User Manual

Appendix C

Windows TCP/IP

Overview

Normally, no changes need to be made to your Network. Adding the

HomePlug 802.11g Access Point does not change your network.

• By default, the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point will act as a DHCP client, automatically

obtaining a suitable IP Address (and related information) from your DHCP Server.

• If you don't have a DHCP Server on your LAN, you should use fixed (static) IP addresses

on each PC.

• If using Fixed (specified) IP addresses on your LAN (instead of a DHCP Server), there is no

need to change the TCP/IP of each PC. Just configure the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point

to match your existing LAN.

The following sections provide details about checking the TCP/IP settings for various types of

Windows, should that be necessary.

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:

1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 17: 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.