Verifying The Ip Address In Windows Xp; Verifying The Ip Address In Windows Vista - Motorola SURFboard SVG1501 Series User Manual

6. Select Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties window.
7. Vista may prompt you to allow access to the Network Properties Options. If you see
the prompt, User Account Control -- Windows needs your permission to continue,
click Continue.
8. Select Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4) and 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, go to
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 cmd and click OK
4. Type ipconfig and press ENTER to display your IP configuration.
If an Autoconfiguration IP Address is displayed, this indicates cable network problems or
an improper connection between your computer and the SVG1501 cable modem.
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 Run to display the Run window.
5. Type cmd and click OK to open a command prompt window.
6. Type ipconfig and press Enter to display the IP Configuration.
If an Auto-configuration IP Address is displayed, this indicates an improper connection
between your computer and the SVG1501 cable modem, or there are broadband
network problems.
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