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Setting Up your Computers
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In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you
will need to change your computer’s “TCP/IP / Ethernet” settings to “Obtain
an IP address automatically / Using DHCP”. This is normally the default
setting in most home computers.
You can set up the computer that is connected to the ADSL modem FIRST
using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your
Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.
Manually Configuring Network Adapters
in Windows XP, 2000, or NT
1.
Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.
2.
Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows
2000) or the “Network” icon (Windows XP).
3.
Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your
network adapter and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
4.
In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following
screen will appear:
