Connecting To The Internet; Before You Begin; Configuring Tcp/Ip For Windows Xp - Motorola SURFboard SVG2501 Series User Manual

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Before You Begin

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To prevent unauthorized user access, change the default username and password
before proceeding. See
instructions.
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For security reasons, DO NOT configure your SVG2501 Wireless Voice Gateway over
a wireless network connection.
After installing the gateway, check that your computer can connect to the Internet. For
any problems connecting to the Internet, check the
possible solution. If there is still no connection, you may have to configure the TCP/IP
settings on the one or more computers connected to the gateway.
Note: For UNIX or Linux systems, follow the instructions in the applicable user
documentation.

Configuring TCP/IP for Windows XP

1. Click Start and then click Settings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double-click Network Connections to list the Dial-up and LAN or High-Speed
Internet connections.
4. Right-click the network connection for your network interface.
5. Select Properties from the drop-down menu to display the Local Area Connection
Properties window. Be sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties to display the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties window.
7. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
8. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and exit the TCP/IP Properties window.
9. Close the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel.
10. When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, go to
Windows XP.
Connecting to the Internet • Before You Begin
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Connecting to the Internet

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