Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router
3-2 Preparing Your Network
Followthe instructionsprovided with your operating system or networking software to install
TCP/IP on yourcomputer. Although TCP/IP is built into the Windows operatingsystem (starting
with Windows95), you need to enable and configure it as described in “Configuring Windows 95
or later forIP N etworking”onpage 3-2. Toconfigure the Macintosh, see “Configuring the
Macintoshfor IP Networkingon page 3-5.
In yourIP network, all PCs and the router must be assigned IP addresses. Each PC must also have
certainother 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
PCobtains its specific network configuration information from a DHCP server during bootup. For
a detailedexplanation of the meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to
“AppendixB, “Network and RoutingBasics.”
The ModelRP114 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. Therouter assigns the
followingTCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:
• PC or workstationIP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.31
• Subnet mask—255.255.255.0
• Gateway address(the router)—192.168.0.1
These addressesare part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in privatenetworks.
Configuring Windows 95 or later for IP Networking
As partof the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each
networkedPC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the
TCP/IP installationprocess.
Toconfigure Microsoft®Windows 95 or later for IP networking:
1. On the Windowstaskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-clickthe Network icon.
The Network windowopens, which displays a list of installed components: