User's Manual

Chapter 4: PC Configuration
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Using DHCP
• To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default
Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP
Server.
• Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Wireless Router.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following
changes.
• In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router 's IP address and click OK. Your LAN
administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the
DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
Internet Access
To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access:
• Ensure that the ADSL modem, DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is
functional.
• Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather
than by a Dial-up connection.
For Windows 2000
1. Select Start menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.
2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local
area network (LAN)" and click Next.
4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are
unchecked.
6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?"
7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1. Select Start menu >Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.
3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.
7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.
8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.
9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.