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coaXmedia Series 6000
SD230 Access Appliance User’s Guide 13
5 Configuring Your PC
Now that all the necessary hardware connections have been made, your
computer’s network configuration may need to be adjusted. Often
w
hen using the Ethernet connection, Internet Service Providers
require your Ethernet card to be configured to obtain an IP
address automatically (DHCP). Instructions for making the
necessary adjustment can be found below, however your
Internet
service provider may supply you with additional instructions that should
take precedence. Please refer to these instructions if supplied.
5.1 How to Configure your PC for DHCP
The following DHCP configuration procedure applies to the following
Operating Systems:
Windows 98 Windows 2000
Windows M
e Windows XP
For Windows 98:
1. Click on Start , Settings , then Control Panel .
2. Double-click on the
Network icon.
3. Double-click on TCPIP . Select the IP Address tab. * See note
below.
4. At the IP Address tab, place a check in the Obtain an IP
Address automatically circle.
5. Click
OK, then on OK once more. If the computer prompts you
to reboot, please do so now.
For Windows 2000 and Windows ME:
1. C
lick on Start , Settings , then Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the
Network and Dial-Up Connections icon.
3. Right-click on the
Local Area Connection icon and select
Properties .
4. Double-click on
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). * See note
below.
5. At the General tab, place a check in the Obtain an IP Address
automatically
circle.
6. Place a check in the
Obtain DNS server address
automatically circle.
7. Click
Apply , and then click OK. If the computer prompts you to
reboot, please do so now.
For Windows XP: