Configuring Computers on the LAN
Restart the computers on the LAN to complete the update of their network settings.
The Internet Firewall is now functioning and protecting the LAN from Internet-based attacks and
break-ins.
On a Windows computer, do the following:
1
From the
Start
menu, choose
Settings
.
2
Then choose
Control Panel
.
3
Double-click the
Network
icon.
4
Then double-click
TCP/IP
.
5
Click
Obtain an IP Address Automatically
.
6
Click
OK
and then click
OK
again.
After the Internet Firewall has restarted, change the network settings on the computers on the LAN.
Each computer on the LAN must be configured to get its IP address dynamically.
After completing the initial configuration, the Installation Wizard will display a page with
instructions to configure the computers on your LAN. Complete either 9A or 9B depending
on answers in the Wizard.
After the Internet Firewall has restarted, change the network settings on the computers on the LAN.
Configure each computer with a static IP address on the same subnet as the Internet Firewall's IP
address.
On a Windows computer, do the following:
1
From the
Start
menu, choose
Settings
.
2
Then choose
Control Panel
.
3
Double-click the
Network
icon.
4
Then double-click
TCP/IP
.
5
Click
Specify an IP address
.
6
Enter an IP address in the range indicated in your
Wizard restart screen in the
IP Address
field.
7
Enter the subnet mask indicated in your Wizard
restart screen in the
Subnet Mask
field.
8
Clear any existing information in the
Gateway
tab and add the
New gateway
as shown in your
Wizard restart screen.
9
Click on the
DNS Configuration
tab and add the
DNS server information provided by your ISP.
10
Click
OK
and then click
OK
again.
Print this screen. You will need
the information to properly
configure the computers on
your LAN.
!
DHCP Server Disabled
If you did not enable the Internet Firewall DHCP server, you will see a screen similar to the
following:
Restart the computers on the LAN to complete the update of their network settings.
The Internet Firewall is now functioning and protecting the LAN from Internet-based attacks and
break-ins.
DHCP Server Enabled
If you enabled the Internet Firewall DHCP server, you will see a screen similar to the following:
A
B
