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Chapter 3
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ........................................................3-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking .................................3-2
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ..................................3-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ............................3-4
Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method .....................................................3-4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties ...............................................................................3-5
Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for TCP/IP Networking .......................................3-5
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ...........................................3-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties ...............................................................................3-6
Configuring A Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ............................................................3-6
Configuring MacOS 8.6 or 9.x for TCP/IP Networking .............................................3-7
Configuring MacOS X for TCP/IP Networking ..........................................................3-7
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ............................................3-8
Verifying the Readiness of Your DSL or Cable Modem Internet Account .......................3-9
Are Login Protocols Used? ......................................................................................3-9
What is Your Configuration Information? .................................................................3-9
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ..................3-10
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ................ 3-11
Restarting the Network .................................................................................................3-12
Ready for Configuration ................................................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
Basic Configuration of the Router
Accessing the Web Configuration Manager ...................................................................4-1
Using the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................4-4
Configuring Dynamic IP Accounts ............................................................................4-5
Configuring Fixed IP Accounts .................................................................................4-6
Configuring Login Accounts .....................................................................................4-7
Configuring Manually ......................................................................................................4-8
Completing the Configuration .........................................................................................4-9
Chapter 5
Wireless Configuration
Considerations For A Wireless Network .........................................................................5-1
Security ....................................................................................................................5-1
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