3com 3CRWE52196 User Guide

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OMPUTERS
The Gateway has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to 
the computers on your network, using DHCP. However, your computers 
need to be configured correctly for this to take place. To change the 
configuration of your computers to allow this, follow the instructions in 
this chapter. If your computers are configured with fixed or static 
addresses and you do not wish to change this, then you should use the 
Discovery program on the Gateway CD-ROM to detect and configure 
your Gateway. Refer to 
 for information on using the 
Discovery program.
Obtaining an IP 
Address 
Automatically
Windows 2000
If you are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the following 
procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:
From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.
Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections.
Double click on Local Area Connection.
Click on Properties.
A screen similar to 
 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol 
TCP/IP and click on Properties.