Linksys BEFW11S4 Configuring the PCs, Overview, Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs

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Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs

Overview

These instructions will help you configure each of your computers to commu- nicate with the Router.

To do this, you will need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically. Computers use IP addresses to commu- nicate with each other across a network or the Internet.

You will need to know which operating system your computer is running, such as Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP. You can find out by clicking the Start button and then selecting the Settings option. (If your Start menu does- n’t have a Settings option, you’re running Windows XP. You can select the Control Panel directly from the Start Menu.) Then, click Control Panel and double-click the System icon. Click the Cancel button when done.

Once you know which Windows operating system you are running, follow the directions in this step for your computer’s operating system. If you PC is not configured with the TCP/IP protocol, you will need to do this for each com- puter you are connecting to the Router.

The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your TCP/IP set- tings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Once you've configured your computers, continue to Chapter 4: Configuring the Router.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs

1.Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.

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2.Select the Configuration tab and highlight the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter (as shown in Figure 3-1). If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that line. (Note: If there is no TCP/IP line list- ed, refer to your Ethernet adapter’s documentation to install TCP/IP now.) Then, click the Properties button.

Figure 3-1

3.Click the IP Address tab and select Obtain an IP address automatically (as shown in figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2

4.Click the Gateway tab and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank. Click the OK button.

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Contents Wireless Access Point Router With 4-Port Switch Copyright & Trademarks Industry Canada Canada Table of Contents Introduction Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchFeatures Minimum RequirementsWhat’s an IP Address? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersIP Addresses Static IP AddressesWireless Access Point Router’s LEDs Wireless Access Point Router’s PortsPower PortsConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Connecting the RouterWAN Indicators Before You StartInstant Wireless Series Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsOverview Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configuring the Router A b l e / D i s a b l eAddress Obtain an IP AutomaticallyStatic IP PPPoEUsing the Router’s Web- Based Utility PptpSetup Static IP Password StatusDhcp Log Security AOL Parental ControlsHelp FiltersUsing Multicast Pass Through Setting Up FiltersEditing MAC Filter Setting Advanced Tab FiltersUsing Remote Management Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing Pptp Pass Through Using Remote UpgradeUPnP Forwarding Advanced Tab Port Range ForwardingInstant Wireless Series Port Triggering Advanced Tab Dynamic RoutingAdvanced Tab Static Routing Advanced Tab DMZ Host Advanced Tab MAC Address CloningAdvanced Tab Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Want to test my Internet connection For Windows NTFor Windows XP For Windows 95, 98, and MeFor Windows XP Am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup Need to set up a server behind my RouterCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingDiag LED stays lit continuously Click the Advanced = Filter tabNeed to use port triggering Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuouslyFrequently Asked Questions Allows Pptp packets to pass through Instant Wireless Series Step One Pinging an IP Address Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web AddressesStep Two Pinging for a Web Address Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security Figure C-2 Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP Figure C-3Figure C-6 Figure C-10 Figure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPFigure D-6 Http//192.168.1.1 in the webFigure E-3 AOL Broadband via DSLAppendix F Glossary Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series 100 102 104 Appendix G Specifications EnvironmentalAppendix I Contact Information Appendix H Warranty InformationWeb site FTP site Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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