Establish tcp/ip communication, Obtain a dynamic ip address – Multitech ROUTEFINDER RF830-AP User Manual
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Chapter 3 – Setting up a Workstation and Starting the RouteFinder
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Chapter 3 – Setting up a
Workstation and Starting the
RouteFinder
This section of the User Guide covers the steps for setting up TCP/IP communication on the PC(s) connected to
the RouteFinder, starting up the RouteFinder, and opening the RouteFinder Web Management program.
Establish TCP/IP Communication
Notes:
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The RouteFinders have built-in DHCP server functionality, so you can set the PC to obtain a
dynamic IP address.
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The following directions are for Windows 2000+/XP operating systems.
Obtain a Dynamic IP Address
To obtain a dynamic IP address so it can be assigned to the Ethernet port:
1.
Make the RouteFinder connections as described on the previous two pages.
2.
Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon.
3.
The Network Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and
choose Properties from the drop down list.