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Obtaining an IP Address for an Ethernet Connection
To obtain the IP address for your computer’s network interface, use one of the following options:
•
Retrieve the statically defined IP address and DNS address
•
Automatically retrieve the IP address using the Network DHCP server
The Motorola SBV6120 digital voice modem provides a DHCP server on its LAN. Configure your
LAN to obtain the IPs for the LAN and DNS server automatically.
Configuring TCP/IP
You will not have to configure the SBV6120 digital voice modem. However, you must ensure
that all client computers are configured for TCP/IP. Your cable provider may provide additional
instructions to set up your computer.
Note:
For Macintosh or UNIX systems, follow the instructions in the applicable Macintosh or UNIX user
documentation.
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
1.
Open the
Control Panel
.
2.
Double-click
Network Connections
to list the Dial-up and LAN or High-Speed Internet
connections.
3.
Right-click the network connection for your network interface.
4.
Select
Properties
from the drop-down menu to display the Local Area Connection Properties
window. Be sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
5.
Select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and click
Properties
to display the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties window.
6.
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
and
Obtain DNS server address
automatically
.
7.
Click
OK
to save the TCP/IP settings and exit the TCP/IP Properties window.
8.
Close the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel.
After configuring TCP/IP on your computer, perform the applicable procedure to verify the IP
address.
