Appendix

Integration in the network

If you wish to use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Ethernet adapter Operating Mode, i.e. if you wish to connect a PC or a games console wirelessly to a local network, you may have to carry out a network configuration. PC settings are, however, often already correct, in which case the step described in this chapter need not be carried out. You can do this using the tools provided by the Windows operating system on your PC.

The following steps are required:

uFirst install the TCP/IP protocol as the network protocol on your system. This step is not necessary if your system has already been configured for TCP/IP connections.

As a rule, Windows XP automatically integrates network cards to the local network via TCP/IP.

For Windows 2000 and Windows 98 SE/ME, TCP/IP is not normally installed. Informa- tion is given on how to install the TCP/IP protocol for the network adaptor for these systems (for Windows 2000 on page 85, for Windows 98 SE/ME on page 88).

If application of the network protocols was not envisaged during installation of the operating system, you will be prompted to insert your CD-ROM containing the operating system.

uYou define the addressing for your network card. If you want to use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as a Repeater or an Access point, select automatic address allocation (see page 93). If you want to use your device as a network adapter, assign a static IP address (see page 100).

First configure the network settings for a PC. Then you can use this PC to configure the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108. After that you can connect further PCs.

To start the configuration program, you may need to deactivate your browser's HTTP proxy. If you use Windows XP Service Pack 2, you will need to configure the popup blocker. Both procedures are described on the subsequent pages.

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