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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router In your IP network, each PC and the router 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 and Routing Basics." The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router 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 router)-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. Installing or Verifying 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. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: C-2 Preparing Your Network August 2004

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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router
C-2
Preparing Your Network
August 2004
In your IP network, each PC and the router 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 and Routing Basics
.”
The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The
router 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 router)—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.
Installing or Verifying 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.
The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: