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computers to plug in, connect a hub or a switch (using its uplink
port) and connect additional computers to that device.
2. Connecting a Cable Modem or DSL Modem: Connect your Cable or
DSL modem to the WAN port on the rear panel.
3. Power: Plug the power cord into the power jack.
Chapter 3. Configuring Your Computer
This Quick Installation Guide provides configuration instructions for
Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP, and for Macintosh OS 7.x
and above. Please be sure that you are following the proper
instruction set for your operating system.
• Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/Me.
Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000.
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• Configuring Your Computer with Windows XP.
Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0.
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Configuring Your Macintosh Computer.
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Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Millennium Edition
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots were
created from Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows Me are very
similar, but not identical, to Windows 98.
Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings
After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your
devices, you need to configure your computer to connect to your
Barricade. You need to determine how your ISP issues your IP
address. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a
networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify your IP address and
associated numbers, which you must enter manually. This is also
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known as a static IP address. How your ISP assigns your IP address
determines how you will configure your computer.
Here is what to do:
1. From the Windows desktop, click the "Start" button. Choose
"Settings," then click "Control Panel."
2. From "Control Panel," double-click the "Network" icon.