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Computer Hardware Configuration

This section provides instructions for configuring the TCP/IP (Network) settings on your
computer to work with your Modem. These steps are only required if you are having
trouble accessing your Modem.

Windows® XP PCs

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click on Network & Internet Connections icon. (Category mode only).
3. Click the Network Connections icon.
4. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding

to your network interface card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is
labelled Local Area Connection).

5. The Local Area Connection dialog box displays with a list of currently installed

network items. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labelled In-
ternet Protocol (TCP/IP)
is checked. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and
click on Properties.

6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button

labelled Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button la-
belled Obtain DNS server address automatically.

7. Click OK twice to confirm your changes, and 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.

4. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP), and then click Properties

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio

button labelled Obtain an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button
labelled Obtain DNS server address automatically.

6. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control

Panel.

Windows Me PCs

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then

click Control Panel.

2. Click on View All Control Panel Options.
3. Double-click the Network icon.
4. The Network 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.

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

Add

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

then click Add