Configuring Windows Nt4, 2000 Or Xp For Ip Networking; Install Or Verify Windows Networking Components - NETGEAR WGR826V - 54 Mbps Wireless Router Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router with Phone Adapter WGR826V
Type , and then click OK.
2.
winipcfg
The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet
mask, and default gateway.
From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.
3.
The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are
using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a
router or gateway:
• The IP address is between 192.168.15.2 and 192.168.15.253
• The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
• The default gateway is 192.168.15.1

Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you may need to install and configure
TCP/IP on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert
it during the TCP/IP installation process.

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
1.
Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon.
2.
If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for Local Area
3.
Connection. Double-click that entry.
Select Properties.
4.
Verify that 'Client for Microsoft Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' are present. If
5.
not, select Install and add them.
Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', click Properties, and verify that "Obtain an IP address
6.
automatically is selected.
Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows.
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Then, restart your PC.
8.
Preparing Your Network
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