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Setting up the Network


To set up the network, you will need to work with your system administrator to obtain the information needed. Before you begin, you should ask your system administrator: Is the network Dynamic or Static? If it is Dynamic, what is the IP Address and Gateway? If it is Dynamic, what is the First and Second DNS? Is there a Proxy Setting? If so, The Auto Configure Proxy URL OR The Host and Port for HTTP: and FTP and the No Proxies For URL's

Step 1:
First, click on the Settings tab and then click on the Network & Sync icon:

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Step 2:
Then, click on the services tab and then the Add button at the bottom of the page:

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Step 3:
On the following screen, click on LAN - TCP/IP and then click add at the bottom of the page:

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Step 4:
On the Account tab, select either to obtain TCP/IP information automatically or to specify TCP/IP information. If you will specify the TCP/IP, you will be setting up a static IP. Obtaining the TCP/IP automatically is used for dynamic IP assignment:

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Step 5:
If you selected the Specify TCP/IP setting, then click on the TCP/IP tab and enter the IP Address and Gateway you obtained from your system administrator:

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Step 6:
Again, if you clicked the Specify TCP/IP option, you'll notice the DNS tab is not grayed out. Select it and enter the First and Second DNS from your system administrator:

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Step 7:
Click the Proxies tab and if adding proxies, click the dropdown to select the appropriate configuration:

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  Step 8:
Once finished, click the OK button and then the 'X' to close the Network & Sync application. With the CF Network card inserted and the Ethernet cable plugged in, you should be able to view web pages and send and receive email.
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