Ericsson W20 manual PC Configuration, Obtaining IP Settings Automatically, Windows XP

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PC Configuration

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PC Configuration

The connection to the Ericsson W20 may require specific PC configuration. This chapter includes instructions on how to configure Internet Protocol (IP) settings, establish wireless connection(s) with the Ericsson W20 and access a shared network storage device. The descriptions include examples from Windows XP and 2000. If you use another operating system, refer to the system documentation or online help.

3.1IP Settings

The Ericsson W20 automatically assigns the IP settings to your PC(s). You only need to configure the PC(s) according to the instructions below to accept the information. In some cases however, you may want to configure IP settings manually. See section 3.1.2 – “Configuring Static IP Address”.

If you have connected your LAN PC(s) to the Ericsson W20, follow the instructions that correspond to the operating system installed on your PC in the following sub-sections.

If you want to allow wireless PCs to access your device, you also have to follow the instructions in section 3.2 – “Wireless LAN Settings”.

3.1.1Obtaining IP Settings Automatically

Follow the instructions that correspond to the operating system installed on your PC.

Windows XP

1In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed.

2If you are using Category View, Click Network and Internet Connections and then Network Connections. If you are using Classic View, double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window is displayed.

3Double-click the icon corresponding to your network interface card (NIC). This icon is usually labeled Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Properties window is displayed with a list of currently installed network items.

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Ericsson W20 manual PC Configuration, Obtaining IP Settings Automatically, Windows XP