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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 ahead to Configure Windows ME for DHCP.

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.

7. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.

8. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.

9. You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files.

10. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.

Configure Windows ME for DHCP

1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select Properties.

3. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.

4. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click the Obtain and IP address automatically option.

5. Double-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.

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.