Scientific Atlanta Webstar DPX100 - Manual (Page 12)

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TCP/IP Configuration
Introduction
This section contains instructions for configuring
the WebSTAR cable modem to run in Windows
or Macintosh environments. In addition, TCP/IP
protocol in a Windows environment is different
for the Windows 95/98/ME/and 2000 versions.
Follow the appropriate instructions in this section
to configure the TCP/IP protocol.
Windows 95/98/ME
Follow the instructions in this section to configure
the WebSTAR cable modem for TCP/IP in a
Windows 95/98/ME environment.
Configuring the TCP/IP Protocol for Windows 95/98/ME
Before you install your cable modem, you need to
have either an Ethernet Network Interface Card
(NIC) with TCP/IP communications protocol, or a
USB network interface installed on your system.
Follow these steps to install and configure the
TCP/IP protocol for Windows 95/98/ME
environments.
1. Click Start, select Settings, and choose
Control Panel . The Control Panel window opens.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-
click the Network icon. A list of installed
network components appears.
3. Under the Configuration tab, read the list of
installed network components to verify your
PC contains the TCP/IP protocol.
4.
Does your PC have the TCP/IP protocol?
• If yes, go to step 8.
• If no, click Add.
5. Click Protocol, and then click Add.
6.
In the Manufacturers list, click Microsoft.
7. In the Network Protocols list, click TCP/IP, and
then click OK.
8. Click the TCP/IP Ethernet Adapter protocol,
and then choose Properties.
9. Click the IP Address tab, and then select
Obtain an IP address automatically
.