Configure Windows 9x

Before You Begin Set Up Direct Networking Test Your Connection

Configure Windows 9x for Direct Connections

Note: These directions are written for Client for Novell Networks only. Do NOT follow these directions if you are running Client32 for Novell Networks. MOREnet specifically supports the configurations detailed in this document. Documentation and support for Client32 for Novell Networks will be detailed in a separate document when they become available.

Note: Support of users who install to a custom directory location or otherwise deviate from these instructions may be limited. MOREnet documentation is written to support installation and configuration using default directories and layouts as described below. MOREnet Technical Support strongly recommends you follow these directions carefully and accurately.

Before You Begin

Before you begin configuration, be certain you have all the necessary items and requirements:

1. Familiar with the Windows 9x operating system.

2. Have the Windows 9x CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive, or Windows 9x installation diskettes ready to load as prompted.

3. Have your Ethernet card manual and information.

4. Have a MOREnet assigned IP address to assign to this computer.

5. Have a MOREnet assigned subnet mask to assign to this computer.

6. Your router, and any other routers that stand between this workstation and the Internet, must be set up and running properly.

Set Up Direct Networking

This portion of Configuring Windows 9x for Direct Connections is for computers that have never been set up for a Windows 9x direct network connection. If your computer is already configured for a direct connection, skip ahead to Test Your Connection.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon to open the Network control panel.





3. Install TCP/IP Protocol:

1. In the Network Configuration window, click Add.

2. In the Select Network Component window, click Protocol > Add.

3. In the left window of Select Network Protocol, click Microsoft.

4. In the right window, click TCP/IP > OK.





4. Configure TCP/IP Properties:

1. In the Network Configuration window, click TCP/IP.

2. Click Properties to open the TCP/IP Properties window.

3. Select Specify an IP address.





4. Type in the MOREnet assigned IP address for your computer.

5. Type in the MOREnet assigned netmask for your computer.

6. Click the DNS Configuration tab.

7. Type in a host name for your computer. Do not leave this field empty.

8. Leave the Domain name field blank.

9. Look up the DNS servers for your area and write them into the blanks below for future reference.
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10. If this information is not accessible, use 150.199.1.10, 150.199.178.1 and 150.199.101.1.

11. Type in the name servers used for DNS lookup, clicking Add after each one.
    Your TCP/IP DNS Configuration window should appear similar to the one below.





12. Click the Gateway configuration tab.

13. Type in your router's gateway address, then click Add.

14. Click the WINS configuration tab.

15. Select Disable WINS Resolution.

16. Click OK to return to the Network Configuration window.

5. Select Your Primary Network Logon:

1. In the Network Configuration window, locate the Primary Network Logon menu in the lower half of the window.

2. Your primary network logon must be Client for Microsoft Windows, even if you are running the Client for Novell Netware. If another logon, such as Windows Logon or Novell is selected, click on the arrow right of the Logon menu to see a selection of available logons. Select Client for Microsoft Networks.

6. Save Your Network Configuration:

1. Have the Windows 9x CD in your CD-ROM drive, or your Windows 9x installation disks available.

2. In the Network Configuration window, click on OK. Windows 9x will install the drivers you have selected and save your network configuration. If you are using floppy diskettes, insert or change them as prompted.

3. When the modifications are completed, Windows 9x will prompt you to restart your computer. You must restart your computer before proceeding to Test Your Connection.

Test Your Connection

Test your connection by running one of your Internet clients (such as Netscape Navigator). If you are unable to connect, or have questions or problems setting up Windows 9x for a direct connection, contact your coordinator or representative.