Wireless Gateway User Guide
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Linux Clients
Internet Access on Linux
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed
IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.
•
Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Gateway.
•
Ensure your DNS (Nameserver) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1.
Start your X Windows client.
2.
Select
Control Panel - Network
3.
Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".
4.
Click the
Edit
button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5.
To apply your changes
•
Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
•
OR, restart your system.
LPD Printing on Linux
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1.
In your X Windows shell, select
Control Panel
, then
Printer Configuration
.
2.
Select
Add
. For the printer type, select
Remote Unix (lpd) Queue
.
3.
Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Field
Data
Example
Name
Enter a name for this printer
gw_prn
Spool Directory
/var/spool/lpd/
printer_name
Where
printer_name
is the "Name"
entry above.
/var/spool/lpd/gw_prn
File Limit
Enter a suitable number.
0 (no limit)
Wireless Gateway's IP address
192.168.0.1
Remote Host
Note:
If you have made a host file entry, you can use the name from the
host file instead of the IP Address.
Remote Queue
L
n
Where
n
is the Logical Printer number
(L1, L2, L3). Logical Printers can be
configured on the Wireless Gateway's
Options- Printer Port
screen.
L1
4.
Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and the
printer is now available for use.
