User's Manual

Chapter 6: Macintosh Setup

This chapter provides information on using Macintosh computers in your network. The

instructions given here are for system software version 8.0 or above, which comes with the

TCP/IP Protocol preloaded and supports DHCP Addressing.

6-1 Hardware Connections

Connect your Macintosh computer to your 11g Wireless Broadband router . If you have a newer

computer, there will be a Ethernet port on the back. Older computers will need to have an

Ethernet card installed. See your computer’s User’s Manual for instructions on Ethernet card

installation.

6-2 Computer Network Configuration

It is assumed that your computer’s system software already has TCP/IP installed. You may

manually configure your computer with a fixed IP Address or have an IP Address dynamically

assigned to it by the 11g Wireless Broadband router ’s DHCP server.

6-2.1 Dynamic IP Addressing using DHCP Server.

4. From the “Apple” menu, select “Control Panel” and click on

“TCP/IP”.

5. In the “TCP/IP (A New Name For Your Configuration)” window,

select “Ethernet” in the “Connect via” location from the

drop-down list.

6. In the “Setup” area:

- Select “Using DHCP Server” in the “Configure” location from

the drop-down list.

- No other data needs to be entered.

- Close the window.

7. Click “Save” from the file menu, then “Quit” TCP/IP.

8. Restart the computer.

6-2.2 Manual Configuration of Fixed IP Addresses

9. From the “Apple” menu, select “Control Panel” and click on

“TCP/IP”.

10. In the “TCP/IP (A New Name For Your Configuration)” window,