Configuration and testing of network

2. A. Configure the workstation to
join a Local Area Network:
 Internet Protocol (IP) Address
 Subnet Mask
 Server name

3. IP : 192.168.1.9
SM : 255.255.255.0 IP : 192.168.1.6
DG : 192.168.1.1 SM : 255.255.255.0
DG : 192.168.1.1
IP : 192.168.1.7
SM : 255.255.255.0
DG : 192.168.1.1
IP : 192.168.1.8
SM : 255.255.255.0
DG : 192.168.1.1
Obtain an IP address automatically Each computer in the
network have unique
Use the following IP address IP address
IP address : 192 . 168 . 1 . 10
Subnet Mask : 255 . 255 . 255 . 0
Default Gateway : 192 . 168 . 1 . 1

4. STEP 1
 The first step is to open the Control
Panel window.

5. STEP 2
 Select Network and Internet Connection

6. STEP 3
 Click on the Network Connection

7. STEP 4
 Inside the Network Connections window,
right click on Local Area Connection
icon.

8. STEP 5 (A)
 Make sure the TCP/IP is one of the
items in the list of connections items.
 If TCP/IP is available, proceed to Step 6
 Is TCP/IP is not available, click on the
Install button.

9. STEP 5 (B)
 In the next dialog  Once inside the
box, Select Protocol dialog
Protocol and click box, install the
Add… button. Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
 Then, proceed to
Step 6.

10. STEP 6
 In the next dialogue box, click on
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) icon.
 Then click on the properties button.

11. STEP 7
 After the properties  Subnet mask specifies
button is clicked, the the size of the
Internet Protocol network. Here, we
(TCP/IP) Properties usually use
window will appear. 255.255.255.0 for
 You will see details small networks.
like IP address,  Gateways are used to
Subnet mask and connect to other
Default gateway. networks and the
Internet.

12. STEP 8
 Select use the following IP address
 Fill in the network information:
i) IP address
ii) Subnet Mask
iii) Default Gateway (optional)
iv) Preferred DNS Server (optional)
 Click the OK button when done
 Finally, close all windows. You must restart
your computer before the setting take
effect.

13. A. Test the Network Connection
 If you are having connectivity problems,
you can use the ping command to check
the destination IP address you want to
reach and record the results.
 The ping command displays whether the
destination responded and how long it
took to receive a reply.
 If there is an error in the delivery to the
destination, the ping command displays an
error message.

14. STEP 1
 To use ping, open the Command
Prompt Window.

15. STEP 2
 Enter the name or IP address you want to test
after the ping command.
 The ping utility then sends and receives packets of
information.
 If you successfully send and receive packets, all is
well with the TCP/IP connection.

16. STEP 3
 If ping displays error message such as:
 Request timed out
 Unknown host
 Could not send, receive packets over the network
 You should verify that the IP is valid
 If the problem still persist, you have to check your
network adapter or protocol.