Configuring Your Ethernet Connection; Requirements; How To Use This Chapter; Tcp/Ip Configuration For Windows Vista - Arris Touchstone TG862G/NA 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 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 Vista
Follow these steps to configure the Ethernet interface on a Windows Vista operating system.
1. Open the Vista Control Panel.
2. Double-click
Window.
3. Click Manage network
Connection.
The Network Connections window displays.
4. Double-click the
Note: If Windows requests permission to continue, click Continue.
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Network and Sharing Center
connections. If prompted for a connection, choose
Local Area Connection
(page 33)
to display the Network and Sharing Center
to open the Properties window:
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