NETGEAR CG814WG manual Configuring Windows 98 SE and Me for TCP/IP Networking

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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

•Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

•Gateway address (the gateway)—192.168.0.1

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

Configuring Windows 98 SE and Me for TCP/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:

2-2	Preparing Your Network

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Page Contents Appendix B Contents Vii Viii Contents Typographical Conventions About This ManualAudience Special Message Formats Powerful, True Firewall Chapter Hardware OverviewAbout the CG814WG Built-in Cable Modem802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking Configurable Auto Uplink Ethernet ConnectionProtocol Support Easy Installation and ManagementUSB Port Hardware Overview What’s in the Box? Gateway’s Front PanelUSB Gateway’s Rear Panel CG814WG Rear PanelHardware Overview Chapter Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 98 SE and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing Your Network Enabling Dhcp Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPPreparing Your Network TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that the Obtain an IP addressPreparing Your Network Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Are Login Protocols Used?What Is Your Configuration Information? Obtaining ISP Configuration Information from Your Computer Select the Gateway tabRestarting the Network Preparing Your Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsLocal Link LEDs Not On Power LED Not OnTest LED Stays On Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityTesting the LAN Path to Your Gateway Cable Link LED Not OnTesting the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Erasing the Current/Restoring the Factory Configuration Troubleshooting Appendix B Glossary Internet, which are published as RFCs Request for Comment at Information, a block of data, and a checksum Glossary Observe Location and Range Guidelines Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XPWhat You Will Need Before You Begin Two Basic Operating Modes CG814WG Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WGInstall the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Configure your CG814WG Verify wireless connectivity to your network Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the CG814WGInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition DescriptionBasic Troubleshooting Tips Appendix D Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics Related Publications Basic Router ConceptsIP Addresses and the Internet What is a Router?Routing Information Protocol Figure D-1 Three Main Address Classes Netmask EqualsSubnet Addressing Figure D-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B AddressTable D-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Single IP Address Operation Using NAT MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Figure D-3 Single IP Address Operation Using NATRelated Documents Domain Name ServerInternet Security and Firewalls IP Configuration by DhcpWhat is a Firewall? Stateful Packet Inspection Uplink Switches and Crossover CablesEthernet Cabling Cable Quality