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Creating a wired Ethernet connection between your
computer and the IBM Gateway

To connect your computer to the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway using
an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, do the following:

1.

Attach an RJ-45 Category 5 Ethernet cable (not included) to one of the four
local Ethernet ports located on the rear of the Gateway.

2.

Connect the other end of the RJ-45 Category 5 Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port of your computer.

Step 3: Configure your computer’s networking settings to
communicate with the IBM Gateway

To setup the networking properties of your computer to communicate with the
IBM Gateway, do the following:

Important

v

If your network administrator configured your networking settings,
consult them before continuing the installation.

v

Two different sets of instructions are provided; one for Microsoft
Windows 2000 and one for Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98 SE, and Windows Millennium Edition (Me).

IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start

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Summary of Contents for High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway

Page 1: ...IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start Guide OPTIONS by IBM ...

Page 2: ...ces and warranty information in the Safety and Warranty Information Manual First Edition August 2001 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp ...

Page 3: ...r to communicate with the IBM Gateway v Configure your Web browser to access the IBM Gateway configuration utility v Configure the IBM Gateway to connect with your DSL or cable modem provider v Access the Internet Important To ensure that the setup is successful carefully follow each of the steps steps 1 8 in the order presented For more detailed information including advanced configuration troubl...

Page 4: ...use the one labeled for your country One is labeled for use in the United States and Canada and one is labeled for use in Japan 5 Attach the ac power supply to the IBM Gateway 6 Plug the ac power cord into an electrical outlet The IBM Gateway turns on automatically 7 Ensure that your DSL or cable modem is turned on 8 Ensure that your computer is turned on 9 Check the LEDs on the front of the IBM G...

Page 5: ...orange powering up resetting testing Blinking orange reset required disconnect power and reconnect Solid green cable DSL modem connection Solid green wireless access enabled or client computer is connected Solid green 100 Mbps fast based Ethernet connection LED off 10 Mbps Ethernet connection Bottom LED N A N A Blinking green Internet activity Blinking green wireless activity Solid green Ethernet ...

Page 6: ...he wireless settings on your computer to create the wireless connection to the IBM Gateway See the manual or User s Guide that comes with your wireless LAN adapter or check with your network administrator to determine how to change the wireless settings of your computer 1 Change your computer s wireless SSID also known as network name or ESSID to the following ANY use all capital letters 2 Disable...

Page 7: ...ble to the Ethernet port of your computer Step 3 Configure your computer s networking settings to communicate with the IBM Gateway To setup the networking properties of your computer to communicate with the IBM Gateway do the following Important v If your network administrator configured your networking settings consult them before continuing the installation v Two different sets of instructions a...

Page 8: ...roperties Note If more than one Local Area Connection icon is present right click the icon for the network adapter that you are using to connect to the Gateway it should not have a red X over it You can also move the mouse cursor over each icon to determine the name of the adapter with which the icon is associated 1 6 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start Guide ...

Page 9: ...n an IP address automatically 7 Click Obtain DNS server address automatically 8 Click OK 9 Click OK again 10 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 98 SE and Windows Me 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start 1 7 ...

Page 10: ... listed in Windows Me you might have to click View all Control Panel Options 3 Scroll to find the TCP IP XXXX component for the network adapter that you are using to connect to the Gateway 4 Click Properties 1 8 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start Guide ...

Page 11: ...ress tab 6 Click Obtain an IP address automatically 7 Click the DNS Configuration tab 8 Click Disable DNS 9 Click OK 10 Click OK again 11 Close the Control Panel window IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start 1 9 ...

Page 12: ...our proxy settings consult them before continuing the installation v Two different sets of instructions are provided one for Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later and one for Netscape Navigator 4 0 or later Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 0 or later 1 Start Internet Explorer Note You should NOT be connected to the Internet at this point of the setup 2 Click Tools Internet Options 1 10 IBM...

Page 13: ... following illustration to locate the check boxes you must clear 6 Click OK 7 Click OK again Netscape Navigator version 4 0 or later 1 Launch Netscape Navigator Note You should NOT be connected to the internet at this point of the setup IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start 1 11 ...

Page 14: ...tant v If your DSL or cable modem provider is set up as a DHCP server no further steps are required to connect to the Internet Go to Step 8 Connect to the Internet on page 1 17 v If you cannot connect your computer to the Internet or your DSL or cable modem provider requires you to specify IP or DNS settings continue with the following steps 1 12 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start Guid...

Page 15: ...ess URL for the IBM Gateway and then press Enter v IBM Gateway Address URL http 192 168 1 1 2 In the Enter Network Password window that appears enter the following information v User Name default all lower case v Password no password is needed leave blank 3 Click OK IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start 1 13 ...

Page 16: ...ress and Automatic DNS settings If your DSL or cable modem provider is set up as a DHCP server go to Step 8 Connect to the Internet on page 1 17 v If your DSL or cable modem provider provides you with information for a Dynamic IP Address Static Fixed IP Address or PPPoE for DSL Address continue with the following steps 1 Obtain the necessary IP and DNS settings from your DSL or cable modem provide...

Page 17: ...nternet broadband settings 3 Configure your Internet broadband settings Note Some fields might not be used for all Internet service provider ISP configurations IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start 1 15 ...

Page 18: ...r the appropriate information in the fields and then click Apply v Static Fixed IP Address If your ISP provides you with information for a Static Fixed IP address click Static Fixed IP Address enter the appropriate information in the fields and then click Apply 1 16 IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway Quick Start Guide ...

Page 19: ...ot connect your computer to the Internet refer to Troubleshooting in the online User s Guide Viewing the online User s Guide To view the online User s Guide do the following 1 Insert the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway User s Guide CD into the CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive of your computer 2 If the CD starts automatically follow the on screen instructions If the CD does not start automatically ...

Page 20: ...you in the future Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you Register your option on the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc register There is also a link to the IBM product registration Web site on the CD that comes with the IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Gateway IBM will send you informati...

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