NETGEAR MR814v2 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP:

•

Windows

®

95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

•

Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/

IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon.

•

Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a

TCP/IP network.

•

All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided

with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer.

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 detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of

these configuration items, refer to “

Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics

.”

The MR814 v3 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the

following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:

•

PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

•

Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

•

Gateway address (the firewall)—192.168.0.1

These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each

networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the

TCP/IP installation process.

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

1.

On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.

Double-click the Network icon.

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The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

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.

Note:

It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the

Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft

Networks.

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d.

Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.

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 in

Windows 95B, 98, and Me

After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific

information about itself and resources that are available on its network. The simplest way to

configure this information is to allow the PC to obtain the information from a DHCP server in the

network.

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.

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Locate your

Network Neighborhood

icon.

•

If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse

pointer over it and right-click your mouse button.

•

If the icon is not on the desktop,

•

Click

Start

on the task bar located at the bottom left of the window.

•

Choose

Settings

, and then

Control Panel

.

•

Locate the

Network Neighborhood

icon and click on it. This will open the Network

panel as shown below.

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 Configuration screen and click Next.

6.

Proceed to the end of the Wizard.

Verifying TCP/IP Properties

After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the

utility

winipcfg.exe

:

1.

On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.

• By default, the

IP Address

tab is open on

this window.

• Verify the following:

Obtain an IP address automatically

is

selected. If not selected, click in the radio

button to the left of it to select it.

This

setting is required to enable the DHCP server

to automatically assign an IP address.

• Click

OK

to continue.

Restart the PC.

Repeat these steps for each PC with this

version of Windows on your network.

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