Linksys WCG200 manual Windows XP

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Windows XP

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

1.Open the Network screen. To do this, click the Start button and select the Control Panel. From there, click the Network and Internet Connections icon, followed by the Network Connections icon.

2.Select the Local Area Connection icon for the applicable Ethernet adapter (usually it is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-click the Local Area Connection and click the Properties button.

Figure 4-6

3.The Local Area Connection Status screen will appear. Click the Properties button.

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

Figure 4-7

5.Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again (or the Close but- ton if any settings were changed) to complete the PC configuration.

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6. Restart your computer.

Go to “Chapter 5: Using the Cable Gateway’s Web-based Utility”.

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Contents Wireless-G Cable Gateway Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Features Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction EnvironmentalIP Addresses An Introduction to LANs and WANsCable Gateway’s Back Panel Ports Network Setup OverviewGetting to Know the Cable Gateway Cable Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs Reset ButtonRebooting the Cable Gateway USB Icon Connecting the Cable GatewayUSB Cabling OverviewUSB Port Connection Installing the USB Driver for Windows Installing the USB Driver for Windows Millennium Installing the USB Driver for Windows On the USB Port Connection to finish the setup Installing the USB Driver for Windows XP Windows 95, 98, and Me Configuring the PCsWindows Go to Using the Cable Gateway’s Web-based UtilityWindows XP Internet Setup Accessing the Web-Based UtilitySetup Tab Optional Settings required by some ISPs Basic Wireless SettingsNetwork Setup Wireless TabBit Encryption Wireless SecurityWireless Network Access Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless SettingsFirewall EnabledVPN Passthrough Security TabsWebsite Blocking Timed AccessAccess Restrictions Tabs Port Range Filter Internet TrafficIP Address Range Applications & Gaming Tabs Port Range ForwardingDMZ Port TriggeringSecurity DiagnosticsAdministration Tabs Advanced Advanced AdministrationInformation Status TabsLocal Network StatusConnect Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix B Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP Click on the Network Connections icon Figure B-1Figure B-4 Figure B-8 Appendix C Installing the TCP/IP ProtocolFor Windows 95, 98, and Me TCP/IP installation is now completeFor Windows NT, 2000, and XP Figure D-3Figure D-6 Appendix E GlossaryWireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Environmental Appendix F SpecificationsAppendix H Contact Information Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved