If you want to connect to the Internet via xDSL modem, cable modem or ISDN router

  1. Connect the external network ethernet cable supplied with your modem or router to the port labelled 10baseT on the NetWinder back panel and to your modem/router.
  1. From the OfficeServer Administration Mode screen, click on Network to see the current network configuration.
  1. Click on Change these parameters.
  1. Using values supplied by your ISP, fill in the Eth0 Parameters section.
  1. Click dynamic if your ISP uses dynamic host configuration protocol or DHCP (most do). Otherwise, select static.
  1. Type the ISP's nameserver (DNS) and gateway (router) data in the top portion of the Network parameters page.
  1. Click yes for Packet Forwarding so that everyone on your internal network has e-mail and Internet access.
  1. Click Save to activate the changes.

Note: For more detailed information on ethernet settings, see the OfficeServer User Manual chapter entitled Network Settings.