Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 95/98

Be sure TCP/IP is installed and configured on your computer. TCP/IP is the networking protocol that allows your computer to communicate with the Internet.

Configuring TCP/IP on a Windows 95/98 machine requires an Ethernet card (also known as a Network Adapter) with the TCP/IP protocol "bound" to the Adapter or card. For installation information, refer to the instructions accompanying your Ethernet card or PC.

1. Go to Start Menu/Settings/Control Panel and double click the Network icon.
   
   
2. Under Network Components Installed, select TCP/IP (for your Network Card). Then select Properties
   
   
3. This will bring you to the TCP/IP Properties screen. Select the IP Address tab. Click "Specify an IP Address". Enter the IP and Subnet Mask that was provided to you.
   
   
4. Click on the Gateway tab. Under "New gateway", enter the Gateway IP address that was assigned to you, and click "Add".
   
   
5. Click on the DNS Configuration tab. Click "Enable DNS". Enter the following information:
   • Host: Type the name you want to give to your computer.
   • Domain: Type your domain name. If you don't have a domain name, type in "anet.net".
   • DNS Server Search Order: Type the primary DNS IP address provided to you, and click "Add". Repeat this process for the secondary DNS.

   
   

6. Click OK in this window, and the next window. When prompted, reboot the computer.

 

Configuring TCP/IP for Windows NT

Be sure TCP/IP is installed and configured on your computer. TCP/IP is the networking protocol that allows your computer to communicate with the internet.

Configuring TCP/IP on a Windows NT machine requires an Ethernet card (also known as a Network Adapter) with the TCP/IP protocol "bound" to the Adapter or card. For installation information, refer to the instructions accompanying your Ethernet card or pc.

1. Locate your Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop.
   
   
2. Right-Click on the Network Neighborhood icon, then select Properties from the drop-down that follows.
   
   If you are unable to locate the Network Neighborhood icon, the same results can be achieved by clicking on the Start button, selecting Settings, and then clicking on Control Panel. Double click on the Network icon in the window.
   
   
3. The Network Properties windows will open. Click on the Protocols tab, located at the top of the window.
   
   
4. All protocols on the computer will be show on this tab. Click on the TCP/IP listing, then click the Properties button.
   
   
5. On the IP Address tab, click Specify an IP address if it is not already. Enter in your IP address into the appropriate blank. Enter you Subnet Mask (your IP with a "1" replacing the last number), and your Gateway in the last two blanks. If you don't know the gateway for your geographical region, consult the Basic Configuration Section.
   
   
6. Click on the DNS tab. Enter in a name of your choosing for the "Host Name" and then type "anet.com" in the "Domain" field.
   
   
7. Enter the correct DNS numbers in the DNS Server search order blank. Press Add after each entry. DNS numbers are listed under DNS Servers in the Basic Configuration portion of the support site. Click OK. Hit OK once more. The computer will think for a moment, then will prompt you to reboot. Go ahead and do so. Once the computer has restarted, you should be able to connect to the Internet.