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Setting the Computer Subnet Mask and IP
Address
If the adaptor software does not allow for setting an
IP address, then this must be done manually.
The Windows TCP/IP settings must be modified for
the correct subnet mask and an adequate IP
address. The steps to reach the point where the
TCP/IP settings can be modified vary according to
the operating system and are described below. The
actual steps for making the changes to the settings
are described for the following operating systems.
Windows 2000:
1. Click on the start menu, select settings and then
"Network and Dial-up Connections."
2. Right click on the wireless network adaptor and
select "properties." Skip instructions for other
Operating Systems and continue to the topic of
"Properties".
Windows XP:
1. Click on the start menu, right click on "My
Networks" and select "Properties." A window
with all available networks will be shown.
2. Right click on the wireless network and select
"Properties." Skip instructions for Windows
Vista and continue to the topic of "Properties".
FIGURE 32-15. RESET LOCATION
1. Komatsu Wireless
Bridge
2. Reset Button Hole
Operator Cab And Controls - Section 32
Windows Vista:
1. Click on the Windows menu, right click on
"Network" then select "Properties." A window
will open with the option "Manage network
connections" as one of the options on the left
side. Select that option.
2. A new window showing all available networks
will open. Right click on the wireless network to
be used to connect to the KWB and select
"Properties." Vista will inquire if this was an
intentional
selection;
Continue to the topic of "Properties".
Properties
Once the window with the list of available protocols is
shown, the TCP/IP should then be selected. Click on
"Properties" and bring up a window for setting the IP
address and the subnet mask (alternatively, double
click on TCP/IP). Before making any changes, write
down the current settings. These settings will be
needed to restore the original computer settings if
needed.
3. Select "Use the following IP address," then set
the IP address to 192.168.0.xxx, where xxx
represents any number between 1 and 255. 123
is generally used. However, no two computers
should use the same IP address). The subnet
mask should now be set to 255.255.0.0. If a
gateway address is requested, this is set to the
same as the IP address.
This prepares the computer to communicate with the
KWB and to interact with the automatic download
software.
NOTE: The previous steps are not necessary if the
software that comes with the computer/adaptor
allows an IP address and mask to be assigned to
each profile. This is done automatically by selecting
the profile.
It may be necessary to repeat these steps to restore
the computer settings when connecting to another
network.
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"Continue."
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