PAWS FAQ: Using Windows 95/98 on the PAWS wireless network
 

Before beginning the steps outlined below you will need to have a Wireless Network Interface Card installed in your computer. There should be installation instructions and possibly drivers with the card. If you are installing a network card then Windows should auto-detect the new card and install the proper drivers for it. If not, then you will have to go through the Install New Hardware wizard located in the Control Panel. The steps below are in addition to the installation of the Network Card.

  1. Install TCP/IP

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    You will need to configure and/or install the TCP/IP protocol. First click on Start and choose Settings from the menu and click on Control panel. This will bring up a window similar to the one below. Double click the net work icon.

    If you do not have TCP/IP as one of your installed network components on the Network window, similar to the one below, then click Add otherwise go to step 2:

    Select Protocol and click Add:

    From the following list of items choose Microsoft and TCP/IP from Network Protocols and click OK:

    You may be asked for the Window 95/98 CD at this time.
     

  2. Remove Unneeded Network Components

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    In your Network Control Panel you should only have the following network components installed: 1) Client for Microsoft Networks, 2) the adapter for your network card and 3) TCP/IP.

    If you have any other components installed you will need to remove them by clicking the component in the Network Control Panel window and clicking the Remove button.
     
  3. Configure TCP/IP

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    In your Network Control Panel window, click TCP/IP protocol and then click Properties

    On your IP Address tab make sure the Obtain an IP address automatically is checked like below:

    Next click the WINS Configuration tab and make sure that it is disabled. Click the Gateway tab and remove any Gateways that have been defined. Then click the DNS tab and click Disable DNS.

    Now click OK and then OK again. You will be prompted to restart your computer. Go ahead and restart your computer.
     

  4. Set up your wireless card


    5. Some wireless cards require additional client software (drivers). We can not provide this software, or help you install it. However, you should be able to find the software and instructions on how to install it and use it on your vendor's web site.

    Set the case-sensitive service set identifier (SSID) for your RF network to "UGA".
     

  5. Log on to the PAWS network
Open your browser. You should see the PAWS log on screen. If you do not you may need to clear your browsers cache.

You'll need to enter your: