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6. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), click 'Properties' and check to make sure that

'Obtain an IP address automatically' is enabled.

7. Click 'OK' and close all windows for network and dial-up connections.

8. Make sure that the computer is connected to the FSG and check the TCP/IP proper-

ties (see below). If you notice any problems, you can restart the computer.

Check the TCP/IP properties.

To check the computer's TCP/IP configuration:

1. Click 'Start' in the Windows taskbar and then press 'Run'. The 'Run' screen opens.

2. Enter 'cmd' and then click 'OK'. A command window appears on the screen.

3. Type in ipconfig /all. Your configuration details are displayed and should be as

follows if you are using the default settings for TCP/IP recommended by Freecom:

4. The IP is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254.

5. The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

6. The standard Gateway is 192.168.1.1.

7. Type in exit.

MacOS 8.6 or 9.x

With Macintosh OS 7 and higher, TCP/IP comes preinstalled on the Macintosh. To use
DHCP, you need to configure TCP/IP on each Macintosh in the network.

1. Open Apple's 'System Preferences' and hit 'TCP/IP'. System Preferences TCP/IP opens:

2. In the 'Connect via' field, select the Macintosh Ethernet interface.