Configuring Windows Vista To Use A Static Ip Address; Figure 50: Network Connections - Windows Vista; Figure 51: Local Area Connection Properties - Windows Vista - Hughes HN9400 User Manual

Computer settings

Configuring Windows Vista to use a static IP address

1. From the Windows desktop, select Start → Settings → Network Connections.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in
Vista on page 63. A Local Area Connection-NIC Card icon must appear under the LAN or
High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not, the network is not installed correctly.
Figure 50: Network connections – Windows Vista
Note: If a red X appears next to the Local Area Connection icon, check your
connections. You cannot successfully configure your system if the red X is present.
2. Right-click the icon that represents the satellite router network connection, and select
Properties.
The Local Area Connection-NIC Card Properties dialog appears as shown in
Local Area Connection Properties – Windows Vista
Note: Depending on your security settings, a User Account Control message may
appear, requesting that you confirm the action before proceeding. If you see this message,
click Continue to proceed.
Figure 51: Local Area Connection Properties – Windows Vista
3. Ensure that both Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are installed
and checked as shown.
4. If NetBEUI is installed and checked, uncheck it or uninstall it.
5. Highlight the appropriate TCP/IP connection. Be careful not to uncheck the checkbox.
6. Click Properties.
Figure 50: Network connections – Windows
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