TCP/IP Configuration
Introduction
This section contains instructions for configuring the WebSTAR cable modem to run in Windows or Macintosh environments. In addition, TCP/IP protocol in a Windows environment is different for the Windows 95/98/ME/and 2000 versions. Follow the appropriate instructions in this section to configure the TCP/IP protocol.
Windows 95/98/ME
Follow the instructions in this section to configure the WebSTAR cable modem for TCP/IP in a Windows 95/98/ME environment.
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for Windows 95/98/ME
Before you install your cable modem, you need to have either an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol, or a USB network interface installed on your system.
Follow these steps to install and configure the TCP/IP protocol for Windows 95/98/ME environments.
1.Click Start, select Settings, and choose
Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
2.In the Control Panel window, double- click the Network icon. A list of installed network components appears.
3.Under the Configuration tab, read the list of installed network components to verify your PC contains the TCP/IP protocol.
4.Does your PC have the TCP/IP protocol?
•If yes, go to step 8.
•If no, click Add.
5.Click Protocol, and then click Add.
6.In the Manufacturers list, click Microsoft.
7.In the Network Protocols list, click TCP/IP, and then click OK.
8.Click the TCP/IP Ethernet Adapter protocol, and then choose Properties.
9.Click the IP Address tab, and then select Obtain an IP address automatically.
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