Chapter 5: PC Configuration
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Using DHCP
•
To use DHCP, select
Obtain an IP address automatically
and
Obtain DNS server address
automatically
. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the
Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
•
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Wireless Router.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following
changes.
•
In the
Default gateway
field, enter the Wireless Router 's IP address. Your LAN administrator can
advise you of the IP address they assigned to the Wireless Router.
•
If the
DNS Server
fields are empty, select
Use the following DNS server addresses
, and enters the
DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click
OK
.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7
1. Go
to
Start > Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center> Manage Network Connections>
Local Area Connection.
2. Right click the
Local Area Connection
icon and choose
Properties
. You should see a screen like
the following:
3. Select
the
Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6)
for your network card.
4. Click on the
Properties
button. You should then see a screen like the following.
