3-1
Chapter 3
Setting up to use the RoamAbout R1
This chapter provides the information to configure your Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me,
Windows NT 4.0, and Mac OS 7.x and 8.x operating systems to use the RoamAbout.
Refer to the appropriate operating system section for instructions.
After the hardware setup is complete as described in
Chapter 2
, you need to perform the
following before you can use the RoamAbout R1:
•
Ensure that each wireless PC Card is properly installed in each computer, along with
its associated drivers and utilities.
•
Configure your computer to connect to the RoamAbout R1.
In This Chapter
Information in this chapter is presented as follows:
NOTE
RoamAbout PC Cards are sold separately. Contact your Enterasys
representative for more information.
Topic
Page
Checking the Wireless PC Card
3-2
Setting up your Computer
3-3
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol in your PC
3-3
Setting TCP/IP to Work with the RoamAbout R1
3-3
Verifying the TCP/IP Connection
3-4
Determining How your IP Address is Issued
3-5
Windows 95/98/Me
3-5
Windows NT 4.0
3-6
Windows 2000
3-7
Macintosh
3-8
