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2.
If a line like the one highlighted (
TCP/IP -> Network card
)
is not listed, then you need to install the TCP/IP by selecting
Add> Protocol>Microsoft>TCP/IP>OK.
3.
With the TCP/IP entry highlighted, click on the
Properties
button to bring up the
TCP/IP
Properties
window. The
IP
Address
tab will be selected.
TCP/IP Properties
DHCP Client Configuration:
•
Select the
Obtain an IP address automatically
radio button,
as shown above. If the DHCP Server in the Storage Server has
been enabled, it will now provide an IP Address and related
data to your PC when it boots.
•
Restart your PC. (The DHCP client request is sent when your
PC starts.)
Static IP Address Configuration:
If your PC is already configured, no changes are required. If you
have just installed TCP/IP, select the
Specify an IP Address
radio button
, and enter:
•
IP Address
and
Subnet mask
(
IP Address
tab selected.)
•
Default Gateway Address
(on the
Gateway
tab).
These values need to be compatible with other devices on your
LAN. Each PC requires a
unique
IP Address
(usually only the
last field is different), and the
same
Subnet Mask
. The IP
Address range commonly used is 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.254,
with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
The
Gateway
IP Address of your Router or Internet Gateway. If
you don't have either of these, leave the address at 0.0.0.0.
