Wireless Gateway User Guide
Linux Clients
Internet Access on Linux
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.
•Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Gateway.
•Ensure your DNS (Nameserver) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X
1.Start your X Windows client.
2.Select Control Panel - Network
3.Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".
4.Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5.To apply your changes
•Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
•OR, restart your system.
LPD Printing on Linux
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X
1.In your X Windows shell, select Control Panel, then Printer Configuration.
2.Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue.
3.Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Field | Data |
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Name | Enter a name for this printer |
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Spool Directory | /var/spool/lpd/printer_name |
| /var/spool/lpd/gw_prn |
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File Limit | Enter a suitable number. |
| 0 (no limit) |
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Remote Host | Wireless Gateway's IP address | 192.168.0.1 | |
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Remote Queue | Ln |
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4.Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and the printer is now available for use.
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