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should automatically bind the correct network protocols, but sometimes it might not
(usually in Windows 98).
This section covers TCP/IP settings but if you need to configure any other network
property settings you should consult your network administrator. Change these settings
only after you have consulted your network administrator and fully understand your
network’s topology.
NOTE: Check with your network administrator if you need to configure network
properties other than the TCP/IP protocol.
Windows Network and TCP/IP Properties
The client station must have the same subnet mask as the rest of the network, and a
valid IP address for that network. If a DHCP server is used, be sure that option is
selected in the Windows 98 TCP/IP properties.
If your wireless network has an Access Point acting as a DHCP server or is connected
to a DHCP server, when the Emerald USB Antenna connects to that Access Point, it
should automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server.
Alternatively, if there is no DHCP server on the network, you must assign a static IP
address. If this is the case, follow the steps below to check TCP/IP settings. You need
to know what IP address to assign, the correct subnet mask of the network, and
whether or not you need to specify any other IP addresses (i.e. of a default gateway or