Table of Contents
PC Configuration Instructions to Establish Cisco Router-to-PC Communications
Adjusting Your Windows NT Settings
Adjusting Your Windows 2000 Settings
Related Documents
Obtaining Documentation
Obtaining Technical Assistance
PC Configuration Instructions to Establish Cisco Router-to-PC Communications
This document provides instructions for configuring a PC to communicate with a Cisco 826, Cisco 827, or SOHO77 series router through an Ethernet LAN for the purpose of running a configuration utility, such as Cisco Router Web Setup or Cisco 800 Fast Step. The PC should be running one of the Microsoft operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0.
To establish communications with the router, the PC must be set as a DHCP client and lease an IP address from the router before invoking a configuration utility. Most PC you do not need to change any settings to communicate with the router.
We recommend that you try communicating with the router by bringing up your browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) and entering the URL http://10.10.10.1. If this does not work, read the section that describes the process for changing the PC parameters in your operating system and try again.
Adjusting Your Windows 95 or Windows 98 Settings
If you did not install TCP/IP when you installed Windows 95 or Windows 98, you must add the protocol and change the settings on your PC before the protocol will work with your new router.
The following steps load the TCP/IP protocol:
Step 1 Open the Control Panel.
Step 2 Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears.
Step 3 If TCP/IP is shown, continue to the next step. If it is not shown, install TCP/IP as follows:
a. Click Add.
b. Double-click Protocol in the Select Network Component Type window. The Select Network Protocol window appears.
c. Choose Microsoft for the manufacturer.
d. Choose TCP/IP for the network protocol.
e. Click OK, and the Network window appears.
Step 4 Change the TCP/IP settings to use DHCP as follows:
a. Double-click the first TCP/IP cable icon. The TCP/IP Properties window appears.
b. Verify that the IP Address tab has Obtain an IP address automatically selected and that the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields are grayed out.
Step 5 Add the DNS server given to you by your ISP or network administrator:
a. Click the DNS Configuration tab.
b. Click Enable DNS.
c. Enter your host name in the Host field.
d. Enter your domain name in the Domain field.
e. Enter the IP address of the DNS server in the DNS Server Search Order field.
f. Click Add. The IP address displays in the window below the field.
Step 6 If your network administrator has instructed you to use DHCP to obtain a WINS address, complete this step. Otherwise, continue with the next step.
a. Click the WINS Configuration tab.
b. Select Use DHCP for WINS Resolution.
Step 7 Click OK to accept the changes and to exit this window.
Step 8 Click OK to exit the Network window. The Control Panel appears.
Step 9 If it is necessary to reboot the system to make your changes effective, a dialog box prompts you to reboot the PC. Click Yes to reboot the PC. Click No to continue without rebooting; the settings are changed the next time the PC is rebooted.
Adjusting Your Windows NT Settings
If you did not install TCP /IP when you installed Windows NT, you must add the protocol and change the settings on your PC before the protocol will work with your new router.
The following steps load the TCP/IP protocol:
Step 1 Open the Control Panel.
Step 2 Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears.
Step 3 Click the Protocol tab in the Network window.
Step 4 If TCP/IP is shown, continue to the next step. If it is not shown, install TCP/IP as follows:
a. Click Add.
b. Double-click Protocol in the Select Network Component Type window. The Select Network Protocol window appears.
c. Choose Microsoft for the manufacturer.
d. Choose TCP/IP for the network protocol.
e. Click OK, and the Network window appears.
Step 5 Change the TCP/IP settings to use DHCP as follows:
a. Double-click the first TCP/IP cable icon. The TCP/IP Properties window appears.
b. Verify that the IP Address tab has Obtain an IP address automatically selected and that the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields are grayed out.
Step 6 Add the DNS server given to you by your ISP or network administrator:
a. Click the DNS Configuration tab.
b. Click Enable DNS.
c. Enter your host name in the Host field.
d. Enter your domain name in the Domain field.
e. Enter the IP address of the DNS server in the DNS Server Search Order field.
f. Click Add. The IP address appears in the window below the field.
Step 7 Click OK to accept the changes and to exit this window.
Step 8 Click OK to exit the Network window. The Control Panel appears.
Step 9 If it is necessary to reboot the system to make your changes effective, a dialog box prompts you to reboot the PC. Click Yes to reboot the PC. Click No to continue without rebooting; the settings are changed the next time the PC is rebooted.
Adjusting Your Windows 2000 Settings
If you did not install TCP /IP when you installed Windows 2000, you must add the protocol and change the settings on your PC before the protocol will work with your new router.
Access the Local Area Connection Properties window as follows:
Step 1 Open the Control Panel.
Step 2 Double-click the Network and Dial-up icon. The Network and Dial-up Connection Properties window appears.
Step 3 Click the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
Step 4 If TCP/IP is shown, continue to the next step. If it is not shown, install TCP/IP as follows:
a. Click Install.
b. Double-click Protocol in the Select Network Component Type window. The Select Network Protocol window appears.
c. Choose Microsoft for the manufacturer.
d. Choose TCP/IP for the network protocol.
e. Click OK to install the protocol and to return to the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Step 5 Change the TCP/IP settings to use DHCP as follows:
a. Click the first Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) icon.
b. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties window appears.
c. Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.
d. Verify that the Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected.
e. Click Advanced. The Advanced TCP/IP Settings window displays. If the ISP or the network administrator has given DNS parameters, continue with the next step. Otherwise click OK.
Step 6 Add the DNS server given to you by your ISP or network administrator:
a. Click the DNS tab.
b. Click Add to add the DNS server parameters given to you by your ISP or network administrator.
c. Enter your host name in the Host field.
d. Enter your domain name in the Domain field.
e. Enter the IP address of the DNS server in the DNS Server Search Order field.
f. Click OK. The IP address displays in the window below the field.
g. Click OK to accept the changes and to exit the window.
h. Click OK to exit the Network window. The Control Panel appears.
Related Documents
The following documents provide information about installing and configuring the Cisco 800 series routers and the Cisco SOHO77 series routers:
- Cisco 800 Router Hardware Installation Guide—provides procedures for installing the Cisco 826, Cisco 827, or SOHO77 series router.
- Release Notes for Cisco 800 Series Routers—provides the latest information on the application software.
- Cisco 800 Series Router Quick Start Guide—provides instructions for the basic router connections.
- Cisco IOS configuration guides and command references—provide IOS software commands and configurations for your router.
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