VTech IP8100-2 User Manual page 27

Troubleshooting
How do I check my computer's IP address?
Note: The following information assumes the computer is connected to the PC
port on the IP800 series telephone. It also assumes the computer's TCP/IP set-
tings are configured to obtain an IP address automatically. Included in the trou-
bleshooting section of this manual is more detailed information on configuring
your TCP/IP settings.
Win98/ME:
Step 1: Go to Start > Run and enter winipcfg. Click OK.
Step 2: From the dropdown menu, choose the Ethernet adapter.
Step 3: After selecting the adapter, it will display the IP settings. Your adapter
should have an IP address in the same range as the IP800 series telephone,
92.68.5.X. If it doesn't try releasing, then renewing the IP.
a. Click the Release button to release the IP address.
b. Click the Renew button to obtain a new address.
If you are unable to obtain a valid IP address, confirm that you have a good
physical connection between the computer and the IP800 series telephone.
Step 4: Click OK to close the IP configuration window.
Win2k/XP:
Step 1: Go to Start > Run and enter cmd. Click OK.
Step 2: From the Command prompt, enter ipconfig and then click Enter.
Step 3: It will return your IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. Your
adapter should have an IP address in the same range as the IP800 series tele-
phone,92.68.5.X. If it doesn't try releasing, then renewing the IP.
a. Enter ipconfig/release to release the IP address.
b. Enter ipconfig/renew to obtain a new address.
If you are unable to obtain a valid IP address, confirm that you have a good
physical connection between the computer and the IP800 series telephone.
Step 4: Type, exit and then click Enter to close the Command prompt.
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