Motorola SBV6120E - Manual (Page 19)

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Vista
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet to display the Network and Internet window.
3. Click Network and Sharing Center to display the Network and Sharing Center window.
4. Click Manage network connections to display the LAN or High-Speed Internet connections
window.
5. Right-click the network connection for the network interface you want to change.
6. Click Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Vista may prompt you for an administrator password or confirmation. Type the password or
confirmation, then click Continue.
7. Click the Networking tab, then select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
8. Click Properties to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
9. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
10. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Properties window.
11. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
12. Close the remaining windows and exit the Control Panel.
After configuring TCP/IP on your computer, perform the applicable procedure to verify the IP
address.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP
To check the IP address:
1. On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2. Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
3. Type cmd and click OK
4. Type ipconfig and press ENTER to display your IP configuration.
If an Autoconfiguration IP Address is displayed, this indicates cable network problems or an
improper connection between your computer and the SBV6120.
Check the following:
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Your cable connections
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Whether you can see cable TV channels on your television
After successfully verifying your cable connections and proper cable TV operation, you can renew
your IP address.