Configuring Your Ethernet Connection; Requirements; How To Use This Chapter; Tcp/Ip Configuration For Windows Xp - Arris Touchstone TG2492 User Manual

Configuring Your Ethernet Connection

If your computer is equipped with a LAN card providing an Ethernet connection, you may have
to configure your computer's TCP/IP settings. The steps that follow will guide you through
setting your computer's TCP/IP settings to work with the Telephony Gateway.

Requirements

Make sure you have the following before attempting to configure your Ethernet connection:
Computer with Ethernet interface
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Ethernet cable (supplied)
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IP address, subnet, gateway, and DNS information for installations not using DHCP
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How to use this Chapter

The following list shows the procedures for modifying the TCP/IP settings on the computer.
The procedure is slightly different depending on the operating system that you are using.
Please ensure you are using the correct steps for the operating system on your computer.
Follow the links below for instructions to configure your Ethernet connection on your
operating system.

TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP

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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows Vista
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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10
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TCP/IP Configuration for Mac OS X
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TCP/IP Configuration for Windows XP
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a Windows XP operating system.
TCP/IPv6 Note: This procedure shows the configuration of TCP/IPv4. TCP/IPv6 is not installed
or enabled by default in Windows XP. If your cable provider requires TCP/IPv6 you must first
install and enable it on your Windows XP system. Refer to Microsoft support materials on
Windows XP for installation instructions. Once installed and enabled, follow this same
configuration example, but select TCP/IPv6 at the appropriate step.
1. From the computer, select
Connections
The Network Connection window displays a list of LAN connections and associated network
adapters.
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