Checking tcp/ip settings - windows 9x/me – Planet Technology XRT-411 User Manual

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:

1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 9: Network Configuration

2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Figure 10: IP Address (Win 95)

Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:

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 Broadband
Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Broadband Router.

Using "Specify an IP Address"

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making
the following changes:

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