Broadband VPN Router User’s Manual

Figure21: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)

5.Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, VRT-311 / VRT-311S will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from VRT-311 / VRT-311S.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

∙In the Default gateway field, enter VRT-311 / VRT-311S 's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to VRT-311 / VRT- 311S.

∙If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

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