Setting up your computer – Belkin High Speed ADSL2+ Modem F5D5730au User Manual
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Your network adapter(s) are now configured for use with the Modem.
Manually Configuring Network Adapters in 
Windows 98SE or Me
1. Right-click on
“My Network 
Neighbourhood” and 
select “Properties” 
from the drop-down 
menu.
2. Select “TCP/IP ->
settings” for your 
installed network 
adapter.
3. If not already
selected, select 
“Obtain an IP address 
automatically” on the 
IP address tab.
4. Click the “Gateway” tab. Highlight anything listed under “Installed
Gateways”, and click “Remove”
5. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Click “Disable DNS”
6. Click “OK”.
Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network adapter(s) are 
now configured for use with the Modem.
Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS up to 9.x
In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Modem, you will 
need to change your Mac computer’s TCP/IP settings to DHCP. 
1. Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.
2. You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or 
“Ethernet” in the “Connect via:” drop-down menu.
3. Next to “Configure”, if not already set, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This
will tell the computer to obtain an IP address from the Modem.
Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X
1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon.
2. Select “Network” from the “System Preferences” menu.
3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” next to “Show” in the Network menu.
4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab. next to “Configure”, you should see “Manually” 
or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab to make sure that 
“Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. 
5. If not already selected, select “Using DHCP” next to “Configure”, then click
“Apply Now”.
