SMC Networks SMC7004ABR manual Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP, Configuring Client TCP/IP

Configuring Client TCP/IP

3.Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Barricade. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button.

4.In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is

checked. Then highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button.

5.Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the [OK] button to save this change and close the Properties window.

6.Click the OK button again to save these new changes.

7.Reboot your PC.

8.To obtain new network settings see “Obtain IP Settings from Your Barricade Router” on page 14.

Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 outlined above.

1.Access your Network settings by clicking Start, choose Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections and then click on the Network Connections icon.

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