Proxicast LAN-Cell 3 User Manual - Common Tasks
8
Common Tasks
HOW TO
WHERE
ACTION
Change the
LAN-Cell’s IP
address/subnet
Setup > LAN
Enter the IP address to assign to the
LAN-Cell and select the subnet mask for
the LAN. The DHCP Server will
automatically adjust to the new subnet.
Configure the
USB modem
Setup > WAN
Select the modem model and service
provider from the drop-down lists or
override the settings using Manual mode.
Enable Wi-Fi
Wireless > Basic
Enable the Wi-Fi radio and configure the
Access Point’s SSID and security settings.
Forward ports to
LAN devices
Applications > Port
Forwarding
Click the Add button to create a new port-
forward/translation rule.
Set up a VPN
Security > VPN
Select either the PPTP or IPSec menus to
create the corresponding VPN connection.
Connect to a
remote Wi-Fi
network
Setup > WAN
Wi-Fi must first be
enabled via
Wireless > Basic
Change the Connection Type of the
Ethernet WAN to Wi-Fi Client and enter
the connection details for the remote Wi-Fi
network.
Configure
Dynamic DNS
settings
Setup > DDNS
Select the preferred DDNS service
provider and enter the required login
information and host name.
Each LAN-Cell 3 also has a unique
permanent DNS name:
serial#.proxidns.com
Configure WAN
keep-alive &
fail-over
Setup > WAN
Advanced
Set primary WAN, fail-over target and
tolerance parameters to periodically send
pings to detect WAN failures.
Restart
Periodically
Setup > Time
Select the frequency for the LAN-Cell 3 to
automatically reboot.
Change the
default unit name
Admin > SNMP
Enter the System Identification
parameters.
Change the
default password
Admin >
Management
Passwords are case sensitive. The
username cannot be changed from
“admin” however, multiple users may log
in concurrently.
Update Firmware
Admin >
Management
Download firmware updates from
http://support.proxicast.com
Consult the LAN-Cell 3 User’s Guide for more detailed information on how to
configure all of the LAN-Cell’s features.