NETGEAR FWG114P v2 manual Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking

Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P v2

In your IP network, each PC and the firewall must be assigned unique IP addresses. Each PC must also have certain other IP configuration information, such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should install TCP/ IP so that the PC obtains its specific network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server during bootup. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to “Appendix B, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics.”

The FWG114P v2 Wireless Firewall/Print Server is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the computers are rebooted:

•PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

•Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

•Gateway address (the firewall)—192.168.0.1

These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually 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 icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

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