How Do I Know If Dhcp Should Be Enabled; Configuring Windows 7 To Use Dhcp - Hughes HN9200 User Manual

Appendix A

How do I know if DHCP should be enabled?

Configuring Windows 7 to use DHCP

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dynamically assigned IP address because it can change when the computer disconnects from the
network and later re-connects.
The satellite modem incorporates a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers that connect
to it. The modem can assign dynamic IP addresses or static IP addresses, depending on the
service plan purchased by the satellite modem customer.
The service plan you purchased with the HN9200 satellite modem determines what kind of
network address a connected computer or computers should use and whether or not DHCP should
be enabled on the computer.
To determine the correct DHCP and address configuration for a computer or computers to be
connected to the satellite modem, determine if DHCP is enabled or disabled on the satellite
modem by following the steps below.
1. Connect a single computer to the satellite modem's LAN port (LAN1).
2. Open a web browser.
3. In the browser address bar, type www.systemcontrolcenter.com and press Enter.
The System Control Center home page appears.
4. Click the System Info button near the top of the page.
The System Information page appears.
5. In the Software Configuration section, observe the value in the DHCP field.
• If DHCP is enabled on the satellite modem, you must configure the computer to support
DHCP. Then the computer uses a dynamic address that is automatically assigned by the
satellite modem.
• If DHCP is disabled on the satellite modem, the computer must be configured for a static
IP address. The process for configuring a static IP address also disables DHCP.
Note: If the satellite modem is connected to a LAN, you must configure each computer
or device that accesses the Internet over the LAN as stated above.
Subsequent sections explain how to enable DHCP and how to configure a static IP address.
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start → Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center.
2. Look for the Local Area Connection link indicated by the arrow in
Sharing Center – Windows 7 on page 56.
Computer settings
Figure 36: Network and