Edimax Technology BR-6214K - Manual (Page 6)

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operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step
illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for
2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d) Windows NT.
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.
2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it. If TCP/IP is
installed, go to step 6.
4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing
the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.
6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and
then click the Properties button.
7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks.
• Gateway: All fields are blank.
• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.
8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3
2b) Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window will
appear.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.
3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the
Properties button.
4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
address automatically as shown on the following screen.