Wireless-G Broadband Router • Chapter 4: Configure the PCsThis chapter instructs you on how to configure your PCs to be DHCP clients,if you have previously set static IP addresses on your PCs. • Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic SettingsThis chapter explains how to configure the Router using your web browserand the Router’s web-based utility. You will configure the Router for Internetaccess using the settings provided by your ISP.When you’re finished with these basic steps, you will be ready to connect to theInternet. You can also modify the Router’s settings further; for example, youcan adjust security features and other settings to enable online gaming (see“Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility”). 5Instant Wireless® Series4Figure 1-1Cable or DSL ModemRouterPC withEthernetAdapterNotebook withWireless-G AdapterNotebook withWireless 802.11b AdapterDynamic IP AddressesA dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network,such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic”because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certaintime period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs onto the network (or theInternet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will auto-matically assign it a new dynamic IP address.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) ServersPCs and other network devices using dynamic IP addressing are assigned a newIP address by a DHCP server. The PC or network device obtaining an IPaddress is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to assign IPaddresses manually every time a new user is added to your network. A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another net-work device, such as the Router. By default, the Router’s DHCP Server func-tion is enabled.If you already have a DHCP server running on your network, you must disableone of the two DHCP servers. If you run more than one DHCP server on yournetwork, you will experience network errors, such as conflicting IP addresses.To disable DHCP on the Router, see the DHCP section in “Chapter 6: TheRouter’s Web-based Utility.” This User Guide covers the steps for setting up a network with the Router (seeFigure 1-1). After going through “Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-GBroadband Router,” most users will only need to use the following chapters: • Chapter 3: Connect the RouterThis chapter instructs you on how to connect a cable or DSL modem to theRouter and connect your PC(s) to the Router.Router Setup OverviewNote: You should always run the Setup CD-ROM to configure theRouter for Internet access. If you wish to manually configure theRouter, you may follow the instructions in the Quick Installation guideor this User Guide.
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