
Gateway and Preferred DNS server should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network.
eClick OK twice.
That’s it! You have set static IP addressing for a Windows XP computer in an ad hoc network.
3 For Infrastructure Networks: To verify your DHCP settings, complete the following:
aEnsure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.
bEnsure that either Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Enable DNS is selected. All text boxes for static IP addressing should be blank.
cClick OK twice to exit.
That’s it! You have verified your DHCP settings for a Windows XP computer in an infrastructure network.
Windows 2000
1 Follow these steps to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
aFrom the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Network and
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cIn the Properties dialog box, in the Connect Using box, make sure the Zoom
From the Components list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
dIf you have an ad hoc network, continue with step 2. If you have an infrastructure network, continue with step 3.
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