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5Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols panel.

6Click OK.

The TCP/IP protocol is added.

You will be prompted to restart your computer at this point. Click No because you still have to specify an IP address. For instructions on how to do this, see “Specifying the IP address” on page 77.

Windows NT

1Open the Network - Protocol dialog box as shown in “Checking that the pro- tocols are added” on page 72.

2Click Add.

The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed.

Figure 58: Select Network Protocol dialog box

3Select TCP/IP Protocol and click OK. The TCP/IP protocol is added.

You will be prompted to restart your computer at this point. Click No because you still have to specify an IP address. For instructions on how to do this, see “Specifying the IP address” on page 77.

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Contents WLA-AWCG User Guide Table of Contents Glossary Index About this Manual Scope of the manual About this chapterOnline Help Related readingStandard terms Terms and conventionsTypographic conventions Symbol Safety informationGetting Started Hardware requirements Setting up the AirStation ProAirStation Pro pack Software requirements Initial setupConnecting to a hub Installing the Wireless LAN card on a desktop PC Installing the Wireless LAN cardAdding an external antenna Installing an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PCAttaching the antenna adapter Attaching the external antenna Displaying the antenna adapter connector Getting StartedChecking the connection to the external antenna From Client Manager screen, select File, Manual AirStation Pro found on the network Getting Started Connection test result Getting Started From the File menu, select Test Connection, DiagnosticConnection test results Connection test resultsScenario Range at 11Mbps Range at 2 Mbps Antenna connections and transmission rangesProduct Overview Main features of the AirStation Pro For details on these features see , 7 LED IndicatorsDiagnostic Indicator External access point communication Access point to access point communicationAirStation Pro ports Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain Configuration Internal access point communicationChain type communication Product Overview Chain type communicationPage AirStation Pro Installation Network adapter installation Installing the AirStation ProWindows 95/98/ME System Properties Device Manager dialog box is displayed IP configuration dialog box Checking the TCP/IP settingsIP information AirStation Pro Installation Simple Installation Wizard dialog box Installing the AirStation Manager SoftwareSelect Install the AirStation Manager option Installation confirmation message Click OK Connecting to the AirStation ProField Default Setting Click OK Verify connection dialog box is displayed IP address setting dialog box is displayed Select Admin, Set IP addressOn the Settings screen, click Standard Settings Checking basic settings of the AirStation ProNetwork password dialog box Enter root in the Username field Check the reception of the external antenna Standard settings confirmation screenConfiguring AirStation Settings Displaying the Settings screen Configuration optionsRegistering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addresses Click Advanced SettingsBasic Settings screen Click Return Setting up roamingConfiguring a Wireless client for roaming Configuring the AirStation Manager settingsSelect Apple Menu, AirPort Setting up AirPort configurationSetting up WEP security Restricting Wireless LAN PC’s Password Setup screen Setting up passwordsPage Setting up routing Configuring channel settingsRouting Setup screen is displayed Setting up the Packet Filter Diagnostics AirStation Pro details displayed on the Diagnostics screen Troubleshooting Cause Problem scenariosSolutions AirStation Pro cannot be found on the networkChecking the ESS-ID for Windows 95/98/ME Checking the ESS-ID for Windows Network adapter on your PC cannot be found TCP/IP is not installedNetwork adapter drivers have not been installed Network adapter is displayed with AirStation IP address is not assigned Network adapter fails at driver installationCannot connect to the LAN Settings Screen is not displayedEnter your Username and Password Search is taking a long time to display other computers Page Appendix Checking the version of Windows About this appendixConfiguring protocols Restoring AirStation Pro factory settingsChecking that the protocols are added Windows NT On the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel Select the Protocol tab Select Network Component Type dialog box is displayed Adding protocolsSelect Microsoft from the Manufacturers panel Windows NT Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols panelSelect Internet Protocol TCP/IP Specifying the IP addressTCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayed Windows 95/98Select the Specify an IP address option Automatically Network Protocols dialog box Select the Specify an IP address option TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog boxInternet Options Connections dialog box is displayed Checking Web browser settingsUsing Internet Explorer Click LAN SettingsLocal Area Network LAN Settings dialog box Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayedOpen Internet Explorer Using Netscape NavigatorOpen Netscape Navigator Preferences dialog box DNS Domain Name Server or Service Access PointConfiguration PC Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol serverIeee Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers ESS-ID Extended Service Set IDEthernet FirmwareProtocol MAC Address Media Access Control AddressLAN Local Area Network LED Light Emitting DiodeStraight-through cable WDS Wireless Distribution SystemWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wired LAN and Wireless LANWireless channel Index Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator FCC Statement