Setting up the network
You must set up the network so that the PC can work with the router. First, configure
the TCP/IP settings of the PC which you have connected to the router.
Depending on the operating system, proceed as follows:
Windows 98/ME
1. Select Start – Settings – Control panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. In the Network window, select the TCP/IP option for your network card or adapter
on the Configuration tab. Make sure you select the correct TCP/IP option if several
are offered on the pick list (e.g. "TCP/IP -> Siemens Gigaset PC Card 54" or
"TCP/IP -> Siemens Gigaset PCI Card 54").
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the IP address tab and check the Automatically obtain IP address option.
6. Click the Gateway tab and remove any entries from the Installed Gateways list.
7. Click OK twice to close the Network window.
8. Restart your network (see page 24).
Windows 2000
1. Click on Start – Settings – Control panel.
2. Double-click on the Network and dial-up connections icon and then on the LAN
connection icon.
3. Click on the Properties button in the General tab.
4. In the Properties of LAN connection window, select the TCP/IP option for your
network card or adapter. Make sure you select the correct TCP/IP option if several are
offered on the pick list (e.g. "TCP/IP -> Siemens Gigaset PC Card 54" or
"TCP/IP -> Siemens Gigaset PCI Card 54").
5. Click on the Properties button.
6. Activate the options Automatically obtain IP address and Automatically obtain
DNS server address on the General tab.
7. Click OK or Close to close each window.
8. Restart your network (see page 24).
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