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6.
If you set the properties for all computers to
“Obtain an IP address automatically”,
Windows will
assign IP automatically if using Windows7 or greater.
7.
If you are using a router, click on
Obtain an IP address automatically
, and then
OK
.
If you are using only the Trendnet POE switch that comes with the system, assign a static IP
address:
a.
Click on
Use the following IP address
.
b.
Enter
192.168.1.1
for the
IP Address
on first computer.
c.
Enter and
255.255.255.0
for the
Subnet mask
.
d.
You can ignore the other fields. Click Okay.
e.
Repeat these steps on each computer, incrementing the IP address. Assign the second
computer an IP address of 192.168.1.2. If you are using a third computer, set the IP
address to be 192.168.0.3.
There is a red X next to Local Area Connection in the Network Connection Window if you are
not connected to the network router or switch. This disappears once you connect to the switch
or router. A yellow exclamation mark indicates that the IP address is incorrect.
