7.4
Setting an IP Address on Your PC
Your PC's IP address can be assigned by following the procedures below.
1.
Display the TCP/IP Properties window.
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The steps are different depending on your OS.
OS
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows Me,
Windows 98SE
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When using Windows XP and Windows 2000, log in as an administrator
to access the TCP/IP Properties window.
2.
Enter the IP address and subnet mask.
3.
Click [OK].
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In Windows Me or Windows 98SE, the PC needs to be restarted to enable
the settings.
Local IP Address
A local IP address is a network ID that is not used on the Internet. Local IP
Addresses are classified into Class A, Class B and Class C, as shown below. Set
an IP address within the range specified in the class corresponding to your local
network.
Class
Class A
Class B
Class C
[Start] (
[Settings])
Internet Connections]
Connection] in use
[TCP/IP]
[Properties]
[Start]
[Settings]
Connections]
[Properties]
[Properties]
[Start]
[Settings]
[TCP/IP] with adaptor in use
[Specify an IP address]
Subnet Mask
255. 0. 0. 0
255. 255. 0. 0
255. 255. 255. 0
Steps
[Control Panel]
[Network Connections]
[Properties]
[Use the following IP address]
[Control Panel]
[Local Area Connection] in use
Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP]
[Use the following IP address]
[Control Panel]
[Properties]
Local IP Address
10. 0. 0. 1
172. 16. 0. 1
192. 168. 0. 1
Operating Instructions
[Network and
[Local Area
Select Internet Protocol
[Network and Dial-up
[Network]
Select
[IP Address]
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10. 255. 255. 254
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172. 31. 255. 254
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192. 168. 0. 254
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