Special Edition Using Microsoft® Windows® Vista

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Configuring a Peer-to-Peer Network

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If your computer is part of a network with predetermined IP addresses (such as a corporate

LAN or a LAN with routed Internet service), you might need to manually enter IP informa-

tion. You’ll need the following information from your network manager or your Internet

service provider:

■ IP address

■ Subnet mask

■ Default gateway

■ DNS domain name

■ Preferred DNS servers

Automatic Configuration Without DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, is a network service that lets computers receive their TCP/IP

configuration automatically over the network. It’s great because a network administrator can make all the ...