Actiontec Broadband Router User Manual

Computer Network Configuration

Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a stati- cally defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically obtain an IP address using the Network DHCP server. The Router is set up, by default, with an active DHCP server, and Actiontec recommends leaving this setting as is.

Configuring a Computer to Use Dynamic IP Addressing

To configure a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:

Windows XP

1.Select Network Connections in the Control Panel.

2.Right-click Ethernet Local Area Connection, then click Properties.

3.In the “General” tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.

4.The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

5.Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.

6.Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button.

7.Click OK to save the settings.

Windows 2000/98/Me

1.Select Network and Dialing Connections in the Control Panel.

2.Right-click on the Ethernet connection’s icon, then click Properties.

3.Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component, then click Properties.

4.The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

5.Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.

6.Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button.

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Actiontec electronic RI408 user manual Computer Network Configuration, Windows XP, Windows 2000/98/Me