Connectivity - NT4

1. On the desktop, right-click the Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties from the context menu to bring up the Network dialog box. 
2. By default, the Identification tab is displayed. This tab shows your current computer name and domain name. Click the Protocols tab. The Protocols screen is shown.
3. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click the Properties button. This brings up the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box. 
4. By default, the IP Address tab is selected. Click the DNS tab. Doing so displays your DNS settings, as shown in the illustration below. 
5. Click the Add button below Domain Suffix Search Order, type your domain name and click OK. Then click the Add button again, type webville.net and click OK. Your settings should look something like the illustration.  

   

6. If you're using Windows NT 4.0 please be aware of this potential problem with service pack 5, as explained in Q237942. The solution is to upgrade to service pack 6 or higher.
7. The key point is that webville.net has been added to the list of domain (or DNS) suffixes. 

The next step in the setup process after configuring the DNS suffix search order (or installing the HOSTS file) is the Connectivity Test. You can return to the Step-By-Step page and go from there if you prefer.