Operating Instructions
Client Reference
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Note
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After setting the IP address, use the ping command to confirm that it has been set correctly.
A
Windows 95/98
Click [
Start
], point to [
Programs
], and then click [
MS-DOS Prompt
].
B
Windows Me
Click [
Start
], point to [
Programs
], point to [
Accessories
], and then click [
MS-DOS Prompt
].
C
Type the following: (Example IP address is 192.168.15.16)
C:> ping 192.168.15.16
If the address has been configured correctly, the following message appears.
Reply from 192.168.15.16 : bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=32
If the address has been configured incorrectly, the following message appears.
Request timed out.
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Configuring a Windows 95/98/Me computer
Follow these steps to configure a Windows 95/98/Me computer to use the TCP/IP protocol.
A
Open
[
Control Panel
]
and double-click the
[
Network
]
icon. Confirm that “TCP/IP” is listed in the
[
The following network components are installed:
]
box under the
[
Configuration
]
tab.
Note
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If the TCP/IP protocol is not installed, click [
Add
] under the [
Configuration
] tab and install it. For
more information about installing the TCP/IP protocol, see Windows 95/98/Me Help.
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Under Windows Me, if you want to use IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394), make sure TCP/IP is bound
to the IEEE 1394 adaptor being used. The following message will be displayed:
TCP/IP -> (IEEE 1394 adaptor in use)
B
Configure the TCP/IP protocol with the appropriate IP address, subnet mask and other settings.
Confirm that the settings are correct with the network administrator.
