Chapter 3 - Setting Up A Workstation And A Wireless Account; Establishing Tcp/Ip Communication - Multitech RouteFinder RF825-C-Nx User Manual

Chapter 3 – Setting Up a
Workstation and a Wireless

Establishing TCP/IP Communication

The following directions establish a TCP/IP connection at the workstation so the PC can communicate with the
RouteFinder. The RouteFinders have built-in DHCP functionality, so you can set the PC to obtain a dynamic IP
address. The following directions were written using a Windows 2000+ / XP operating system.
Obtaining a Dynamic IP Address
To obtain a dynamic IP address so it can be assigned to the Ethernet port:
1. Make the RouteFinder connections as described on the previous two pages.
2. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. Double-click the Network Connections icon.
3. The Network Connections screen displays. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and
choose Properties from the drop down list.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF825/RF825-AP User Guide (Document Number S000422B)
Chapter 3 – Setting Up a Workstation and a Wireless Account
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