d) Make sure an IP address is shown on the line that starts with
IPv4 Address
or
IPv6
Address
.
Configuring Windows Vista to use DHCP
This section explains how to configure your computer to use DHCP if your computer operating
system is Microsoft Windows Vista.
1.
From the Windows desktop, select
Start
→
Settings
→
Network Connections
.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in
Figure 34: Network and Sharing Center –
on page 57. The Local Area Connection-NIC Card icon
must
appear under the
LAN or High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not, the network is not installed correctly.
Figure 37: Network connections – Windows Vista
Note:
If a red X appears next to the Local Area Connection icon, the network is not
installed correctly. Check your network configuration and connections. You cannot
configure your system if the red X is present.
2.
Right-click the Local Area Connection-NIC Card icon, which represents the satellite router
network connection, and select
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection-NIC Card Properties dialog appears as shown in
Local Area Connection Properties – Windows Vista
on page 57.
Note:
Depending on the computer's security settings, a pop-up User Account Control
message may appear, requesting that you confirm the action before proceeding. If you
see this message, click
Continue
to proceed.
Figure 38: Local Area Connection Properties – Windows Vista
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Computer settings