Air Live WLA-500AP, User Manual

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For the case of using a wireless client, the client must also have a wireless interface installed properly,
be physically within the radio range of the WLA-5000AP, and have TCP/IP installed and configured
to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server in the network.
Configuring a PC running MS-Windows 95/98/Me:
1. Click the Start Button, and select Settings.
2. Click the Control Panel. The Win95/98/Me Control Panel will appear.
3. Open the Network setup window by double-clicking the Network icon.
4. Check your list of Network items. If TCP/IP is already installed, proceed to step 5. Otherwise:
(You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation of TCP/IP.)
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Click the ADD button.
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In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol.
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In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft.
¾ In the Network Protocols area of the same dialog box, select TCP/IP and click OK.
5. With TCP/IP installed, select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components.
6. In the TCP/IP window, check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
Bindings: Select Client for Microsoft Networks and Files and printer sharing for Microsoft
Networks
Gateway: All fields are blank.
DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
WINS Configuration: Select Use DHCP for WINS Resolution.
IP address: Select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button.
7. Reboot the PC.
Configuring a PC running MS-Windows XP/2000:
1. Click the Start button, and choose Control Panel (in Classic View).
2. In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections.
3. Double-click Local Area Connection.
4. In the LAN Area Connection Status window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Proper-
ties.
5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address automatically
radio buttons.
6. Click OK to finish the configuration.
Confirming your PC’s IP Configuration:
There are two tools useful for finding out a computer's IP address and default gateway:
WINIPCFG (for Windows 95/98/Me) Select the Start button, and choose Run. Type winipcfg, and a
window will appear listing the IP configuration. You can also type winipcfg in the MS-DOS prompt.
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