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Windows 2000

1On the Start menu, select Setup, Network and Dial-up connection.

2Select the Local Area Connection icon.

3Click Properties.

4Ensure that the network adapter name is displayed.

4.2.2Checking the TCP/IP settings

The TCP/IP settings must be correct.

Note: If the IP address of your network adapter is set to 0.0.0.0. or 169.254.X.X (where X is a value ranging from 0 - 255), the TCP/IP protocols have not been installed or configured correctly.

Windows 95/98/ME

1On the Start menu, select Run. The Run dialog box is displayed.

Figure 23: Run dialog box

2In the Open field, enter winipcfg.

3Click OK. The IP Configuration dialog box is displayed.

Figure 24: IP configuration dialog box

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Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual Checking the TCP/IP settings, IP configuration dialog box

Contents

WLA-AWCG User Guide Table of Contents Glossary Index About this Manual About this chapter Scope of the manualRelated reading Online HelpStandard terms Terms and conventionsTypographic conventions Safety information SymbolGetting Started Hardware requirements Setting up the AirStation ProAirStation Pro pack Initial setup Software requirementsConnecting to a hub Installing the Wireless LAN card Installing the Wireless LAN card on a desktop PCInstalling an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PC Adding an external antennaAttaching the antenna adapter Displaying the antenna adapter connector Getting Started Attaching the external antennaChecking the connection to the external antenna From Client Manager screen, select File, Manual AirStation Pro found on the network Getting Started From the File menu, select Test Connection, Diagnostic Connection test result Getting StartedConnection test results Connection test resultsAntenna connections and transmission ranges Scenario Range at 11Mbps Range at 2 MbpsProduct Overview Main features of the AirStation Pro LED Indicators For details on these features see , 7Diagnostic Indicator External access point communication Access point to access point communicationAirStation Pro ports Internal access point communication Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain ConfigurationChain type communication Chain type communication Product OverviewPage AirStation Pro Installation Network adapter installation Installing the AirStation ProWindows 95/98/ME System Properties Device Manager dialog box is displayed Checking the TCP/IP settings IP configuration dialog boxIP information AirStation Pro Installation Installing the AirStation Manager Software Simple Installation Wizard dialog boxSelect Install the AirStation Manager option Connecting to the AirStation Pro Installation confirmation message Click OKField Default Setting Click OK Verify connection dialog box is displayed Select Admin, Set IP address IP address setting dialog box is displayedChecking basic settings of the AirStation Pro On the Settings screen, click Standard SettingsNetwork password dialog box Enter root in the Username field Standard settings confirmation screen Check the reception of the external antennaConfiguring AirStation Settings Configuration options Displaying the Settings screenClick Advanced Settings Registering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addressesBasic Settings screen Setting up roaming Click ReturnConfiguring the AirStation Manager settings Configuring a Wireless client for roamingSetting up AirPort configuration Select Apple Menu, AirPortSetting up WEP security Restricting Wireless LAN PC’s Setting up passwords Password Setup screenPage Configuring channel settings Setting up routingRouting Setup screen is displayed Setting up the Packet Filter Diagnostics AirStation Pro details displayed on the Diagnostics screen Troubleshooting AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network Problem scenariosSolutions CauseChecking the ESS-ID for Windows 95/98/ME Checking the ESS-ID for Windows TCP/IP is not installed Network adapter on your PC cannot be foundNetwork adapter drivers have not been installed Network adapter is displayed with Network adapter fails at driver installation AirStation IP address is not assignedSettings Screen is not displayed Cannot connect to the LANEnter your Username and Password Search is taking a long time to display other computers Page Appendix About this appendix Checking the version of WindowsConfiguring protocols Restoring AirStation Pro factory settingsChecking that the protocols are added Windows NT On the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel Select the Protocol tab Select Network Component Type dialog box is displayed Adding protocolsSelect Microsoft from the Manufacturers panel Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols panel Windows NTSpecifying the IP address Select Internet Protocol TCP/IPWindows 95/98 TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayedSelect the Specify an IP address option Automatically Network Protocols dialog box TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box Select the Specify an IP address optionClick LAN Settings Checking Web browser settingsUsing Internet Explorer Internet Options Connections dialog box is displayedLocal Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayed Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog boxOpen Internet Explorer Using Netscape NavigatorOpen Netscape Navigator Preferences dialog box Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server Access PointConfiguration PC DNS Domain Name Server or ServiceFirmware ESS-ID Extended Service Set IDEthernet Ieee Institute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersLED Light Emitting Diode MAC Address Media Access Control AddressLAN Local Area Network ProtocolWired LAN and Wireless LAN WDS Wireless Distribution SystemWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Straight-through cableWireless channel Index Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator FCC Statement