NETGEAR CG814WG manual Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

2.Type winipcfg, and then click OK.

The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

3.From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway:

The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254

The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

The default gateway is 192.168.0.1

Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to 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 and Dialup Connections icon.

3.If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for Local Area Connection. Double-click that entry.

4.Select Properties.

5.Verify that ‘Client for Microsoft Networks’ and ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ are present. If not, select Install and add them.

6.Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, click Properties, and verify that “Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.

7.Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows.

8.Then, restart your PC.

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 Audience About This ManualTypographical Conventions Special Message Formats Chapter Hardware Overview Powerful, True FirewallAbout the CG814WG Built-in Cable ModemConfigurable Auto Uplink Ethernet Connection 802.11g Standards-based Wireless NetworkingUSB Port Easy Installation and ManagementProtocol Support Hardware Overview Gateway’s Front Panel What’s in the Box?USB CG814WG Rear Panel Gateway’s Rear PanelHardware Overview Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your NetworkInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 98 SE and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your Network Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Enabling DhcpPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orPreparing Your Network TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Verify that the Obtain an IP address Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsPreparing Your Network Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP What Is Your Configuration Information? Are Login Protocols Used?Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Select the Gateway tab Obtaining ISP Configuration Information from Your ComputerRestarting the Network Preparing Your Network Basic Functions Appendix a TroubleshootingTest LED Stays On Power LED Not OnLocal Link LEDs Not On Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionTesting 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 What You Will Need Before You Begin Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XPObserve Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes CG814WG Default Wireless Configuration Settings For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WG Basic Installation InstructionsInstall the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Configure your CG814WG Verify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the CG814WG Wireless Connection IndicatorsColor Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Troubleshooting Tips Related Publications Basic Router Concepts Appendix D Networks, Routing, and Firewall BasicsRouting Information Protocol What is a Router?IP Addresses and the Internet Figure D-1 Three Main Address Classes Equals NetmaskFigure D-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet AddressingTable D-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Figure D-3 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolDomain Name Server Related DocumentsWhat is a Firewall? IP Configuration by DhcpInternet Security and Firewalls Ethernet Cabling Uplink Switches and Crossover CablesStateful Packet Inspection Cable Quality