Configuring Windows Me
The instructions in the following sections cover the Windows Me system properties, the network settings, and network adapter settings. Read all of the instructions carefully before making any changes. Have your Windows Me CD-ROM handy; some installation procedures may require it. You must be logged in as Administrator to alter your network settings. Once you have completed making the necessary changes, you will be prompted to restart Windows. The changes will not take effect until you have done so.
NETWORK SETTINGS
Double-click on the My Computer icon.
Open the Control Panel folder.
Double-click on Network
Click on Configuration.
Under The following network components are installed you should see Client for Microsoft Networks, Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or another brand) and TCP/IP.
1. If Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or some other ethernet card) is missing or is not configured correctly:
Click on Add.
Select Adapter.
Click on Add.
Under Manufacturers, select the manufacturer of your ethernet card.
Under Network Adapters, select the name of your adapter. NOTE: at this point it you may have to click on "Have Disk" and insert an install disk to add a driver for the network card.
Click OK.
2. If TCP/IP is missing:
Click on Add.
Select Protocol.
Click on Add.
Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft .
Under Network Protocols, select TCP/IP.
Click OK.
3. If Client for Microsoft Networks is missing:
Click on Add.
Select Client.
Click on Add.
Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft .
Under Network Clients, select Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click OK.
4. Check that you can only see Client for Microsoft Windows, Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or another brand), and TCP/IP. If any other items appear, select them and click on Remove.
5. Select Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click on Properties.
Make sure "Logon and restore network connections" is selected.
Make sure all other settings are blank.
Click on OK.
Select the name of your ethernet card.
Click on Properties.
Click on Driver Type.
Select Enhanced mode (32 bit and 16 bit) NDIS driver.
Click on Bindings
Select ONLY TCP/IP.
Click on OK.
6. Select TCP/IP (you may need to scroll down).
7. Click on Properties.
Click on IP Address.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Click on DNS Configuration.
Select Disable DNS.
Click on OK.
8. Click on the Identification tab.
In the Computer name box enter your
.
In the Workgroup box enter resnet.
In the Computer Description box enter whatever you want.
9. Click on OK in the Network window. (NOTE: this is the point where you may be prompted to insert your system disks/CD-ROM.) A window appears telling you that you must restart your computer before the net settings will take effect.
10. Click Yes.
Configuring Windows Me
The instructions in the following sections cover the Windows Me system properties, the network settings, and network adapter settings. Read all of the instructions carefully before making any changes. Have your Windows Me CD-ROM handy; some installation procedures may require it. You must be logged in as Administrator to alter your network settings. Once you have completed making the necessary changes, you will be prompted to restart Windows. The changes will not take effect until you have done so.
NETWORK SETTINGS
Double-click on the My Computer icon.
Open the Control Panel folder.
Double-click on Network
Click on Configuration.
Under The following network components are installed you should see Client for Microsoft Networks, Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or another brand) and TCP/IP.
1. If Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or some other ethernet card) is missing or is not configured correctly:
Click on Add.
Select Adapter.
Click on Add.
Under Manufacturers, select the manufacturer of your ethernet card.
Under Network Adapters, select the name of your adapter. NOTE: at this point it you may have to click on "Have Disk" and insert an install disk to add a driver for the network card.
Click OK.
2. If TCP/IP is missing:
Click on Add.
Select Protocol.
Click on Add.
Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft .
Under Network Protocols, select TCP/IP.
Click OK.
3. If Client for Microsoft Networks is missing:
Click on Add.
Select Client.
Click on Add.
Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft .
Under Network Clients, select Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click OK.
4. Check that you can only see Client for Microsoft Windows, Orinoco PC card (5 volt) (or another brand), and TCP/IP. If any other items appear, select them and click on Remove.
5. Select Client for Microsoft Networks.
Click on Properties.
Make sure "Logon and restore network connections" is selected.
Make sure all other settings are blank.
Click on OK.
Select the name of your ethernet card.
Click on Properties.
Click on Driver Type.