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Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Can my wireless signal pass through floors, walls, and glass?
The physical environment around the Gateway can have a varying effect on
wireless signal strength and quality. The more dense an object, the greater the
interference. Concrete or metal reinforced structures will cause a higher degree
of signal loss than those made of wood, plaster, or glass.
I have an Apple computer that uses the Airport wireless device. Is this
device compatible with the Gateway?
Yes, the Apple Airport system complies with the 802.11b and 802.11g standards.
If you use the
WEP
security feature, refer to the Apple Airport documentation
for information on the proper method to enter the
WEP
key for compatibility
with the Gateway’s hexadecimal
WEP
entry.
Network
I use my laptop at work and at home. Is there something special I need to
do to make it work in both places?
Yes. You must reconfigure your network settings, including Workgroup, Domain,
Password, User name, IP addressing, and any other specific settings used by your
company. You may also use third-party software like NetSwitcher to automati-
cally switch between different configurations.
What is the valid IP range I can use for my home network?
The valid
IP
range for the Gateway is 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 by default.
How do I find out which IP address my computer is using?
Windows 98, 98SE, and Me -
Select
Start
,
Run
, and type
winipcfg
. Press
Enter
.
When the “Winipcfg” window appears, ensure your network device is selected.
Windows NT, 2000, and XP -
Select
Start
,
Run
and type
cmd
. Press
Enter
. When
the command screen is displayed, type
ipconfig
and press
Enter
.
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