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Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Configuration for Wireless Internet |
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To connect to the library's wireless Internet, the Internet Protocol settings for your wireless card need to be set to automatically obtain IP and DNS server addresses automatically.
Below are instructions for verifying this setting in two versions of Windows: Windows XP and Windows 2000:
Windows XP
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select the Settings menu.
3. Select the Network Connections menu.
4. Select the Wireless Network option.
5. Click on the Properties button. You will see a screen like this:
6. Make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line is highlighted.
7. Click on the Properties button. You should see a window like this:
8. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.
9. Click on the OK button.
Windows 2000
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Select the Settings menu.
3. Select the Network and Dial-up Connections menu.
4. Double-click on the wireless connection.
5. Click on the properties button.
6. Make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line is highlighted.
7. Click on the Properties button.
8. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.
9. Click on the OK button.
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