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Appendix A • Computer settings
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9. On the General tab, select
Use the following IP address
.
10. Enter the IP address and subnet mask in the appropriate fields.
If you do not know what static IP address or range of addresses is available for
use, see
Understanding the router address and computer address on page 63.
11. Select
Use the following DNS server addresses
.
12. Enter
66.82.4.8
in the Preferred DNS server field.
13. Click
OK
.
14. Restart the computer.
Configuring Windows Vista to use a static IP address
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start > Settings > Network Connections .
A list of network adapters appears as shown in Figure 49. A Local Area
Connection-NIC Card icon must appear under the LAN or High-Speed Internet
heading. If it does not, the network is not installed correctly.
Figure 49: Network connections – Windows Vista
Note: If a red X appears next to the Local Area Connection icon, check your
connections. You cannot successfully configure your system if the red X is
present.
2. Right-click the icon that represents the satellite router network connection, and
select
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection-NIC Card Properties dialog appears as shown in
Figure 50 on page 75.