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

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000

You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.

The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.

•Select Control Panel from the Windows XP Start Menu.

•Select the Network Connections icon on the Control Panel. This will take you to the next step.

Now the Network Connection window displays.

The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the right of the window.

•Right-click on the Connection with the wireless icon and choose Status.

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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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 Audience, Scope, Conventions Chapter About This ManualHtml version of this manual How to Use this ManualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Key Features and Related Netgear ProductsChapter Introduction 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 Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating ModesWG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG121Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121 LED Descriptions Verify wireless connectivity to your networkClick Install Driver & Utility For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121Found New Hardware Wizard WG121 System Tray Icon Profile Configure your WG121 and saveVerify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the WG121 WG121 Wireless Connection IndicatorsColor Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Tips TroubleshootingClick Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485, and then click Remove Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsBasic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Chapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeRun the WG121 Configuration Utility Configure the wireless Network settingsHow to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc ModeWindows Run program dialog box Configure the PC network settingsPing test results How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security FeaturesConfigure the Security settings How to Configure WEP Encryption SecuritySave your settings in a Profile Statistics Advanced SettingsConfiguration FCC, CE Appendix a Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Authentication and WEP Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Open System Authentication AuthenticationAuthentication Open System Steps Do Not Use WEP Authentication Shared Key StepsKey Size WEP Configuration OptionsWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orTCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties 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 Numerics Index