TetherNet Quickstart

Following the steps below relays a leased TetherNet subnet with the default configuration. For non-standard configurations, detailed instructions and troubleshooting information, please refer to the full TetherNet documentation.

1. Make sure TetherNet box is powered down.
2. Plug upstream network cable (to provider at remote location) into WAN port.
3. Configure client machine to use DHCP, then connect it to LAN port via crossover cable, Ethernet switch/hub, or Wireless 802.11b NIC (only if wireless is enabled on the TetherNet box).
4. Connect power cable to TetherNet box.
5. Wait until Status LED starts blinking, then open a browser to access Any page or http://router.local.lan/ from client machine.
6. If location uses DHCP, go to step 7 below, otherwise:
   1. Click WAN Setup button.
   2. Change connection type to Static IP Address.
   3. Enter IP address, network mask, default route, and DNS servers.
   4. Click Configure WAN Port button and answer Yes to reboot.
   5. Go back to Step 5 above.
7. Click Lease TetherNet button.
8. Pick Rental Site and desired Subnet Size.
9. Click Start TetherNet Service.

Please refer to the full TetherNet documentation for further information on any of these steps.