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Frequently Asked Questions
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows XP Systems
1
Click
Start
, and depending on your Start menu setup, choose one of the
following options:
If you are using the Windows XP Default Start Menu, select
Connect to
,
choose
Show all connections
, and then go to step 2.
If you are using the Windows XP Classic Start Menu, select
Settings
, choose
Network Connections
. Double-click the
Local Area Connection
icon in the
LAN or High-Speed Internet section of the Network Connections window.
2
When the Network Connections window opens, right click on
Local Area
Connection
, and then left click on
Properties
from the menu to open the
Properties dialogue box.
3
Locate a white box titled "This connection uses the following items:". Use the
down arrow on the right side of the box to scroll down until you see Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP). Select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
, then click the
Properties
button below the white box on the right hand side.
4
Select both
Obtain an IP address automatically
and
Obtain DNS server address
automatically
in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then
click
OK
.
5
Click
OK
at the bottom of the properties box to close the box. At this point, your
PC will automatically request and receive an IP address from that gateway.
Once the address is received your PC will have Internet access.
6
In the event your PC does not automatically request an IP address after
completing the above steps, it is recommended that you select the Windows
Start
button, then shutdown and restart Windows.
7
If you cannot access the Internet, go to
Having Difficulty?
(on page 34). If you
still cannot access the Internet, contact your service provider for further
assistance.
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 2000 Systems
1
Click
Start
, select
Settings
, and choose
Network and Dial-up Connections
.
2
Double-click the
Local Area Connection
icon in the Network and Dial-up
Connections window.
3
Click
Properties
in the Local Area Connection Status window.
4
Click
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
in the Local Area Connection Properties
window, and then click
Properties
.
5
Select both
Obtain an IP address automatically
and
Obtain DNS server address
automatically
in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then
click
OK
.
6
Click
Yes
to restart your computer when the Local Network window opens. The
computer restarts. The TCP/IP protocol is now configured on your PC, and your
Ethernet devices are ready for use.
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