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Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P v2

C-2 Preparing Your Network

201-10301-02, May 2005

In your IP network, each PC and the firewall must be assigned unique IP addresses. Each PC 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 PC 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, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics.”

The FWG114P v2 Wireless Firewall/Print Server is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The

firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the

computers are rebooted:

• PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

• Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

• Gateway address (the firewall)—192.168.0.1

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.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

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