Wireless Networking at NIPS

Network Configuration for Microsoft Windows

The term "network adapter" is used in these instructions to refer to either a wired ethernet adapter or a 802.11b-compatible wireless adapter. Unfortunately we cannot offer support for the many different network adapters on the market - please consult the manufacturer's documentation if you have any questions.

Windows XP

From the Start menu, open Control Panel and click on Switch to Classic View
When the control panel appears in classic view, double-click the Network Connections icon
Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button
Select Obtain IP address automatically
Select Obtain DNS server address automatically
Click OK. Continue backing your way out of the control panels by clicking OK at each window

Windows 2000

From the Start menu, open Settings and click on Network and Dialup Connections
Double-click on the Local Area Connection icon
Click the Properties button
Select Obtain IP address automatically
Select Obtain DNS server address automatically
Click the Advanced… button in the lower right
Select DHCP enabled and click OK. Continue backing your way out of the control panels by clicking OK at each window

Windows NT

Please note that it may be necessary to reboot your computer before your changes will take effect

From the Start menu, open Settings and click on Control Panel
Double-click on the Network icon
Under the Protocol tab, find your network adapter, select it, and click on the Properties button
Select the IP Address menu tab and click once on the Obtain an IP address automatically button. (Do not erase the IP address or netmask shown in your control panel. When you select Obtain an IP address automatically, these fields become inactive.)
Select the DNS tab and delete any IP addresses in the DNS Service Search Order list
Click on OK

98/ME

Please note that it may be necessary to reboot your computer before your changes will take effect

From the Start menu, open Settings and click on Control Panel
Double-click on the Network icon
Under the Configuration tab, find your network adapter, click on it, and click on the Properties button
Select the IP Address menu tab and click once on the Obtain an IP address automatically button. (Do not erase the IP address or netmask shown in your control panel. When you select Obtain an IP address automatically, these fields become inactive.)
Select the DNS Configuration menu tab
Select Disable DNS
Select the Gateway menu tab
Select the Gateway Address and click on Remove
Click OK