D-Link DSL-584T [96/101] Configure windows 95 and windows 98 for dhcp

DSL-584T ADSL Router User Guide

Windows 95 and Windows 98

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click

the Network icon.

2. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes

TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled, skip to Configure IP Information Windows 95, 98.

3. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add. The Select Network Component Type

dialog box displays.

4. Select Protocol, and then click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays.

5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols list box.

6. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click OK again. You may be prompted to install files

from your Windows 95/98 installation CD. Follow the instructions to install the files.

7. Click OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.

Configure Windows 95 and Windows 98 for DHCP

1. Open the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon.

2. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties.

3. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.

4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab.

5. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically option.

6. Double-click OK to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart Windows.

7. Click Yes.

When it has restarted, your computer is ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.

Windows ME

First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:

1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select Properties.

4. The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list

includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip ahead to Configure

Windows ME for DHCP.

5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Add.

6. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add.

7. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.

8. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.

9. You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media. Follow the

instructions to install the files.

10. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.

Configure Windows ME for DHCP

1. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select Properties.

3. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.

4. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click the Obtain and IP address automatically option.

5. Double-click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.