Configuring Networked Pcs - Ximeta NetDisk Wireless Access Point Router User Manual

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3-1. Configuring Networked PCs

The instructions in this section will help you set up your computers to communicate with NetDisk
Wireless over the network. If your PCs are not set up for Dynamic IP assignment, you need to set each
PC's network settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically.
Preliminary Steps:
1. Right -Click the My Computer icon.
2. Select Properties.
3. Select the General tab.
Make sure that an Ethernet or wireless adapter (also known as network adapter)
has been successfully installed in each PC you will configure.
Configuring Windows 2000 and XP PCs
1. Click Start and Select Settings.
2. Click the Control Panel icon.
3. Double-Click the Network and Dialup Connections icon.
4. Select the Local Area Connection icon for the relevant Ethernet adapter (usually it
is the first Local Area Connection listed). Double-Click the Local Area Connection.
Click the Properties button. (See Figure 3-3)
5. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked and Click the
Properties button. (See Figure 3-4)
6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. (See Figure 3-5)
7. Click OK.
8. Click OK again to complete the PC configuration.
9. Restart your computer.
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