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4.4.
To access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Router as the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the
following changes to your configuration.
Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.
Ensure your DNS (Domain Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (Recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1. Start your X Windows client.
2. Select Control Panel – Network.
3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".
4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5. To apply your changes:
Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
OR, restart your system.
4.5.
To access the Internet via the Wireless Router:
Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.
Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
4.6.
This section applies to all wireless stations (client end) wishing to use the Wireless Router as an access point,
regardless of the operating system that is used on the client.
To use the Wireless Router, each wireless station must have compatible settings, as following:
Mode
The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
SSID (ESSID) (Extended
Service Set Identifier)
The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router.
Note! The SSID (service set identifier) is case- sensitive.
Disable
If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Router, the security of each station should be disabled
as well. And, you can connect the Wireless Router without security, but it is NOT recommended.
WEP
Open System/ Shared Key/
Auto
By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.
Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method.
AUTO (Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.
If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must have WEP disabled.
If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless
Router.
Personal (Pre-Shared Key)
WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)/ WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES): If one of these securities is enabled on the Wireless