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8509391.book Page i Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Contents 1 2 A B Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Step 1: Installing the hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the PC Card in your computer . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing the PC Card driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Step 2: Configuring the PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Naming the computers and the workgroup . . . . . . .
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8509391.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Windows XP 1 This chapter describes how to install a Gateway wireless Ethernet PC Card on your Windows XP computer and configure Windows XP for a wireless Ethernet network. Complete these tasks in sequence: ■ “Step 1: Installing the hardware and software” on page 2. ■ “Step 2: Configuring the PC Card” on page 5. ■ “Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 12.
8509391.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Installing the PC Card in your computer Use the following instructions to install the PC Card in your computer. To install the PC Card in your computer: ■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the black antenna is the only thing protruding from the side of your computer.
8509391.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 1: Installing the hardware and software To install the PC Card driver 1 When the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, insert the installation CD in the CD drive. 2 Click Install the software automatically (Recommended), then click Next. The wizard displays a list of recommended drivers to install. www.gateway.
509391.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP 4 3 Click the Gateway Wireless 802.11G PC Card located in the d:\driver\winxp folder on the installation CD, then click Next. 4 When a message tells you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway. The device driver files are copied to the hard drive. 5 Click Finish to complete the installation. www.gateway.
8509391.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 2: Configuring the PC Card Step 2: Configuring the PC Card Naming the computers and the workgroup The first time you use networking in your computer, you need to use the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard to name each computer and the workgroup and to select other network settings in Windows XP. Important The network setup procedure uses the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard.
8509391.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP To run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard: 1 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar. The Network Setup Wizard opens. - OR Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, then click Network Setup Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard opens. 2 6 Click Next to continue through the wizard. www.gateway.
8509391.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 2: Configuring the PC Card 3 Click Next. The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens. 4 Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware check box, then click Next. The Select a connection method screen opens. www.gateway.
8509391.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP 8 5 Click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway, then click Next. 6 If the Your computer has multiple connections screen opens, click Let me choose the connections to my network, then click Next. 7 On the Select the connections to bridge screen, click to select the Wireless Network Connection check box. www.gateway.
8509391.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 2: Configuring the PC Card 8 Click Next. The Give this computer a description and name screen opens. 9 Type a description of the computer in the Computer description box. 10 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network.
8509391.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP 10 11 Click Next. The Name your network screen opens. 12 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup name box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. 13 Click Next. The Ready to apply network settings screen opens. www.gateway.
8509391.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 2: Configuring the PC Card 14 Click Next to apply the network settings. The You’re almost done screen opens. 15 If you are setting up an Ethernet network on other computers, you may want to use the Network Setup Wizard to do so. Click a method for installing and configuring the network on your other computers or click Just finish the wizard; I don’t need to run the wizard on other computers. 16 17 Click Next. Click Finish.
8509391.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications.
8509391.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol To set up a DHCP IP address: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens. 2 Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections window opens. 3 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties.
8509391.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP 14 6 Click the General tab. 7 8 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. 9 Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. 10 11 Click X to close the Network Connections window. 12 After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to go from here” on page 16. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
8509391.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Turning the wireless emitter off Turning the wireless emitter off Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
8509391.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 1: Windows XP Where to go from here Creating your wireless Ethernet network Now that you have configured your wireless Ethernet network, you are ready to create a wireless network. Go to the creating a wireless access point network or creating a peer-to-peer wireless network section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device.
8509391.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 2 This chapter describes how to install a Gateway wireless Ethernet PC Card on your Windows 98SE, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 computer and configure your computer for a wireless Ethernet network. Complete these tasks in sequence: ■ “Step 1: Installing the hardware and software” on page 18. ■ “Step 2: Configuring the PC Card” on page 24. ■ “Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 28.
8509391.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor Use the following instructions to install the Gateway Wireless Monitor program. To install the Gateway Wireless Monitor: 1 Insert the CD that came with your PC Card into your computer’s CD or DVD drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5.
8509391.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 1: Installing the hardware and software 5 Click Next. The License Agreement screen opens. 6 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. The Choose Destination Location screen opens. 7 Click Next. The wizard installs the program on your computer. 8 When prompted, click Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish. Your computer restarts and completes the Gateway Wireless Monitor installation. www.gateway.
8509391.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Installing the PC Card in your computer Use the following instructions to install the PC Card in your computer. To install the PC Card in your computer: ■ Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label-side up until the black antenna is the only thing protruding from the side of your computer.
8509391.book Page 21 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 1: Installing the hardware and software Installing the PC Card driver The following instructions tell you how to install the PC Card driver using the Add New Hardware Wizard. Important The instructions for installing the PC Card driver use the Add New Hardware Wizard. The example screens show the screens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard.
8509391.book Page 22 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 22 2 Click Next. The search for new drivers screen opens. 3 Click to select the CD-ROM drive and Specify a location check boxes. Make sure that all other check boxes are cleared. 4 Click Browse. The Browse for Folder dialog box opens. www.gateway.
8509391.book Page 23 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 1: Installing the hardware and software 5 Navigate to the Driver folder located on the installation CD. For example, if you are installing drivers for Windows 98SE, click to highlight the Win9X folder located under the Driver folder on the installation CD. Important If you are installing drivers for Windows Me, click the Win9X folder for the Windows Me driver installation. 6 Click OK. The Add New Wizard locates the PC Card driver.
8509391.book Page 24 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Step 2: Configuring the PC Card Naming the computers and the workgroup The first time you use networking on your computer, you need to give each computer a unique name and assign each computer to the same workgroup. If you are naming the computers and workgroup in Windows 2000, see “To identify a Windows 2000 computer on the network:” on page 26.
8509391.book Page 25 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 2: Configuring the PC Card 4 Click the Identification tab. 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box. This name identifies the computer to other users on the network. Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. Each computer name must be unique on your network. All-numeric computer names are not allowed. Names must contain some letters.
8509391.book Page 26 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 9 After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup, go to “Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol” on page 28. To identify a Windows 2000 computer on the network: 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Double-click the System icon. The System Identification dialog box opens. 3 4 Click the Network Identification tab.
8509391.book Page 27 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 2: Configuring the PC Card 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box. Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces. The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup, and the name must be different than any computer name on your network. 7 8 9 Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box. Click OK to close the System Identification dialog box.
8509391.book Page 28 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network.
8509391.book Page 29 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network, have a cable or DSL modem, and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network, follow the instructions in “To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me:” on page 29 or “To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000:” on page 31.
8509391.book Page 30 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 6 Click the IP Address tab, then click Obtain an IP address automatically. 30 7 8 9 10 Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. 11 After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers, go to “Where to go from here” on page 34. Click OK to close the Network dialog box. Click X to close the Control Panel window. Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network. www.
8509391.book Page 31 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Step 3: Configuring the TCP/IP protocol To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000: 1 Click Start, Settings, then click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections window opens. This window has an icon for each networking connection available on your computer.
8509391.book Page 32 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 4 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens. 5 6 Click Obtain an IP address automatically. 7 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box. 8 Click X to close the Network and Dial-up Connections window. 9 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network.
8509391.book Page 33 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Turning the wireless emitter off Turning the wireless emitter off Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication.
8509391.book Page 34 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Chapter 2: Windows 98SE, Windows Me, and Windows 2000 Where to go from here Creating your wireless Ethernet network Now that you have configured your wireless Ethernet network, you are ready to create a wireless network. Go to the creating a wireless access point network or creating a peer-to-peer wireless network section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device.
8509391.book Page 35 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Getting Help A Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service, technical support, and information services. Use the following information to contact Gateway for help.
8509391.book Page 36 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Appendix A: Getting Help Automated troubleshooting system Service description How to reach Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems.
8509391.book Page 37 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information B Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance The WGC-220 802.11g wireless LAN (low power Radio Frequency, RF, transmitting device) operates in the 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating the wireless LAN. Limitations, cautions, and concerns are listed below and in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
8509391.book Page 38 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information contact that countries local Radio Approval agency for requirements prior to operation. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed. The power output of the WGC-220 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time.
8509391.book Page 39 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Some circumstances require restrictions on using wireless devices. Examples of common restrictions are listed below: Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane. IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.
8509391.book Page 40 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Warning Warning Only use drivers approved for the country in which the device will be used. Install the Gateway device drivers included with your product, or contact Gateway Technical Support for additional information. In order to comply with FCC requirements this transmitter must not be operated (or co-located) in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna.
8509391.book Page 41 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
8509391.book Page 42 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Appendix B: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway WGC-220 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
8509391.book Page 43 Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 PM Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
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