Cisco Linksys BEFW11S4V32 Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch User Manual Part 2

Cisco-Linksys, LLC Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch Users Manual Part 2

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Users Manual Part 2

2. Select the Configuration taband highlight the TCP/IPline for the applicableEthernet adapter (as shownin Figure 3-1). If the wordTCP/IP appears by itself,select that line. (Note: Ifthere is no TCP/IP line list-ed, refer to your Ethernetadapter’s documentation toinstall TCP/IP now.) Then,click the Properties button.3. Click the IP Address taband select Obtain an IPaddress automatically (asshown in figure 3-2).4. Click the Gateway tab and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank.Click the OK button.Chapter 3: Configuring the PCsThese instructions will help you configure each of your computers to commu-nicate with the Router.To do this, you will need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain anIP (or TCP/IP) address automatically. Computers use IP addresses to commu-nicate with each other across a network or the Internet.You will need to know which operating system your computer is running, suchas Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP. You can find out by clicking theStart button and then selecting the Settings option. (If your Start menu does-n’t have a Settings option, you’re running Windows XP. You can select theControl Panel directly from the Start Menu.) Then, click Control Panel anddouble-click the System icon. Click the Cancel button when done.Once you know which Windows operating system you are running, follow thedirections in this step for your computer’s operating system. If you PC is notconfigured with the TCP/IP protocol, you will need to do this for each com-puter you are connecting to the Router.The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your TCP/IP set-tings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Onceyou've configured your computers, continue to Chapter 4: Configuring theRouter.1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. Fromthere, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.12OverviewConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCsFigure 3-1Figure 3-2Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch11
5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the originalWindows installation disk or additional files. Supply them by pointing tothe correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x,c:\windows\options\cabs, etc. (This assumes that “D” is the letter of yourCD-ROM drive).6. If Windows asks you to restart your PC, click the Ye s button. If Windowsdoes not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway.Repeat steps 1-6 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs areconfigured, proceed to Chapter 4: Configuring the Router.1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. Fromthere, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. This willdisplay the Network screen.2. Select the Local AreaConnection icon for theapplicable Ethernetadapter (usually it is thefirst Local AreaConnection listed).3. When the Local Area Connection Status screen appears, click theProperties button. (See Figure 3-3.)4. Select Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) (as shown inFigure 3-4) and click theProperties button.5. Select Obtain an IPaddress automaticallyand verify that ObtainDNS server addressautomatically is select-ed (as shown in Figure3-5). Then, click the OKbutton and click the OKbutton on the subse-quent screens to com-plete the PC’s configura-tion.Repeat steps 1-5 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs areconfigured, proceed to Chapter 4: Configuring the Router.Configuring Windows 2000 PCsFigure 3-3Figure 3-4Figure 3-5Instant WirelessTM Series Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch13 14
© Copyright 2002 Linksys,All Rights Reserved.Printed in the USA.http://www.linksys.comFCC STATEMENTThe Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch has been testedand complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipmentoff and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.  This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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