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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual

C-4 Preparing Your Network

December 2004

Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP:

•Windows

95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

• Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/

IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon.

• Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a

TCP/IP network.

• All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided

with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer.

In your IP network, each computer and the firewall must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each

computer must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask

(netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases,

you should install TCP/IP so that the computer obtains its specific network configuration

information automatically from a DHCP server during bootup. For a detailed explanation of the

meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to “Appendix B, “Network, Routing, and

Firewall Basics.”

The wireless router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the following

TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:

• PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.1.2 through 192.168.1.254

• Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

• Gateway address (the firewall)—192.168.1.1

These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually 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:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

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