Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows | NETGEAR WG121 instruction

User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121

Verify that Obtain an IP address

automatically radio button is selected and

that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected.

• Click the OK button.

This completes the DHCP configuration in

Windows XP.

Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000

After you install a network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured and set to DHCP without your having to configure it. However, if there are problems, following the steps below to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000.

Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window called Network and Dial-up Connections.

•Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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NETGEAR WG121 user manual Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows, Verify that Obtain an IP address

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Requirements For Operation in the European Community Page Vii Viii Contents Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary Index Xii Contents Audience, Scope, Conventions Chapter About This Manual Html version of this manual How to Use this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction About the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121Key Features and Related Netgear Products What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear 54 Mbps Exchange files Use printers Introduction Verifying System Requirements Chapter Basic SetupWhat You Need Before You Begin Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes WG121 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Install the WG121 driver and configuration utility software Basic Installation InstructionsFor Windows XP Users Installing a WG121 Install the Netgear 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG121 Configure your WG121 LED Descriptions Verify wireless connectivity to your network Click Install Driver & Utility For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG121 Found New Hardware Wizard WG121 System Tray Icon Profile Configure your WG121 and save Verify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the WG121 WG121 Wireless Connection Indicators Color Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Basic Tips Troubleshooting Click Windows XP Hotfix SP2 Q815485, and then click Remove Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Setup Basic Setup Basic Setup Using Configuration Profiles Chapter ConfigurationUnderstanding the Configuration Options Configure the wireless Network settings Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure ModeHow to Configure an Infrastructure Mode Profile Run the WG121 Configuration Utility How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Profile Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode Windows Run program dialog box Configure the PC network settings Ping test results How to Start a Computer-to-Computer Ad-Hoc Network Enabling Wireless Security Features Configure the Security settings How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Save your settings in a Profile Statistics Advanced Settings Configuration FCC, CE Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Infrastructure Mode Appendix B Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEPAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Open System Authentication Authentication Authentication Open System Steps Do Not Use WEP Authentication Shared Key Steps Key Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessConfiguring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsVerify that Obtain an IP address Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access Glossary DSL Internet service provider Ssid Wins Glossary Numerics Index