| Configuring DHCP |
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This document provides both guidelines and instructions for connecting a computer to the campus network using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). DHCP allows your computer to access the Internet and campus network with an automatic IP address assignment.
Requirements
To connect to the campus network your Windows, Mac or Linux computer will need an Ethernet card, also known as a NIC (network interface card).
Most computers come pre-installed with a NIC. Check your computer's manual for details. Your NIC must conform to the following specifications.
Ethernet Card Specifications:
· 10Mbps
· 100Mbps for University Center, Templewood
NIC Installation
If your computer didn't come with a NIC you'll need to install one. Exact procedures vary from card to card. Consult the instructions that came with your NIC (and your computer's manual, if needed) for details.
To setup Windows 98, TCP/IP needs to be added to the network configuration.
1. Double click My Computer
2. Double click Control Panel
3. Double click Network
In your Network window, you need your Ethernet adapter and TCP/IP. It should look similar to the following picture.
4. If you do not see TCP/IP then:
a. Click Add
b. Choose Protocol
c. Click Add
d. In the box labeled Manufacturer, click Microsoft
e. In the box labeled Network Protocols, click TCP/IP
f. Click OK
5. Click TCP/IP
6. Click Properties
7. First, make sure there is a black dot next to 'Obtain IP Address Automatically,' as shown in the following picture:
8. Click on the DNS Configuration tab
9. Make sure there is a black dot next to 'Disable DNS' as shown below:
10. Finally, Click the WINS Configuration tab
11. Be sure there is a black dot next to 'Use DHCP for WINS Resolution,' as illustrated below:
Windows XP and Windows 2000 DHCP configuration differs from 98.
1. Double click My Computer.
2. Double click Control Panel.
3. Double click Network and Dial-up Connections.
4. Right click on Local Area Connection.
5. Select Properties.
Local Area Connection Properties
1. Connect using: This field should contain the manufacturer and model of your network interface card (NIC).
2. Client for Microsoft Networks should be checked
3. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) should be checked
Note File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks should NOT be checked unless you will be sharing files and/or printers from this computer.
Configuring your TCP/IP properties to use DHCP
6. Select TCP/IP and click Properties.
7. Make sure there is a black dot next to 'Obtain an IP Address Automatically'.
8. Make sure there is a black dot next to 'Obtain DNS server Addresses'.
9. Click the 'Advanced' button.
10. Click the WINS tab.
11. Make sure there is a black dot next to 'Use NetBIOS setting from DHCP server'.
12. Click OK.
13. Click OK.
14. Click OK.
15. If prompted, restart your computer.
The Network pane of the System Preferences provides network services for the Macintosh.
1. From the Dock, select the System Preferences application.
2. In the System Preferences application, select Network.
3. Click on the Location button to display a list of options. Select 'New Location'
4. Type in 'UAA DHCP' as the name for the location and then click on OK.
5. Under Configure select Built-in Ethernet.
6. Under the TCP/IP tab make sure that Configure is set to Using DHCP.
7. Click the AppleTalk tab.
a. If you want your computer to be seen on the AppleTalk network select Make AppleTalk Active.
- Your computer can now share files via AppleTalk over TCP/IP.
- The Computer Name can be set/changed in the Sharing pane of the System Preferences.
8. Click the Save button and you are finished.
Windows 98
