
Chapter 7
Setting Up Client Computers for Internet Access
Client Computer Requirements
A client PC with Windows 95/98/2000/NT or Windows XP must have the following:
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Ethernet (10/100BaseTX or 10BaseT) network interface card
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TCP/IP network protocol
Setting up Windows 95/98 PC Clients
Configuring a Client Computer Using the DHCP Server
If you choose to use the server’s built-in DHCP server to configure a client PC, the server automatically provides the fol-
lowing TCP/IP configuration information to the PC:
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The PC’s IP address
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The PC’s subnet mask
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The IP address of the default gateway, which is the IP address of the server itself
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The DNS (Domain Name System)
The configuration procedures are described below:
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From Windows’ Control Panel, double-click on the Network icon to bring up the Network Control Panel.
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Double-click on TCP/IP in the network component list.
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Click on the IP Address tab.
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Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
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Click on the DNS tab.
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Select Enable DNS and add the server’s IP address to DNS Server Search Order list.
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Save the changes and then restart the computer.
Your PC is ready to access the Internet through the server.
Configuring a Client Computer Manually
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