Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
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5.
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
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 Vista
1. Go
to
Start > Control Panel> Network and Internet> 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:
