Configuring the local network
Network configuration for Windows 98, 98 SE, ME
To integrate a PC with Windows 98, 98 SE or ME in a local network, you must carry out the following steps:
1.Set up the PC as the Client for Microsoft Networks (see below).
2.Select computer names and workgroup (see page 20).
3.Install the TCP/IP protocol (see page 21).
4.Make TCP/IP protocol settings (see page 22).
5.Deactivate the http proxy (see page 26).
6.Synchronise the TCP/IP settings to the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable (see page 27).
Setting up a PC as a Client for Microsoft Networks
Before the PC's on your network can work together, you have to configure them as Microsoft Network Clients. This is done as follows:
◆Click on Start – Settings – Control Panel.
◆Double click on the Network icon and open the Configuration tab in the Network window.
◆Check whether the list of components contains the entry Client for Microsoft Networks.
◆If it is not there click on Add.
◆Select Client as the network component type and click on Add.
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