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Chapter 4
PC Configuration
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal")
LAN.
Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
•
TCP/IP network settings
•
Internet Access configuration
•
Wireless configuration
Windows Clients
This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless
Router.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that
the TCP/IP protocol be installed and con figured on each PC.
TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using the default Wireless Router settings, and the default Windows
TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
•
By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suit-
able IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.
•
For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP
client.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are re -
quired:
•
The
Gateway
must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router
•
The
DNS
should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re-
configure the Router itself. Refer to
Chapter 8 - A dvanced
Setup
for de tails.
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Wireless Router User Guide
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:
1.
Select
Control Panel - Network
. You should see a screen like the following:
Figure 11: Network Configuration
2.
Select the
TCP/IP
protocol for your network card.
3.
Click on the
Properties
button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 12: IP Address (Win 95)
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button
Obtain an IP Address automatically
. This is the default
Windows setting.
Using this is recommended
. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a
DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
Using "Specify an IP Address"
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes:
