Chapter 4 Pc Configuration; Overview; Windows Clients - NETGEAR MR814V2 User Manual

Chapter 4
PC Configuration
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal")
LAN.

Overview

For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
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TCP/IP network settings
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Internet Access configuration
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Wireless configuration

Windows Clients

This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless
Router.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that
the TCP/IP protocol be installed and con figured on each PC.
TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using the default Wireless Router settings, and the default Windows
TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
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By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suit-
able IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.
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For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP
client.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are re -
quired:
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The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router
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The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re-
configure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 8 - A dvanced
Setup for de tails.
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Wireless Router User Guide
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:
1. Select Control Panel - Network . You should see a screen like the following:
Figure 11: Network Configuration
2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 12: IP Address (Win 95)
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
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 "Specify an IP Address"
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes:
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