SMC Networks SMCD3GN - Manual (Page 20)

Configuring Your Computer for TCP/IP
Configuring Microsoft Windows XP
Use the following procedure to configure a computer running Microsoft Windows XP with the
default interface. If you use the Classic interface, where the icons and menus resemble
previous Windows versions, perform the procedure under “Configuring Microsoft Windows
2000” on page 19.
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network and
Internet Connections.
2. Click the Network Connections icon.
3. Click Local Area Connection for the Ethernet adapter connected to the Gateway. The
Local Area Connection Status dialog box appears.
4. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button (see Figure 6).
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
Figure 6. Local Area Connection Status Window
5. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is checked. Then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. The
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.
6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click Obtain an IP address
automatically to configure your computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this
change and close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box.
7. Click the OK button again to save your changes.
8. Restart your computer.
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