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Cisco Systems WRT54G Configuring the PCs, Overview, Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs

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Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs

Wireless-G Broadband Router

Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs

Overview

The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with the Router.

To do this, you need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically, so your PC can function as a DHCP client. Computers use IP addresses to communicate with the Router and each other across a network, such as the Internet.

First, find out which Windows operating system your computer is running. You can find out by clicking the Start button. Read the side panel of the Start menu to find out which operating system your PC is running.

You may need to do this for each computer you are connecting to the Router.

The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your network settings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Make sure that an Ethernet or wireless adapter (also known as a network adapter) has been successfully installed in each PC you will configure. Once you’ve configured your computers, continue to “Chapter 6: Using the Router’s Web-Based Utility.”

Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs

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

2.On the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter, as shown in Figure 5-1. Do not choose a TCP/IP entry whose name mentions DUN, PPPoE, VPN, or AOL. If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that line. Click the Properties button.

3.Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. (See Figure 5-2.)

Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs

IMPORTANT: Important: By default Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP has TCP/IP installed and set to obtain an IP address automatically. If your PC does not have TCP/IP installed, click Start and then Help. Search for the keyword TCP/IP. Then follow the instructions to install TCP/IP.

Figure 5-1: Configuration Tab

Figure 5-2: IP Address Tab

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Distributed by Jameco Part Number 487058UsersGuideBroadband Router 2.4 54Mbps GHz Wireless- GWIRELESS User GuideCopyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guideword definition Chapter 5 Configuring the PCs Table of ContentsChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix ATroubleshooting List of Figures Figure 6-18 Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router Figure B-13 802.11b WEP Key SettingFigure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Figure E-1 IP Configuration ScreenWelcome Chapter 1 IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Appendix G Specifications Network Topology Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout The Back Panel Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterWireless-G Broadband Router Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Front Panel Hardware Installation Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterFigure 4-2 Connecting Your Network Devices Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router Wireless-G Broadband RouterHardware Installation Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Chapter 5 Configuring the PCsOverview Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Figure 5-8 IP Address Wireless-G Broadband RouterChapter 5 Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows XP PCsChapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup The Setup Tab - Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Page Router IP Optional SettingsNetwork Setup Network Address Server Settings DHCPTime Setting The Setup Tab - DDNS The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings Fragmentation Threshold. This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of The Security Tab - Firewall Figure 6-20 Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless SettingsThe Security Tab - VPN Passthrough Wireless-G Broadband Router The Security Tab - Wireless SecurityFigure 6-21 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA Pre-Shared Key Figure 6-22 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA RadiusFigure 6-23 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security Radius The Access Restrictions Tab The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ Wireless-G Broadband RouterThe Administration Tab - Log The Administration Tab - ManagementThe Administration Tab - Diagnostics The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade The Administration Tab - Factory DefaultsThe Status Tab - Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Status Tab - Wireless Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A Troubleshooting1. I need to set a static IP address on a PC B Open a command prompt. For Windows 98 and Me If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router Enable 27015 to 9. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workPC Anywhere 14. The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing 3. Click the Save Settings button12. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default 13. I need to upgrade the firmware15. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked Questions17. The Power LED keeps flashing Where is the Router installed on the network?How do I get Half-Life Team Fortress to work with the Router? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? Does the Router support ICQ send file?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?What IEEE 802.11b features are supported? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?What is roaming? Multi-Channel Roaming Automatic Rate Selection RTS/CTS featureWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is a MAC Address? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?I have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I resolve issues with signal loss?How many channels/frequencies are available with the Router? A Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWireless-G Broadband Router Appendix B Wireless SecurityJamming Attacks Passive AttacksMan-in-the-Middle Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityActive Attacks Dictionary-Building or Table AttacksA. Common Sense Solutions 5 SSID B. WEP WEP Encryption C. WPARADIUS Wireless-G Broadband RouterWPA Pre-Shared Key WPA RADIUSAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix F Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server ISM band - Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions SSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name TX Rate - Transmission Rate Appendix G Specifications Appendix G Specifications Wireless-G Broadband RouterAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Italia I E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per luso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. Luso per installazione in esterni non e permessa Appendix J Contact Information