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System Settings
19.1 Overview
This chapter shows you how to configure system related settings, such as system time, password, name, the domain name and the inactivity timeout interval.
19.1.1What You Can Do in the System Settings Screens
•Use the General screen (Section 19.2 on page 271) to configure system settings.
•Use the Time Setting screen (Section 19.3 on page 273) to set the system time.
19.1.2What You Need to Know About System Settings
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a method of allocating IP addresses to devices on a network from a DHCP Server. Often your ISP or a router on your network performs this function.
LAN
A LAN (local area network) is typically a network which covers a small area, made up of computers and other devices which share resources such as Internet access, printers etc.
19.2 The General Screen
Use this screen to configure system settings such as the system and domain name, inactivity timeout interval and system password.
The System Name is for identification purposes. However, because some ISPs check this name you should enter your computer's "Computer Name". Find the system name of your Windows computer by following one of the steps below.
•In Windows 95/98 click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. Click the Identification tab, note the entry for the Computer Name field and enter it as the System Name.
•In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control Panel and then
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