Configuring The Local Network; Network Configuration With Windows Xp - Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl First Steps

Configuring the local network

Once you have set up the hardware and connected all the devices, you have to configure
the network settings of all the PCs that will communicate with each other via the
Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl.
In this section we assume that you will use the
dsl. This means that the IP addresses are automatically assigned to the PCs
addresses). This is also the device's default setting.
In many cases, however, it is advisable to assign
run a wireless network in
ment on the Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl is described in the section "LAN configuration" on
page 78.
If your network has already been set up you can read on from "The user interface" on
page 29.
The network configuration varies depending on the Windows operating system you are
using. Below you will find a description for
u
Windows XP from page 129,
u
Windows 2000 from page 138,
u
Windows 98 from page 146.
Have your Windows Installation CD to hand. You may be prompted to insert it.
Please note:
The Windows user interfaces depicted in this User Guide may differ from those on
your screen because of the settings you have made. The illustrations always reflect
the default state.

Network configuration with Windows XP

To integrate a PC with Windows XP into a network that is configured with a
Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl you must carry out the following steps:
1. Configure the network (see below).
2. Select computer names and workgroup (see page 131).
3. Check the network settings and complete the installation procedure (see page 132).
4. Make TCP/IP protocol settings (see page 133).
5. Deactivate the HTTP proxy (see page 136).
6. Configure popup blocker (see page 136)
Note:
The name of the menu items may differ slightly from one version of Windows XP to
another. However, the configuration settings described below apply generally.
Ad-hoc mode. How to configure the dynamic address assign-
Configuring the local network
DHCP service of the Gigaset SX553 WLAN
Static IP addresses, e.g. if you wish to
(Dynamic IP
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