2.TCP/IP Installation

Prestige 2302 Support Notes

If you have only one computer, connect the computer to the LAN port on the Prestige using a crossover Ethernet cable (red).

If you have more than one computer, you must use a hub or switch to connect the computers to the LAN port on the Prestige using a straight-though Ethernet cable.

2.TCP/IP Installation

You must first install TCP/IP software on each computer before you can use it for Internet access. If you have already installed TCP/IP, go to the next section to configure it; otherwise, follow these steps to install the software:

In the Control Panel/Network window, click Add button.

In the Select Network Component Type window, select Protocol and click Add.

In the Select Network Protocol window, select Microsoft and then select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols field and click OK.

3.TCP/IP Configuration

Follow these steps to configure Windows TCP/IP:

In the Control Panel/Network window, select TCP/IP and click Properties.

In the TCP/IP Properties window, select obtain an IP address automatically.

Note: Do not assign arbitrary IP address and subnet mask to your computer(s). Otherwise, you will not be able to access the Internet.

Click the WINS configuration tab and select Disable WINS Resolution.

Click the Gateway tab. Select any installed gateways and click the Remove button until there is none listed.

Click the DNS Configuration tab and select Disable DNS.

Click OK to save and close the TCP/IP properties window

Click OK to close the Network window. You will be prompted to insert your Windows CD or disk. When the drivers are updated, you will be asked if you want to restart the computer. Make sure your Prestige is turned on before clicking Yes. Repeat the above steps for each Windows computer on your network.

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