Step 3 - Computer Hardware Configuration; Windows® Xp Pcs; Windows 2000 Pcs - NetComm NB4 User Manual

Step 3 - Computer Hardware Configuration

Step 3 of the Quick Start provides instructions for configuring the Internet settings on your computer
to work with the NB4. These steps are only required if you are having trouble accessing/configuring
your NB4.
Windows® XP PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click on Network & Internet Connections icon. (Category mode only).
3. Click the Network Connections icon.
4. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your
network interface card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is labeled Local Area
Connection).
5. The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network
items. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is checked. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled
Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
7. Click OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.

Windows 2000 PCs

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection
icon, and then select Properties.
4. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
and then click Properties
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled
Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server
address automatically.
6. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
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