D-Link DIR-100 User Manual

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DIR-100 Ethernet Broadband Router

Configure Windows 2000 for DHCP

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

1. In Network and Dial-up Connections menu, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then

select Properties.

2. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click

Properties.

3. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the button labeled Obtain an IP address

automatically.

4. Double-click

OK 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 95 and Windows 98

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

1. In

the

Menus task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

Double-click the Network icon.

2. The

Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list

includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled, skip to Configure IP Information
Windows 95, 98.

3. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add. The Select Network Component

Type dialog box displays.

4. Select

Protocol, and then click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays.

5. Click

Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols

list box.

6. Click

OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click OK again. You may be prompted to

install files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD. Follow the instructions to install the files.

7. Click

OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.

Configure Windows 95 and Windows 98 for DHCP

1. Open

the

Control Panel menu, 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.