Set Up Windows Networking - Fluke 2680A User Manual

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Set Up Windows Networking

To establish Ethernet communication in your host computer, you must do the
following:
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Install a driver for the adapter
•
Install TCP/IP protocol stack
•
Set host computer networking parameters
This section discusses installing the adapter driver and the TCP/IP protocol stack.
Windows 2000, XP, and Windows NT (Service Pack 6.0 required) provide drivers
for many Ethernet adapters, in addition to the TCP/IP Internet protocol. If the
driver for the network adapter is not included in Windows, or if there is an updated
driver, it will by provided by the manufacturer of the adapter.
The operating system may have already detected the Ethernet adapter and added it.
If not, follow the adapter manufacturer's installation instructions or use Add |
Remove Hardware in the Windows 2000 or XP Control Panel. For Windows NT,
follow the steps below:
1. Open the Windows NT Control Panel | Network utility via Start | Settings or
My Computer.
2. Select Adapter tab, then click Add.
3. Choose the manufacturer and network adapter. Click OK. The driver for the
adapter is installed.
Windows 2000 and XP should automatically install the Internet protocol (TCP/IP
stack). In Windows NT, verify that TCP/IP is installed by opening Control Panel |
Network (Step 1 above) and selecting the Protocol tab. If TCP/IP is not installed,
click Add, select Microsoft TCP/IP and click OK to install the Internet protocol
(TCP/IP) support.
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