Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows XP | Asante Technologies FR1104-G

Computer Configuration

Apple Mac OS X

The following steps explain how to determine your current network settings and set up your computer so that it can be automatically configured by the router’s DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) feature.

1.Go to System Preferences in your Dock.

2.Select Network from the System Preference panel.

3.Select Show: Active Network Ports and select the Ethernet port that is connected to your Asanté router. Uncheck any unused ports. Click Apply Now.

4.Select the connected Ethernet port in Show.

Computer Configuration

Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me

The following steps explain how to determine your current TCP/IP settings and configure them to use DHCP.

Note: Keep your Windows CD handy.You may be asked to insert it so that Windows can copy necessary files.

1.From the Windows Start button, choose Run. In the dialog box, type winipcfg and click OK.

2.Choose your computer’s Ethernet adapter card from the options available in the drop-down list.

Tip: The PPP setting is usually for your dial-up analog modem. Don’t choose this selection.

3.Expand this dialog box by clicking on the More Info >> button.

Tip: Next to the DNS Servers field, click the button to show the Secondary DNS (if available).

5.Be sure that the TCP/IP tab is selected. Now select Configure: Using DHCP.You will receive the IP address automatically from your DHCP server.

Before receiving the IP address from the router’s DHCP server, your screen will look like this:

After receiving the IP address from the router’s DHCP server, your screen will look like this:

The TCP/IP configuration of your computer is now complete. Repeat these steps to configure additional Macs running OS X that you wish to add to the router.

4.From the Windows Start button, choose Settings and select Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.

5.In the Configuration tab, highlight the TCP/IP protocol line associated with your network card adapter.

6.Click Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties dialog. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK.

7.Click OK again. Windows will begin copying files to your computer. Click Yes to restart your computer with the new settings.

The TCP/IP configuration of your computer is now complete. Repeat these steps to configure additional PCs running Windows 95/98/Me on your network.

Computer Configuration

Microsoft Windows XP

Note: Keep your Windows CD-ROM handy. You may be asked to insert it so that Windows can copy necessary files.

1.From the Start button, select Settings/Control Panel.

2.Click on Network and Internet Connections.

3.Click the Network Connections icon.

4. Double-click on the network.

5.Under the Support tab, click on the Details… button and record your IP settings for future reference.

Computer Configuration

Microsoft Windows 2000/NT

The following steps explain how to determine your current TCP/IP settings and configure them to use DHCP.

Note: Keep your Windows CD handy.You may be asked to insert it so that Windows can copy necessary files.

1.From the Windows Start button, choose

Program > Accessories > Command Prompt.

2.At the command line, type the command ipconfig/all and press Enter.

3.From the Start Button, select

Control Panel/Network and Dial-Up Connections. Double-click on the Local Area Connection.

6.Under the General tab, click the Properties button.

7.Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

8.Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.

9. Click OK and restart your computer.

The TCP/IP configuration of your computer is now complete. Repeat these steps to configure additional PCs running Windows XP on your network.

4.Under the General tab, highlight the Internet Options (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

5.Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click OK when finished.You may be prompted to restart your computer.

The TCP/IP configuration of your computer is now complete. Repeat these steps to configure additional PCs running Windows 2000/NT on your network.

FR1104-G specifications

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