Configuring Windows 95 Or Windows 98 For Ip Networking - NETGEAR RT311 Reference Manual

Reference Guide for the Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers
In your IP network, all PCs and the router must be assigned IP addresses. Each PC must also have
certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server
(DNS) address, and a default gateway address. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and
purpose of these configuration items, refer to
Unless you have a reason to do otherwise, install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its specific
network configuration information from a DHCP server during bootup. The Model RT311 and
RT314 routers are shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the following TCP/
IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:
• PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.31
• Subnet mask—255.255.255.0
• Gateway address (the router)—192.168.0.1
• DNS server (the router)—192.168.0.1 (The router performs DNS Proxy.)
These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.

Configuring Windows 95 or Windows 98 for IP Networking

All PCs must have an Ethernet network adapter card installed and must have the TCP/IP
networking protocol installed and configured as their networking protocol. The Windows TCP/IP
installation must be done manually as described in this section. You may be asked to insert your
Windows CD during the installation process.
To configure Microsoft
From the Windows toolbar, select Start.
1.
Select Settings.
2.
Select Control Panel.
3.
Double-click on Network.
4.
In the displayed list of installed components, as illustrated in
Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.
Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the
Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft
Networks.
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® Windows 95 or Windows 98 for IP networking:
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Preparing Your Network