How Do I Configure TCP/IP Protocol?
To configure Windows 2000 systems
1.Click Start, select Settings, and choose Network and
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3.Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window.
4.Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties window, and then click Properties.
5.Select both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then click OK.
6.Click Yes to restart your computer when the Local Network window opens. The computer restarts. The TCP/IP protocol is now configured on your PC and your Ethernet devices are ready for use.
7.Try to access the Internet. If you cannot access the Internet, go to How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?, later in this guide. If you still cannot access the Internet, contact your cable service provider for further assistance.
To configure Windows XP systems
1.Click Start, select Connect to, and choose Show all connections.
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3.Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window.
4.Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties in the Local Area Connection Properties window.
5.Select both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then click OK.
6.Click Yes to restart your computer when the Local Network window opens. The computer restarts. The TCP/IP protocol is now configured on your PC and your Ethernet devices are ready for use.
7.Try to access the Internet. If you cannot access the Internet, go to How Do I Troubleshoot My Internet Service Installation?, later in this guide. If you still cannot access the Internet, contact your cable service provider for further assistance.
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