5-6 User’s Reference GuideSharing the ConnectionConfiguring TCP/IP on Windows 95, 98, or NT computersConfiguring TCP/IP on a Windows computer requires the following: An Ethernet card (also known as a network adapter) The TCP/IP protocol must be “bound” to the adapter or cardKnown IP Address screen. SmartStart displays arecommended address for the router based on the IPaddress of the computer.If you know the router has an IP address different fromthe default value, enter it now. Otherwise, accept therecommended address.When you have done this, click Next.SmartStart tests the connection to your router.SmartStart then returns you to an “AdditionalConfiguration screen” on page 5-5.New IP Address screen. If you want to change the router’sIP address, you enter the new IP address, the subnetmask, and the router’s serial number in this screen.Remember, the serial number is on the bottom of therouter. It is also found in your documentation folio.Note: Forcing a new IP address may turn off the NetopiaR7100’s IP address serving capabilities, if you assign an IPaddress and subnet mask outside the router’s current IPaddress serving pool. The Netopia R7100 does not allowan invalid address to be served. Use this option withcaution.When you have done this, click Next.SmartStart forces the new IP address into the router, teststhe connection, and then resets the router.SmartStart then returns you to the “AdditionalConfiguration screen” on page 5-5.
