Pathway Pathport Manager 3 User Guide - Manual (Page 9)

Pathport Manager User’s Guide
9
S
ETTING UP YOUR
PC
From the factory, Pathports are configured to search the network for Pathport
Manager to receive their first boot settings, as well as the latest operating
software.
The first step in getting the system up and running is to configure your
computer's network connection for Pathport traffic. It is recommended that the
Pathport network be configured to operate on the 10.x.x.x. class A internal
subnet. This ensures that the data sent out by Pathports is not automatically
routed onto public networks. For Pathport Manager to function correctly, the
network interface used to communicate with the system must be addressed and
configured to operate within this subnet.
If you are an advanced network user you can jump immediately to Advanced
Network Setup or Starting Your Pathport System
If you are not sure if you are an advanced user, the following instructions will help
you set up your computer with the settings most likely to work - the first time.
The settings may be changed as necessary in the future, but will guarantee a
smooth initial startup.
First, please select your operating system for instructions on setting up your
computer's network interface:
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Mac OS X
Linux
Windows XP Users:
Choose <START><CONTROL PANEL> to open the Windows XP Control Panel.
Select "Network Connections"
Under " LAN or High Speed Internet", double click "Local Area Connection"
When the "Local Area Connection Status box pops up, click the "Properties"
button.
Select the "General" tab, then select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".