Best Data Products DSL502E_EU User Manual

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Best Data DSL542 ADSL Ethernet Router User’s Guide

8

The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the list
includes TCP/IP, then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 9.

4.

If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click

.

5.

In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click

.

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other
media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

After all files are installed, a window displays to inform you that a TCP/IP service
called DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information.

6. Click

to continue, and then click

if prompted to restart

your computer.

Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the Best Data DSL542:

7.

Open the Control Panel window, and then double-click the Network icon.

8.

In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.

9.

In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click

.

10. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled

Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

11. Click

twice to confirm and save your changes, and then 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.

The Local Area Connection 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.

4.

If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click

.

5.

In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then

click

.

6. Select

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click

.

You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other
media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

7.

If prompted, click

to restart your computer with the new settings.

Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the Best Data DSL542:

8.

In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

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