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6. Highlight the appropriate TCP/IP connection. Be careful not to uncheck the checkbox.
7. Click Properties .
The Internet Protocol Properties dialog appears as shown in Figure 80: Internet Protocol
Properties – Windows Vista on page 119.
Figure 80: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows Vista
8.
On the General tab, select Use the following IP address.
9. Type the desired address in the IP address field.
If you do not know what public IP address or range of addresses is available to you, see
Understanding the modem address and computer address on page 107.
10.
Type the desired subnet mask in the Subnet mask field.
Note:
If you are configuring a computer for use with a newly installed satellite modem,
you do not need to enter information in the Default gateway, Preferred DNS server, or
Alternate DNS server fields.
11. Click OK .
Configuring Windows XP – Public IP address
Perform the following procedures to configure a computer running on Windows XP for a public
IP address.
1. Connect the installer laptop to the satellite modem using an Ethernet cable.
2. From the Windows desktop, select Start → Settings → Control Panel .
3. Double-click the Network Connections icon in the Control Panel window.
A list of network adapters appears. A Local Area Connection icon must appear under the
LAN or High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not, the network is not installed correctly.
4. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the satellite modem network
connection, and select
Properties as shown in Figure 81: Accessing Local Area Connection
Properties – Windows XP on page 120.
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Appendix A Computer settings