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More info?)
On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:34:11 +0800, "chungacs" <chungacs@streamyx.com>
wrote:
>Is there any problem setting up a wifi access point on a PC running on
>Win98SE and IE 6?
Nope. It's done all the time.
>I am using DLink AirPlus 714P+ wireless router but can't seem to get it
>going. I have no problem setting it up on a Windows XP system though.
The DI-714P+ has a DHCP server that will deliver an IP address to your
computah. Since this is the initial setup, you might was well make
sure that the DHCP server in the DI-714P+ is alive by resetting the
until to defaults. If you ended up with what someone has returned for
credit, it's highly likely the settings are wrong. Punch and hold the
button on the backf or however long the instructions demand.
The instructions should emphasize that you should do the initial
configuration using a wired LAN connection. There's no reason you
can't do it via a wireless connection except that you'll probably get
disconnected every time you save the settings. Also, if you decide to
later do a firmware upgrade, do it with a wired LAN connection and any
interruption or accidental disconnect will be catastrophic.
With a wired LAN connection, open a DOS window and run:
Start -> Run -> command
ipconfig
If it says 192.168.1.xxx for your IP and 192.168.1.1 for the gateway,
then it's working correctly. Try the browser again.
If it says 169.254.xxx.xxx, your computer did not get a DHCP delivered
IP address from the router.
If it says 0.0.0.0, give it a little longer to get an IP address.
If it says some other IP address, either the router was not properly
reset, or you have your W98SE networking configured for a static IP
address.
Try:
IPCONFIG /release_all
IPCONFIG /renew_all
to force the DHCP client to ask for an address.
There are also some things that might interfere with getting a DHCP
assigned address and communicating with the router. Look for personal
firewalls, security pretzels, and VPN software that assigns static
routes. Also check for a bad ethernet cable.
Once you have the router configured via the wired LAN, then and only
then try the wireless part.
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