Vista may prompt you for an administrator password or confirmation. Type the
password or confirmation, then click Continue.
7. Click Networking tab, then select Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4).
8. Click Properties to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
window.
9. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
10. Click OK to save the TCP/IP settings and close the Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) Properties window.
11. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
12. Close the remaining windows and exit the Control Panel.
13. When you complete the TCP/IP configuration, continue with Verifying the IP Address
in Windows Vista.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows XP
To check the IP address:
1. On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2. Select Run. The Run window is displayed.
3. Type
and click OK.
cmd
4. Type
ipconfig
If an Auto-configuration IP Address displays, this indicates possible cable network
problems or an improper connection between your computer and the SVG1501.
Check the following:
•
Your cable connections
•
Whether you can see cable-TV channels on your television
After successfully verifying your cable connections and proper cable-TV operation, you
can renew your IP address.
Verifying the IP Address in Windows Vista
Do the following to verify the IP address:
1. On the Windows Desktop, click Start.
2. Click All Programs.
3. Click Accessories.
4. Click Command Prompt to open a command prompt window.
5. Type
ipconfig
If an Auto-configuration IP Address displays, this indicates an improper connection
between your computer and the SVG1501, or there are possible cable network
problems.
2 • Getting Started
and press Enter to display your IP configuration.
and press Enter to display the IP address.
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