NETGEAR WG511U user manual Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

This appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to connect to the Internet through the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U.

For adding file and print sharing to your network, please consult the Windows help information included with the version of Windows installed on each computer on your network.

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in your PC, then TCP/ IP is probably already installed as well.

Most operating systems includes the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP. Windows 95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

In your TCP/IP network, each PC and the wireless access point must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each PC must also have certain other TCP/IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its specific network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server during startup.

Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking

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

TCP/IP on your 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:

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Contents August Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Contents Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Glossary Contents Audience, Conventions, Publication Date Chapter About This ManualHtml version of this manual How to Navigate this ManualHow to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key Features and Related Netgear ProductsWhat’s in the Box? 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless NetworkingRoad Map for How to Get There From Here Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’Netgear Double Exchange files Use printers Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating ModesWG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511UClick Install Driver and Utility Basic Setup Wireless Security Configuration Configure your WG511ULED Descriptions Verify wireless connectivity to your networkFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U Found New Hardware Wizard Profile Configure your WG511U and saveBelow Word Meaning Interpreting the LED on the WG511U WG511U Wireless Connection IndicatorsColor Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Tips TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Setup Chapter Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Save your settings in a Profile How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard Configure the wireless network settingsNetgear WG511U Wireless PC Card in Computer-to-Computer Mode Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc ModeConfigure the PC network settings How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode NetworkAd-Hoc Setting What’s on the Statistics Page? Understanding the Advanced Settings Understanding the Security Options Chapter Wireless Security ConfigurationBasic Requirements for WEP Using WEP SecurityWEP Security Settings Worksheet Wireless Network Name SsidWEP Security Encryption Key How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Network Name Ssid settingsConfigure the WEP settings Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK Using WPA-PSK Advanced SecurityHow to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security WPA-PSK Security Settings WorksheetWPA-PSK settings screen Configure the WPA-PSK settingsWireless Security Configuration FCC, CE Appendix a Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Network Name Extended Service Set Identification EssidWireless Channels 802.11b/g Wireless Channels 802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels WG511U user can use thirteen channels in non-turbomode WPA Wireless Security OverviewCisco Leap WEP AuthenticationWEP Overview 802.1xAuthentication Open System Steps Bit WEP WEP KeysWEP Key Configuration How to Use WEP Parameters802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Figure B-4 802.1x authentication WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security?Figure B-5 WPA Overview Figure B-6 WPA/802.1x Authentication Sequence Wireless Networking Basics WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TkipMichael Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPAAES Support Wireless network adapters Wireless client programs Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing 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 List of Glossary Terms GlossaryAdsl EAP Internet service provider Megabits per second Ssid WEP Glossary Numerics Index

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