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3.Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see Figure D-3). This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and will be shown as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC Filtering.

Figure D-3

The example in Figure D-3 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.

Note: The MAC address is also called the Adapter

Address.

For Windows NT, 2000, and XP:

The following steps show an alternative way of obtaining the MAC address and IP address for your Ethernet adapter.

1.Click on Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

Figure D-4

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2. In the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.

Figure D-5

3.Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This will appear as a series of letters and numbers.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC Filtering.

Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical

Address.

The example in Figure D-5 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.

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Contents Wireless-G Cable Gateway Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsFeatures EnvironmentalAn Introduction to LANs and WANs IP AddressesCable 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 Cabling Connecting the Cable GatewayUSB Icon 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 Configuring the PCs Windows 95, 98, and MeGo to Using the Cable Gateway’s Web-based Utility WindowsWindows XP Internet Setup Accessing the Web-Based UtilitySetup Tab Network Setup Basic Wireless SettingsOptional Settings required by some ISPs Wireless TabWireless Security Bit EncryptionWireless Network Access Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessVPN Passthrough EnabledFirewall Security TabsWebsite Blocking Timed AccessAccess Restrictions Tabs Port Range Filter Internet TrafficIP Address Range Port Range Forwarding Applications & Gaming TabsPort Triggering DMZSecurity DiagnosticsAdministration Tabs Information Advanced AdministrationAdvanced 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 Figure B-1 Click on the Network Connections iconFigure B-4 Appendix C Installing the TCP/IP Protocol Figure B-8TCP/IP installation is now complete For Windows 95, 98, and MeFigure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPAppendix E Glossary Figure D-6Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Wireless-G Cable Gateway Appendix F Specifications EnvironmentalAppendix H Contact Information Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved