Client Configuration - Iridium Pilot User Manual

3.2 Client Configuration
Windows® PC Set-up for Static Configuration
Depending on the needs of your computer network, it may be necessary to assign a static IP address to the
computer directly connected to the Iridium Pilot unit. The following steps cover a Windows XP® configuration,
however, they can generally be applied to all Windows® setups. For additional assistance in configuring your
desktop computer for a static connection please contact your local computer administrator.
1. Open Network Connections located in the Control Panel.
2. Locate the icon for the Local Area Connection connected to the Iridium Pilot unit and right-click Properties.
3. From the list of connections used, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties
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4. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties page, click the radio button. Use the following IP address: and
enter an IP address to be used by this computer.
Note: This IP address should be different from the Iridium Pilot unit while still being in the same IP range. For
example, if the Iridium Pilot unit is configured as 192.168.0.1 (default), then a computer connected to the IBSU
must be configured within the IP range 192.168.0.x where x is anything between 2 and 254.
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