Configuring Windows Vista To Use Dhcp - Hughes Jupiter HT1000 User Manual

Configuring Windows Vista to use DHCP

Appendix A • Computer settings
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1. From the Windows desktop, select Start > Settings > Network Connections.
A list of network adapters appears as shown in Figure 19. The 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 22: 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 Local Area Connection-NIC Card icon, which represents the
satellite modem network connection, and select
The Local Area Connection-NIC Card Properties dialog appears as shown in
Figure 23.
Note: Depending on the computer's security settings, a User Account Control
message may appear, requesting that you confirm the action before
proceeding. If you see this message, click
Figure 23: 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.
Properties
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Continue
to proceed.