Linksys SRW224 Appendix C Windows Help, Shared Resources, Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

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Appendix C: Windows Help

All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate within a network, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

Appendix C: Windows Help

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Contents Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideTable of Contents Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Front Panel List of FiguresAddrees Field Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView LEDs Getting to Know the SwitchPorts Back Panel Gigabit Expansion Ports RJ-45 PortsConsole Port Overview Connecting the SwitchMaximum Cabling Distances Fast Ethernet Considerations Pre-Installation ConsiderationsHardware Installation Positioning the SwitchDesktop Placement Placement OptionsRack-Mount Placement Uplinking the SwitchConfiguring the HyperTerminal Application Configuration using the Console InterfaceSwitch Main Menu Configuring the Switch through the Console InterfaceLogin Switch ScreensSystem Information System ConfigurationPassword Configuration Advanced Switch ConfigurationFirmware Update IP Configuration14 Send File Restore System Default SettingReturn to Main Menu Reboot SystemPort Status Port ConfigurationLogout Password Screen Configuring the Switch through the Web UtilitySystem Tab Advanced Switch Configuration FigureSystem Tab-Username/Password Setting Password SettingPort Tab Click Apply when finished with your changesVlan Tab Vlan Configuration802.1Q Vlan Mode Trunk TabEdit a 802.1Q Vlan Group Advanced 802.1Q Vlan SettingAdd a PortBased Vlan Group PortBased Vlan ModeLogout Tab QoS ConfigurationAbout Fast Ethernet Appendix a Fast Ethernet and Gigabit EthernetAbout Gigabit Ethernet Twisted Pair Cabling Appendix B CablingCrimping your own Network Cables Figure B-2 Straight-Through Cable Fiber Optic Cabling Appendix D Glossary Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Port 10/100 + 2-Port Gigabit Switch with WebView Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix H Contact Information