SMC Networks SMCWHSG44-G manual

current IP address and reobtaining an IP address. IPConfig.exe is a command-line program, and the /release option releases the current IP address and the /renew option triggers the Windows DHCP client subsystem to re-obtain an IP address.

1.11.Confirming the Settings of the SMCWHSG44-G and Client Computers

To make sure you have correctly set up the SMCWHSG44-Gfor Web redirec- tion-based authentication or not, follow the procedure below:

1.Establish a wireless link from the wireless client computer or PDA to an AP that is controlled by the SMCWHSG44-Gor to the SMCWHSG44-Gitself.

2.On the wireless client computer or PDA, run a Web browser, and then go to a Web site on the Internet, e.g., http://www.smc.com.

3.Instead of showing the requested page, a log-on page is shown. Click Log On for authentication.

Fig. 29. Log-On Page.

4.Type a correct user name and password that has been registered either manually configured on the Wireless Hotspot Gateway or printed out from the Printer.

Fig. 30. User Name and Password for Authentication.

5.If the user name and password are correct, you will be brought to the original page you have requested after waiting for a few seconds. Meanwhile, a window for log-off and session status appears.

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