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3 All about the Home Network
This chapter contains important and useful information on networks—from the configuration of your
computer to examples of applications to general tips.
3.1 Configuring the Computer
Now that you have successfully connected and installed your HL100E HomePlug Ethernet
Adaptor, we show you how to configure your computer correctly and how to check existing settings.
3.1.1 Windows 98 and Windows Me
1.
Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers by selecting
Start
Settings
2.
Click the entry for the TCP/IP protocol of the network adaptor and on Properties. Enable the
option 'Obtain an IP address automatically'. You can ignore all other options: they either
remain empty or retain their default settings. Close the dialogs with OK.
Note: If you cannot find an entry similar to 'TCP/IP' or 'TCP/IP -> Network Adaptor Name' or
'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', you must install the TCP/IP protocol. Under Add select 'Protocol' and
click Add again. In the next dialog box under 'Manufacturer' select 'Microsoft' and under 'Network
Protocol' select 'TCP/ IP'.
3.
If you use a router for Internet access, you will still need to configure it, because the router
dials into the Internet, not the computer.
Under Start
'Connections' tab and enable the 'Never dial a connection' option. Close the dialogs with OK.
3.1.2 Windows 2000
1.
Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers by selecting
Start
Settings
the right mouse button on the corresponding LAN connection and select 'Properties'.
2.
Click the entry for the TCP/IP protocol of the network adaptor and on Properties. Enable the
option 'Obtain an IP address automatically'. You can ignore all other options: they either
remain empty or retain their default settings. Close the dialogs with OK.
Easy Start
Control Panel
Settings
Control/Panel
Control Panel
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