Planet Technology VRT-401 Network Router User Manual


 
VRT-401 User Manual
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Figure 17: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the
default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, VRT-401 will act as
a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from VRT-401.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making
the following changes.
Enter VRT-401s IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN
administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to VRT-401.)
If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses,
and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.