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4.2 Configuring Microsoft Windows XP
Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with the default
interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble previous Windows
versions, perform the procedure under “Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000”.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click
Start
, click
Control Panel
, and then click
Network and Internet
Connections
.
2. Click the
Network Connections
icon.
3. Click
Local Area Connection
for the Ethernet adapter connected to the Gateway. The Local Area
Connection Status dialog box appears.
4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the
Properties
button. The Local Area
Connection
Properties
dialog box appears.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is checked.
Then select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and click the Properties button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties dialog box appears.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click
Obtain an IP address automatically
to
configure your computer for DHCP. Click the
OK
button to save this change and close the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
7. Click the
OK
button again to save your changes.
8. Restart your computer.