Windows Operating System
These instructions will guide you through the process
of installing and configuring your wireless ethernet adapter.
These instructions are intended for Microsoft 95/98/2000/ME/XP.
Your adapter installation and configuration may vary from these
standard instructions.
NOTE: When using any network connection, including
the wireless Eaglenet network, do not enable file sharing or print
sharing. If you do so, other people may gain access to your hard
drive and files, or misuse your computer.
Step 1 - You must have the following to complete
the installation:
A. Windows 98/2000/ME/XP installed on your computer.
B. An 802.11b device.
C. Your 802.11b device installation disk and instructions.
Step 2 - Install the 802.11b device.
The 802.11b device must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instuctions. The device will either be
plugged into an available PCMCIA slot, attached via a USB cable
to your PC, or built-in such as in a tablet PC.
Step 3 - Install the 802.11b device drivers and
software.
Install the device driver, using the appropriate
method.
- A setup program may automatically launch when you insert
the CD-ROM or click on its icon.
- You may need to double-click on a setup utility on the
installation CD-ROM or disk.
- The Add New Hardware or Add Hardware wizard may automatically
open.
-
If this happens, select Have Disk when prompted
to search for drivers.
Select the drive containing the installation
CD-ROM or disk.
Follow any instructions that appear onscreen
during setup to install drivers and other software required
for your specific adapter.
Step 4- Configure Your TCP/IP Settings
Open the Network Control Panel for your specific
operating system.
- Windows 98/ME
- From the Start Menu, select Settings,
select Control Panels
- Select Network, then select the Configuration
Tab
- Windows 2000
- From the Start Menu, select Settings,
select Control Panels
- Select Network and Dial Up Connections,
then Wireless Network Connection
- Windows XP
- On the Start menu, select Control Panel,
then Wireless Network Connection.
Select the option that uses DHCP and obtains IP
and DNS server addresses automatically, as shown below.
- Windows XP/2000
- Select Obtain IP Address Automatically.
- Select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically
- Windows 98
- - Select Obtain IP Address Automatically.
- Windows ME
- Select Server-assigned IP Address.
- Select Server-assigned name server addresses.
Step 5 - Configure Your Wireless Settings
Note: The following instructions show you how to
manually configure your wireless connection. However, your connection
may work automatically.
- Open the client configuration program for your wireless
network card, if one exists. Refer to your card's documentation
to find out how to access it.
- For Windows XP, you can also click the Wireless Networks
tab in the Network Connections Control Panel. [** Special Note: Please
uncheck the box Allow Microsoft to control wireless connection.] It has
been found that this causes Microsoft to override the drivers and configuration
from your card manufacturer.
- To preserve settings for a wireless network you use
at home, use your card's configuration utility to set
up an new profile you can use on campus.
- Add a new wireless network or scan for available networks.
- Click on (or add) eaglenet, the name of
the UNT's wireless network.
- This option may be referred to as the network name
or SSID within your card's configuration utility.
- If you do not see eaglenet as an available
network name, your wireless card may not be properly installed.
Many configuration programs include built-in functions
to test your wireless card, or you can use the Device
Manager.
- Do not enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
- Do not specify a channel.
- If your configuration program lets you choose modes,
ensure that infrastructure or access point (AP) is the
active mode, and not ad hoc.
- Request a new IP address if your configuration program
allows you to do so. Otherwise, restart your computer.
Step 6- Connect to the Network
- Open your Web browser and attempt to connect to any Web
site. The Eaglenet wireless network Authentication screen should
appear. If not, you may have one of the following issues:
- Your browser may be set to open a blank page. Try visiting
any Web site (URL).
- You may not be within a wireless coverage area.
- Your card may not be properly installed.
- When the Eaglenet wireless network Authentication screen appears, enter
your EUID and password.
