3
Connecting your RSU to a computer
This section describes how to connect your RSU to a computer.
If you want to connect your RSU to a network device (such as a router or switch), refer to the
section “Connecting the RSU to a network” on page 13, in this guide.
I
NSTALLATION
OVERVIEW
The installation consists of the following major tasks, each of which is explained in greater detail
in the sections that follow:
1
After ensuring your Ethernet NIC is installed properly, make sure your computer is set up to
automatically obtain an IP address.
2
Plug in the RSU.
3
Find the strongest signal from your service provider.
4
If necessary, fine-tune the connection to your service provider.
5
Connect to the Internet.
1
S
ETTING
UP
THE
COMPUTER
TO
DYNAMICALLY
RECEIVE
AN
IP
ADDRESS
Most RSU users need to set up their computer’s operating system so that the computer can
receive an IP address automatically from their service provider.
This section describes how to set up Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP. If you are operating a non-Windows operating system, check
the system’s help file. Most help files explain how to set up a system to dynamically receive an IP
address.
If you need to use a static IP address, refer to instructions from your service provider.
W
INDOWS
95, W
INDOWS
NT, W
INDOWS
98, W
INDOWS
ME: S
ETTING
UP
THE
NETWORK
CONNECTION
1
From the
Start
menu, select
Settings
. Then select
Control Panel
.
2
In the window that appears, double click the
Network
icon.
3
Select the TCP/IP entry for the NIC.
4
Click
Properties
.
5
Select the
IP Address
tab.
6
Activate the
Obtain an IP Address automatically
radio button.
7
To close the windows, click
OK
.
8
Turn off your computer.
W
INDOWS
2000: S
ETTING
UP
THE
NETWORK
CONNECTION
1
From the
Start
menu, select
Settings
. Then select
Network and Dial-up Connections
.
2
Right click the connection you want to alter; that is, the name of your NIC. From the pop-
up menu, select
Properties
.
3
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. Select the
Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
item.
Click
Properties
.
4
In the window that appears, activate the
Obtain an IP address automatically
radio button.
To close the window, click
OK
. On the remaining open window, click
OK
again.
5
Turn off your computer.
