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9. Select [OK].
10. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window, select [OK].
☑ The computer is set to the network settings of the Power Reducer Box.
Windows XP, Windows 2000
1. Start the computer.
2. In Windows select "Start > Settings > Network Connections".
3. Double click on the LAN connection used to connect the Power Reducer Box to the computer.
• If Windows displays several LAN connections, there are probably several network
connections installed on the computer. Ensure that you select the correct network connection
that the computer is using to connect to the Power Reducer Box. If necessary, refer to the
manual of your computer.
• If no LAN connection is displayed, read Section 12.3 "General Troubleshooting", page 63.
☑ The "Local Area Connection Status" window opens.
4. In the "General" tab, select [Properties].
☑ The "Local Area Connection Properties" window opens.
5. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click [Properties].
☑ The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window opens.
6. Make a note of the existing network settings in the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties"
window. With this, you can reset the computer to the previous network settings after configuring
the Power Reducer Box.
7. Select the "Use the following IP address:" field.
8. Adjust the following network settings:
• Select the "Use the following IP address:" field.
• In the "IP address:" field, enter an IP address that is in the same subnet as the IP address for
the Power Reducer Box, e.g. "192.168.0.190". The Power Reducer Box is factory-set to the
IP address "192.168.0.200".
• Enter the subnet mask "255.255.255.0" into the "Subnet mask:" field.
9. Delete any entries in the "Default gateway", "Preferred DNS server" and "Alternate DNS server"
fields.
10. Select [OK].
☑ The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" window closes.
11. In the "Local Area Connection Properties" window, select [OK].
12. In the "Local Area Connection Status" window, select [Close].
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