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Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method, Double-click the Internet Options icon.

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Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to continue. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network. Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Internet Options icon. 3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually" or "I want to connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next. 4. Select "I want to connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next. 5. Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next. 6. Proceed to the end of the Wizard. Preparing Your PCs for Network Access C-5

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Installation Guide for the Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card
Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
C-5
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
1.
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click Control Panel.
2.
Double-click the Internet Options icon.
3.
Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually” or “I want to
connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.
4.
Select “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.
5.
Uncheck all boxes in the LAN Internet Configuration screen and click Next.
6.
Proceed to the end of the Wizard.
By default, the
IP Address
tab is open on this window.
Verify the following:
Obtain an IP address
automatically
is selected. If
not selected, click in the
radio button to the left of it
to select it.
This setting is
required to enable the
DHCP server to
automatically assign an IP
address.
Click
OK
to continue.
Restart the PC.
Repeat these steps for each PC
with this version of Windows
on your network.