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Figure 77: Select DHCP from the configure drop-down menu
5. Click Apply Now to close the screen.
Configuring a computer for a public IP address
If it is desired or necessary for a computer to have a fixed or permanent public IP address, the
computer should be configured for a public IP address. For more information about IP addresses,
see
Understanding the modem address and computer address on page 107.
To configure the computer to use a public IP address, you manually enter the following
information:
• IP address. You need a valid IP address for the computer. If the computer is part of a LAN,
each computer on the LAN must have its own unique address.
• Subnet Mask. This is the subnet mask assigned to your satellite modem. You should have
recorded this information in your Quick Start Guide during the registration process. You
can also obtain it from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
• Default Gateway. This is the IP address of the satellite modem. You should have recorded
this information in your Quick Start Guide during the registration process. You can also
obtain it from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
Configuring Windows Vista – Public IP address
Perform the following procedures to configure a computer running on Windows Vista for a
public IP address.
1. Connect the installer laptop to the satellite modem using an Ethernet cable.
2. From the Windows desktop on the installer laptop, select Start → Settings → Network
Connections.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in Figure 78: Network connections – Windows
Vista on page 118. A 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.
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Appendix A Computer settings