Gateway WBR-100 manual Configuring the computers, To configure computers using Windows XP

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Click OK to accept the settings. Click OK again to exit.

Chapter 2: Initial setup

Configuring the computers

Now that you have the hardware connected, you need to configure the computers you want to include in your network to let them obtain an IP address automatically. An IP address lets the computers communicate with and operate on your new network. Use the configuration procedure specific to your computer’s operating system:

To configure computers using Windows XP:

1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections.

2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens.

3 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon for your network interface card. If you see more than one, double-click the one that connects to your local network. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens. Click Properties.

4 In the Components checked are used by this connection list, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

5 Check Obtain an IP address automatically, and make sure that Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected.

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8 Repeat Step 1 through Step 7 for each computer on your network running Windows XP.

To configure computers using Windows 2000:

1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel.

2 Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon to open the Network dialog box.

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Contents Installationguide Contents Glossary TroubleshootingSpecifications Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationIntroduction Features Precautions Important safeguardsPackage contents Parts and accessories Description FrontLEDDescription Back Connector/control DescriptionInitial setup To connect the hardware Connecting the hardwareMaking connections PreparationMaking connections Configuring the computers To configure computers using Windows XPTo configure computers using Windows Configuring the computers To configure computers using Windows 98SE or MeContacting and configuring the router Contacting the routerTo contact the router Contacting and configuring the router To configure the router Configuring the routerContacting and configuring the router Initial setup If you selected Other e.g., Fixed Wireless Initial setup Routine Router SettingsStatusand Using router settings and features Configuring LAN settingsTo configure the LAN settings Using router settings and features To configure the wireless settings Configuring wireless settingsUsing router settings and features Routine Router Settings and Status To change the password Changing the passwordTo review the router status Checking router statusPage Setting up wireless operation To manually enter the WEP encryption key in Windows XP Configuring WEP security in Windows XPReturning the router settings to the default settings Advanced Advanced features To configure the advanced Internet settings Configuring advanced Internet settingsAdvanced Features and Configuration Advanced features To configure the Access Control settings Configuring access control settingsAdvanced features Advanced Features and Configuration To turn on remote management Turning on remote managementTo set up a virtual server Setting up a virtual serverUsing a dynamic DNS service To use a Dynamic DNS service Upgrading the firmware To upgrade the firmwareUsing the PC Database To use the PC Database Advanced Features and Configuration To change router Options Changing router optionsAdvanced Features and Configuration Changing security settings To change router security settingsEstablishing a router security scheme Change log settings To make log settings To set the MAC address Set the MAC addressTo set the routing configuration Configure routingAdvanced Features and Configuration Troubleshooting To use the ping utility to obtain an IP address Ping utilityPing utility To resolve an IP addressTo set a static IP address using Windows XP Setting a static IP addressTo set a static IP address using Windows 98SE and Windows Me To set a static IP address using WindowsClick the DNS Configuration tab, then click Enable DNS Your wireless router will not turn on no LEDs Problem resolutionYou cannot access your wireless router Problem resolution Troubleshooting Click the Link Information tab Troubleshooting Technical Support Automated troubleshooting systemService description How to reach Resource Service description How to reachTroubleshooting Glossary a Terms you should know Terms you should know Appendix a Glossary Terms you should know Appendix a Glossary Specifications B Specifications Regulatory compliance statements Wireless GuidanceAppendix C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Page Unintentional emitter per FCC Part United States of AmericaPage FCC declaration of conformity California Proposition 65 WarningTrademark Acknowledgments All Rights ReservedAppendix C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information MAN 802.11B Router GDE R0 8/03