Configuring the laptop for direct connection to the server

About this task

You must manually configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of the laptop before you connect the laptop to the server.

NoteNote

The following procedure is for Microsoft Windows XP, but the steps can vary slightly with other versions of Windows.

Procedure

  1. Click Start > Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Network Connections > Local Area Connection.
  3. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.
  4. In the This connection uses the following items box, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
  5. Click Properties.
  6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Use the following IP address on the General tab.
    CAUTIONCAUTION

    Do not click the Alternate Configuration tab.

  7. In the IP address field, type 192.11.13.5.
  8. In the Subnet mask field, type 255.255.255.252.
  9. In the Default gateway field, type 192.11.13.6.
  10. Click OK.