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9. On the General tab, select Use the following IP address.
10. Type the desired address in the IP address field.
If you do not know what public IP address or range of addresses is available to you, see Understanding the modem
address and computer address on page 86.
11. Type the desired subnet mask in the Subnet mask field.
Note: If you are configuring a computer for use with a newly installed satellite modem, you do not need to
enter information in the Default gateway, Preferred DNS server, or Alternate DNS server fields.
12. Click OK.
Configuring Windows 2000 – Public IP address
Perform the following procedures to configure a computer running on Windows 2000 for a public IP address.
1. Connect the installer laptop to the satellite modem using an Ethernet cable.
2. From the Windows desktop, select Start
3. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon in the Control Panel window.
A list of network adapters appears. A Local Area Connection icon must appear on the page. If it does not, the network
is not installed correctly.
4. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the satellite modem network connection, and select
Properties as shown in Figure 64: Accessing Local Area Connection Properties – Windows 2000 on page 98.
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Figure 72: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows XP
Settings Control Panel.
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