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Connecting Other Computers
The Router can connect to other computers via Ethernet. To do this:
1. Get an Ethernet cable and plug one end into one of the open yellow
Ethernet ports on the back of the Router.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.
3. Make sure the corresponding
steadily green.
4. Repeat these steps for each computer to be connected to the Router .
Computer Network Configuration
Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a stati-
cally defined
address and
IP
address using the Network
IP
active
server, and Actiontec recommends leaving this setting as is.
DHCP
Configuring a Computer to Use Dynamic IP Addressing
To configure a computer to use dynamic
Windows XP
1. Select Network Connections in the Control Panel.
2. Right-click Ethernet Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
3. In the "General" tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click
Properties.
4. The "Internet Protocol (
5. Click the "Obtain an
6. Click the "Obtain
7. Click OK to save the settings.
Chapter 2 Connecting the Router
light on the front of the Router glows
LAN
address, or instructed to automatically obtain an
DNS
server. The Router is set up, by default, with an
DHCP
IP
) Properties" window appears.
TCP/IP
address automatically" radio button.
IP
server address automatically" radio button.
DNS
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addressing:
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