Setup the Software
PC Configuration
Configuring PCs to be Wired to the Router
The first step is to make sure the PC gets an IP address that it will use to communicate with the router and with other PCs across the network. You can begin by setting up your PC to function as a DHCP client, which will obtain an IP address automatically from router. Alternatively, you may want to give your PC a static IP address if you are an expert user.
Whether you choose to allocate static or dynamic IP settings, the next few pages will walk you through the TCP/IP configuration in a
Important: By default, Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP ! have the TCP/IP protocol installed and set to obtain
an IP address automatically.
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