Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or | NETGEAR WG511U

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card 32-bit CardBus WG511U

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 Start Menu.

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

Now the Network Connection window displays.

The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the right of the window.

•Right-click on the Connection with the wireless icon and choose Status.

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access

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NETGEAR WG511U user manual Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or

Contents

August Technical Support FCC Information to User Export Restrictions Contents Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Glossary Contents Audience, Conventions, Publication Date Chapter About This Manual Html version of this manual How to Navigate this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key Features and Related Netgear Products What’s in the Box? 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking Road Map for How to Get There From Here Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Netgear Double Exchange files Use printers Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes WG511U Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a WG511UClick Install Driver and Utility Basic Setup Wireless Security Configuration Configure your WG511U LED Descriptions Verify wireless connectivity to your network For Windows 2000 & 98/Me Users Installing a WG511U Found New Hardware Wizard Profile Configure your WG511U and save Below Word Meaning Interpreting the LED on the WG511U WG511U Wireless Connection Indicators Color Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors Basic Tips Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Basic Setup Chapter Netgear Smart Wireless Wizard Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode Run the WG511U Smart Wireless Wizard How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileConfigure the wireless network settings Save your settings in a Profile Netgear WG511U Wireless PC Card in Computer-to-Computer Mode Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode Configure the PC network settings How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode Network Ad-Hoc Setting What’s on the Statistics Page? Understanding the Advanced Settings Understanding the Security Options Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Basic Requirements for WEP Using WEP Security WEP Security Settings Worksheet Wireless Network Name SsidWEP Security Encryption Key How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Network Name Ssid settingsConfigure the WEP settings Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet WPA-PSK settings screen Configure the WPA-PSK settings Wireless Security Configuration FCC, CE Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Network Name Extended Service Set Identification EssidWireless Channels 802.11b/g Wireless Channels 802.11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels WG511U user can use thirteen channels in non-turbomode WPA Wireless Security Overview WEP Overview WEP Authentication802.1x Cisco Leap Authentication Open System Steps Bit WEP WEP Keys WEP Key Configuration How to Use WEP Parameters 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Figure B-4 802.1x authentication WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Figure B-5 WPA Overview Figure B-6 WPA/802.1x Authentication Sequence Wireless Networking Basics WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TkipMichael Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPAAES Support Wireless network adapters Wireless client programs Wireless Networking Basics Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking 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 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that Obtain an IP addressRight click on Local Area Connection and select Properties Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or Preparing Your PCs for Network Access List of Glossary Terms Glossary Adsl EAP Internet service provider Megabits per second Ssid WEP Glossary Numerics Index