Windows Client Setup; Introduction; Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows 95 - Linksys EFG40 User Manual

Windows Client Setup

Introduction

This section will help you configure Windows so that you will be able to
access your network and the GigaDrive from your PC. The following items
will be checked or configured.
• TCP/IP protocol, enabled
• Access to the GigaDrive's storage
• The GigaDrive's network printer
• An Ethernet/Fast Ethernet adapter, installed and enabled
If your PC already has been configured for TCP/IP, most likely you are
already able to access the GigaDrive and its printer without changing any of
your Windows settings. If TCP/IP is not enabled on each of your PCs, follow
the steps below.
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95 and 98
1. Select the Control Panel - Network option in the Start Menu. You should
see the following screen.
2. If a line like the one highlighted (TCP/IP -> Network card) is not listed,
then you need to install the TCP/IP protocol by selecting Add - Protocol
- Microsoft - TCP/IP - OK.
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N N o o t t e e : : These screen-shots have been taken from Windows 95. Depending on the
operating system you are using, the screens may be different. The process, how-
ever, is intrinsically the same.
3. With the TCP/IP entry highlighted, click on the Properties button. The IP
Address tab should be selected. If it isn't, choose it now. You should then
see a screen resembling the following.
To act as a DHCP Client
Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically, as shown above. If you have
enabled the Instant GigaDrive to act as a DHCP Server, it will now provide IP
Addresses (and related data) to your PC when it boots.
To use "Specify an IP address" (fixed IP Address)
• If your PC is already configured, no changes are required.
• If you just installed TCP/IP, you need to enter:
IP Address and Subnet mask (on the IP Address tab, as shown above)
Default Gateway Address (on the Gateway tab).
These values must be compatible with other devices on your LAN. Each PC
requires a unique IP Address (usually only the last field is different on each
PC). The Subnet Mask, however, should be the same for each PC on your net-
work.
N N o o t t e e : : The Gateway is the IP Address of your router or Internet gateway. If you
don't have a router or Internet gateway, the address should be left at 0.0.0.0. If
you have a Router on your LAN, ask your LAN Administrator what values to use.
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