Ip and dns configuration setup – IBM 31P8128 User Manual
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v If the previous computer is running Windows XP or Windows 2000, logon to
your previous computer with a user name that is part of the Administrators
group.
v For more information on logging on to your computer, see “Supplemental
To perform the migration to Windows XP, you will first need to setup your IP
and DNS settings on your previous and new computer to enable a connection
between the two computers. Refer to the instructions below in
″IP and DNS
Configuration Setup
″.
IP and DNS configuration setup
If you are migrating from Windows 95 to Windows XP, proceed to “IP and
DNS configuration setup for migrating from Windows 95” on page 1-51.
Before beginning the migration from Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows
Me, or Windows 98 you must enable automatic IP and DNS configuration on
both your previous and new computers. Refer to the appropriate operating
system to configure your IP and DNS settings for both computers. Then
proceed to “Beginning the data migration to Windows XP (from all supported
operating systems)” on page 1-54.
Note:
If your current IP and DNS settings are different than what you will set
them to in the instructions below, write down the current settings so
that you can replace them after the migration.
Windows XP
1.
Click Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet Connections.
2.
Select Network Connections under pick a Control panel icon.
3.
Double-click Local Area Connection and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties
.
4.
Ensure a Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server
automatically
are selected.
Windows 2000
1.
Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2.
Double-click Network and Dial Up Connections.
3.
Double-click Local Area Connection.
4.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP); then click Properties.
5.
Select Obtain an IP Address automatically if not already selected.
6.
Select Obtain a DNS address automatically if not already selected.
7.
Click OK; then restart our computer.
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