Configuring Your Ethernet Connection
If your computer is equipped with a LAN card providing an Ethernet connection,
you may have to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings. The steps that follow
will guide you through setting your computer’s TCP/IP settings to work with the
Data Gateway.
Requirements
Make sure you have the following before attempting to configure your Ethernet con-
nection:
•
Computer with Ethernet interface
•
Ethernet cable (supplied)
•
IP address, subnet, gateway, and DNS information for installations not using
DHCP
How to use this chapter
The following list shows the procedures for modifying the TCP/IP settings on the
computer. The procedure is slightly different depending on the operating system
that you are using. Please ensure you are using the correct steps for the operating
system on your computer. Follow the links below for instructions to configure your
Ethernet connection on your operating system.
•
TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP
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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7
•
TCP/IP Configuration for MacOS X
Note:
For Windows Vista, use the Windows 7 procedure. They are very simi-
lar.
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