Chapter 4 Pc Configuration; Overview; Windows Clients - TRENDnet TEW-435BRM User Manual

Chapter 4
PC Configuration
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal")
LAN.

Overview

For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
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TCP/IP network settings
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Internet Access configuration
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Wireless configuration

Windows Clients

This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the TEW-
435BRM.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
The TEW-435BRM uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that
the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using the default TEW-435BRM settings, and the default Windows
TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
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By default, the TEW-435BRM will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a
suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.
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For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP
client.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are
required:
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The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the TEW-435BRM
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The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re-
configure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 8 -
Advanced Setup for details.
Wireless ADSL Router User Guide
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:
6. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:
7. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
8. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default
Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the TEW-435BRM will act as a
DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the TEW-435BRM.
Using "Specify an IP Address"
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes:
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Figure 14: Network Configuration
Figure 15: IP Address (Win 95)
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