NETGEAR WGR826V manual Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics

Internet Configuration Requirements	C-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?	C-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information	C-3
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking	C-3
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking	C-4
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	C-4
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me
C-6
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method	C-8
Verifying TCP/IP Properties	C-8
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking	C-9
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	C-9
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4	C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP	C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000	C-12
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4	C-15
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4	C-17
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking	C-18
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x	C-18
MacOS X	C-18
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers	C-19
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account	C-20
Are Login Protocols Used?	C-20
What Is Your Configuration Information?	C-20
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers	C-21
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers	C-22
Restarting the Network	C-23
Appendix D
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview	D-1
Infrastructure Mode	D-1
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	D-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	D-2
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption	D-2
802.11 Authentication	D-3
Open System Authentication	D-3
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