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Checking Your TCP/IP Properties for
Windows 95 & 98

In most cases you will not need to change anything in this screen.  The default configuration for this is usually correct.  However, you could experience connection troubles if TCP/IP is not setup properly.

To check the TCP/IP protocol setting you will need to open the the Control Pane and select the Network icon.

When you have the component list open select the TCP/IP entry as shown below (Or, if you have a component listed called TCP/IP -> Dial-up Adapter, click that one).

With TCP/IP highlighted, press the properties button. The TCP/IP dialog box should appear. There are six sections in this box with a screen tab across the top for each section

The first section should be the IP Address tab. The default option is "Obtain an IP address automatically". Make sure this option is selected:

The second section is "WINS Configuration".
Make sure "Use DHCP for WINS Resolution" is checked.

The third section is the tab that reads "Gateway".
Leave this section blank. If there is an entry listed, highlight it by clicking on it and click on "Remove"

The fourth section is the Bindings tab.
Leave this section as is.

The fifth section is the "Advanced" tab.
The default options are correct, so no changes are needed.

The final section is the "DNS Configuration".
Select the radio button "Disable DNS"

Click OK and let your Computer reboot and go back to the Windows 95 & 98 setup instructions.

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