Appendix B - Freecom NETWORK HARD DRIVE PRO User Manual

Freecom Network Drive Pro
Appendix B: Preparing LAN for use with the Network Drive Pro
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This appendix provides a description of how to prepare your computer network for con-
necting with the Network Drive Pro and the Internet.
Preparing the computer for connection to the Network Drive Pro
To connect to the Network Drive Pro, you have to install TCP/IP (Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol) on each of your network computers and select the required
network protocol. If a network interface card (NIC) is already installed on your PC, then
TCP/IP is probably also already installed.
Configuring Windows  SE and Windows Me to work with the Network Drive Pro
To use your network and Network Drive Pro, you will need to manually install TCP/IP and
configure it on each computer in the network. Have your Windows CD handy before you
begin as you may need it when installing TCP/IP.
Installing the required network components
To install or scan for the components required for IP network operation:
1. Click 'Start' - 'Settings' - 'Control Panel' on your Windows taskbar.
2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network form contains a list of installed compo-
nents.
You need to make sure that an Ethernet adapter (NIC), the TCP/IP protocol and the Cli-
ent for Microsoft Networks are installed. You do not need to remove any of the other
components displayed in the Network Components window.
Installing an Ethernet adapters (NIC)
a. Click the 'Add' button.
b. Select an adapter and click 'Add'.
c. Select the manufacturer and model of the Ethernet adapter and then click 'OK'.
Installing TCP/IP:
a. Click the 'Add' button.
b. Select Protocol and click 'Add'.
c. Select Microsoft.
d. Select TCP/IP and then click 'OK'.