Appendices
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP:
1.Select Control Panel - Network Connection.
2.Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following:
Figure G. Network Configuration (Windows XP)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following:
Figure H. 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 settings.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the
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.
Enter the IP address of the
If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP and then click OK.
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