PC Configuration
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:
1.
Select
Control Panel - Network
. You should see a screen like the following:
Figure 10: Network Configuration
2.
Select the
TCP/IP
protocol for your network card.
3.
Click on the
Properties
button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 11: IP Address (Win 95)
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button
Obtain an IP Address automatically
. This is the default
Windows settings.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the DSL/Cable Router.
Using "Specify an IP Address"
•
If your PC is already configured, do NOT change the settings on the IP Address tab shown
in Figure 11 above.
