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Windows98: How do I set up IP address, Subnet Mask, DNS, and Gateway?

    Windows98: How do I set up IP address, Subnet Mask, DNS, and Gateway?

    To set up the IP address, Subnet Mask, DNS and Gateway, refer to the following procedure:

    1) Click [Start]->[Settings]->[Control Panel] and double-click the "Network" icon.
    2) In [Network] window, click the [Configuration] tab and choose [TCP-IP -> Name of the network adapter] which you want to set up, and click the [Properties] button.
    3) In the [TCP/IP] window, select the [IP Address] tab and click at [Specify an IP address] option. Enter the [IP Address] and [Subnet Mask].
    4) Click the [DNS Configuration] tab and choose the [Enable DNS] option. Enter the computer name in the [Host] box.
    5) Enter the DNS server address in [DNS Server Search Order] and click the [Add] button.
    6) Click the [Gateway] tab, enter the router address in [New Gateway] and click the [Add] button.
    7) Click [OK] button twice and restart your computer.

    Settings will take effect after the computer restarts.