Chapter 4
Configure your Ethernet connection
If your computer has a LAN card that provides an Ethernet connection, you may have to
configure your computer's TCP/IP settings. The following steps will guide you through setting
your computer's TCP/IP settings to work with the Telephony Gateway.
Requirements
Make sure you have the following before attempting to configure your Ethernet connection:
■
Computer with Ethernet interface.
■
Ethernet cable.
■
IP address, subnet, gateway, and DNS information for installations not using DHCP.
How to use this section
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.
■
Configure TCP/IP for Windows Vista
(page 24)
■
Configure TCP/IP for Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10
(page 25)
■
Configure TCP/IP for Windows Vista
1. Open the Vista Control Panel.
2. Double-click
Network and Sharing Center
to display the Network and Sharing Center
Window.
3. Click
Manage network connections
. If prompted for a connection, choose
Local Area
Connection
.
The Network Connections window appears.
4. Double-click the
Local Area Connection
to open the Properties window:
Note:
If Windows requests permission to continue, click
Continue
.
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