PC Configuration
11.Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and ensure that the check box beside the text is selected. Click Properties .
12.In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the Obtain an IP address automatically option button. Also click the Obtain DNS server address automatically option button.
13.Click OK twice to confirm your changes and close the windows, and then close the Control Panel window.
3.1.2Configuring Static IP Address
Most users need not to configure static IP settings. Automatic configuration is appropriate in most cases.
For information about static IP configuration, see the operating system documentation or online help.
Note: Make sure that the IP address of the client is on the same subnet as the Ericsson W20. The IP address range of the Ericsson W20 subnet is displayed on the LAN page.
3.2Wireless LAN Settings
This section provides a general description of what is required to make your wireless devices work with the Ericsson W20.
Before you follow the instructions below, you need to configure the Ericsson W20 wireless LAN settings, see section 2.6 – “Wireless LAN”.
3.2.1Siting the Wireless PC
The coverage of the wireless LAN depends on a number of factors, including the distance between the Ericsson W20 and the PC and the occurrence of obstacles, such as walls and electrical equipment.
Guidelines on siting the hardware components of your wireless network are provided by your wireless LAN interface provider.
3.2.2Installing the Wireless LAN Interface
Each PC on your wireless LAN must be fitted with a wireless LAN interface, such as a wireless network card. You also have to install the corresponding driver files for your particular wireless LAN interface on your PC. The driver
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