TRENDnet TEW-435BRM User Manual page 18

PC Configuration
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP
1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.
2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen
like the following:
Figure 24: Network Configuration (Windows XP)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default
Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the TEW-435BRM will act as a
DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the TEW-435BRM.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
•
In the Default gateway field, enter the TEW-435BRM's IP address and click OK. Your
LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the TEW-435BRM.
•
If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and
enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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Figure 25: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
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