Configuring The Tcp/Ip Protocol; Terms You Should Know; Entering The Ip Address And Subnet Mask On Each Computer - Gateway 200ARC Network Manual

Wired Ethernet Networking

Configuring the TCP/IP protocol

A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other. One of
several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use
on your network. We recommend you use the Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), which is widely accepted and compatible
for local area networks (LANs), as well as for Internet communications.
When networking is set up in Windows XP or Windows 2000, TCP/IP is
automatically installed as the default protocol.

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 - This number identifies what subnetwork the computer is located
on. This number will be the same on all computers on a home network.
Entering the IP address and subnet mask on
each computer
In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on each computer, you must either set the
protocol to "Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server" or make the IP address
settings manually. If you use a router that can act as the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, you can select "Obtain an IP address
from a DHCP server." Or if you require a static IP address (one that does not
change), you must set the IP address manually. This means that you need to
enter an IP address and a subnet mask.
If you are using Windows XP, go to
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If you are using Windows 2000, go to
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