NETGEAR WG111U user manual Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

3.From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

The window is updated to show your settings. They should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway:

TCP/IP Configuration	Current NETGEAR Standard	Previous NETGEAR Standard
Computer or workstation	192.168.1.2 through	192.168.0.2 through
IP Address	192.168.1.254	192.168.0.254
Subnet mask	255.255.255.0	255.255.255.0
Gateway address for router	192.168.1.1 default address	192.168.0.1 default address

Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking

As part of the computer preparation process, you may need to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked computer. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process.

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network Connections icon.

3.If an Ethernet adapter is present in your computer, you should see an entry for Local Area Connection. Double-click that entry.

4.Select Properties.

5.Verify that Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are present. If not, select Install and add them.

6.Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, click Properties, and verify that “Obtain an IP address automatically” is selected.

7.Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows.

8.Then, restart your computer.

Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Appendix C-9

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