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Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs

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Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs

Overview

These instructions will help you configure each of your computers to commu- nicate with the Router.

To do this, you will need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically. Computers use IP addresses to commu- nicate with each other across a network or the Internet.

You will need to know which operating system your computer is running, such as Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP. You can find out by clicking the Start button and then selecting the Settings option. (If your Start menu does- n’t have a Settings option, you’re running Windows XP. You can select the Control Panel directly from the Start Menu.) Then, click Control Panel and double-click the System icon. Click the Cancel button when done.

Once you know which Windows operating system you are running, follow the directions in this step for your computer’s operating system. If you PC is not configured with the TCP/IP protocol, you will need to do this for each com- puter you are connecting to the Router.

The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your TCP/IP set- tings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Once you've configured your computers, continue to Chapter 4: Configuring the Router.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs

1.Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From there, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.

Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch

2.Select the Configuration tab and highlight the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter (as shown in Figure 3-1). If the word TCP/IP appears by itself, select that line. (Note: If there is no TCP/IP line list- ed, refer to your Ethernet adapter’s documentation to install TCP/IP now.) Then, click the Properties button.

Figure 3-1

3.Click the IP Address tab and select Obtain an IP address automatically (as shown in figure 3-2).

Figure 3-2

4.Click the Gateway tab and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank. Click the OK button.

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Use this guide to install Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series User GuideCOPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS LIMITED WARRANTYLinksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA FCC STATEMENT Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between the equipment or devices Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistanceWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Table of ContentsInstant Wireless Series Advanced Tab WirelessChapter 1 Introduction The Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchFeatures Minimum RequirementsWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch IP AddressesInstant Wireless Series DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersThe Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDs The Wireless Access Point Router’s PortsPower PowerFull/Col Chapter 2 Connecting the RouterConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up LinkInstant Wireless Series your PCsWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Overview Chapter 3 Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Instant Wireless Series5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and verify that Obtain configured, proceed to Chapter 4 Configuring the RouterConfiguring Windows 2000 PCs Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Configuring Windows XP PCsInstant Wireless Series configured, proceed to Chapter 4 Configuring the RouterInstant Wireless Series Chapter 4 Configuring the RouterE n a b l e / D i s a b l e Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchAddress Obtain an IP AutomaticallyStatic IP PPPoEInstant Wireless Series Chapter 5 Using the Router’s Web- Based UtilityPPTP Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series SetupFirmware Version This displays the firmware version Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchStatic IP Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch PPPoEInstant Wireless Series PasswordStatus Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series DHCPWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series SecurityAOL Parental Controls Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series HelpFilters Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchUsing Multicast Pass Through Setting Up FiltersEditing MAC Filter Setting Advanced Tab FiltersUsing Remote Management Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing PPTP Pass Through Using Remote UpgradeInstant Wireless Series UPnP ForwardingAdvanced Tab Port Range Forwarding Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesTo add a server using UPnP Forwarding Triggering Port TriggeringPort Advanced Tab Dynamic RoutingInstant Wireless Series Advanced Tab Static RoutingWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series Advanced Tab DMZ HostAdvanced Tab MAC Address Cloning Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchInstant Wireless Series Advanced Tab WirelessWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 95, 98, and MeFor Windows XP For WindowsFor Windows NT A. Click Start and Control PanelWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Click Start and Control PanelInstant Wireless Series For Windows XPWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series4. I am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup page 6. I need to set up a server behind my RouterWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Series8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Instant Wireless Series For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherFor Netscape 4.7 or higher 11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch C. Click the Advanced = Filter tabInstant Wireless Series 16. I need to use port triggeringfound at AOL Keyword Linksys Setup Frequently Asked QuestionsInstant Wireless Series the Router automatically enablesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesWhat is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router? Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesCSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol Multi-Channel Roaming Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=128 Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web AddressesC\ping mail Pinging mail 24.53.32.4 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=128 Ping statistics for32 bytes of data Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=127 Appendix C Configuring Wireless SecurityC\ping -a Pinging mail.msnv3.occa.home.com 24.53.32.4 with Reply from 24.53.32.4 bytes=32 time10ms TTL=127Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesFigure C-2 Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XPInstant Wireless Series Figure C-3Figure C-6 Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Figure C-7Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch For Windows 95, 98, and MEInstant Wireless Series Figure C-10Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch For Windows NT, 2000, and XPInstant Wireless Series Figure D-3Figure D-6 http//192.168.1.1 in the webInstant Wireless Series Figure D-7Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch AOL Broadband via DSLInstant Wireless Series Figure E-3Instant Wireless Series Appendix F GlossaryWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch cabling systems wires, junctions, and connectors in terms of the data rates that they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps and is usually utilized for 100BaseTX networks Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless Seriesassociated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. AP Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesHop - The link between two network nodes MAC Media Access Control Address - A unique number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device, such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hardware level Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet- works they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges Instant Wireless SeriesWireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Instant Wireless SeriesTX Rate - Transmission Rate Instant Wireless Series Appendix G SpecificationsEnvironmental Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchAppendix I Contact Information Appendix H Warranty InformationAuthorization Issues Sales InformationCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved