To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS 8 or 9:

1. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels, then TCP/IP. The TCP/IP window will open.

   

   The TCP/IP Window

   Note: Your TCP/IP window may not appear exactly as the window pictured above.

2. Select Configurations from the File menu to begin creating a TCP/IP configuration for your home network.

   

   Creating a TCP/IP Configuration

3. Highlight the Defaultconfiguration (or any other configuration) and click Duplicate.

   

   The Configurations Window

4. Type Gateway in the Duplicate Configuration dialog box, and click OK.

   

   The Duplicate Configuration Dialog Box

5. Highlight the Gateway configuration and click Make Active.

   

   The Configurations Window

6. From the Connect via pull-down menu, choose your wireless network adapter (e.g., WaveLAN, or AirPort).

7. From the Configure pull-down menu, choose Using DHCP Server.

8. Close the TCP/IP window, and save changes.

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