Eicon Networks 1550 - Manual (Page 35)

Setup 35
Changing TCP/IP Settings to DHCP
For most connection scenarios, your computer must have TCP/IP configured to act as
a DHCP client. This allows your computer to dynamically acquire its IP address and
other settings from the Eicon 1550/1551.
Note: If you do not want to use the Eicon 1550/1551’s DHCP feature, you must change the IP address of
your computer to 192.168.1.2, or 192.168.1.3, etc., as the default IP address of the Eicon 1550/1551
is
192.168.1.1.
The following procedures describe how to set your TCP/IP settings for Windows
95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000/XP, and Macintosh (Mac OS 8). For other
platforms, consult the documentation for your operating system.
• TCP/IP Settings for Windows 95/98/Me ................................................. 35
• TCP/IP Settings for Windows NT 4.0 ..................................................... 36
• TCP/IP Settings for Windows 2000/XP .................................................. 36
TCP/IP Settings for Windows 95/98/Me
The following procedure describes how to verify and install TCP/IP on Windows 95 or
Windows 98. Note that if you have more than one Ethernet adapter installed on your
system, you must only change the settings for the adapter used by the Eicon
1550/1551.
1. Click ‘Start’, ‘Settings’, ‘Control Panel’.
2. Double-click the ‘Network’ icon. The ‘Network’ dialog box appears. By default, the
‘Configuration’ tab is displayed.
3. If ‘TCP/IP’ is not listed for your network adapter in the ‘Components’ list, you must
add it, as described below.
• Click ‘Add’. The ‘Select Network Component Type’ dialog box appears.
• Select ‘Protocol’, then click ‘Add’. The ‘Select Network Protocol’ window appears.
• In the ‘Manufacturer’ box, select ‘Microsoft’.
• In ‘Network Protocols’, select ‘TCP/IP’.
• Click ‘OK’. Once installation is complete, you are returned to the Network window.
• Do not click the ‘OK’ button yet; next you will verify your TCP/IP settings.
4. In the list of components, select ‘TCP/IP’ for your network card, then click
‘Properties’. The ‘TCP/IP Properties’ dialog box appears.
5. Click the ‘IP Address’ tab and select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’. This
defines your machine as a DHCP client.
6. Click the ‘WINS Configuration’ tab and select ‘Use DHCP for WINS Resolution’.
7. Click the ‘Gateway’ tab and remove all existing gateways.
8. Click the ‘DNS Configuration’ tab and select ‘Disable DNS.’ This instructs your
computer to obtain DNS server information via DHCP.
9. Click ‘OK’, then click ‘OK’ again.
Note: You may be asked to insert your original Windows installation CD-ROM.
10. Click ‘Yes’ when prompted to restart your system.