Configuring Tcp/Ip; Configuring Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp; Configuring Tcp/Ip In Windows Vista - Motorola SURFboard SVG1501 Series User Manual

Configuring TCP/IP

Make sure all client computers are configured for TCP/IP, which is a protocol for
communication between computers. Perform one of the following for the operating
system you are running:
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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP

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Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Vista

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For UNIX systems, follow the instructions in the applicable UNIX user
documentation.
After configuring TCP/IP on your computer, perform one of the following to verify the IP
address:
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Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP
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Verifying the IP Address in Windows Vista
For UNIX systems, follow the instructions in the applicable UNIX user documentation.
Your cable provider may provide additional instructions to set up your computer.
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network Connections to list the Dial-up and LAN or High-Speed
Internet connections.
3. Right-click the network connection for your network interface.
4. Select Properties from the drop-down menu to display the Local Area Connection
Properties window. Be sure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties to display the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.
6. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
7. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and exit the TCP/IP Properties window.
8. Close the Local Area Connection Properties window and then exit the Control Panel.
9. When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, go to
Windows XP.
Configuring TCP/IP in Windows Vista
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network and Internet to display the Network and Internet window.
3. Double-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 your network interface.
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