Configure Tcp/Ip - Cisco DPC2203C Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 2 Installing the DPC2203C for Internet Service

Configure TCP/IP

This section contains instructions for configuring the cable modem to run in
Microsoft Windows or Macintosh environments. In addition, TCP/IP protocol in a
Microsoft Windows environment is different for the Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME,
2000, or XP versions. Go to the appropriate section and follow the instructions to
configure the TCP/IP protocol.
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows XP Systems
1 Click Start, and depending on your Start menu setup, choose one of the
following options:
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If you are using the Windows XP Default Start Menu, select Connect to,
choose Show all connections, and then go to step 2.
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If you are using the Windows XP Classic Start Menu, select Settings, choose
Network Connections, click Local Area Connection, and then go to step 3.
2 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon in the LAN or High-Speed Internet
section of the Network Connections window.
3 Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window.
4 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties in the Local Area
Connection Properties window.
5 Select both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then
click OK.
6 Click Yes to restart your computer when the Local Network window opens. The
computer restarts. The TCP/IP protocol is now configured on your PC, and your
Ethernet devices are ready for use.
7 Try to access the Internet. If you cannot access the Internet, go to
Troubleshooting the Installation (on page 35). If you still cannot access the
Internet, contact your service provider for further assistance.
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 2000 Systems
Click Start, select Settings, and choose Network and Dial-up Connections.
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2 Double-click the Local Area Connection icon in the Network and Dial-up
Connections window.
3 Click Properties in the Local Area Connection Status window.
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Local Area Connection Properties
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window, and then click Properties.
Select both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
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automatically in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and then
click OK.
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