Setup guide

Configuring the Network Properties

You need to configure the Windows Ethernet client’s network properties so

it can communicate with the PortServer Pro network or the LANserver

network.

Before you start to configure your client’s network properties:

• Determine whether you should use static or dynamic (DNS/DHCP-

based) IP addressing.

• If you are using static IP addressing, obtain an IP address and subnet

mask.

• If you are using dynamic IP addressing, find out whether you should

obtain DNS server addresses automatically or specify them manually.

• If you specify DNS server addresses manually, obtain the addresses of

the site preferred and alternate DNS servers.

To configure the network properties:

1. Consult your site network administrator to determine whether you

should use static or dynamic IP addressing.

2. Right-click the My Network Places icon on the desktop, and select

Properties.

The Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box opens.

3. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.

The Local Area Connection Status dialog box opens.

4. Click Properties.

The Local Area Connections Properties dialog box opens.

5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens.