graphics\overbutt.gifSetting an IP address in Dial-Up

You can specify whether the dial-up connection uses a dynamic or static IP address. You can set the IP address and subnet mask for a static IP connection. You can set Dial-Up to automatically configure a hostname from the specified IP address.

To set a dynamic IP address

1. Click Application Starter, Applications, Network, Dial-Up.

2. Click the Setup button.

3. Click the Accounts tab.

4. Choose a dial-up account from the Account Setup list and click the Edit button.

5. Click the IP tab.

6. Enable the Dynamic IP Address button.

To set a static IP address and subnet mask address

1. Follow steps 1 to 4 from the previous procedure.

2. Click the Static IP Address button.

3. Enter the IP address and subnet mask address.

To auto-configure a hostname from an IP address

1. Click Application Starter, Applications, Network, Dial-Up.

2. Click the Setup button.

3. Click the Accounts tab.

4. Choose a dial-up account from the Account Setup list, and click the Edit button.

5. Click the IP tab.

6. Enable the Auto-Configure Hostname From The IP Address check box.

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