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Note:
1. DHCP server: With DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), a host can
automatically be given a unique IP address each time it connects to a
network--making IP address management an easier task for network
administrators. If the DHCP server is available from your network, you do not
need to enter TCP/IP, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS information. Instead, this
information will be automatically given for the product.
2. IP Address: An IP (Internet Protocol) address uniquely identifies a host
connection to an IP network. System administrator or network designer assigns
the IP address. The IP address consists of two parts, one identifying the network
and the one identifying your node. The IP address is usually written as four
numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to 255. For example,
10.1.30.186 could be an IP address.
3. WINS server: Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) servers dynamically map
IP addresses to computer names (NetBIOS names). This allows users to access
resources by computer name instead of by IP address. If you want this computer
to keep track of the names and IP addresses of other computers in your network,
configure this computer as a WINS server.
4. DNS: Stands for Domain Name System. The DNS server identifies hosts via
names instead of IP addresses. If the DNS server is available on your network,
you can enter the domain name instead of digits for the IP address.