User's Manual

Chapter 5: PC Configuration

5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

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 Wireless Router will act as a DHCP

Server.

• Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Wireless Router.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following

changes.

• In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router 's IP address and click OK. Your LAN

administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the

DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista

1. Go to Start > Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center> Manage

Network Connections> Local Area Connection.

2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. You should see a screen like

the following: