Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP | EnGenius Technologies ENH500

4 Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP

This chapter describes how to configure the TCP/IP settings on a computer that will be used to configure the ENH500. Because the default operating mode is Client Bridge, an IP address will not be assigned to the computer/notebook. Therefore, follow the steps below to assign an IP address to a client’s Ethernet adapter.

4.1 Configuring Microsoft Windows 7

Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows 7.

1.In the Start menu search box, type: ncpa.cpl

2.When the Network Connections List appears, right-click the Local Area Connection icon and click Properties.

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EnGenius Technologies ENH500 user manual Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP, Configuring Microsoft Windows

Contents

Wireless Access Point / Client Bridge Table of Contents LAN Setup Appendix B Specifications Appendix C Glossary About This Document Before you start Ability to access real-time information FeaturesDifficult-to-wire environments Product Overview Frequently altered environments Wireless extensions of Ethernet networksWired LAN backup Training and educational facilities Benefits Package Contents System RequirementHardware Overview Understanding the ENH500 LEDs LED Installation Pre-installation GuidelinesInstalling the ENH500 Wireless Network Modes Access Point Mode This completes the installation procedure Access Point with WDS Function Mode Client Bridge Mode WDS Bridge Mode Client Router Mode Page Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP Configuring Microsoft WindowsPage Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Configuring Apple Mac OS Click the Network Connections icon Logging into the ENH500 Username and Password Status Save / Load Main Wireless Client List System Log Connection Status Dhcp Client Table System Switching the Operation Mode Wireless Configuration Wireless Settings Accept / Cancel Wireless ModeChannel HT Mode Extension Channel Suppressed Ssid Wireless SecuritySave / Cancel Station Separation Site Survey Prefer BssidWDS Client Profile Refresh Wireless mode supports 802.11a/n mixed modes. It is MAC Address Mode Filled in if an AP in the Site Survey is selected Profile Wireless Security Settings 1 WEP WPA-PSK 3 WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK Mixed 5 WPA 6 WPA2 WPA Mixed Wireless Advanced Settings Wireless Traffic AggregationShaping MAC Address Filter Wireless MAC FilterACL Mode Add WDS Link Settings LAN Setup IP Settings Spanning Tree Settings Router Settings WAN SettingsStatic IP Account Name Internet ConnectionType Domain Name Get Automatically From Dhcp Dynamic IPInternet Connection Type Use These DNS Servers Secondary DNS servers manually PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet Specify the Maximum Transmit Unit size. EnGenius recommendsThat it remains in Auto Get Automatically Connect on DemandKeep Alive From ISP Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Pptp Server Username LAN Settings Router Mode VPN Pass Through Port Forwarding DMZ DMZ HostingDMZ Address Management Settings Administration Save / Apply / Cancel Management VlanPort Snmp Settings Backup/Restore Settings Firmware Upgrade Time Settings Syslog Save/Apply / Cancel10.7 Log Log Server IP Address Diagnostics Network Configuration Examples Access Point Select Operation Mode to Client Bridge from System Properties WDS Bridge Internet Service Provider on the WAN Settings Select Operation Mode to Client Router from SystemChange your Local Area Network setting to Obtain an IP Address Automatically Appendix a Troubleshooting To Factory Default in the ManagementQuestion Answer Contacting Technical Support Appendix B Specifications Channel Tx Avg. Power Optimal dBmRx Sensitivity Optimal dBm Environment & Mechanical Access Point Appendix C Glossary ESS ID Passphrase Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp WPA2 Appendix D Statements of Conformity Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Industry Canada Statement Europe Declaration of Conformity 0560 Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish