Connect Windows XP & 2000

Follow these steps to bring the Internet to a Windows XP or Windows 2000 desktop near you.

STEP 1: Windows CD & System Properties

Find the Windows 2000 or XP CD for your PC. You may need it later in this process. Plug one end of your network cable into your PC's ethernet jack and the other end into the network jack in the wall. If it's not on already, start up your PC. Locate the My Computer icon on your desktop (or click on Start and find My Computer there). Right click My Computer, then click Properties from the pop-up menu. The Systems Properties window will appear.

STEP 2: Device Manager Window

Click the Hardware tab on the Systems Properties window. Click the Device Manager button. Look for the Network adapter option and click its +/- box (see illustration in upper right). When it branches out, look for your network card by name. (Your network card name may differ from the one pictured.) Ignore the Dial-up adapter if it's listed. Make sure the card is there by name and does not have a yellow triangle icon on it. If so, go to Step 3.

However, if your network card ...

shows up by name with the yellow triangle, or
is not listed under Network adapters, or
the network adapters option doesn't appear at all,

then Windows did not correctly configure the card.

To arrange for a technical support appointment, call the IT Services Help Desk at (414) 288-7799.

STEP 3: Network Connections

For 2000, close the Device Manager window and click OK to return to the desktop. 2000 users should click Start Menu, choose Settings then Network and Dialup Connections. For XP in Category View, select Network and Internet Connections, then click Internet Connections. For XP in Classic View, click the Start Menu and choose Control Panel then Network Connections. Now, for 2000 or XP, double-click on Local Area Connection (or LAN). If the Protocol list does not appear, cancel from that window and right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.

STEP 4: Local Area Connection (or LAN Connection) Properties

The Local Area Connection or LAN Connection window will appear. In the General tab, a list of network components will appear. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) appears in the installed components list, you're ready to go to Step 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.

If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear in the installed components list, then complete the following steps:

Click Install button
Select Protocol icon
Click Add button
Select TCP/IP icon
Click OK button.

STEP 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button. In the General tab, select "Obtain IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Click OK then click OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

You may be prompted to insert a Windows disk or CD-ROM. Insert the media and click "Have Disk."

STEP 6: Final Steps

When done, restart your computer. Test your network connection by launching a web browser such as Internet Explorer. If you are not successful, call the IT Services Help Desk at (414) 288-7799 to arrange for assistance.

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