Abocom WAP2101 User Manual

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32Macintosh ClientsFrom your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is asfollows.8. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.29. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.30. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID fieldcan be left blank.31. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.Note:If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:• Set the Router Address field to the Wireless Router's IP Address.• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.Linux ClientsTo access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Router asthe "Gateway".Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.Fixed IP AddressBy default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using afixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.• Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.9. Start your X Windows client.10. Select Control Panel - Network11. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".12. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.13. To apply your changes• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.• OR, restart your system.Other Unix SystemsTo access the Internet via the Wireless Router:• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the WirelessRouter.• Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.