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CHAPTER 5 – PC CONFIGURATION
5.1 Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
• TCP/IP network settings
• Internet Access configuration
• Wireless configuration
5.2 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 configured on each PC.
5.2.1 TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using default Wireless Router settings, and 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
suitable 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 required:
• 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.
5.2.2 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000
a. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.
b. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and
select Properties.