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Networking with a NETDOOR DSL Connection

Computer Software Setup/Installation

Once the DSL modem is connected to the computer's network card via ethernet cable, you must ensure that your network settings are correct.

These instructions are for Windows 9X, ME, 2000, and XP. This guide can also be used for generic setup of a Mac or Linux operating system.

1. Enable your Network Card (NIC)
   
   1. Right-click on My Computer
      
   2. Left-click on Properties
      
   3. Select the Hardware tab
      
   4. Click on the Device Manager button
      
   5. Expand Network Adapters and double left-click on your NIC
      
   6. Under Device Usage, select "Use this devise (enable)"
      
   7. Click OK on the NIC Properties window
      
   8. Click OK on the System Properties window
      
   9. Close the Device Manager
2. Enable DHCP
   
   1. Click on Start
      
   2. Click on Settings (or Control Panel)
      
   3. Click on Control Panel
      
   4. Open on Network Connections
      
   5. Double left-click on Local Area Connection
      
   6. Click the Properties button
      
   7. Double left-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
      
   8. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically"
      
   9. Select "Obtain DNS server address automatically"
      
   10. Click OK on the TCP/IP properties window
       
   11. Click OK on the Local Area Connection properties window
       
   12. Click Close on the Local Area Connection status window
       
   13. Close the Network Connections window