Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:
    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:
    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP:

Appendix B
Windows TCP/IP Setup

Overview

TCP/IP Settings

If using the default Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer settings, and the default Windows 95/98/ME/2000 TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.

·        By default, the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.

·        For all non server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP client.

·        If you wish to check your TCP/IP settings, the procedure is described in the following sections.

·        If your LAN already has another router, the Network Administrator must re-configure it.

1.      Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure B-1: Network Configuration

2.      Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

3.      Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Figure B-2: IP Address (Win 95)

Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer.

Using "Specify an IP Address"

If your PC is already configured, check with your Network Administrator before making the following changes:

·        If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

·        On the Gateway tab, enter the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer.)

Figure B-3: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98)

·        On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.

Figure B-4: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)

1.      Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.

2.      Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure B-5: Network Configuration (Win 2000)

3.      Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

4.      Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Figure B-6: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)

5.      Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct:

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your Network Administrator before making the following changes:

·        Enter the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer.)

·        If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

1.      Select Control Panel - Network Connection.

2.      Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure B-7: Network Configuration (Windows XP)

3.      Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

4.      Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Figure B-8: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)

5.      Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your Network Administrator before making the following changes.

·        Enter the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Octolinks SW88 Series Load Balancer.)

·        If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.