Airlink RT210W Setting up TCP/IP, For Windows 98/ME, Control Panel, Option a Using Dhcp

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

3.2 Setting up TCP/IP

Before proceeding, make sure your computer is equipped with Ethernet network card or wireless adapter and has appropriate network card driver and TCP/IP installed.

1.If TCP/IP protocol is not installed on your PC, refer to Windows documentations for installation instructions.

2.For initial configuration, it’ s recommended to connect only one PC

Note	directly to the LAN port on the Wireless Broadband Router.

For Windows 98/ME

Step 1 Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on

Control Panel.

Step 2 Double-click the Network icon.

Step 3 In the Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC or wireless adapter and click Properties.

Step 4 Choose one of the methods as required:

Option A: Using DHCP

On the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

Then an IP address will be automatically assigned to your computer.

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Contents Page Disclaimer TrademarksSafety Instructions For Service FCC Information Page Contents Troubleshooting Specification Appendix aList of Figures Page Introduction OverviewFeatures ∙ NATPackage Contents System RequirementsPage Physical Outlook LED IndicatorFront Panel Rear Panel and Connector Rear Panel and ConnectorChoosing a Place for the Wireless Broadband Router Hardware ConnectionConnecting Cable/ADSL Modem to the WAN port Connecting the Wireless Broadband RouterConnecting wired device to the LAN port Connecting the power adapterFigure below illustrates a connection diagram example Page Configuring Local Computer to Access the Wireless Router For Windows 98/ME Setting up TCP/IPOption a Using Dhcp Control Panel∙ On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address Option B Using Fixed IP Address192.168.1.1 For Windows 2000/XP Check/Renew IP Address under Windows 98/ME∙ Default Gateway Select Use the following IP address and enter these∙ Authentication Open Additional Settings for Wireless ClientCheck/Renew IP Address under Windows 2000/XP Checking Connection with the Wireless Broadband Router For example C\pingRequest time out Destination host unreachable Web Configuration Accessing Web-Based Configuration UtilityMaking the Changes Effective Applying ChangesSystem Overview Router Mode General InformationSystem Overview Bridge Mode WAN Configuration Router Mode Part 1 Configuring general settingsDhcp Client Part 2. Configuring protocol-specific settingsPPPoE Client WAN Configuration PPPoE Client WAN Configuration Bridge Mode Manual ConfigEnabling Bridging Mode LAN Configuration Dhcp Server Router Mode OnlyLAN Spanning Tree Protocol Router Mode Only LAN Configuration Router ModeViewing Current Dhcp Assignments Router Mode Only 11 Dhcp Lease TableWireless LAN 2.4G Configuration Basic ConfigurationWireless Bridge 12 Access Point Mode13 Wireless Bridge Mode Access Control Advanced ConfigurationPage Wireless LAN Security Network AuthenticationWEP Format Minimum CharactersNetwork Key fields Key Length HEX Format Ascii Format 64 Bit Hexadecimal digits Ascii characters 128 Bit15 Wireless LAN Security General Filters Router Mode OnlyConnection Logging LAN MAC Filter LAN Client FilterForwarding Router Mode Only 16 FiltersDescription DMZ IP AddressPort Forwards Application Specific Port ForwardsStatic Routes Administration System ClockManagement Setup Firmware UpgradeCurrent Firmware version field Restore Factory DefaultsSystem Page Troubleshooting Page Interface Power Adapter and Environmental RequirementHardware PhysicalRouter Features WAN Port FeaturesLAN Port Features SoftwareWireless LAN Features Security FeaturesConfiguration and Management Features Technical Support