User`s guide
3.2.4.2 Static IP addresses
This procedure assumes your PC
connects to an Ethernet LAN using
static, fixed assignment of your PC’s
IP address.
1. Turn on your PC.
2. If necessary, log into your
network with your normal
password.
3. If necessary, log into Windows.
Wait until the initial Windows
“wallpaper” and icons appear.
4. Turn off any running
applications.
5. Based on the operating system
you are using, follow the
instructions below.
Windows 98 (static)
a. Go to the Control Panel.
b. Choose the Internet Options
icon.
c. Select the Connections tab.
d. Select the LAN Settings box. In
the Automatic Configuration
section, both “Automatically
detect settings” and “Use
automatic configuration
script” must NOT be checked. In
the Proxy Server section, “Use a
proxy server” must be checked
in most situations. Note: If your
network does not utilize a
firewall, or if you experience
connection problems, un-check
this box.
e. If you checked “Use a proxy
server” enter your normal
network proxy server address,
or try one of these: web-
proxy.cos.agilent.com, or web-
proxy. Enter the port: 8088.
Select OK, then OK again to
exit the Internet Options menu.
f. Choose the Network icon.
g. Select the Configuration tab.
h. In the scroll box labeled “The
following network components
are installed:” highlight your
Ethernet network device.
i. Select the Properties box.
j. In the TCP/IP Properties box,
select the IP Address tab.
k. Select Specify an IP Address.
l. Enter the PC’s IP address using
IP Address #3 recorded in
section 3.2.1. In the Subnet
Mask: field, we recommend you
set the PC subnet mask to
255.255.255.0.
m. Select OK, then OK again to
exit the Network menu.
n. If you made changes, a System
Settings Change box will appear.
Select the “Yes” box to Restart
your PC.
o. Skip to section 3.2.5.
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