ADC 410F Network Card User Manual


 
Chapter 4: Setting Up for Configuration
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Obtaining a Dynamic IP Address for the PC
When DHCP is enabled, the modem can provide an IP address dynamically to devices on the
LAN. If you enabled DHCP when you set up the modem in Using the RS-232 management
Port for Set Up on page 24, ensure that the TCP/IP configuration for your PC and other devices
on the LAN is set to automatically obtain the IP address from the modem.
See the example below for setting up the PC to obtain an address when using Microsoft
Windows
®
95. If you use an application other than Windows 95, refer to the appropriate
operating system user documentation.
1 Open the
Control Panel window and double-click on the Network icon
shown at right.
2 In the
Network dialog (shown below), double-click TCP/IP under the
Configuration tab (or highlight TCP/IP then click Properties).
3 On the
IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK.
4 Restart the PC to effect the new settings.