How to Configure an Ethernet Network Connection

On each computer you need to configure the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection and Internet explorer connection options.

Select Settings>network and dial up connections a window opens with the connections displayed.

You will notice that some connections are greyed -these are inactive connections and others are in blue -these are active connections.

All computers connected to the Internet require an IP address and a DNS server address(es). To view the setting or change them you need to change them on the TCP/IP properties window.

To access this window then:

1. Right click the connection and select properties from the menu.
2. Select the networking tab.
3. Click the TCP/IP component so that it is highlighted (note: don’t uncheck the check box).



 

4. Select properties and the window will open as shown below: