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SOMAport Setup Guide
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Check your Internet connection.
See “Activating service” on page 39.
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To change network settings in Windows 2000
1
Right-click the My Network Places icon and select Properties from the pull-
down menu.
The Network and Dial-up Connections window opens.
2
Select the Local Area Connection icon.
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If there are multiple local area connections, read the device name beside
each icon and double-click the one that is associated with the Ethernet card.
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If there is no icon, the Ethernet card has not been properly installed. Install the
Ethernet card by following the manufacturer’s instructions, then return to this
procedure.
The Local Area Connection Status window opens.
3
Click
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection Properties window opens.
4
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then go to step 6.
NOTE:
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not listed, go to step 5.
5
Install TCP/IP:
i
Click Install.
The Select Network Component Type window opens.
ii
Select Protocol from the list.
iii
Click Add.
The Select Network Protocol window opens.
iv
Select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
.
v
Click OK.
vi
Insert the Windows 2000 CD or reboot the computer if prompted to do so.
vii
If the PC reboots, repeat steps 1 to 4, then go to step 6.
6
Check TCP/IP properties:
i
Click
Properties
.
ii
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens to the General tab.
iii
Make sure the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is enabled.