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following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain
an IP address automatically for:
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
2b) Windows XP
2c) Windows 2000, and
2d) Windows NT.
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window will appear.
2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the
Add button to install it; if TCP/IP is installed, jump to step 6.
4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add
button.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and
then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need
your Windows installation CD to complete the installation.
6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP
from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
•Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing
for Microsoft Networks.
•Gateway: All fields are blank.
•DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
•WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
•IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.
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