NETGEAR WG311 manual Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP Security Settings	...........3-9
How to Configure WEP Encryption Security	3-10
Statistics Page	3-12
Advanced Settings Page	3-13
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview	B-1
Infrastructure Mode	B-1
Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	B-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	B-2
Authentication and WEP	B-2
802.11 Authentication	B-3
Open System Authentication	B-3
Shared Key Authentication	B-4
Overview of WEP Parameters	B-5
Key Size	B-6
WEP Configuration Options	B-6
Wireless Channels	B-7
Appendix C
Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking	C-1
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking	C-1
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	C-1
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me C-3
Selecting the Internet Access Method	C-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties	C-5
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking	C-6
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	C-6
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000	C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP	C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000	C-9
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000	C-11

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Page Page Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Contents About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Key Features and Related Netgear ProductsRoad Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ What’s in the Box?Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers What You Will Need Before You Begin Verify System RequirementsTwo Basic Operating Modes Observe Location and Range GuidelinesWG311 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Install the WG311 software Basic Installation InstructionsFor Windows XP Users Installing a WG311 Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311 Configure your WG311 Verify wireless connectivity to your network Open the WG311 utility by clicking on the iconFor Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG311 Task bar Configure your WG311 and save ProfileVerify wireless connectivity to your network WG311 Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Troubleshooting Tips About About page shows the following informationBasic Setup Basic Setup Understanding the Configuration Options Using Configuration ProfilesNetworks Networks page displays the following fieldsRun the WG311 Configuration Utility Connect to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Configure the wireless Network settings Save your settings in a ProfileConnecting to Another PC in Ad-Hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-Hoc Mode ProfileConfigure the PC network settings How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security Features Ad-Hoc SettingConfiguration How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Security settingsSave your settings in a Profile Statistics Statistics tabAdvanced Settings Advanced SettingsConfiguration Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure ModeNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEPAd-Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication Open System AuthenticationPoint This process is illustrated in below Authentication Shared Key Steps WEP Configuration Options Key SizeWireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting the 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 List of Glossary TermsDSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Numerics Bssid Essid