The easiest way to set up a PC running Windows* 95 or Windows NT* 4.0 is to use the Internet Station CD. Setup installs the software and automatically sets up your PC. If you prefer to do it manually, follow these instructions.

Note: You cannot use the CD to configure Windows NT* 3.51. Use the manual instructions below.

To configure a Windows NT* 3.51 system

1. Open the Main group in Program Manager.

2. Open the Control Panel and open the Network icon.

3. Select TCP/IP Protocol within the Installed Network Software window or install it if necessary. See your Windows documentation.

4. Click the Configure button and select the Adapter Type.

5. Check the Enable Automatic DHCP Configuration checkbox.

6. Click the DNS button. Remove all entries in this window.

7. Type your computer name in the Host name box. Click OK to close the TCP/IP configuration window.

8. Click OK to close and restart your computer.

To configure a Windows NT* 4.0 system

1. Right-click Network Neighborhood and click Properties.

2. Click the Protocols tab and select the TCP/IP Protocol in the list. If TCP/IP does not appear, install it. See your Windows documentation.

3. Click the Properties button and select the adapter type.

4. Make sure "Obtain An IP Address From A DHCP Server" is selected.

5. Click the DNS tab.

6. Clear all entered settings on this page except Host name. Enter your computer name.

7. Click OK on the bottom of the TCP/IP window.

8. Click OK to close and restart your computer.

To configure a Windows* 95 system

1. Right-click Network Neighborhood.

2. Click Properties on the pop-up menu.

3. Click the Configuration tab and select the TCP/IP networking component and click Properties.

4. Make sure "Obtain An IP Address Automatically" is selected.

5. Select the DNS Configuration tab, and select Disable.

6. Select the Gateway tab and remove any addresses. Click OK.

7. Click OK to close the Network Control window.

8. Click OK to close and restart your computer.

To configure other systems
See the documentation for your operating system and set the system up for TCP/IP. Configure the system to be a DHCP client. If the system doesn't support DHCP, set an IP address that is unique to that system and in the range from 192.168.42.128 to 192.168.42.253.

This applies to:

Intel® InBusiness™ Internet Station