NETGEAR fvs114 manual Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking

Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall FVS114

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.

2.Type winipcfg, and then click OK.

The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

3.From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway:

•The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254

•The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

•The default gateway is 192.168.0.1

Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure

TCP/IP on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process.

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon.

3.If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for Local Area Connection. Double-click that entry.

4.Select Properties.

5.Verify that Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are present. If not, select Install and add them.

6.Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click Properties, and verify that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.

7.Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows.

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