Windows 2000 Network Setup Guide

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How do I configure my network card in Windows 2000?

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Step 1
Click on the Start button and go to Settings , Control Panel. Double click on the Network and Dial Up Connections icon.

 

 

 

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Step 2
In the Network and Dial-up Connections winndow be sure the computer has created a Local Area Connection under the "Network and Dial-Up Connections" Window when the computer was restarted after the installation of the network card. If Local Area Network icon doesn't appear under Network and dial up Connections, double click on Make New Connection and follow the on screen instructions. If a LAN icon is present, then highlight the LAN Area Connection icon and from the File menu choose Properties.. The "Local Area Network" Window will come up.

 

 

 

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Step 3
In the Local Area Connection Properties window:
 

1. Make sure you are connecting using the proper Ethernet Card.
2. Make sure you have Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as a component.
3. Make sure that Internet Protocol TCP/IP is checked.

 

 

 

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Step 4
 

If you are missing the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then follow these instructions to install it:

1. Click Install in the Network Window
2. Select Protocol
3. Click Add...
4. Select the TCP/IP protocol
5. Click OK, the install should be automatic
6. Click OK in the Network Window once you are done installing.
7. When prompted, RESTART your computer.

 

 

 

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Step 5
Check your TCP/IP settings, by highlighting the TCP/IP protocol in the Local Area Connections Window in the Network and Dial-up Window, and then click Properties. Make sure that the "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain a DNS server address automatically" are selected. That is all you need under TCP/IP properties. ERAU uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to provide all the other settings, such as DNS Configuration, Gateway, etc.

 

 

 

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