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’
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Figure21: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button
Obtain an IP Address automatically
. This is the default
Windows setting.
Using this is recommended
. By default, VRT-311 / VRT-311S will act as a
DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from VRT-311 / VRT-311S.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
•
In the
Default gateway
field, enter VRT-311 / VRT-311S 's IP address and click
OK
. Your
LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to VRT-311 / VRT-
311S.
•
If the
DNS Server
fields are empty, select
Use the following DNS server addresses
, and
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click
OK
.