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Input your IP address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network
must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP
Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that
are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be
the same for all the computers on the network.)
•
Input your DNS server addresses
The DNS server information will be provided by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider.)
Click
OK
You have completed the assignment of a Static IP Address.
(You do not
need to assign a Static IP Address if you have a DHCP-capable
Gateway/Router.)
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Networking Basics
Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP
In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work,
using
Microsoft Windows XP.
Note:
Please refer to websites such as
and
for information about
networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98.
Go to
Start>Control Panel>Network Connections
Select
Set up a home or small office network
When this screen appears, click
Next.
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Please follow all the instructions in this window:
Click
Next
In the following window, select the best description of your computer.
If your
computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the
second option as shown.
Click
Next
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Enter a
Computer description
and a
Computer name
(optional.)
Click
Next
Enter a
Workgroup
name.
All computers on your network should have
the
same
Workgroup name.
Click
Next
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Please wait while the
Network Setup Wizard
applies the changes.
When the changes are complete, click
Next
.
Please wait while the
Network Setup Wizard
configures the computer.
This may take a few minutes.
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