User's Manual

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Figure 20: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
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, the Wireless Router will act as a
DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
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.
• Enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your
LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless
Router.)
• 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
.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP
1. Select
Control Panel - Network Connection
.
2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen
like the following:
Figure 21: Network Configuration (Windows XP)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the
Properties
button. You should then see a screen like the following.