User's Manual Part 2
Table Of Contents
- User Guide
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
- Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
- Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Setup
- Chapter 5: Setting Up the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
- Chapter 6: Connecting the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge for Network Use
- Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge Web-based Utility
- Appendix A: Troubleshooting
- Appendix B: Wireless Security
- Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
- Appendix D: Windows Help
- Appendix E: Glossary
- Appendix F: Specifications
- Appendix G: Warranty Information
- Appendix H: Regulatory Information
- Appendix I: Contact Information
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Appendix D: Windows Help
Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
Appendix D: Windows Help
Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in
the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed
through Window s Help and are described in this appendix.
TCP/IP
Before a computer can communicate w ith the Bridge, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or
protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will
not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete
instructions on enabling TCP/IP.
Shared Resources
If you w ish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on
utilizing shared resources.
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the
version of Windows you're running). Window s Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your
network.