All about the home network
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5 All about the home network
This chapter contains important and useful information on networks—from
the configuration of your computer to examples of applications to general
tips.
5.1 Configuring the computer
In this section we show you how to configure your computer correctly and
how to check existing settings.
5.1.1 Windows 98 and Windows Me
햲 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers
by selecting Start Settings Control Panel Network.
햳 Click the entry for the TCP/IP protocol of the network adapter and on
Properties. Enable the 'Specify an IP address' option and enter the 'IP
address' and 'Subnet mask'. You can ignore all other options: they either
remain empty or retain their default settings. Close the dialogs with OK.
If you cannot find an entry similar to 'TCP/IP' or 'TCP/IP -> Network Adapter
Name' or 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', you must install the TCP/IP protocol.
Under Add select 'Protocol' and click Add again. In the next dialog box under
'Manufacturer' select 'Microsoft' and under 'Network Protocol' select 'TCP/
IP'.
햴 If you use a router for Internet access, you will still need to configure it,
because the router dials into the Internet, not the computer. Under Start
Settings Control Panel Internet Options select the 'Connec
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tions' tab and enable the 'Never dial a connection' option. Close the dia-
logs with OK.
5.1.2 Windows 2000
햲 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers
by selecting Start Settings Control Panel Network and
Dial-up Connections. Click with the right mouse button on the corre
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sponding LAN connection and select 'Properties'.
햳 Click the entry for the TCP/IP protocol of the network adapter and on
Properties. Enable the 'Use the following IP address' option and enter
