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Configure windows 95, 98 for dhcp, Windows nt 4.0 workstations, Configure windows nt 4.0 for dhcp – D-Link DSL-500G User Manual

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DSL-500G ADSL Router User’s Guide

Configure Windows 95, 98 for DHCP

1. Open the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon.

2. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties.

3. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.

4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab.

5. Click

the

Obtain an IP address automatically option.

6. Double-click

OK to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart Windows.

7. Click

Yes.

When it has restarted your computer is ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.

Windows NT 4.0 workstations:

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

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

2. In the Control Panel window, double click the Network icon.

3. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.

4. The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the list includes TCP/IP,

then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to “Configure IP Information”

5. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add.

6. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click OK. You may be prompted to

install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the
files.

7. After all files are installed, a window displays to inform you that a TCP/IP service called DHCP can be

set up to dynamically assign IP information.

8. Click

Yes to continue, and then click OK if prompted to restart your computer.

Configure Windows NT 4.0 for DHCP

1. Open the Control Panel window, and then double-click the Network icon.

2. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.

3. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.

4. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the Obtain an IP address automatically option.

5. Click

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

Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.

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