C hapter 3 – All About The Home Network
This chapter contains important and useful information on networks—from the configuration of
your computer to examples of applications to general tips.
3.1
Remove/Disable Conflicts
You may need to check the TCP/IP and Internet properties to make sure there are no conflicts
with the way devices in the network are identified.
3.1.1
TCP/IP
High Speed HomePlug Ethernet Adapter's IP Address should be obtained automatically.
To set the TCP/IP properties:
1.
Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2.
Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your
computer.
3.
Right-click LAN and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection
Properties dialog box.
4.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. This opens the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
5.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
6.
Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
7.
Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
3.1.2
Internet Properties
To set the Internet Properties:
1.
Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2.
Enter control inetcpl.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Internet Properties dialog
box.
3.
Click Connections tab.
4.
In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never dial a
connection.
5.
Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
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