ACU serves as a router.

NOTE: By default, the CommBox-ACU has a gateway of 192.168.5.1 and assigns IP addresses in the 192.168.5.100-200 range. If this configuration conflicts with an existing onboard network, you may change the settings at the TracPhone V11 web interface (go to Settings > Network Settings). See LAN Settings for details.