Manually Configuring Network Adapters

6. If not already selected, select “Obtain an

IP address automatically” (1) and “Obtain (2) DNS server address automatically” (3).

Click “OK”. Your network adapter(s) are (1) now configured for use with the Router.

Windows 98SE or Me

1.Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop- down menu.

2.Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see the following window.

3.If “Specify an IP address” is selected, your (3)

Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

4.Write down the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab (3).

5.Click the “Gateway” tab (2). Write down the gateway address in the chart.

6.Click the “DNS Configuration” tab (1). Write down the DNS address(es) in the chart.

7.If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically” on the “IP Address” tab. Click “OK”. Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Router. Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem by FIRST using these steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet.

Mac OS up to 9.x

In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP.

1.Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.

2.You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in

the “Connect via:” drop-down menu (1). (1)

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