automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d) Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1:Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

2:Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3:Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.

4:In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.

5:In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

6:After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7:Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

∙Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.

∙Gateway: All fields are blank.

∙DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

∙WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

∙IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

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