Once you’ve plugged in, you may need to change a few settings to tell your computer that it’s on the network.

Windows XP/2000

1. Choose Start > Control Panel
2. Double-click Network Connections
3. Double-click Local Area Connection
4. Click on Properties
5. Select Internet Properties (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
6. Verify that your IP address and DNS server are obtained "automatically", close all windows.

Windows 98/ME

1. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panels
2. Double-click the Network control panel
3. Choose the TCP/IP protocol that mentions "Ethernet"
4. Click Properties and make sure your IP address and DNS server are being obtained “automatically”, close all windows

Mac OS X

1. Choose System Preferences... from the Apple menu.
2. Click on the Network icon.
3. Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show menu at the top of the panel.
4. Select the TCP/IP tab and choose Using DHCP from the Configure menu.
5. Close the System Preferences window.

Mac OS 8 or 9

1. Choose Control Panels > TCP/IP from the Apple menu.
2. Choose Ethernet from the Connect via: menu at the top.
3. Choose Using DHCP Server from the Configure: menu.
4. Make sure the Use 802.3 checkbox is unchecked, if present.
5. Close the TCP/IP control panel