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TCP/IP Network Basics 7
Agilent Connectivity Guide 193
4 In the frame, This Connection uses the following items:, select
either Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet
Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or select both
5 Ensure that the two radio buttons, Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically are
both selected. Note, if you need to manually specify an IP or DNS
address, you may do it from this screen.
6 Click the OK button on the two screens to exit.
Setting PC IP Address
Depending on the LAN capabilities, you can select automatic or manual
methods to set the IP address and the DNS Server address on your PC.
These examples show how to set an IP address for a Windows XP PC.
Modify the steps as required for your operating system.
Example: Setting PC IP Address (Windows XP)
1 Click
Start > Network > Internet Connnections.
2 From the “or pick a control panel icon”, select Network Connections.
3 Right-click
Local Area Connection and then click Properties to
display the
Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
4 From the
General tab, select TCP/IP Protocol and then click
Properties.
5 Select
Use the Following IP Address and then enter the IP address and
subnet mask for the network. As required, enter the default gateway
and DNS settings. Follow the on-screen instructions and reboot your
PC as required.
NOTE
You should not change the IP configuration of your PC unless you are
sure this is necessary. In almost all cases, the PC should be
automatically configured.