PC Configuration
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3 PC
Configuration
The connection to the Ericsson W20/21 may require specific PC
configuration. This chapter includes instructions on how to configure
Internet Protocol (IP) settings, establish wireless connection(s) with the
Ericsson W20/21 and access a shared network printer. The descriptions
include examples from Windows XP and 2000. If you use another operating
system, refer to the system documentation or online help.
3.1 IP
Settings
The Ericsson W20/21 automatically assigns the IP settings to your PC(s).
You only need to configure the PC(s) according to the instructions below to
accept the information. In some cases however, you may want to configure
IP settings manually. See section
3.1.2 – “Configuring Static IP Address”.
If you have connected your LAN PC(s) to the Ericsson W20/21, follow the
instructions that correspond to the operating system installed on your PC in
the following sub-sections.
If you want to allow wireless PCs to access your device, you also have to
follow the instructions in section
3.2 – “Wireless LAN Settings”.
3.1.1 Obtaining
IP
Settings
Automatically
Follow the instructions that correspond to the operating system installed on
your PC.
Windows XP
1
In the Windows task bar, click the
Start
button, and then click
Control
Panel
. The
Control Panel
window is displayed.
2
If you are using Category View, Click
Network and Internet
Connections
and then
Network Connections
. If you are using
Classic View, double-click
Network Connections
. The
Network
Connections
window is displayed.
3
Double-click the icon corresponding to your network interface card
(NIC). This icon is usually labeled
Local Area Connection
. The
Local
Area Connection Properties
window is displayed with a list of
currently installed network items.
