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Figure 44: Accessing Local Area Connection Properties – Windows XP

Note: If a red X appears next to the Local Area Connection icon, check your connections. You cannot successfully configure your system if the red X is present.

4.Ensure that both Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are installed and checked in the Local Area Connection properties dialog as shown in Figure 45: Local Area Connection Properties Dialog – Windows XP on page 50.

Figure 45: Local Area Connection Properties Dialog – Windows XP

5.If NetBEUI is installed and checked, uncheck it or uninstall it.

6.Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Be careful not to uncheck the checkbox.

7.Click Properties.

The Internet Protocol Properties dialog appears as shown in Figure 46: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows XP on page 51.

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