Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614
In your IP network, each PC and the firewall must be assigned a 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, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
The WGR614 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:
•PC or workstation IP
•Subnet
•Gateway address (the
These addresses are part of the
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.
The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:
Preparing Your Network |
