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Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the Model 
WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet 
service from an Internet service provider (ISP).
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP...

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In your IP network, each PC and the firewall must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each PC 
must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a 
domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should 
install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its specific network configuration information automatically 
from a DHCP server during bootup. For a...

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You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.
If you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps:
a.Click the Add button.
b.Select Adapter, and then click Add.
c.Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click OK.
If you need TCP/IP:
a.Click the Add button.
b.Select Protocol, and then click Add.
c.Select Microsoft.
d.Select TCP/IP, and then...

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If you need Client for Microsoft Networks:
a.Click the Add button.
b.Select Client, and then click Add.
c.Select Microsoft.
d.Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
3.Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific 
information about itself and resources that are...

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Verify the following settings as shown: 
• Client for Microsoft Network exists
• Ethernet adapter is present
• TCP/IP is present
•Primary Network Logon is set to 
Windows logon
Click on the Properties button. The 
following TCP/IP Properties window will 
display.  

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Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2.Double-click the Internet Options icon.
3.Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually” or “I want to connect through a 
Local Area Network” and click Next.
4.Select “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.
5.Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet...

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2.Ty p e  winipcfg, and then click OK.
The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet 
mask, and default gateway.
3.From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.
The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are 
using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a 
router or gateway:
• The IP...

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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when 
using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.
The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of 
Windows.
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP 
Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.
• Select Control Panel from the Windows XP new...

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• Now you should be at the Local Area 
Network Connection Status window. This 
box displays the connection status, duration, 
speed, and activity statistics.
• Administrator logon access rights are needed 
to use this window.
• Click the Properties button to view details 
about the connection.
• The TCP/IP details are presented on the 
Support tab page.
• Select Internet Protocol, and click 
Properties to view the...

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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 
Once again, after you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is configured.  
TCP/IP should be added by default and set to DHCP without your having to configure it.  
However, if there are problems, follow these steps to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 
2000.
• Verify that the Obtain an IP address 
automatically radio button is selected.
• Verify that...