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Appendix B - Networking Basics
Assign a Static IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below:
Step.1
Windows® 7 -
Click on
Start
>
Control.Panel
>
Network.and.Internet
>
Network.and.Sharing.Center
.
Windows Vista® - Click on
Start
>
Control.Panel
>
Network.and.Internet
>
Network.and.Sharing.Center
>
Manage.Network
. .
.
Connections.
Windows® XP -
Click on
Start
>
Control.Panel
>
Network.Connections
.
Windows® 2000 - From the desktop, right-click
My.Network.Places
>
Properties
.
Step.2
Right-click on the
Local.Area.Connection
which represents your network adapter and select
Properties
.
Step.3
Highlight
Internet.Protocol.(TCP/IP)
and click
Properties
.
Step.4
Click
Use.the.following.IP.address
and enter an IP address that is on the same
subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.