Configuring Windows Xp To Use A Static Ip Address; Figure 52: Internet Protocol Properties - Windows Vista - Hughes HN9500 User Manual

Appendix A

Configuring Windows XP to use a static IP address

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4. If NetBEUI is installed and checked, uncheck it or uninstall it.
5. Highlight the appropriate TCP/IP connection. Be careful not to uncheck the checkbox.
6. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties dialog appears as shown in
Properties – Windows Vista
Figure 52: Internet Protocol Properties – Windows Vista
7. On the General tab, select Use the following IP address.
8. Enter the IP address and subnet mask in the appropriate fields.
If you do not know what static IP address or range of addresses is available for use, see
Understanding the router address and computer address
9. Select Use the following DNS server addresses.
10. Enter 66.82.4.8 in the Preferred DNS server field.
11. Click OK.
12. Restart the computer.
Perform the following procedures to configure a computer running on Windows XP for a static
IP address.
1. From the Windows desktop, select Start → Settings → Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network Connections icon in the Control Panel window.
A list of network adapters appears. A Local Area Connection icon must appear under the
LAN or High-Speed Internet heading. If it does not, the network is not installed correctly.
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon that represents the satellite router network
connection, and select Properties as shown in
Properties – Windows XP
on page 66.
Figure 53: Accessing Local Area Connection
on page 67.
Computer settings
Figure 52: Internet Protocol
on page 53.