Operation Manual

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Advanced Configuration and Handling
2. If you have already configured your computers for using a cable network you
only need to do a few things to enable your wireless network. If you are not ex-
panding your cable network but setting up a WLAN from scratch, you must first
configure the TCP/IP protocol. WLAN does not represent a new network architec-
ture but simply a replacement for your cables. The IP address, computer name etc.
are also required.
3. If you first have to configure the
TCP/IP protocol, open the General
tab. Here you'll see the entry Internet
Protocol. Click the Properties button
to open the configuration screen. For
a direct network connection enable
the option Obtain an IP address
automatically. If you want to use an
Access Point or Wireless LAN router
for your network, you can also choose
this option whenever this device sup-
ports the DHCP Server feature. Be-
hind this is an automatic configuration
of all devices that are connected to
the Access Point or router. Click OK
to return to the previous window.