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W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e

CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK

This section explains connection to the network.

If there is an administrator of the network, contact the
network administrator for data settings.

Setting the network

Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the
computer and work group names” operations required for
network connection.

Setting TCP/IP

Click the [Start] button first and then [Control
Panel].

If the Control Panel is in Category view, switch to
Classic view by clicking “Switch to Classic View”
under Control Panel the left frame. (If you are
already in Classic view, “Switch to Category View”
will be displayed.)

Double-click [Network Connections]. A list of cur-
rently installed networks will be displayed.

Right-click [Wireless Network Connection] in the
list, and then click [Properties] in the menu dis-
played. The [Wireless Network Connection Proper-
ties] window will be displayed.

Click the [General] tab if it is not already selected.

Click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP] and then click
[Properties]. The [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties] window will be displayed.

Set the IP address as follows:

■

For ad hoc connection

: Select [Use the following

IP address:] and then enter data for [IP address]
and [Subnet mask]. See page 105 for IP address
setting.

■

For access point (infrastructure) connection:

your network uses DHCP, select [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server
address automatically]. If your network uses static
IP addresses, consult with your network adminis-
trator for the correct IP address settings.

8. Click the [OK] button. Processing will return to the

[Wireless Network Connection Properties] window.

9. Click the [OK] button.

10. Close the [Network Connection] window.

Following this operation, confirm the names of the

computer and the workgroup as follows.

Confirming the computer and work group names

Click the [Start] button, then [Control Panel].

Double-click the [System] icon. The [System Prop-
erties] window will be displayed.

Click the [Computer Name] tab.

Confirm the settings of [Full computer name:] and
[Workgroup:].

a. The setting of [Full computer name:] denotes the

name for identifying the computer. Any name

can be assigned for each personal computer.

Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII
character code format. Identifiability can be
enhanced by entering the model number, the
user name, and other factors.

b. [Workgroup name] is the group name of the

network. Enter the desired name in less than 15
ASCII character code format.

For ad hoc connection:

Assign the same network

name to all personal computers existing on the
network.

For access point (infrastructure) connection:

Assign the name of the work group to be
accessed.

Click the [OK] button. If a message is displayed
that requests you to restart the personal computer,
click [Yes] to restart the computer.

Setting the sharing function

Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing
with other network-connected personal computers valid.

To change the setting of the IP address,
you need to be logged in from Windows
as an administrator.

To modify the computer name and/or the
work group name, you need to be logged
in from Windows as an administrator.