Appendix B - Networking Basics
Statically Assign an IP address
If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/Access Point, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow
the steps below:
Step 1
Click on Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage
Windows Vista
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®
Network Connections.
Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
Windows
XP -
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From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Properties.
Windows
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Step 2
Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
Step 4
Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same
subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your Access Point.
Example: If the Access Point´s LAN IP address is 192.168.0.50, make your IP
address 192.168.0.X where X is a number between 1 and 99, except 50. Make sure
that the number you choose is not in use on the network. Set Default Gateway the
same as the LAN IP address of your Access Point (192.168.0.50).
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your Access Point
(192.168.0.50). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server
from your ISP.
Step 5
Click OK twice to save your settings.
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