Linksys WRT51AB manual Configuring Windows 2000 PCs

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Instant Wireless® Series

Configuring Windows 2000 PCs

1.Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network and Dial-up 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. Click the Properties button.

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Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

3.Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

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4.Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration.

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5. Restart your computer.

Go to “Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings.”

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Contents Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions IntroductionEnvironmental 127 Features Router’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Router Setup OverviewDynamic IP Addresses Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router Router’s Back PanelRouter’s Front Panel LEDs LAN Indicators Internet IndicatorsProceed to Connect the Router Wired Connection to a PC Connect the RouterOverview Configure the PCs Wireless Connection to a PCConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Go to Configure the Router’s Basic SettingsConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configure the Router’s Basic Settings Automatic Configuration Dhcp Enter the Default GatewayStatic or Fixed IP Address Enter the Internet IP AddressHow to Access the Web-based Utility Router’s Web-based UtilityAutomatic Configuration Dhcp SetupStatic IP Pptp 5GHz, 802.11a 5GHz, 802.11a WEP 4GHz, 802.11b WEP Password StatusLAN Dhcp Log HelpAdvanced Tabs Advanced Wireless 5GHz, 802.11a802.1x Configuration Radius Server Filters Private MAC Filter To set up a filter Private IP Filter11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP Protocol Port ForwardingRouting Click the Delete This Entry buttonDMZ Host MAC Address Clone Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows NTFor Windows XP Want to test my Internet connectionFor Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP UDPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFrequently Asked Questions Click the Advanced = Filters tabDoes the Router support ICQ send file? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Router? How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses Step One Pinging an IP AddressAppendix C Configuring Wireless Security Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressBackground 802.1x Authentication WEP EncryptionMD5 Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-2Figure C-5 Digital Certificate Installation Figure C-9Click Install this certificate Figure C-13TLS Authentication for Windows XP Figure C-18Figure C-21 Figure C-25 For Windows 95, 98, and MeFigure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPAppendix E Glossary 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 125 Appendix F Specifications One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL ModemCategory 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better EnvironmentalAppendix G Warranty Information Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues FaxAppendix H Contact Information Web site FTP siteCopyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved