User's Manual

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To change network settings in Windows 98 and ME
1 Choose StartSettingsControl Panel.
2 Click the Network icon.
The Network window opens to the Configuration tab.
3 Select TCP/IP.
If multiple TCP/IP connections are listed, select the one that contains
“Ethernet”, “NIC”, or “10/100 MB” in its name. Go to step 4.
If TCP/IP is not listed, install it:
i Click Add.
The Select Network Component Type window opens.
ii Select Protocol from the list.
iii Click Add.
The Select Network Protocol window opens.
iv Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list.
v Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols list.
vi Click OK.
vii Insert the Windows 98 or ME CD or reboot the computer if prompted to
do so.
viii If the PC reboots, repeat steps 1 to 3.
4 Check TCP/IP properties:
i Click Properties with the correct TCP/IP connection selected.
The TCP/IP Properties window opens to the IP Address tab.
ii Make sure the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is
enabled.
iii Click the DNS Configuration tab.
iv Make sure the Disable DNS radio button is enabled.
v Click OK on the TCP/IP Properties window.
vi Click OK on the Network window.
vii Restart the computer if prompted to do so.
5 Check your Internet connection by launching a Web browser on the
computer connected to the SOMAport.
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