U.S.Robotics 8004 Guide D'installation Rapide page 11

I can't access the Internet.
Possible Solution 1:
Make sure that the power cord and both Ethernet cables are connected correctly. This includes
the cables connecting the router, the modem, and all the PCs.
Possible Solution 2:
Reboot the router by unplugging and plugging in the power supply.
I don't know whether my IP address is static or dynamic.
Possible Solution:
If you have broadband Internet service, you probably have a dynamic IP address. However, you
should verify this information with your Internet Service Provider, because some providers assign
static IP addresses.
While trying to check my network configuration settings in Windows Me,
I can't find the Network icon.
Possible Solution:
The default setting in Windows Me is to not show all of the icons within the Control Panel. To
change the default setting to show all icons:
1. Click Windows Start, Settings, Control Panel.
Within Control Panel, click View all Control Panel options on the left side of the
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screen.
All the Control Panel icons should now be visible.
I don't know how to configure the TCP/IP protocol to work with the router.
Possible Solution:
You have the TCP/IP protocol installed, but it is not configured to work with the router.
Windows XP users:
Click Windows Start, Control Panel.
1.
2. Double-click the Network and Internet Connections icon.
3. Right-click the icon that represents your LAN or high-speed Internet connection, and
select Properties.
4. Click the General tab, and select the TCP/IP line that has been assigned to your net-
work card.
Click the Properties button.
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6. Configure IP addressing:
• Preferred method—To obtain the IP address automatically through the DHCP
server:
Click the General tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically, and click OK.
Click OK again.
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