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2.6 Configuring Your Computers
This section provides instructions for configuring the Internet settings on your computers to
work with the Router
Before you begin
By default, the Router automatically assigns all required Internet settings to your PCs. You
need only to configure the PCs to accept the information when it is assigned.
Note:
In some cases, you may want to assign Internet information manually to some or all of
your computers rather than allow the Router to do so. See “Assigning static Internet
information” on page 11 for instructions.
If you have connected your PC of LAN via Ethernet to the Router, follow the instructions
that correspond to the operating system installed on your PC.
Windows ® XP PCs
1.
In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2.
Double-click the Network Connections icon.
3.
In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to
your network interface card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is labeled
Local Area Connection).The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of
currently installed network items.
4.
Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol TCP/IP is
checked, and click.
5.
In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled
Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS
server address automatically
6. Click
twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.
Windows 2000 PCs
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1.
In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to
Settings
, and then click
Control Panel
.
2.
Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3.
In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection
icon, and then select
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently
installed network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the
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