NETGEAR RP614 manual Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for IP Networking

Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router

•Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

•All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer..

In your IP network, each PC and the router must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each PC must also have certain other 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 bootup. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to “Appendix B, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics.”

The Model RP614 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:

•PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

•Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

•Gateway address (the router)—192.168.0.1

These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each networked 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:

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

3-2 Preparing Your Network