Gateway LWGC-220 Network Card User Manual
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1. 27 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks LANs as well as for Internet communications When networking is set up in Windows TCP IP should automatically be installed as the default protocol If it is not installed see the Windows help Terms you should know DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP lets a router automatically assign an IP address to a computer on the network IP Address Internet Protocol IP address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network Setting up a DHCP IP address for each computer 28 In order to use the TCP IP protocol on each computer you must either set the protocol to Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or make the IP address settings manually If you use a wireless access point router that can act as the DHCP server you can select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server Obtaining an IP address automatically using DHCP is one of the most common methods for setting up wireless network devices If your network configuration requires a static IP address one that does not change you must2. Installing your Gateway Windows network installationguide 802 11g wireless series PC Card model WGC 220 Configuring Gateway Contents 1 Windows XP sciences eee Ra nr eee sete eas 1 Step 1 Installing the hardware and software 2 Installing the PC Card in your computer 2 Installing the PC Card driver 2 Step 2 Configuring the PC Card 5 Naming the computers and the workgroup 5 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol 12 Terms you should know 12 Setting up a DHCP IP address for each computer 12 Turning the wireless emitter off 15 Where to go from here 16 Creating your wireless Ethernet network 16 Using your wireless Ethernet network 16 Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network 16 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 17 Step 1 Installing the hardware and software 18 Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor 18 Installing the PC Card in your computer 20 Installing the PC Card driver 21 Step 2 Configuring the PC Card 24 Naming the computers and the workgroup 24 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol 28 Terms you should know 28 Setting up a DHCP IP address for each computer 28 Turning the wireless emitter off 33
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4. Where to go from here 34 Creating your wireless Ethernet network 34 Using your wireless Ethernet network 34 Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network 34 Getting 35 Technical Support 35 Automated troubleshooting system 36 Telephone numbers 36 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 37 www gateway com Windows This chapter describes how to install Gateway wireless Ethernet PC Card on your Windows XP computer and configure Windows XP for a wireless Ethernet network Complete these tasks in sequence m Step 1 Installing the hardware and software on page 2 m Step 2 Configuring the PC Card on page 5 m Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 12 If you need to install and configure the PC Card for other versions of Windows see Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 on page 17 Chapter 1 Windows Step 1 Installing the hardware and software Installing the PC Card in your computer Use the following instructions to install the PC Card in your computer B To install the PC Card in your computer m Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label side up until the black antenna is the only thing protruding from the side of your computer If this is the first time you have in
5. Ethernet network Now that you have configured your wireless Ethernet network you are ready to create a wireless network Go to the creating a wireless access point network or creating a peer to peer wireless network section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device Using your wireless Ethernet network After you create and configure your wireless Ethernet network and you know how to turn your wireless emitter on and off you are ready to use the network Go to the sharing your resources section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network 34 If you cannot get your wireless Ethernet network to work go to the troubleshooting section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device Getting Help Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services Use the following information to contact Gateway for help Appendix A Getting Help Automated troubleshooting system Service description Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your quest
6. The Control Panel window opens 2 If you are using Windows Me click view all Control Panel options 3 Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens 24 Step 2 Configuring the PC Card 4 Click the Identification tab IMikeNotebook Gateway Notebook 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup You must give each computer on the network a Important 6 for your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 Click to close the Network dialog box 8 Click x to close the Control Panel www gateway com 25 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 9 After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 28 To identify a Windows 2000 computer on the network 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Double click the System icon The Sy
7. Wizard You re almost done CN ecco Homok Sop ead ana oriesctin nen EE XL network To run the wizard on computes hat are not tunning Windows XP you can use the Windows XP CD or a Network Setup Disk What do you want to do Create a Network Setup Disk Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows CD Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers If you are setting up an Ethernet network on other computers you may want to use the Network Setup Wizard to do so Click a method for installing and configuring the network on your other computers or click Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers Click Next Click Finish After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 12 Help and For more information about using the Network Support Setup Wizard in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Network Setup Wizard in the HelpSpot Search box search B then click the arrow 11 Chapter 1 Windows Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network We recommend you use the Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP which is widely accept
8. for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country Do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the system is fully assembled Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service 39 Appendix Safety Regulatory and Legal Information device will be used Install the Gateway device drivers included with your product or contact Gateway Warning Only use drivers approved for the country in which the Technical Support for additional information 1 In order to comply with FCC requirements this Warning transmitter must be operated or co located in conjunction with any other transmitter or antenna United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 40 The power output of the WGC 220 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time Because this wireless device emits less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Gateway believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits however care should be taken to make sure th
9. the General tab Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings o dress tically Use the following IP address P addre Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Cancel Click Obtain an IP address automatically Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box Click OK to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Click X to close the Network Connections window ON Repeat this procedure for every computer your network After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers go to Where to go from here on page 16 14 www gateway com Turning the wireless emitter off Turning the wireless emitter off interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Radio frequency wireless communication Warning You can turn off the wireless emitter to conserve the battery charge on your notebook computer or to make a computer unav
10. Setup the Wireless LAN Adapter lt Back EON Cancel www gateway com Step 1 Installing the hardware and software 5 Click Next The License Agreement screen opens hield Wizard Lisence Agreement ENSHE 6 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement The Choose Destination Location screen opens 7 Click Next The wizard installs the program on your computer InstallShield Wizard 8 When prompted click Yes I want to restart my computer now then click Finish Your computer restarts and completes the Gateway Wireless Monitor installation www gateway com 19 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 Installing the PC Card in your computer Use the following instructions to install the PC Card in your computer To install the PC Card in your computer m Push the card firmly into the PC Card slot label side up until the black antenna is the only thing protruding from the side of your computer If this is the first time you have installed this PC Card into your computer the Add New Hardware Wizard opens To complete the PC Card installation go to Installing the PC Card driver on page 21 20 www gateway com Step 1 Installing the hardware and software Installing the PC Card driver The following instructions tell you how to install the PC Card driver using the Add New Hardware Wizard use the Add New Hardware Wizard The example screens show the screens that typically appear
11. ailable on the network There are times such as when you are flying in an aircraft when you should turn off your wireless emitter For more safety and regulatory information see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 37 To turn the wireless emitter off m Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar the PC Card name then click Stop OR Turn off your computer If the remove hardware icon does not appear on Important the taskbar in Windows XP click the show hidden icons button Chapter 1 Windows Where to go from here Creating your wireless Ethernet network Now that you have configured your wireless Ethernet network you are ready to create a wireless network Go to the creating a wireless access point network or creating a peer to peer wireless network section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device Using your wireless Ethernet network After you create and configure your wireless Ethernet network and you know how to turn your wireless emitter on and off you are ready to use the network Go to the sharing your resources section in the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device Troubleshooting your wireless Ethernet network 16 If you cannot get your wireless Ethernet network to work go to the troubleshooting section in the Settin
12. ck to highlight the Win9X folder located under the Driver folder on the installation CD the Win9X folder for the Windows Me driver If you are installing drivers for Windows Me click Important installation 6 Click OK The Add New Wizard locates the PC Card driver Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device Gateway Wireless 802 118 Adapter Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver 29 ENDRIVERNWINSKXANETGA INF EM 7 Click Next The device driver files are copied to the hard drive 8 Click to restart your computer and complete the driver installation www gateway com 23 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 Step 2 Configuring the PC Card Naming the computers and the workgroup The first time you use networking on your computer you need to give each computer a unique name and assign each computer to the same workgroup If you are naming the computers and workgroup in Windows 2000 see To identify a Windows 2000 computer on the network on page 26 If you are naming the computer and workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me see To identify a Windows 98SE or Windows Me computer on the network on page 24 To identify a Windows 98SE or Windows Me computer on the network 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel
13. d by this connection E Client for Microsoft Networks ile and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Intemet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel Click to select the Internet Protocol TCP IP check box in the Components checked are used by this connection list If you do not see TCP IP drag the scroll bar to see more choices www gateway com 31 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 4 Click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 21 General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask SS Default gateway SS c 7 Use the following DNS server addresses 1 Preferred DNS server SS Altemate DNS server Ear Click Obtain an IP address automatically Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box Click X to close the Netw
14. e user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their bodies when the wireless device is transmitting The transmitting antenna should be installed and used in a manner to maintain 5 cm 2 inch from user s or bystanders bodies This wireless device is intended to be used indoors In some areas use of this device outdoors is prohibited Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device S Wireless devices are not user serviceable Do not arning modify them in any way Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it Contact Gateway for service Unintentional emitter FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception wh
15. ed and compatible for local area networks LANs as well as for Internet communications When networking is set up in Windows XP TCP IP is automatically installed as the default protocol Terms you should know DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP lets a router automatically assign an IP address to a computer on the network IP Address Internet Protocol IP address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network Setting up a DHCP IP address for each computer 12 In order to use the TCP IP protocol on each computer you must either set the protocol to Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or make the IP address settings manually If you use a wireless access point router that can act as the DHCP server you can select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server Obtaining an IP address automatically using DHCP is one of the most common methods for setting up wireless network devices If your network configuration requires a static IP address one that does not change you must set the IP address manually This means that you need to enter an IP address and a subnet mask For more information about setting the IP address manually see the Setting Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network have a cable or DSL modem and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses t
16. g Up Your Wireless Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 This chapter describes how to install a Gateway wireless Ethernet PC Card on your Windows 98SE Windows Me or Windows 2000 computer and configure your computer for a wireless Ethernet network Complete these tasks in sequence m Step 1 Installing the hardware and software on page 18 m Step 2 Configuring the PC Card on page 24 a Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 28 If you need to install and configure the PC Card for Windows XP see Windows XP on page 1 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 Step 1 Installing the hardware and software Installing the Gateway Wireless Monitor Use the following instructions to install the Gateway Wireless Monitor program 18 To install the Gateway Wireless Monitor 1 N Insert the CD that came with your PC Card into your computer s CD or DVD drive If the program starts automatically go to Step 5 OR If the program does not start automatically go to Step 2 Click Start then click Run The Run dialog box opens In the Open text box type d app setup exe where d is the drive letter of your CD or DVD drive Click OK The Gateway Wireless Monitor wizard starts InstallShield Wizard xj Wireless LAN Adapter Installation Welcome to
17. ich can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules None 41 Appendix Safety Regulatory and Legal Information FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product m Gateway WGC 220 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by your authority to operate the product California Proposition 65 Warning 42 Warnin This product contains chemicals including lead g known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or reproductive harm Notice
18. in the course of using the wizard If your operating system situation differs from that used in this example you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation The instructions for installing the PC Card driver Important B To install the PC Card driver 1 When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens insert the installation CD into the CD drive Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Gateway Wireless Adapter device driver is a software pragram that makes hardware device work Cancel www gateway com 21 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 2 Click Next The search for new drivers screen opens Add New Hardware Wizard IC WINDOWS SYSTEM32 DRIVERS 3 Click to select the CD ROM drive and Specify a location check boxes Make sure that all other check boxes are cleared 4 Click Browse The Browse for Folder dialog box opens Browse for Folder Gateway Wireless E 3 Control Panel 29 Dial Up Networking 5 Scheduled Tasks 9 98 Web Folders 9 2 My Documents D Intemet Fynlorer 22 www gateway com Step 1 Installing the hardware and software 5 Navigate to the Driver folder located on the installation CD For example if you are installing drivers for Windows 98SE cli
19. ions Resource Fax on demand support Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Gateway Technical Support Sales accounting and warranty 36 Service description Order a catalog of documents on common problems then order documents by document numbers The documents will be faxed to you Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non tutorial technical support question TDD Technical Support for hearing impaired is available Weekdays 6 00 a m 8 00 p m Central Time Weekends 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Central Time Get information about available systems pricing orders billing statements warranty service or other non technical issues How to reach 800 846 2118 US 877 709 2945 Canada How to reach 800 846 4526 US 877 709 2951 Canada 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill 800 846 2301 US 800 846 3609 Canada and Puerto Rico 605 232 2191 all other countries 800 846 1778 TDD 800 846 2000 US 888 888 2037 Canada Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance The WGC 220 802 11g wireless LAN low power Radio Frequency RF transmitting device operates in the 2400 2483 5 MHz band The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating the w
20. ireless LAN Limitations cautions and concerns are listed below and in the specific country sections or country group sections This wireless device is only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the device rating label If the country you will be using the wireless device in is not listed please 37 Appendix Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 38 contact that countries local Radio Approval agency for requirements prior to operation Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed The power output of the WGC 220 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time Because this wireless device emits less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Gateway believes these devices are safe for use Regardless of the power levels care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits however care should be taken to make sure that the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their bodies when the wireless device is transmitting The transmitting antenna should be installed and used in a manner to maintain 5 cm 2 inch from user s or bystanders bodies This wireless device is intended to be used indoors In some areas use of this device outdoors is prohibited So
21. me circumstances require restrictions on using wireless devices Examples of common restrictions are listed below Warning Warning Warning Warning f Warning D Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication For more information about turning off the wireless device see Turning the wireless emitter off on page 15 and Turning the wireless emitter off on page 33 In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated Airports hospitals and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices Since your system is equipped with a wireless device when traveling between countries with your system check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip
22. o computers on the network follow the instructions in To set up a DHCP IP address on page 13 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol To set up a DHCP IP address 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens 2 Click Double click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens 3 Right click Wireless Network Connection then click Properties The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box opens 4 Wireless Network Connection 3 Properties 2 Generel Wireless Networks Advanced Connect using HB Gateway Y 02 116 Adapter This connection uses the following items Elci Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks E QoS Packet Scheduler e Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected 4 Click to select the Internet Protocol TCP IP check box in the This connection uses the following items list If you do not see TCP IP drag the scroll bar to see more choices 5 Click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 13 Chapter 1 Windows 6 Click
23. ork and Dial up Connections window Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers go to Where to go from here on page 34 N OOH 32 WWW C Turning the wireless emitter off Turning the wireless emitter off interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11b and IEEE 802 11g communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication Radio frequency wireless communication Warning You can turn off the wireless emitter to conserve the battery charge on your notebook computer or to make a computer unavailable on the network There are times such as when you are flying in an aircraft when you should turn off your wireless emitter For more safety and regulatory information see Safety Regulatory and Legal Information on page 37 To turn the wireless emitter off m Inthe Windows Me or Windows 2000 click the remove hardware amp icon in the taskbar the PC Card name then click Stop OR In Windows 98SE remove the PC Card OR Turn off your computer Some computers require you to press the PC Card Important eject button more than once to eject the PC Card Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 Where to go from here Creating your wireless
24. ot see TCP IP drag the scroll bar to see more choices 5 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties dialog box opens www gateway com 29 Chapter 2 Windows 98SE Windows Me and Windows 2000 6 Click the IP Address tab then click Obtain an IP address automatically TCP IP Properties 7 Click OK to close the TCP IP Properties dialog box 8 Click to close the Network dialog box 9 Click x to close the Control Panel window 0 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network 11 After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers go to Where to go from here on page 34 30 www gateway com Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 1 Click Start Settings then click Network and Dial up Connections The Network and Dial up Connections window opens This window has an icon for each networking connection available on your computer For example if you have both wired and wireless Ethernet hardware installed on your computer there will be at least two icons one for your wired Ethernet hardware and one for your wireless Ethernet hardware 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon for the wireless Ethernet hardware then click Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens Local Area Connection 3 Properties 31534 General Sharing Connect using B Gateway Wireless 802 116 Adapter Components checked are use
25. s Copyright 2003 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath
26. set the IP address manually This means that you need to enter an IP address and a subnet mask For more information about setting the IP address manually see the Setting Up Your Windows Network guide included on the installation CD that came with your network device Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network have a cable or DSL modem and a wireless access point router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network follow the instructions in To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me on page 29 or To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 on page 31 To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If you are using Windows Me click view all Control Panel options 3 Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens Network ee 21 Configuration Identification Access Contra The following network components are installed TCPAP gt ADL Adapter Y gt AOL Dial Up Adapter Y gt Disk Up Adapter Add Remove Primary Network Logon Windows Logon ml File and Print Sharing r Description is the protocol you use to connect to the Intemet and wide area networks OK Cancel 4 Click TCP IP gt Gateway Wireless 802 116 PC Card Adapter If you do n
27. setup procedure uses the Important Chapter 1 Windows B To run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard 1 Click the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar The Network Setup Wizard opens OR Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard opens Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you can Share an Intemet connection Set up Internet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Next 2 Click Next to continue through the wizard Step 2 Configuring the PC Card Click Next The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens Network Setup Wizard The wizard found disconnected network hardware The network connections listed below are disconnected Plug in your network cables or otherwise connect your network hardware and then click Next Connections YK Wireless Network Connection 2 Gateway Wireless 802 116 Adapter di Local Area Connection Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Connection Click to select the Ignore disconnected network hardware check box then click Next The Select a connection method screen opens Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to
28. stalled this PC Card into your computer the Found New Hardware Wizard opens To complete the PC Card installation go to Installing the PC Card driver on page 2 Installing the PC Card driver Use the following instructions to install the PC Card driver for Windows XP Step 1 Installing the hardware and software B To install the PC Card driver 1 When the Found New Hardware Wizard opens insert the installation CD in the CD drive Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard f your hardware came with an installation CD S or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do 2 Click Install the software automatically Recommended then click Next The wizard displays a list of recommended drivers to install Found New Hardware Wizard Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below B2 Gateway Wireless 802 11B PC Card Adapter Description Version Location Gateway Wireless 802 118 PC Card 3 10535 _d driver wirxp netga inf Gateway Wireless 802 11 PC Card 3 10535 d driver winSx netga inf Gateway Wireless 802 118 PC Card 3 10535 d driver win2000 netga inf A This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important www gateway com 3 Chapter 1 Windows 3 Click the Gateway Wireless 802 11G PC Card located in the d driver winxp folder on the installation CD then click Next Hardware Ins
29. stem Identification dialog box opens 2 Click the Network Identification tab 4 Click Properties The Identification Changes dialog box opens identification changes i3 You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name LizNotebookw 2K Full computer name LizNotebookW2K More Member of C Domain Workgroup IHOMENETWORK OK Cancel 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup You must give each computer on the network a Important 26 www gateway com Step 2 Configuring the PC Card a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box Click OK to close the System Identification dialog box After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 28
30. tallation The software you are installing for this hardware Gateway Wireless 802 116 Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verfy its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing 4 When message tells you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway The device driver files are copied to the hard drive 5 Click Finish to complete the installation 4 www gateway com Step 2 Configuring the PC Card Step 2 Configuring the PC Card Naming the computers and the workgroup The first time you use networking in your computer you need to use the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard to name each computer and the workgroup and to select other network settings in Windows XP Windows XP Network Setup Wizard The example screens show the screens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard If your network situation differs from that used in this example you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation The network
31. ter name is 50044444444 Leam more about computer names and descriptions lt Back JD omes jJ 9 Type a description of the computer in the Computer description box 10 Type unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup You must give each computer on the network a Important www gat way com 9 Chapter 1 Windows XP 11 Click Next The Name your network screen opens Network Setup Wizard Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Workgroup name HOMENETWORK Examples HOME or OFFICE 12 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup name box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 13 Click Next The Ready to apply network settings screen opens 10 www ge 14 15 16 17 Step 2 Configuring the PC Card Click Next to apply the network settings The You re almost done screen opens Network Setup
32. the Intemet The other computers on my network connect to the Intemet through this computer Other Leam more about home or small office network configurations www gateway com 7 Chapter 1 Windows 5 Click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway then click Next 6 If the Your computer has multiple connections screen opens click Let me choose the connections to my network then click Next 7 On the Select the connections to bridge screen click to select the Wireless Network Connection check box Network Setup Wizard Select the connections to bridge Select the check box for each connection that connects this computer to your other network computers Clear the check box for connections that connect this computer directly to the Intemet Connections 21 1394 Connection 1394 Net Adapter v X Wireless Network Connection 2 Gate li 11G Adapter i Local Area Connection Intel R Network Connection Leam more about network bridging 8 www gateway com Step 2 Configuring the PC Card 8 Click Next The Give this computer a description and name screen opens Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description Gateway Profile Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer Computer name LIZPROFILE Examples FAMILY or MONICA The current compu
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