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Set the Router Address field to the Wireless Router 's IP Address.
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Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Linux Clients
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.
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Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.
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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.
Other Unix Systems
To access the Internet via the Wireless Router:
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Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.
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Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
Wireless Station Configuration
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This section applies to all wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router 's access point,
regardless of the operating system that is used on the client.
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To use the Wireless Router, each wireless station must have compatible settings, as following:
Mode
SSID (ESSID)
The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
The network name must match the value used on the Wireless
Router.
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