Specifications

Chapter 2 Getting Started
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2.5 TCP/IP Configuration of the Computers
Compex NetPassage 16A is designed with a built-in DHCP server. You may manually
configure the TCP/IP settings of your computers, or simply configure them to
dynamically obtain IP address from the DHCP server. If you are not an expert user, you
are advised to configure your computers to dynamically obtain IP addresses from the
built-in DHCP server of Compex NetPassage 16A.
Before proceeding, please take note of the following default settings of Compex
NetPassage 16A:
IP (LAN): 192.168.168.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server: Enabled
2.5.1 Configuring your Computer to Dynamically Obtain IP Address
To configure your computers to dynamically obtain IP address, gateway and
DNS information from Compex NetPassage 16A, perform the following
actions:
For Microsoft Windows 95/98/98SE/ME
Open the Control Panel from the Start menu
Double-click on the Network icon, the network configuration window shall
be displayed, as shown in Figure 2.5a.
Please ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed and bind to the
network adapter.
Double-click on the TCP/IP that is bound to your network adapter, the TCP/IP
configuration window shall be displayed, as shown in Figure 2.5b.
Press on the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button and press
the OK button.
Press the OK button again to close the network configuration window. The
Microsoft Windows will then prompt you to restart the computer. Press
the OK button to reboot.