Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000 - SMC Networks SMCD3GN2 User Manual

Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000

Use the following procedure to configure your computer if your computer has Microsoft
Windows 2000 installed.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. If
the Ethernet adapter in your computer is installed correctly, the Local Area Connection
icon appears.
3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter connected to the
Gateway. The Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears (see Figure 5).
4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button. The Local
Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
6. Click Obtain an IP address automatically to configure your computer for DHCP.
7. Click the OK button to save this change and close the Local Area Connection Properties
dialog box.
8. Click OK button again to save these new changes.
9. Restart your computer.
Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP
Figure 5. Local Area Connection Status Window
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