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This section details the configuration of a laptop computer that is being used for room mapping.
To perform room mapping, you need a laptop that meets the following specifications:
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Caution If you use Netscape for your web browser, because of known compatibility issues with Netscape 4.7x and earlier, you must use Netscape 4.8 or higher for BBSM to work properly. |
Use the following procedure for setting up a laptop using Windows 95, 98, or Me.
Step 2 Click Local Area Connection.
Step 3 Click Properties.
Step 4 Select the Configuration tab.
Step 5 Choose the TCP/IP protocol for your network interface card (Windows 95/98/NT4.0).
Step 6 Click Properties. (See Figure G-1.)
Step 7 Select the IP Address tab.
Step 8 Click the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button.
Step 9 Select the Gateway tab.
Step 10 Remove all gateway addresses.
Step 11 Select the DNS Configuration tab.
Step 12 Select Disable DNS.
Step 13 Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties window.
Step 14 Click OK to close the Network or General window.
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Note If you receive a request to copy files from your Windows CD, follow the on-screen instructions. |
Step 15 If a dialog box appears to restart, click Yes.
Use the following procedure for setting up a laptop using Windows 2000.
Step 2 Click Properties. (See Figure G-2.)
Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties.
Step 4 Verify that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server automatically are both selected, and click OK. (See Figure G-3.)
Step 5 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
Step 6 Click OK to close the Local Area Connections Properties window.
Step 7 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Status window.
Regardless of the type of browser that you are using, it must be set to connect directly to the Internet with all proxy server options turned off.
Use the following procedure to configure Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher.
Step 2 Choose Tools > Internet Options.
Step 3 Select the Connections tab.
Step 4 Click LAN Settings.
Step 5 In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck all check boxes. (See Figure G-4.)
Step 6 Click OK.
Step 7 Close Internet Explorer.
Use the following procedure to configure Netscape 4.x.
Step 2 Choose Edit > Preferences.
Step 3 Click Advanced > Proxies. The Proxies Preferences window appears. (See Figure G-5.)
Step 4 Select the Direct connection to the Internet radio button.
Step 5 Click OK.
Posted: Fri Mar 7 15:06:13 PST 2003
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