How to Configure Local Network Area

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Attach the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet network port on your PC.

   Click on Properties Alternatively, click ‘Start’ from the taskbar and right click on ‘My Network Places’ option from the popup menu.
   
   In the menu that appears select ‘Properties’ ,,,, To obtain the settings automatically, select ‘Obtain an IP Address Automatically’.
   
   However, to use this option, you will need to have a DHCP server that will function in allocating and managing IP address to ensure that there are no conflicts. , Click the option ‘Use the following IP Address’.
   
   Enter the IP address to use.
   
   It is important that you consult your network administrator on the IP to use so as to avoid conflicts occurring in the network, i.e. a situation where two PCs have similar IP addresses.
   
   Enter the Subnet Mask and Default gateway.
   
   The subnet mask is used to identify the network level you are in while the default gateway identifies the router connection ,, This will enable you to know if the local area connection is connected or disconnected.
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   Step 2: Right click on ‘My Network Places’ icons located on the desktop and in the popup menu.

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   Step 3: Right-click on ‘Local Area Connection’ in the new Window that appears (under the LAN or High-Speed internet section).

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   Step 4: Click Properties in the popup menu that appears.

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   Step 5: Scroll down and select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on ‘Properties' in the Local Area Connection dialog box that appears under the connection box.

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   Step 6: Opt for obtaining the configuration settings automatically or manually.

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   Step 7: Configure your PC to the network manually

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   Step 8: if you modem isn't connected that with the options mentioned above.

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   Step 9: Check the option ‘Show icon in notification area when connected’.

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    Step 10: Click ‘OK”.

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