NETGEAR WG121 user manual Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

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User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121

2.Type winipcfg, and then click OK.

The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

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

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

•The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254

•The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

•The default gateway is 192.168.0.1

Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure

TCP/IP on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process.

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon.

3.If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, 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 PC.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Requirements For Operation in the European Community Page Vii Viii Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Index Xii Contents Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, ConventionsHow to Use this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Key Features and Related Netgear Products What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers Introduction Verifying System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Two Basic Operating Modes Observing Location and Range GuidelinesWG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software Basic Installation InstructionsFor Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121 Verify wireless connectivity to your network LED DescriptionsFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 Click Install Driver & UtilityFound New Hardware Wizard WG121 System Tray Icon Configure your WG121 and save ProfileVerify wireless connectivity to your network WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG121Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition DescriptionTroubleshooting Basic TipsTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485, and then click RemoveBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Using Configuration Profiles Chapter ConfigurationUnderstanding the Configuration Options Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG121 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settingsConnecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode ProfileConfigure the PC network settings Windows Run program dialog boxPing test results Enabling Wireless Security Features How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc NetworkHow to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settingsSave your settings in a Profile Advanced Settings StatisticsConfiguration Appendix a Technical Specifications FCC, CETechnical Specifications Infrastructure Mode Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEPAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication Open System AuthenticationAuthentication Open System Steps Authentication Shared Key Steps Do Not Use WEPWEP Configuration Options Key SizeWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsVerify that Obtain an IP address Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary DSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Index Numerics