Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router with Phone Adapter WGR826V

Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP:

•Windows® 95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

•Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon.

•Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

•All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer.

In your IP network, each computer and the firewall must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each computer 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 computer 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, and Firewall Basics.”

The WGR826V Wireless 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 addresses—192.168.15.2 through 192.168.15.253

•Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

•Gateway address (the firewall)—192.168.15.1

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.