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Chapter 3: PC Configuration
Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
TCP/IP network settings.
Internet Access configuration
Wireless configuration
Wireless Clients
This section describes how to confirure Windows clients for Internet access via the
HomePlugAV.
The first step is to check the PC’s TCP/IP settings.
The HomePlugAV uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential
that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
If using default HomePlugAV settings, the Windows TCP/IP settings need to be made.
By default, DHCP Server is disable for the HomePlugAV, must use a Fixed (specified)
IP address.
The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the HomePlugAV.
Or connect your HomePlug AV to any device with a DHCP Server by Ethernet Wired.
1. Select Control Panel – Network and Dial-up Connection.
2. Right-click the
Local Area Connection
icon and select
Properties
. You should see a
screen like the following:
3.1 Overview
3.2 Windows TCP/IP Clients
3.2.1 TCP/IP Settings - Overview
3.2.2 Checking TCP/IP Settings – Win2K/WINXP
