User Guide for LAN Client Configuration Utility INTERNET HOST CLIENTS
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How do I get a copy of the LCCU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The LCCU optimizes settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Administrator privileges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction 1 The DIRECWAY® LAN Client Configuration Utility (LCCU) enhances the performance of the PCs on a LAN accessing the Internet via a DW4000 Two-Way, or via a DW4020 or other self-hosted system. It works on Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, NT, 2000 Professional, and XP systems. The LCCU must be run for each user profile on each client computer. If there are no user profiles on the client it is just run on that client once.
You must install the DIRECWAY hardware and software, and configure the LAN, before running the LCCU. If you install a DW4000 Two-Way system, you must also configure Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) before running the LCCU. For more information about ICS, refer to the Configuration Guide for Microsoft® Internet Connection Sharing (HNS 1032370-0001). System requirements The client computers do not need to meet any hardware requirements.
Administrator privileges In order to fully utilize the LCCU on Windows 2000, NT, and XP operating systems, you must have administrator privileges. If you do not, the LCCU will optimize only the browser settings. Additional help resources HUGHES can provide limited support if you need more assistance. If you purchased DIRECWAY through one of our retail channels: • Check our Web site, www.mydirecway.com for more information.
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Introduction 2 You must run the LCCU on each client computer.If the client has multiple users, run it for each user.To take full advantage of the LCCU’s ability to optimize TCP/IP and NetBIOS (if applicable) you need administrator privileges. There are two ways to run the LCCU. • Click on the LCCU icon if the client does not have NetBIOS installed.
Running the LCCU from the icon 1. Insert the diskette to which you downloaded the LCCU in the client floppy disk drive. 2. Double-click on the lcconfig.exe icon. The Welcome screen in Figure 1 appears. Make sure you have exited all Windows programs. 3. Click Next. The minimum system requirements are displayed. 4. Click Next. A checkmark appears next to each requirement that is met. See Figure 2. If all requirements are met, click Next. The window in Figure 3 appears. 5.
Figure 2: All requirements met Figure 3: Ready to configure Introduction 7
6. Click Configure to run the LCCU. If you do not have administrator privileges, a message will appear reminding you. Click OK to go to the window in Figure 3. You can go ahead and run the LCCU to optimize just the browser, or click Exit to leave the LCCU and return to the operating system to set up administrator privileges. 7. 6. When the LCCU is done, the window in Figure 4, or one similar to it, appears. Click Finish.
LCCU and the DIRECWAY proxy At the end of the LCCU configuration process, the message below will appear if you are using a DW3000, or if you are using a DW4000 and do not have DIRECWAY installed on the host computer, have not properly configured the proxy, or have LAN connection problems. This utility could not connect to the DIRECWAY Proxy. Reference the LCCU Users Manual for Proxy troubleshooting help.
Confirm that DIRECWAY is installed on the host computer On the host computer, go to Programs and confirm that DIRECWAY is installed. If it is installed, restart the computer and rerun the LCCU. If DIRECWAY is not installed, install it following the instructions in DIRECWAY Installation Guide for Indoor Equipment and Software (HNS 1032369-0001). Then rerun the LCCU. Confirm that the The proxy works with the browser on the host browser is configured computer to increase browsing speeds.
4. The Local Area LAN Settings window appears. See Figure 6. Figure 6: LAN settings window 5. Verify that the Automatically detect settings and Use automatic configuration script check boxes are NOT checked. If they are checked, uncheck them now. 6. Mark the check box next to Use a proxy server. 7. Mark the check box next to Bypass proxy server for local addresses.
8. Select Advanced. The Proxy Settings window in Figure 7 appears. Figure 7: Proxy Settings 9. In the HTTP Proxy address to use field enter 127.0.0.1; enter 83 in the Port field. 10. Make sure that Use same proxy server for all protocols is unchecked. 11. Select OK. 12. Select OK to close the Proxy Settings window. 13. Select OK to close Local Area Network (LAN) Settings. 14. Select OK to close Internet Options. 15. Launch the browser and surf the Internet to confirm proxy functionality.
Configuring Netscape 1. From the host computer, launch Netscape. 2. Pull down the Edit menu and select Preferences. See Figure 8. 3. In the left-hand pane, expand the Advanced option and select Proxies. 4. The right pane of the Preferences dialog will show Proxies information; select the Manual proxy configuration option. 5. Enter 127.0.0.1 in HTTP Proxy. 6. Enter 83 in the corresponding HTTP Port text box. 7. Select OK to close Preferences. 8.
Configuring Mozilla 1. From the host computer, launch Mozilla. 2. Pull down the Edit menu and select Preferences. See Figure 9. 3. In the left-hand pane, expand the Advanced option and select Proxies. 4. The right pane of the Preferences dialog will show Proxies information; select the Manual proxy configuration option. 5. Enter 127.0.0.1 in HTTP Proxy. 6. Enter 83 in the corresponding HTTP Port text box. 7. Select OK to close Preferences. 8.
Check the LAN If DIRECWAY is installed on the host and the connection proxy is configured but the error message still appears, check the LAN connectivity as described below. 1. On the host computer, open the Run dialog box by selecting Start→Run. Type Command and click OK. Figure 10: Launching a DOS command prompt 2. In the DOS command window type ipconfig and press Enter. A list of Ethernet adapters and their IP addresses will be displayed as shown in Figure 11.
3. Record the IP address of the Network Interface Card that connects the host computer to clients. Include the period between numbers.You will need this address below in Step 7. IP Address Notes: The IP address of this adapter typically starts with 169.254 as shown in Figure 11. If the host computer has any additional Network Interface Cards, Modems, or VPN clients, the list will differ from that shown above. 4. Type exit and press enter to close the window. 5.
Figure 13: Results of an unsuccessful ping 8. If the client fails to ping the host, there are issues with either the network hardware or configuration. Check the LAN connections, refer to the instructions that were provided with your network hardware, and retry the ping test in Step 7. Note: DIRECWAY cannot accept help calls for network problems. Consult a network professional or your network vendor for assistance. 9. Close the DOS window by typing Exit and pressing Enter. 10.
Starting the LCCU from MS-DOS 1. Insert the diskette to which you downloaded the LCCU in the floppy disk drive. 2. Go to Start→Programs and click on the icon for the MS-DOS command prompt. The DOS interface appears. 3. Type a:\lcconfig.exe -extra and press ENTER. See Figure 14. "-extra" invokes NetBIOS optimization. All other optimization will also be performed. 4. From this point, follow the instructions above, starting at step 2 on page 6.
Restore or reconfigure settings 3 The LCCU can restore the original settings on the client computer. It can also be run again to optimize settings. To optimize settings again, start the LCCU. The window in Figure 15 appears. Select Reconfigure PC Settings, click on Next, and follow the instructions in Chapter 1. To restore the original settings, follow the instructions below. In all cases, the LCCU restores browser settings for the current user.
3. Select Restore PC Settings, and click Next. The window in Figure 16 appears. 4. Click Restore. The window in Figure 17 appears when the restore is complete. 5. Click Finish. A window asks if you want to restart the computer. Click Yes if you want the restored settings to take effect immediately.
