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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000

Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000

You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.

The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.

•Select Control Panel from the Windows XP new Start Menu.

•Select the Network Connections icon on the Control Panel. This will take you to the next step.

2-8	Preparing Your Network

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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway NETGEAR, IncEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance TrademarksStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterVoluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement Technical SupportPage Chapter ContentsChapter About This ManualAppendix A TroubleshootingConfiguring Wireless Security in Windows XP Appendix BContents Contents viiiTypographical Conventions About This ManualAudience bold times romanSpecial Message Formats About the CG814WG A Powerful, True FirewallChapter Hardware Overview Built-in Cable Modem802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking Configurable Auto Uplink Ethernet ConnectionProtocol Support Easy Installation and ManagementUSB Port Hardware Overview Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem GatewayVisual monitoring What’s in the Box? The Gateway’s Front PanelLED Descriptions Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem GatewayConfiguration of the cable interface by your cable service provider Hardware OverviewThe Gateway’s Rear Panel Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Hardware OverviewChapter Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 98 SE and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsIf you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Enabling DHCPChoose Settings, and then Control Panel Client for Microsoft Network exists Ethernet adapter is present Verify the following settings as shownHardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway TCP/IP is presentSelecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsLocate your Network Neighborhood icon DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orDHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Click the Properties button to view details about the connection 2-10 Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem GatewayThe TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page Preparing Your NetworkDHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that the Obtain an IP addressRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appearsObtain an IP address automatically is selected Obtain DNS server address automatically is selectedVerifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP and 3. Type ipconfig /allVerifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Are Login Protocols Used?What Is Your Configuration Information? Obtaining ISP Configuration Information from Your Computer mail.xxx.yyy.comRestarting the Network Preparing Your Network Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway2-18 Appendix A Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsLocal Link LEDs Not On Power LED Not OnTest LED Stays On Testing the LAN Path to Your Gateway Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionTroubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Cable Link LED Not OnTesting the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Erasing the Current/Restoring the Factory Configuration Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway TroubleshootingGlossary Appendix B GlossaryHardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Internet Engineering Task Force. An open international community ofHardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway GlossaryHardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway GlossaryObserve Location and Range Guidelines Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XPWhat You Will Need Before You Begin Two Basic Operating Modes CG814WG Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WGInstall the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Configure your CG814WG Verify wireless connectivity to your network Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the CG814WGCondition Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsColor DescriptionSolution Basic Troubleshooting TipsSymptom CauseBasic Router Concepts Appendix D Networks, Routing, and Firewall BasicsRelated Publications IP Addresses and the Internet What is a Router?Routing Information Protocol The five address classes are Class A Netmask Subnet Addressing Figure D-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B AddressNumber of Bits Table D-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One OctetTable D-2. Netmask Formats Dotted-Decimal ValueSingle IP Address Operation Using NAT MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Figure D-3 Single IP Address Operation Using NATRelated Documents Domain Name ServerInternet Security and Firewalls IP Configuration by DHCPWhat is a Firewall? Stateful Packet Inspection Uplink Switches and Crossover CablesEthernet Cabling Cable Quality