Gateway Desktops User Manual page 109

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Terms you should know
DHCP—Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lets a router temporarily
assign an IP address to a computer on the network.
IP Address—Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number that uniquely identifies
a computer on the network.
Subnet Mask—Subnet mask is a number that identifies what subnetwork the
computer is located on. This number will be the same on all computers on a
home network.
Using a DHCP server
In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on each computer with a router or access
point router, you must set the option to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP
server. "
To use a DHCP server
Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If
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your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet
Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens.
Click/Double-click Network Connections. The Network Connections
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window opens.
Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. The Local Area
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Connection Properties dialog box opens.
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If you do not have a LAN connection setup, click Create a new connection
and follow the instructions in the New Connection Wizard.
Click to select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) check box in the This
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connection uses the following items list. If you do not see TCP/IP, drag
the scroll bar to see more choices.
Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens.
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Creating an Ethernet network
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