Integration In The Network - Siemens 108 User Manual

Appendix

Integration in the network

If you wish to use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Ethernet adapter Operating
Mode, i.e. if you wish to connect a PC or a games console wirelessly to a local network,
you may have to carry out a network configuration. PC settings are, however, often
already correct, in which case the step described in this chapter need not be carried out.
You can do this using the tools provided by the Windows operating system on your PC.
The following steps are required:
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First install the TCP/IP protocol as the network protocol on your system. This step is
not necessary if your system has already been configured for TCP/IP connections.
As a rule, Windows XP automatically integrates network cards to the local network
via TCP/IP.
For Windows 2000 and Windows 98 SE/ME, TCP/IP is not normally installed. Informa-
tion is given on how to install the TCP/IP protocol for the network adaptor for these
systems (for Windows 2000 on page 87, for Windows 98 SE/ME on page 90).
If application of the network protocols was not envisaged during installation of
the operating system, you will be prompted to insert your CD-ROM containing the
operating system.
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You define the addressing for your network card. If you want to use your
Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as a Repeater or an Access point, select automatic
address allocation (see page 95). If you want to use your device as a network
adapter, assign a static IP address (see page 102).
First configure the network settings for a PC. Then you can use this PC to configure the
Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108. After that you can connect further PCs.
To start the configuration program, you may need to deactivate your browser's HTTP
proxy. If you use Windows XP Service Pack 2, you will need to configure the popup
blocker. Both procedures are described on the subsequent pages.
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