• Subnet Mask. This is the subnet mask assigned to your satellite modem. You should have
recorded this information in your
Quick Start Guide
during the registration process. You
can also obtain it from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
• Default Gateway. This is the IP address of the satellite modem. You should have recorded
this information in your
Quick Start Guide
during the registration process. You can also
obtain it from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
Configuring Windows 7 to use a static IP address
1.
From the Windows desktop, select
Start
→
Control Panel
→
Network and Sharing Center
.
2.
Look for the Local Area Connection icon indicated by the arrow in
Figure 43: Network and
Sharing Center – Windows 7
on page 58.
If you do not see a Local Area Connection link or if a red X appears next to the link, the
network is not installed correctly. Check your network configuration and connections. You
cannot configure your system if the red X is present.
Figure 43: Network and Sharing Center – Windows 7
3.
Click the Local Area Connection link, which represents the satellite modem network
connection.
The Local Area Connection Status window opens.
4.
Click
Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears, as shown in
Figure 44: Local Area
Connection Properties – Windows 7
on page 59.
Note:
Depending on the computer’s security settings, a pop-up message may appear,
requesting that you confirm the action before proceeding. If you see this message, click
Continue
to proceed.
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