Abocom 802.11b/g Portable Router WAP2102 User Manual

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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 a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.

• Enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your

LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.)

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and

enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP

1.

Select Control Panel - Network Connection.

2.

Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen
like the following:

3.

Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

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