Netgear wgt624v3 User Manual

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Preparing Your Network

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

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Windows

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

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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.

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Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a 
TCP/IP network.

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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 computer and the firewall must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each 
computer 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 computer 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 “

The WGR624v3 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the 
following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:

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PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

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Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

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Gateway address (the firewall)—192.168.0.1

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

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.

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

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