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APPENDIx A
aPPendix a
This section
presents the basic steps for using Windows 2000, XP or
Vista to obtain an IP address automatically, as directed in the Quick
Installation section.
windows 2000
1. Go to Start → Settings → Control Panel.
2. double-click on the Network and dial-up Connections icon. In the
Network and dial-up Connection window, double-click on the local
Area Connection icon.
3. In the Local Area Connection window, click “Properties.”
4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see “Internet
Protocol [TCP/IP]” on your list. Select it and click “Properties.”
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select “Obtain
an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically.”
6. Click “OK” to
confirm the
setting. Your PC
will now obtain
an IP address
automatically from
your router’s
dHCP server.
NOTE:
Make sure
that the Wireless G
4-Port Router’s
dHCP server is the
only dHCP server
available on your lAN.
