Installing network protocols in Windows XP

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• Network Adapter,
• TCP/IP,
• DHCP,
• XP

Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE

Published: 25 Apr 2002 13:05 BST

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If you follow the default settings when installing Windows XP, the most popular networking protocol, TCP/IP, is automatically installed for you. Although that's convenient, you still need to know how to install network protocols manually. For one thing, you may need to install additional protocols. And if you want to pass Microsoft's XP exams, you will need to know TCP/IP inside and out.

In a previous article, I examined the installation and configuration of a network client and network services. Now let's look at the installation and basic configuration of network protocols.

Installing network protocols
When you need to install or reinstall TCP/IP or install another protocol, begin by following these steps:

1. Click Start | Control Panel.
2. Click Network And Internet Connections.
3. Click Network Connections.
4. Right-click on the Local Area Connection corresponding to the NIC for which you want to configure the network protocols and select Properties (Figure A).

If the protocol you want to install isn't listed, you'll need to add it. First, make sure that the network client and service are installed (as covered in my previous article). If these components are already available, click the Install button.

Next, from the pop-up menu, double-click Protocol (alternatively, you can click Protocol and click the Add button). Since most enterprises rely upon TCP/IP, that's the protocol I'll install in this example. From the Select Network Protocol list box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK. (If you already have TCP/IP installed, this selection will not be available.)

Other protocol options are provided by default. They are:

• Network Monitor Driver
• NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS Compatible Transport Protocol

Protocols available in Windows 2000
Three legacy protocols that were available in Windows 2000 -- AppleTalk, DLC, and NetBEUI -- are no longer available by default in Windows XP.

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