Installing TCP/IP Networking

To install networking on a computer, you must install TCP/IP networking and a network adapter. Windows Server 2008 uses TCP/IP as the default wide area network (WAN) protocol. Normally, you install networking during Windows Server 2008 setup. You can also install TCP/IP networking through the local area connection properties.

If you’re installing TCP/IP after installing Windows Server 2008, log on to the computer using an account with Administrator privileges and then follow these steps:

  1. Click Start and then click Network. In Network Explorer, click Network And Sharing Center on the toolbar.

  2. In Network And Sharing Center, click Manage Network Connections.

  3. In Network Connections, right-click the connection you want to work ...

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