Operating instructions
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Guide
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- What You Need Before You Begin
- Connecting the DG834 to Your LAN
- Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type
- Testing Your Internet Connection
- Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
- Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network and Routing Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
- Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Restarting the Network
- Glossary
Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router
C-8 Preparing Your Network
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when
using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.
The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of
Windows.
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.
• Select Control Panel from the Windows XP new Start Menu.
• Select the Network Connections icon on the Control Panel. This will take you to the next
step.
• Now the Network Connection window
displays.
The Connections List that shows all the
network connections set up on the PC,
located to the right of the window.
• Right-click on the Connection you will
use and choose Status.