HP EX470 - MediaSmart Server - 512 MB RAM Installation And Troubleshooting Manual page 50

Table 5: Common Troubleshooting tips for Network Connection Issues
Question/Issue
Why is the Network
connection light off?
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Probable Cause Answer/Resolution
Windows Vista. To ensure that Network Discovery is turned on:
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Windows XP. To ensure your network is set up properly for TCP/IP:
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Click the Start menu, and then select Control Panel.
In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks.
In the Network and Sharing Center, make sure that Network
discovery is on.
If Network discovery is off, click
network discovery and Apply.
Click Start, and then select Control Panel.
Double-click Network and Internet Connections.
Double-click Network Connections.
If the computer is connected via Ethernet cable to the network,
right-click Local Area Connection (LAN).
If the computer is using a wireless connection, right-click Wireless
Network Connection.
Click Properties. In the dialog box that opens, check to ensure
that TCP/IP is listed and selected.
If TCP/IP is not listed, click Install, Protocol, and then Add. In
the dialog box that appears, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
If TCP/IP is listed and checked, highlight it and click Properties,
then select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain
DNS server address automatically.
All computers should be set identically.
, then select Turn on