XRT-101
Internet SOHO Router
User's Manual


Chatper 5. PC/LAN Setup


Overview


TCP/IP Settings

If you use the DHCP Server function:

Configure each PC to be a DHCP client, as follows:

DHCP Client Setup - Windows 95/98

  1. Select the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop, then Properties. You will see a screen like the one below:

Figure 1: Network Configuration
  1. If a line like the one highlighted ("TCP/IP -> Network Card") is not listed, select Add-Protocol-Microsoft-TCP/IP-OK to add it.
  2. Select Properties for the "TCP/IP -> Network card" entry. You will then see a screen like the following example:

Figure 2: TCP/IP Properties - DHCP
  1. On the IP Address tab, click the radio button for "Obtain an IP address automatically", as above, then reboot. Your PC will obtain an IP Address from the Internet Access Server.

If your LAN already has a DHCP server:

If your LAN has a Router or Routers

If you use static (fixed) IP Addresses:

On each PC:


Internet Settings

For Internet access, each PC must be configured for Internet access via the LAN, rather than by dial-up connection. In Windows 95/98:

  1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet..
  2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
  3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click "Next".
  4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click "Next".
  5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked.
  6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?".
  7. Click "Finish" to close the Internet Connection Wizard.

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