4.3 Configuring Windows for Workgroups

Configuring Windows for Workgroups to act as a network client requires that the Microsoft TCP/IP-32 driver diskette has been installed on the workstation. The TCP/IP drivers are not included with the WfW CD or diskettes; if you need a copy they are available at ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/peropsys/windows/public/tcpip/.

Once the TCP/IP drivers have been loaded, perform the following steps:

Create the Windows for Workgroups "hosts" file:

In order to connect to the other TCP/IP systems on the LAN you will need to create an identical copy of the "hosts" file that you installed on the FreeBSD system in Section 3.4.



Configure the Windows 95 TCP/IP Network Configuration settings



Configure the Windows for Workgroups IP Address:

Ensure the correct Ethernet Interface is selected in the "Adapter" list. If not, scroll down until it is displayed and select it by clicking on it.



Configure the Gateway information:

For our example network the FreeBSD box will be acting as our gateway to the Internet (routing packets between the Ethernet LAN and the PPP dial-up connection).



Configuring DNS:

Again, this guide assumes that your Internet Service Provider has given you a list of Domain Name Servers (or "DNS Servers") that you should use. If you wish to run a DNS server on your local FreeBSD system, refer to Section 6, "Exercise for the Interested Student" for tips on setting up DNS on your FreeBSD system.



Mopping up:



That is it!

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