| Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition (Me) have all of the necessary software you need to use your Sunway Broadband connection to connect to the Internet. This document describes how to set up Windows 98/Me for TCP/IP access. Some of the images may vary slightly depending on which version of Windows you are using. Any additional options you come across when you configure your operating system that are not mentioned here should be left as the default. Before following the instructions in this document, make sure your Ethernet card has been installed correctly and your 100BaseT cable is plugged into the correct wall jack. To install the TCP/IP protocol under Windows 98/Me, follow these steps:
 Open the Control Panel and select Network
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Open "My Computer" (Note: the icon may have been renamed) and double-click on the Control Panel icon. |
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From within the Control Panel, double-click on the Network icon. |
 Confirm installation of your Ethernet Adapter
The Network Control Panel will list the Network Adapters, Network Protocols, and Network Clients you have installed on your system. The specific configuration will likely vary from the illustration below.
In the list should be the Ethernet card installed in your computer. If it is not in the list, go to the "Help" section of the "Start" menu. Under "How do I..." select the "...set up hardware" and you will find the hardware installation Wizard that can lead you through installing your network adapter card. Be sure to use the drivers from the disk(s) that came with your Ethernet card (When it prompts you to select a driver, click on the Have Disk button.) We do not recommend using the Ethernet drivers that come with Windows 98/Me.
If you have used your computer to connect to the Internet before, in addition to your Ethernet adapter, one or more lines may have the "TCP/IP" protocol listed. If TCP/IP is already present in the Network Control Panel, skip to step four.
 Adding the TCP/IP network protocol
From the Network Control Panel, click on "Add".
You will be prompted to select the network component type you wish to add. Select "Protocol" and press "Add" to continue.
Next, select the manufacturer and protocol that you want to add. In this case, the manufacturer is "Microsoft" and the protocol is "TCP/IP". Then click "OK" to continue.
You may be prompted to insert your Windows 98/Me CD-ROM. When the file installation is complete, you will be returned to the Network Control Panel. The TCP/IP protocol should be present in the window.
For most users, this is all that is needed since the next step is the default setting for Microsoft TCP/IP. However, if you have used your computer to connect to the Internet before, please proceed to step 4.
 Confirming Automatic IP selection
There are several TCP/IP properties that can be configured, but you only need to be concerned with one of them and that one should be set correctly by default.
Select the TCP/IP protocol line from the list. (Note: if you have a modem, there may be two TCP/IP protocols installed--one for the Ethernet adapter and one for the modem. Select the one associated with the Ethernet adapter.)
Click on "Properties" and the TCP/IP properties window will come up. Under "IP Address", select "Obtain an IP address automatically".
Press "OK" to save your entries.
 Restart your computer
When you click "OK" on the Network Control Panel, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Select "Yes".
 What now?
Once you've rebooted, you should be ready to run Internet applications such as Netscape or Internet Explorer and many others.
To double-check to make sure you received an IP address, you can go to the "Start" menu, select "Run...", then type winipcfg. This will bring up an IP configuration window. Make sure your 10BaseT Ethernet adapter is highlighted on the pull down menu. (If you have a modem installed, a PPP adapter or modem name may also be present. Be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected.) You should be able to click on "Release", followed by "Renew" and a number similar to "152.7.xx.xxx" should appear in the IP address box. Congratulations! You're connected to Sunway Broadband...and beyond. For more information about using this utility, please see our guide to winipcfg.
If you have "0.0.0.0" or "169.254.x.x" listed for an IP address, or receive a message similar to "Error connecting to DHCP server,"you do not have a completed Ethernet connection. This could be caused by any number of reasons, including:
- your adapter not being configured properly
- your software not being configured properly
- your Ethernet adapter not connected to the proper data outlet with a working Ethernet cable
- your wall jack not being activated.
If you have difficulty getting your computer configured, you can check with a friend or floormate for assistance.
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Click OK to close this dialog box, and close the Network Connections window. You may need to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
