Planet Technology XRT-411 User Manual

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PC Configuration

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Figure 20: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)

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 Broadband
Router will act as a DHCP Server.

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

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 Broadband Router's IP address and click
OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the
Broadband Router.

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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