Configuring Windows 7 To Use A Static Ip Address; Figure 47: Network And Sharing Center - Windows 7 - Hughes HN9400 User Manual

Computer settings

Configuring Windows 7 to use a static IP address

To configure the computer to use a static IP address, you manually enter the following information:
• IP address. You need a valid IP address for the computer. If the computer is part of a LAN,
each computer on the LAN must have its own unique address.
• Subnet Mask. This is the subnet mask assigned to your satellite router. You can obtain the
subnet mask from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
• Default Gateway. This is the IP address of the satellite router. You can obtain this address
from the System Information page of the System Control Center.
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start → Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center.
2. Look for the Local Area Connection icon indicated by the arrow in
Sharing Center – Windows 7
If you do not see a Local Area Connection link or if a red X appears next to the link, the
network is not installed correctly. Check your network configuration and connections. You
cannot configure your system if the red X is present.
Figure 47: Network and Sharing Center – Windows 7
3. Click the Local Area Connection link, which represents the satellite router network connection.
The Local Area Connection Status window opens.
4. Click Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog appears, as shown in
Connection Properties – Windows 7
Note: Depending on the computer's security settings, a message may appear, requesting
that you confirm the action before proceeding. If you see this message, click Continue
to proceed.
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Figure 47: Network and
Figure 48: Local Area
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