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Assigning a static ip address in windows xp/2000 – D-Link DI-704UP User Manual

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Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000

Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Ad-

dresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configura-

tion Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/Router you

will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
If you are not using a DHCP capable Gateway/Router or you need to assign a Static IP

Address, please follow these instructions:

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Go to Start

Double-click on

Control Panel

Networking Basics (Continued)

Naming your Computer

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In this window, enter the

Computer name

Select Workgroup and enter

the name of the Workgroup

All computers on your network

must have the same

Workgroup name.

Click OK

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