3Com 3CRWER200-75, 3CRWER100-75 ISP Connection Methods, For computers using Windows 95, 98 and ME

8ISP Connection Methods

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For computers using Windows 95, 98 and ME.

1.From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2.Double click on Network. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card as shown in Figure 5 and click on Properties.

3.In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that Obtain IP address automatically is selected as shown in Figure 6. Click OK.

4.Restart your computer.

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3.ISP CONNECTION METHODS

Before you can configure the Router you need to know the IP information allocation method used by your ISP. There are four different ways that ISPs allocate IP information, as described below:

1.Dynamic IP Address (DSL or Cable)

Dynamic IP addressing (or DHCP) automatically assigns the Router IP infor- mation. This method is popular with Cable providers. This method is also used if your modem has a built in DHCP server.

2.PPPoE (DSL only)

If the installation instructions that accompany your modem ask you to install a PPPoE client on your PC then select this option. Note that when you install the Router, you will not need to use the PPPoE software on your PC. To configure the Router you will need to know the following: Username, Password, and Service Name (if required by your ISP).

3.Static IP Address (DSL or Cable)

The ISP provides the IP addressing information for you to enter manually. To configure the Router you will need to know the following: IP Address, Subnet Mask, ISP Router Address, and DNS address (es).