Windows Networking
This document discusses basic networking setting required for current
Windows operating systems (XP and 2000) to access the CS network.
For a discussion of older versions of Windows please see
here.
- Make sure your machine has obtained an IP address. This can be done either by using DHCP or you can request a static IP from the Lab Staff (please mention the machine type, OS, and name you would like).
- Properly install Windows XP/2000 and its networking software. If you are doing the initial installation of XP/2000, it may automatically prompt you for the network settings. If not, right-click on the icon on your desktop and select .
- In the window right-click on and select . This will pop-up another window labeled .
- The default behavior for Windows is to install three things: Client for Microsoft Networks, File and Printer Sharing, and Internet Protocal (TCP/IP). You should disable File and Printer Sharing and enable the other two.
- Now double-click on . This will bring up a new window where you can set the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and preferred DNS server.
- Click on the tab. In the new window you will see tabs for IP Settings, WINS, DNS and Options.
- Select the tab and under NetBIOS Setting select the Default radio button.
- Select the tab and select
the append these DNS suffixes (in order): button. Add
cs.duke.edu and
duke.edu . Also, uncheck the box that says Register this connection's addresses in DNS. - Click .
If you are using DHCP, check the radio button Obtain an IP address automatically. Otherwise, enter the IP address given to you, the Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0) and the Default gateway (152.3.137.61).
You can set the DNS Servers or choose to Obtain DNS sever address automatically. The Preferred DNS server should be 152.3.140.1 and the Alternate DNS server should be set to 152.3.250.1.