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If you cannot find an entry similar to 'TCP/IP' or 'TCP/IP -> Network Adaptor Name' or 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', you must install the TCP/IP protocol. Under Add select 'Protocol' and click Add again. In the next dialog box under 'Manufacturer' select 'Microsoft' and under 'Network Protocol' select 'TCP/ IP'.

Windows 2000

•Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections. Click with the right mouse button on the corresponding LAN connection and select 'Properties'.

•Click the entry for the TCP/IP protocol of the network adaptor and click on Properties. Enable the option 'Obtain an IP address automatically'. You can ignore all other options: they either remain empty or retain their default settings. Close the dialogs with OK.

If you use a router for Internet access, you will still need to configure it, because the router dials into the Internet, not the computer. Under Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connections, and enable the 'Never dial a connection' option. Close the dialogs with OK.

Windows XP

The Windows XP start menu can be configured in different ways. See the Windows XP documentation for more information.

•Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Click with the right mouse button on the corresponding LAN connection and select 'Properties'.

•Click the entry for the TCP/IP protocol of the network adapter and

click on Properties. Enable the option 'Obtain an IP address automatically'. You can ignore all other options: they either remain empty or retain their default settings. Close the dialogs with OK.

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