Nortel Networks NB5PLUS4/W - Manual (Page 18)

NB5Plus4/W User Guide YML754Rev1
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Computer Hardware Configuration
This section provides instructions for configuring the TCP/IP (Network) settings on your
computer to work with your Modem. These steps are only required if you are having
trouble accessing your Modem.
Windows® XP PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click on Network & In­tern­et Con­n­ection­s icon. (Category mode only).
3. Click the Network Con­n­ection­s icon.
4. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding
to your network interface card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is
labelled Local Area Con­n­ection­).
5. The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed
network items. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labelled In-
tern­et Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Select In­tern­et Protocol TCP/IP and
click on Properties.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button
labelled Obtain­ an­ IP address automatically. Also click the radio button la-
belled Obtain­ DNS server address automatically.
7. Click OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.
Windows 2000 PCs
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network an­d Dial-up Con­n­ection­s icon.
3. In the Network an­d Dial-up Con­n­ection­s window, right-click the Local Area
Con­n­ection­ icon, and then select Properties.
4. In the Local Area Con­n­ection­ Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP), and then click Properties
5. In the In­tern­et Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio
button labelled Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button
labelled Obtain DNS server address automatically.
6. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control
Panel.
Windows Me PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
2. Click on View All Con­trol Pan­el Option­s.
3. Double-click the Network icon.
4. The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed
network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the
protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 10.
5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click
Add…
6. In the Select Network Compon­en­t Type dialog box, select Protocol, and
then click Add…