10
Getting started
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and
get connected to the Internet.
1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).
2) You will need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP
address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like
the mailing address in real world, it allows LAN clients to find one
another. (If you already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically,
please jump to step 3, page 11)
Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically
Broadband router’s DHCP function is switched on by default; this
means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve
configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section
will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP
address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT
operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.),
follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step
illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically for:
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
2b) Windows XP
2c) Windows 2000, and
2d) Windows NT.
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel.
The Control Panel window will appear.
2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed,
click the Add button to install it; if TCP/IP is installed, jump to step 6.
4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click
Add button.
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and
TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP
protocol. You may need your Windows installation CD to complete the
installation.
6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select
TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the
Properties button.
7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
